Jean Prouvé

Jean Prouvé (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ pʁuve]; 8 April 1901 – 23 March 1984) was a French metal worker, self-taught architect and designer. Le Corbusier designated Prouvé a constructeur, blending architecture and engineering. Prouvé's main achievement was transferring manufacturing technology from industry to architecture, without losing aesthetic qualities. His design skills were not limited to one discipline. During his career Jean Prouvé was involved in architectural design, industrial design, structural design and furniture design.

Jean Prouvé
Prouvé in 1981
Born8 April 1901
Nancy, France
Died23 March 1984(1984-03-23) (aged 82)
Nancy, France
SpouseMadeleine Schott
Children
    • Claude Prouvé
    • Simone Prouvé
Parent
  • Victor Prouvé (father)
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