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Novo Rumo Midcentury Brazilian Chair with Freijó Wood Structure, 1960s

About the Item

Novo Rumo midcentury Brazilian chair with Freijó wood structure, 1960s. Francesco Scapinelli, younger brother of the famous designer and architect Giuseppe Scapinelli, decided to found Novo Rumo in the 1960s along with another Italian immigrant. Novo Rumo placed on the market various pieces of furniture such as armchairs, sofas, chairs and tables. In addition, as Francesco was an excellent ceramist, many of these pieces came with ceramic details.
  • Creator:
    Francesco Scapinelli (Author),Novo Rumo (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.89 in (81 cm)Width: 18.31 in (46.5 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1960
  • Condition:
    Repaired.
  • Seller Location:
    Sao Paulo, BR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CP115221stDibs: LU3184114959331
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