JEAN PROUVÉ (1901-1984), IMPORTANT 'PRÉSIDENCE' DESK, MODEL NO. 201

JEAN PROUVÉ (1901-1984)
Important 'Présidence' Desk, model no. 201
from the Palais du Gouverneur, Niamey, Niger, circa 1955
lacquered sheet steel, oak, stainless steel sabots
29.¼ in. (74.2 cm) high; 97 in. (246.3 cm) wide; 57.¾ in. (144.7 cm) deep

Rare ‘Potence' Adjustable Wall Light, circa 1952
painted steel tube, sheet steel, steel cable, aluminum
94.¾ in. (238.7 cm) high; 61 in. (154.9 cm) wide

Swivel Chair, model no. FP 11, circa 1946
painted steel tubes, painted folded sheet steel, aluminum, wood, fabric upholstery
31.¾ in.(78.7 cm) high; 26.½ in. (66 cm) wide; 22 in. (55.8 cm) deep

Provenance

Provenance For the Desk
Governor of Niamey, Niger
Eric Touchaleaume, Paris
Robert Rubin, New York
Sotheby’s, Important 20th Century Design, New York, 9 December, 2005, lot 168
Galerie Patrick Seguin, Paris

Provenance For the Wall Light
Galerie Downtown/François Laffanour, Paris

Provenance For the Chair
Jousse Entreprise, Paris
Private Collection, New York, 2006
Christie’s, Design, Paris, 21 May 2019, lot 11

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