An introduction to the French modernist designer Jean Prouvé, part 1

[@starmanjesus5679]

can’t wait for part 2, always loved the sensuality with which he worked metal though he was basically thinking primarily on function

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Yeah, letting production and materials determine the shape often leads to really beautiful furniture.

[@alissad3755]

I’m just reading about the standard chair by Jean Prouve TODAY!! So happy to see this video! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Lovely to hear! Thank you so much for watching!

[@sirjayrob]

Great content!!!! very appreciated!!!!

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Thanks a lot!

[@gamaroff100]

Thank you.

[@mirenm.4700]

great video !! thanks

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Oh, thanks!

[@hugo3896]

Very interesting video! I have also red that the first commission he made in 1927 (this large metal work grid) was actually a command from Robert Mallet Stevens, to whom he suddenly went to show his work and skills, Robert Mallet Stevens quite impressed order him this grid saying: no drawing, no quotation, send me a grid! And this first commission is really important for his career since it opened to him the door of the prestigious circle of french architects like le Corbusier and this led him too take part of the UAM latter ...

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Interesting! Yes, that sounds likely. The UAM was obviously the key to make a name for oneself.

[@donovandelaney3171]

Are you going to do a video about Titanic’s furniture?

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Great idea. An interesting topic indeed.

[@agomodern]

Why does almost every single "progressive" designer say they design so design can be available to all? It's just not true at all. I guess if they meant to be used in schools and offices, then ok.

[@ScandinavianDesign101]

Guess that's the big problem with modernism in general. Another problem back in the days was the fact that ordinary people didn't want clean and simple furniture. Mogensen was often asked why anyone should buy his simple looking furniture when they could get extravagant looking furniture for the same price.