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Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Black Leather, Jean Gillon, 1960

Creator: Jean Gillon
Offered by: Found Collectibles

Description
Very rare set of "Rodeio" lounge chairs designed by Jean Gillon for Italma in the 1960’s. The lounge chair structure is made of solid Jacaranda (Brazilian rosewood) and features the characteristic bend leg ends. The Jacaranda has been refinished and displays beautiful patterns characteristic of old Jacaranda.

The cushions are supported by new leather straps and have been re-upholstered in black leather by one of Brazil’s finest upholsters. This lounge chairs are not only strikingly beautiful but very comfortable. A set like this will be a center piece in any living room and for avid collectors an absolute must.

Literature (last images):
• Contemporary Casa e Jardim (Brazil) publications
• Jean Gillon. Artista Designer. By Enock Sacramento, Giancarlo Latorrica and Graca Bueno

About the author…Jean Gillon is a Brazilian furniture designer born in Romania in 1919. He studied at the Architecture and Fine arts Schools at the National University. He founded his first company Fábrica de Móveis Cidam in 1961 after emigrating to São Paulo, Brazil in 1956. Gillon's firm designed many luxury hotels throughout Brazil and homes and stores. He was known for his one-of-a-kind tapestries. His second furniture company, WoodArt, produced full lines of Brazilian rosewood furniture and objects-utilizing upholstery and leather along with wood.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Brazil
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Hardwood,Leather,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Knotted,Hand-Woven,Woodwork
Condition:	Good. Refinished. Reupholstered.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Brazilian Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	655998

Dimensions

W.	41.34 in;	H.	28.75 in;	D.	33.47 in;
W.	105 cm;	H.	73.03 cm;	D.	85.01 cm;

Message from Seller:

Found Collectibles is a furniture and décor gallery located in 225 West 36th Street, Suite 503 in New York City, dedicated to sourcing unique yet timeless collections from across the globe. Each collection tells a story particular to its time and place in history. Specializing in expert craftsmanship, we only feature small-batch, high-quality designs. Contact us: Mobile: +1 954 294 3099, Landline: +1 646 649 4260