Giuseppe Scapinelli Sculptural Caviúna & Olive Green Mohair Armchairs

Unmistakably Scapinelli, this exceptional pair of armchairs embodies the designer’s singular ability to unite Italian sophistication with the expressive character of Brazilian modernism.

Designed in Brazil during the 1950s, each chair features a dramatically curved backrest that flows into a generous upholstered seat, creating a silhouette that feels both sculptural and inviting. Slender, splayed legs lend the design a sense of lightness, while the exposed caviúna arms form sinuous, continuous lines punctuated by Scapinelli’s distinctive carved handrests.

The chairs have been newly upholstered in deep olive-green mohair, selected for its rich surface, subtle luster, and ability to emphasize the fluid contours of the design. The fabric’s earthy tone creates an elegant dialogue with the caviúna frame, whose beautifully aged surface reveals warm amber, honey, and reddish-brown tones alongside expressive natural grain.

Born in Italy and active in Brazil, Giuseppe Scapinelli developed a highly individual design language that balanced the refinement and precision of Italian furniture with the warmth, sensuality, and material richness of Brazilian woods. This pair captures that synthesis at its most compelling: elegant yet exuberant, architectural yet deeply organic.

Giuseppe Scapinelli
Brazil, 1950s
Caviúna and mohair
Lot 811-934