Jean Prouvé "SCAL" Daybed for Atelier Jean Prouvé, 1940
Design
1940
Manufacture
1940-1949
Location
Lonigo, IT
Jean Prouvé "SCAL" daybed for Atelier Jean Prouvé, France, 1940.
Designed in 1940 by Jean Prouvé for Atelier Jean Prouvé, the "SCAL" daybed is a rare example of the designer’s early application of industrial logic to domestic furniture. Its steel frame, tubular legs, and the distinctive pivoting wooden side shelf reflect Prouvé’s engineering-led approach, where each element is conceived with structural clarity and purpose.
The linear profile, tufted mattress, and cylindrical bolster introduce a discreet sense of comfort while maintaining the functional rigor that characterizes Prouvé’s work. The interplay of metal, wood, and textile echoes the designer’s commitment to structural honesty — a principle shared within his close circle of collaborators, including Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret.
A seminal piece in the evolution of French modernism, the "SCAL" daybed remains an essential reference for collectors and for anyone interested in the architectural intelligence of 20th-century design.
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