A Passion for Jean Prouvé: From Furniture to Architecture:

A Passion for Jean Prouvé: From Furniture to Architecture: The Laurence and Patrick Seguin Collection

The esteemed collectors Laurence and Patrick Seguin first discovered the work of Jean ProuvÃ© in the late 1980s, and were quick to embrace his entire aesthetic vision, from architectural design to furniture. "There is no difference between constructing a piece of furniture and constructing a building," ProuvÃ© once famously said, and the Seguins have modeled their collection around his stance, becoming major advocates and disseminators of his work in France. This gorgeously produced volume, which presents the Seguins' ProuvÃ© collection for the first time, consequently provides a comprehensive overview of their holdings. An entire chapter is devoted to ProuvÃ© works at the Seguins' Paris residence. Other sections include an examination of ProuvÃ©'s relevance to contemporary art; a chapter on ProuvÃ©'s Aluminum MÃ©tropole House, a structure that exemplifies the brilliance of ProuvÃ©'s architectural work; and a survey of around 40 pieces, most of which are prototypes or rarities, from the armchair designed for the University of Nancy in 1932, to the light armchair created for the University of Antony in 1954, to the African furniture. These are supplemented by archival documents (sketches, models, photographs, etc. and detailed analysis. Also included is a wealth of photo-documentation of the exhibition this volume accompanies, held at the famous former Fiat building in Turin, Italy--once described by Le Corbusier as "one of the most impressive sights in industry" and recently rebuilt into a modern shopping/cultural complex by Renzo Piano, a longstanding admirer of ProuvÃ©.
Equally admired for his work in furniture, metalwork and architecture, Jean ProuvÃ© (1901-1984) is one of the most influential designers of the early modern design movement. His innovative chairs, desks, lamps and shelves have long been collector's items.
Country USA
Brand Pinoteca Agnelli/Galerie Patrick Seguin
Manufacturer Pinoteca Agnelli/Galerie Patrick Seguin
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9788890539411
ReleaseDate 2013-07-31
UnitCount 1
EANs 9788890539411

Country	USA
Brand	Pinoteca Agnelli/Galerie Patrick Seguin
Manufacturer	Pinoteca Agnelli/Galerie Patrick Seguin
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9788890539411
ReleaseDate	2013-07-31
UnitCount	1
EANs	9788890539411

A Passion for Jean Prouvé: From Furniture to Architecture: The Laurence and Patrick Seguin Collection

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