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Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood & Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s

Creator: Joaquim Tenreiro
Offered by: Found Collectibles

Description
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern chair set made in Brazilian rosewood and caning designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in Brazil during the fifties is absolutely magnificent!

Each chair features four delicate legs, a seat in cane and a backrest consisting of seven horizontal wood bars. The wood has been refinished and besides the marks of age, the set looks awesome. The caning is new and was done by our Marcelo, our caning “Ninja” in Rio de Janeiro.

The chair set is displayed in our showroom together with an “Alex” dining table from Sergio Rodrigues and the convo looks stellar! This Brazilian Modern gem effortlessly flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, modern, Danish modern or contemporary environment.

About the author: Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil. Tenreiro was born in Melo, Gouveia Municipality, Portugal into a family of woodworkers and carpenters. In the late 1920s, he emigrated to Rio de Janeiro and began working for the firm of Laubisch & Hirth.

In the early 1940s, Tenreiro was among the first designers in the Brazilian furniture industry to adopt a European modernist vernacular. His initial efforts, including the 1942 "Poltrona Leve," met with considerable success, and in 1943 he established his own firm with factories in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. However, it was not until the 1950s that he began to be recognized as a master furniture designer in Brazil. His design philosophy found a great response with architects who supported modernism.

Size: H34.3, W17.3, D18.1 (in) H87, W44, D46 (cm).

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Origin:	Brazil
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Cane,Hardwood,Hand-Woven,Woodwork
Condition:	Good. Replacements made: The caning is new. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Brazilian Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	656676

Dimensions

W.	17.3 in;	H.	34.3 in;	D.	18.1 in;
W.	43.94 cm;	H.	87.12 cm;	D.	45.97 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