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Jean Prouvé, Charles & Ray Eames: two great constructors, parallels and differences : constructive furniture = Zwei grossen Konstrukteure, Parallelen und Unterschiede : Möbel als Konstruktion = Deux grands constructeurs, parallèles et différences : le mobilier construit

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    • Jean Prouvé, Charles and Ray Eames
    • Zwei grossen Konstrukteure, Parallelen und Unterschiede, Möbel als Konstruktion
    • Deux grands constructeurs, parallèles et différences, le mobilier construit
    • Two great constructors, parallels and differences, constructive furniture

Abstract

"In the fields of design, architecture, and engineering, Jean Prouvé (1901–1984) is widely considered one of the most versatile and innovative designers of the 20th century. Yet surprisingly, only a relatively small number of collectors and cognoscente outside France are familiar with his work. Alongside Charles and Ray Eames, to whose oeuvre Vitra has dedicated itself since 1957, Jean Prouvé can truly be considered the second major 'constructor' in 20th century design. The small book delves into the manifest differences between the Eames' work and Prouvé's designs -- differences that are quite evidently the product of the respective technological climate in which these marvelous designers were active. For many years now, the Vitra Design Museum collection has focused on Jean Prouvé as well as Charles and Ray Eames"--Provided by publisher.

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    [Weil am Rhein?]: Vitra, 2002

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    • 9783931936372
    • 3931936376

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    "Published 2002 on the occasion of the introduction of the Vitra Prouvé collection"--Page facing title page.


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