A Furniture Set by Jean Prouvé for the Martel-de-Janville Sanatorium

Published on 26 January 2022, by Caroline Legrand

Auction on 30 January 2022 - 14:00 (CET) - 14, boulevard Eindhoven - 14400 Bayeux

Dated c. 1934-1935, this bedroom furniture set by Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) includes a reclining chair, reading table, pedestal table, hanging desk, chair, bed with an integrated bedside table and a visitor's chair.

A Furniture Set by Jean Prouvé for the Martel-de-Janville Sanatorium

Known as the "Martel-de-Janville Set", the set is made of oak, enameled steel tubing and welded folded enameled sheet metal. Each piece will be sold separately…

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Sunday 30 January 2022 - 14:00 (CET) - Live

14, boulevard Eindhoven - 14400 Bayeux

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