Items Similar to José Zanine Caldas, Banco Pilão, Hand-Sculpted Chair, Signed, Brazil, 1970s

José Zanine Caldas Pilao chair Brazil 1978

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Sculpted Chair in Brazilian Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas - MÓVEIS ARTÍSTICOS Z Chair, Brazil, 1960s

'Pilão' Chair in Solid Brazilian Hardwood, in the Style of Zanine Caldas

Pair of Wrought Iron chairs by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 11

José Zanine Caldas, Banco Pilão, Hand-Sculpted Chair, Signed, Brazil, 1970s

Name: José Zanine Caldas, Banco Pilão, Hand-Sculpted Chair, Signed, Brazil, 1970s
Brand: José Zanine Caldas
Price: 22000 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

Hand-sculpted chair by José Zanine Caldas, Circa 1970s. This chair was made of Brazilian hard wood. Signed "Zanine". A self-taught designer, José Zanine Caldas is known to transform wood into magnificently sensual pieces. In 1964, when Brazil was undergoing a military coup, he lost his position at the University of Brasilia and took refuge in the beach town of Nova Viçosa. There he faced the destruction of the Atlantic Forest. Inspired by local craftsmen who carved boats and furniture from fallen trees, he began carving solid furniture from local woods like pequi, acajou and vinhático. Characterized by a greatly organic, sculptural quality, Zanine’s furniture takes full advantage of the cracks and natural curves of the wood. He interfered minimally in the natural forms, leaving alive the memory of the destruction of the forest, reason that gave to the series the name ‘Móveis Denúncia/ Furniture-Denunciation’.

Creator:

José Zanine Caldas (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 27.17 in (69 cm)Width: 20.87 in (53 cm)Depth: 22.45 in (57 cm)Seat Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood

Place of Origin:

Brazil

Period:

1970-1979

Date of Manufacture:

1970s