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Creator: Carlo Fongaro
Armchair with Wood, Leather and Steel, by Carlo Fongaro, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This armchair designed by Carlo Fongaro is an exemplary piece of mid-20th-century Brazilian furniture design. The chair combines the use of wood and leather, materials commonly used in Brazilian furniture from that era, known for their durability and aesthetic appeal. The armchair has a distinctive modernist style, featuring sleek lines and an organic form that cradles the body. The wooden frame forms the armrests and a supporting back panel that provides structural integrity and visual warmth. The chair is upholstered in high-quality leather, giving it its rich color and texture, while the cushions are tufted, which is not only a design feature but also serves to keep the padding in place, ensuring long-term comfort and durability. The metal legs of the chair are slender and made of steel, a choice that reflects the era's fascination with new industrial materials and techniques. The use of metal gives the chair a lightweight appearance and complements the natural materials. Carlo Fongaro's designs are not as widely recognized internationally as some of his Brazilian contemporaries like Oscar Niemeyer or the duo of Lina Bo Bardi and Giancarlo Palanti, but his work is appreciated for its craftsmanship and design within the canon of Brazilian modernist furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carlo Fongaro Armchairs

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Steel

Dinamarquesa Chair, Carlo Fongaro, Brazilian Modern, 1970s. Single Piece
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in New York, NY
Single Dinamarquesa chair, designed by Italian-born architect Carlo Fongaro (1915-1986) and produced by Probjeto, who signed one of the most popular lines of modern Brazilian furnitu...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Carlo Fongaro Armchairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

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Carlo Fongaro armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Carlo Fongaro armchairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Carlo Fongaro armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Carlo Fongaro were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 1970s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by L'Atelier San Paulo, Móveis Cimo, and Michel Arnoult. Prices for Carlo Fongaro armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,100 and can go as high as $5,100, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,100.

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