Jean Prouvé developed the Table Solvay during World War II and, due to a shortage of metal, created this elegant piece with wooden legs. Solid natural oak, dark smoked oak, or American walnut wood components make the table feel simple and elegant at the same time.
Dining room, Furniture, Tables
SOLVAY
During 1941 and 1942, the Ateliers Jean Prouvé designed and executed several interior design projects for the chemical company Solvay. Many designs emerged from this contract, such as a wooden table that is an example of Prouvé’s construction methods: its structural details show the interaction of forces and stresses, as happened later with the EM Table, which differs from its predecessor for its metal legs.
Solid woods and an oil finish give the Solvay table a refined, understated look that offsets the technical coldness of the design.
