Jean Prouvé, "Semi-metal” chair, model no. 305

Designed in 1950. Manufactured by Les Ateliers Jean Prouvé, France.
painted steel, beech-veneered plywood, rubber and aluminum
31 1/2 x 16 1/4 x 18 1/2 in. (80 x 41.3 x 47 cm.)

Condition: Edges of plywood seat with restorations and small losses as well as one area of lifting veneer, approximately 1/4 in., to proper left front seat edge. Seat back with a 2 x 1 in. area of staining to proper right side, as visible in catalogue image. Painted steel shows normal light surface losses accompanied by light oxidation.

Provenance: Private Collection, Tokyo
Acquired from the above by the present owner