Vitra EM Table Table

Vitra EM Table designed by Jean Prouvè in 1950. The aesthetic aspect of Jean Prouvé's EM Table adheres to structural principles, illustrating the flow of forces and stresses in its construction. Available in a range of various sizes with premium quality solid wood or HPL laminate tops in a selection of colors. The 2000 or 2400 mm length tops are also available in oak veneer. Thanks to the large selection, you can find the ideal EM Table for any dining room. 

The designer and engineer Jean Prouvé conceived the EM Table (Entretoise Métallique, metal uprights) around 1950 for the “Maison Tropicale” project. Following the aesthetics of necessity, even the smallest details of this table are determined by its design. The inclined legs are connected by a crossbar, highlighting the structural forces and static relationships in a manner typical of engineering constructions.

The EM Table is available with top in solid wood, in sturdy HPL laminate or - for tops with a length of 2,000 or 2,400 mm - in veneered wood.

Description of the material
Solid wood table top: 34 mm thick; natural oak with oil finish, dark stained oak with natural protective varnish finish or American walnut with oil finish.
Base: bent sheet steel and tubular steel, powder coated (smooth finish). Color options coordinated with the Standard chair.
Origin of wood: oak (Quercus robur) from Western Europe and / or Poland; American walnut (Juglans nigra) from the United States.
Veneered wood top: 39 mm thick; natural or dark stained oak (Europe), natural protective lacquer.
Base: bent sheet steel and tubular steel, powder coated (smooth finish). Color options coordinated with the Standard chair.
HPL top: 40 mm thick, surface and edges in high pressure laminate.
Base: bent sheet steel and tubular steel, powder coated (textured). Color options coordinated with the Standard SP chair.