{"product_id":"french-wrought-iron-wood-console-table-in-the-manner-of-rene-prou-1940s","title":"French Wrought Iron + Wood Console Table in the Manner of René Prou, 1940s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1940s French console table, in the manner of René Prou, a key figure in early 20th-century French decorative arts. The table pairs an oval solid wood top with a wrought iron base, shaped in a series of scrolling lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apron is defined by continuous curves and loops, introducing movement across the span of the table. Slender legs extend downward in a gentle splay, giving the piece a light, elevated stance while maintaining structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iron carries a soft, naturally developed patina, offset by the warmth of the wood top. The balance of line and ornament makes it especially versatile—substantial enough to anchor an entryway, yet open enough to sit easily against a wall or behind a sofa without adding visual weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRené Prou (1889–1947), active during the Art Deco period, was known for infusing industrial materials with a sense of grace and intimacy. This piece reflects his ability to bring a poetic quality to the utilitarian, rendering iron not as rigid support but as fluent gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProu was also a devoted pedagogue, teaching more than 3,000 students at the École nationale supérieure des Arts Décoratifs over two decades—among them Charlotte Perriand and the postwar modernist designers Pierre Guariche and Alain Richard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"South Loop Loft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51252585759031,"sku":null,"price":3400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0740\/0135\/0967\/files\/WpZ153y-G51aQ9WgJQhid5UymeADFGiHqnC9N7CNw9g.jpg?v=1774040996","url":"https:\/\/thesouthlooploft.com\/products\/french-wrought-iron-wood-console-table-in-the-manner-of-rene-prou-1940s","provider":"South Loop Loft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}