jean prouve was a pioneer when it came to conceptualizing design and was one of the founders of the nomadic school of thought where a chair and a house are essentially equal and both need to be portable. his designs took into account how his creations were going to be used and he designed them in such a way as to ensure longevity and comfort for the user. his metal furniture is sought all over the world. they are all the rage.

his bow to practicality endures that his designs are sought for. his standard chair that he designed for vitra is an example of how he uses simple designs that ensure the longevity of the furniture while providing maximum comfort to the users. in the early 40's he was attracted by wood as swimwear