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Pair of “Jimi” Armchairs with Wheels , Sergio Rodrigues, 1971 - Lot 420

Creator: Sergio Rodrigues
Offered by: Found Collectibles

Description
Originally designed for Brasilia’s iconic Palácio Itamaraty, which houses the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil, the "Jimi" armchair is a testament of Brazil's history. With its square legs affixed to the off white velvet (arms, seat and backrest) the "Jimi" was based on Rodrigues 1958 "Gio" armchair which was selected by Italian architect Gio Ponti to be featured on the magazine Domus Italiana that year. This pair is quite special as it comes with chromed wheels which are in excellent condition.The Jimi archchair is featured in Sergio Rodrigues book as is shown on the last image.

Armchairs can be purchased as a set ($15,000) or individually ($7,500)

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Brazil
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	rosewood, Velvet, Metal Wheels
Condition:	Good. Repairs Have been made the chair is in good condition
Creation Date:	1971
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Brazilian Modern
Dealer Reference #:	420
Incollect Reference #:	831970

Dimensions

W.	17.3 in;	H.	31.1 in;	D.	18.5 in;
W.	43.94 cm;	H.	78.99 cm;	D.	46.99 cm;

Seat H.	18.5 in;
Seat H.	46.99 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