Image source: Vitra — Tabouret Haut
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Tabouret Haut
Jean Prouvé's 1942 bar stool in solid oak, with a chromed steel ring that serves as footrest
600 × 775 × 600 mm
1942
Germany
Approx. $1,500 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Description
Overview
The Tabouret Haut is credited to Jean Prouvé, 1942. Vitra calls it the classic bar stool by Prouvé, in robust solid oak with a natural or dark stained finish.
Construction
- Oak seat and legs, lacquer finish
- Chrome-plated steel ring with an anti-skid surface as footrest
- The ring guarantees stability, according to the page
- Natural or dark stained lacquer finish on the oak
- GS-certified (TÜV Rheinland) as a bar stool
Specifications
- Seat Ø 380 mm, height 775 mm, base 600 mm
Story
A classic bar stool
Vitra's page presents the Tabouret Haut as the classic bar stool by Jean Prouvé, made of robust solid oak, in a natural or a dark stained finish.
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A ring for stability
The page says the chrome-plated steel ring with an anti-skid surface guarantees stability and offers comfortable use as a footrest.
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Chaise Tout Bois
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Collection
Jean Prouvé Collection
Vitra's Jean Prouvé Collection: furniture produced with the Prouvé family since 2000, from the Standard chair to the Compas Direction desk, in original colours.
