NORSE Republics - The Standard chairs take the most stress on their back legs, where they bear the weight of the user's upper body. The engineer and designer Jean Prouvé illustrated this
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At the table with Vitra! Standard by Jean Prouvé, 1934/1950, Guéridon by Jean Prouvé, 1949… | Office waiting room chairs, White dining room chairs, Furniture brands
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