Jean Prouvé

Jean Prouvé (1901–1984) was a French architect, designer, and craftsman, known for his innovative use of metal and industrial techniques in architecture and furniture design. As a trained metalworker, Prouvé integrated mass-production principles with aesthetic quality. His designs, often modular and demountable, aimed for functionality, durability, and affordability. Notably, his work influenced modern architecture, earning him recog-nition among renowned architects like Le Corbusier and Norman Foster. Prouvé's legacy as a "constructor" and designer remains integral to industrial design and architecture. His contributions were celebrated with a major exhibition at the LUMA foundation in Arles, France, from 2017 to 2018.