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Brazilian Modern Armchair in Wood & Mint Faux Leather, Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s

Creator: José Zanine Caldas
Offered by: Found Collectibles

25% Off Original Price: $ 8,000
Sale Price: $ 6,000
  • Description
    Available right now, this Brazilian Modern armchair in wood & mint faux leather by Jose Zanine Caldas, in the fifties decade is gorgeous!

    This Brazilian Modern rarity consists of an Imbuia hardwood structure with re-upholstered mint faux leather. This gorgeous piece is effortlessly chic, and its sleek frame can blend into almost any type of contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, boho chic, or modern environment. Equally as comfortable as beautiful, this armchair will add a touch of Mid-Century Modern swagger to any home!

    Last images are vintage ads showcasing the piece.

    In regards to the author, a self-taught artist, designer and architect, Jose Zanine Caldas (1919-2001) was born on the southern coast of Bahia in Brazil. At age twenty, he opened an architectural scale model workshop in Rio de Janeiro where he worked with modernist pioneers such as Lucio COSTA and Oscar Niemeyer.

    In 1948, he and two business partners started the company Mo´veis Artisticos Z. Their elegantly simple, organically shaped pieces in plywood were produced at a price point that made them accessible to the emerging market of collectors with an eye toward a modern style.

    In the early 1950s, Zanine left the company and returned to his home state of Bahia. Heavily inspired by the local craftsmen there who carved boats and furniture from felled trees, Zanine began experimenting with chiseling and carving large, sculptural works, which became the focus of his later career. He also set himself apart with his pavilion-type architectural constructions in richly colored hewn logs. Zanine was a devoted steward of the forest and proponent of environmental protection. He wrote extensively about his connection to the forest and tried, whenever possible, to either use already felled trees or to plant a tree for each one he used.

    Zanine’s work has been exhibited in the Musée des Arts Decoratifs in Paris and throughout his native Brazil. In 2015, it was included in Moderno: Design for Living in Brazil, Mexico and Venezuela 1940-1978, a traveling exhibition organized by the Americas Society.

    Size: H29.5, W25.6, D23.6, SH 15 (in) H75, W65, D60, SH38 (cm).
  • More Information
    Documentation: Documented elsewhere (similar item)
    Origin: Brazil
    Period: 1950-1979
    Materials: Faux Leather,Hardwood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Knotted,Woodwork
    Condition: Good. Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. New upholstery.
    Styles / Movements: Modern, Brazilian Modern, Mid Century
    Incollect Reference #: 656503
  • Dimensions
    W. 25.6 in; H. 29.5 in; D. 23.6 in;
    W. 65.02 cm; H. 74.93 cm; D. 59.94 cm;
    Seat H. 15 in;
    Seat H. 38.1 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

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