Vitra Gueridon BF
Vitra Gueridon BF

Gueridon Table

$3,850

Made by Vitra

Designed by Jean Prouvé

Designed in 1949 for the University of Paris, the Guéridon Table stands as one of Jean Prouvé's most direct expressions of structural honesty. Wood is not decoration here - it is architecture. The round solid wood top rests on three tapered wooden legs, their geometry precise and considered, while a bent sheet metal connector at the base introduces industrial rigour without disrupting the warmth of the composition.

Prouvé trained as a metalworker before becoming one of the twentieth century's most consequential designer-engineers. That formation is legible in every joint and profile of this table: the material choices are purposeful, the transitions between wood and metal confident. Vitra has preserved that integrity in its production, maintaining the proportions and finishes Prouvé specified.

  • Round solid wood top in natural oak, oiled finish
  • Three solid wood legs with bent sheet metal base connector
  • Powder-coated deep black metal finish
  • Available in two sizes
  • Originally designed for the University of Paris, 1949
Diameter
Diameter: Small 35.5

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Product Details

Details
  • Designed by Jean Prouvé in 1949
  • Manufacturer Vitra
  • Tabletop and legs crafted from solid natural oak with an oiled finish
  • Structural support provided by a tubular steel crossbar with a deep black smooth powder-coated finish
  • Available in two size options
  • Aesthetic defined by outward-slanting diagonal oak legs braced by metal, delivering both visual lightness and stability
Measurements

H × Dia
29.25 × 35.5 ×  inches
74.3 × 90.17 cm

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Warranty

Luminaire is an authorized retailer of Vitra. The product comes with a full manufacturer warranty.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and why did Jean Prouvé design the Gueridon Table?

Prouvé designed the Gueridon Table in 1949 as part of a commission for the University of Paris. The brief called for durable, honestly constructed furniture, and Prouvé responded with a form that used solid wood structurally rather than decoratively, braced by a bent sheet metal element.

What materials are used in the Vitra Gueridon Table?

The top and legs are solid wood, available in a natural oak oiled finish. The connecting cross-brace is bent sheet metal finished in a deep black powder coat, a combination that reflects Prouvé's practice of pairing natural and industrial materials within a single object.

How does the Gueridon Table differ from Prouvé's other furniture designs?

Where many of Prouvé's pieces lean heavily on welded steel, the Gueridon Table places wood at the center of its structure. The sheet metal element appears as a brace rather than a primary frame, making this one of the warmer and more domestic expressions of his architectural approach.

Is the Vitra Gueridon Table appropriate for a dining room setting?

Yes. The round top and three-leg base make it well-suited to intimate dining, and the oiled oak surface is durable enough for daily use. Its proportions work in both residential and studio or office environments.

Who manufactures the Gueridon Table today, and is it an authorized reproduction?

The table is produced by Vitra, which holds the license to manufacture Jean Prouvé's designs in close collaboration with the Prouvé estate. Each piece is produced according to original drawings and material specifications.

Brand & Designer

Vitra
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Vitra

Vitra is a Swiss contemporary design and furniture brand, founded in 1950 by Willi and Erika Fehlbaum in Birsfelden, Switzerland.
Jean Prouvé
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Jean Prouvé

A French designer and constructeur celebrated for structural clarity, industrial logic, and timeless furniture shaped by function, rigor, and innovation.