Insa Grille Facade Element by Jean Prouve for C.I.M.T., France, 1957

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Architectural facade element in embossed aluminum, designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured by C.I.M.T, France, in 1957. Originally part of the INSA campus building in Villeurbanne, this isolation element is made from pressed aluminum. This panel is both functional and decorative, transforming any wall into a piece of art. It pairs beautifully with mid-century furniture or other Jean Prouvé creations.
This piece remains in its original condition, showing signs of age-related wear. Despite the destruction of many panels during a recent renovation, a fortunate few were rescued. Take your chance to own a piece by one of the most sought-after designers of the 20th century.

Jean Prouvé (1901-1984) was a self-taught French metalworker, architect and designer celebrated for blending manufacturing technology with architectural aesthetics. Born in Nancy, France, Prouvé was shaped by the artistic ideals of the École de Nancy, which emphasized the fusion of art and industry. His early work focused on wrought iron designs, eventually transitioning to modernist creations using folded metal plates. Prouvé's diverse career spanned architectural, industrial, structural and furniture design. He established 'Ateliers Jean Prouvé' in 1931, collaborating with notable architects and designers.
His groundbreaking work included prefabricated buildings, portable barracks and mass-produced furniture. After World War II, Prouvé concentrated on mass production techniques using new materials like aluminum. Despite business setbacks, he continued to contribute to significant projects, collaborating with prominent figures such as Le Corbusier and Alexander Calder. Prouvé's legacy is preserved in major museums, including the Centre Pompidou in Paris and the MoMA in New York. His designs remain influential to this day, attracting notable collectors such as Brad Pitt and Marc Jacobs.

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Creator	Jean Prouvé
Manufacturer	C.I.M.T.
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Year	1957
Production Period	1950 to 1959
Country of Manufacture	France
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	French, Vintage, Mid-Century, Industrial, Modernist
Detailed Condition	Good — This vintage/antique item may have some wear such as scratches and other signs of ageing.
Restoration and Damage Details	Patina consistent with age and use
Product Code	MKW-2052741
Materials	Aluminum, Multiplex
Color	Grey, silver
Width	108 cm 108 cm
Depth	7 cm 7 cm
Height	170 cm 170 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Belgium
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection. Item will be left in its packaging after delivery. A signature will be required upon delivery.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.

About the Creator

Jean Prouvé

Born in Paris in 1901, Jean Prouvé came from an artistic home. His father, Victor Prouvé, a painter and sculptor, was a founding member of the Art Nouveau School of Nancy. Prouvé himself was trained as a metal artisan in Paris before attending engineering school in Nancy.

After opening his workshop in 1924, Prouvé designed and produced modern metal and wood furniture, and collaborated with major designers of the day, including Le Corbusier and Charlotte Perriand. Inspired by the aesthetics of aircraft design, he embraced bold, reduced forms, and championed steel and aluminum’s social and economic applications. He believed in the power of design to make the world a better place, and is credited with major developments in the prefabricated design arena, including refugee housing, his own home (a 1954 prototype), and the famed flat-packed Maison Tropicale.

In 1947, Prouvé started a factory at Maxéville specializing in furniture and prefabricated constructions; here he established a range of construction possibilities using folded or stamped sheet metal. From 1957-68, he served as head of the construction office of the Compagnie Industrielle de Matériel de Transport in Paris, before shifting gears to focus on his own architectural consulting firm in Paris between 1968 and 1984. In the last four years of his life, Prouvé focused his attention again on furniture design. He died in Nancy in 1984.