EM Table – 1950 by Jean Prouve
Modern Furniture Design Profile
Jean Prouve developed the EM Table for the Maison Tropique, a project for prefabricated housing and was a variation of an earlier design.
The black painted sheet metal legs are by far the feature, tapered, turned out angled, with a traverse brace in metal tubing define the downward flow of energy and create an extremely stable table.
The top is made of veneered timber. Ideal as a dining table or work desk.
This table works well with Jean Prouve’s standard chair.
About the Designer Learn about his career history.
Further Resources on the Designer Web sites and books.
Further Jean Prouve Furniture Designs
Antony Chair – Jean Prouve Comfortable and supportive this chair is regarded as Prouve’s best chair design.
Cite Arm Chair – Jean Prouve This chair is quite stunning in form and definitely an original design concept.
Standard Chair – Jean Prouve It is robust and functionally versatile, it’s seat and back are made of plywood.
