Jean Prouvé: Constructive Imagination

Prefabricated houses, bicycles, school desks and more demonstrate the versatility and utility of Jean Prouvé's designs

French designer and self-taught architect Jean Prouvé applied manufacturing techniques to the world of art and design, while also maintaining a social consciousness that informed his commissions. His commitment to "logic, balance and purity" led him to create standardized, affordable furniture and portable, packable houses: most notably the Maison Tropicale for use in France...