Iconic Brazilian Jangada Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
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Description
Iconic Brazilian Jangada Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon, 1968
Romanian-born, naturalized Brazilian Jean Gillon was an architect-designer best known for his design firm Italma WoodArt, for which he designed a range of furniture collections in the 1960s and 1970s. The Jangada Chair designed in 1968 is his most iconic design and has become one of the most important designs of Brazilian Mid-Century Modernist furniture.
Jean Gillon took inspiration for this chair from the shape of a traditional Brazilian fishing boat and used a nylon weave for the netting similar to a fishing net.
Lounge chair and ottoman made of Brazilian hardwood and upholstered in caramel colored leather and supported by nylon nets. Very good vintage condition with lovely patina. No damages to leather or nylon nets.
Measurements of the ottoman are 66 cm width x 44 cm depth x 34 cm height -
More Information
Documentation: Documented elsewhere (exact item) Notes: "Móvel Moderno Brasileiro," Organized by Alberto Vicente and Marcelo Vasconcellos, Published by Olhares, P.330-332, P.338-339. Origin: Brazil Period: 1950-1979 Materials: Brazilian hardwood, leather, nylon Condition: Good. Very good vintage condition with lovely patina. No damages to leather or nylon nets. Creation Date: 1968 Number of Pieces: 2-3 Styles / Movements: Modern, Mid Century Incollect Reference #: 480743 -
Dimensions
W. 35.43 in; H. 32.68 in; D. 41.34 in; W. 90 cm; H. 83 cm; D. 105 cm; Seat H. 13.39 in; Seat H. 34 cm;
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