Vitra has reintroduced the Antony Chair—one of the final designs by Jean Prouvé and the first chair ever added to the Vitra Design Museum Collection. This reissue brings back the chair’s original relaxed silhouette and distinctive red accents, offering a timeless piece to a new generation of design enthusiasts.
Design Revival for a Post-War Classic
The Antony Chair was created in the early 1950s for the Cité Universitaire in Antony, France. Ateliérs Jean Prouvé secured the commission to furnish 150 student rooms at what was then Europe’s largest university residence.
Designed during a period of industrial progress, the chair features Prouvé’s signature focus on utility, structure, and material honesty. It joins a lineage of modernist staples, much like the famed Compas Direction table, sharing a functional yet elegant character.
Bold Red Details Pay Tribute to Prouvé’s Vision
The reissued design includes powder-coated steel legs finished in Rouge Corsaire, Prouvé’s hallmark red. A transverse tubular brace enhances the structural stability, while metal brackets cradle the European pine seat.
Its plywood shell, finished with a wax treatment, highlights the wood’s natural grain. Together, these elements preserve the chair’s architectural clarity while evoking the warmth and craftsmanship central to Prouvé’s work.
In 1984, Vitra Chairman Emeritus Rolf Fehlbaum acquired an original model of the chair. It later became the first seating piece to enter the Vitra Design Museum Collection. This pivotal acquisition sparked a lasting collaboration between the Prouvé family and Vitra, culminating in reissues and a major retrospective in 2006.
Exclusive Availability Through Aram Until December 2025
Vitra’s new edition of the Antony Chair is now available exclusively at Aram until the end of December 2025. Each unit includes a unique numbered label, enhancing its collectability and historical value.
Design lovers and collectors can view the piece online or visit Aram’s showroom for a closer look at this thoughtfully restored mid-century icon.