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Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon in Hardwood, Brazilian Midcentury Modern Design

Name: Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon in Hardwood, Brazilian Midcentury Modern Design
Brand: Jean Gillon
Price: 15200 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

This pair of armchairs, created by renowned designer Jean Gillon, is a unique piece that incorporates elegance and quality in its design. Originating in the 1960s and developed for Probel, these armchairs are part of the same set as the iconic sofa signed by Gillon. Together, they form a true work of art that combines the solidity of solid jacaranda wood with the softness of fabric upholstery. With an imposing and striking structure, the armchairs somehow fit into the aesthetic of the Brutalist style that emerged at the time. The use of solid jacaranda wood gives the pieces a sense of solidity and durability, while the fabric upholstery provides a touch of softness and comfort. One of the most impressive aspects of the armchairs is the quality of the joints in the structure, which are a true spectacle for the eyes. The details are meticulously crafted, giving the pieces a sense of perfection and refinement. Jean Gillon, in turn, was an internationally renowned architect and designer. Born in Romania in 1919, he arrived in Brazil in 1956 and became a naturalized Brazilian in 1972. In his career, he worked with various materials, from glass to wood, always seeking to combine simplicity and functionality in his creations. Gillon left a legacy of iconic pieces that, to this day, enchant art and design enthusiasts. His influence can be seen in various creations that emerged later, consolidating him as one of the great names in Brazilian design. In summary, this pair of armchairs, together with the sofa signed by Jean Gillon, make up a set of exceptional quality that combines beauty and elegance with solidity and durability. They are true treasures of Brazilian design that deserve to be appreciated and valued.

Creator:

Jean Gillon (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 38.19 in (97 cm)Depth: 35.44 in (90 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Fabric,Hardwood

Place of Origin:

Brazil

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1960s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Sao Paulo, BR

Reference Number:

Seller: 67131stDibs: LU3173333386862

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Jean Gillon

Although he was Romanian by birth, architect and designer Jean Gillon’s heart and soul belonged to his adopted country of Brazil. The country’s culture and revered architecture served as a muse for his mid-century furniture designs. Today Gillon ranks among the most interesting figures in Brazilian modernism, which is characterized by sensual forms and beautifully handcrafted chairs, tables and cabinets built from exotic hardwoods.

Gillon was born in Iasi and graduated from the city’s George Enescu National University of the Arts. He then moved to Paris, where he studied tapestry, worked at the newspaper Le Monde as a cartoonist and moonlighted as a set designer for the Paris Opera Ballet. He eventually left Paris for Vienna, where he studied architecture at the School of Industrial Arts, known today as the University of Applied Arts. In the early 1950s, Gillon was a visiting lecturer at London’s Central School of Arts and Crafts.

In 1956, Gillon moved with his wife and two daughters to São Paulo, where he developed a passion for Brazilian architecture, namely the work of modernists such as celebrated architect Lina Bo Bardi and designer José Zanine Caldas. Gillon took on interior decorating projects and formed the Fábrica de Móveis Cidam, which later became Italma Wood Art, in order to design furniture for his clients. Gillon’s furnishings, produced at Italma and also in collaboration with manufacturers such as Probel, were immensely popular and could be found in the planned capital city of Brasilia, a project launched in 1956 by Oscar Niemeyer.

Gillon designed everything from bowls and baskets to centerpieces, tables and other objects and furniture. However, he was best known for his lounge chairs and sofas, including his iconic Jangada chair. Named for the Portuguese word for traditional Brazilian fishing boats, the award-winning Jangada was framed in jacaranda in the late 1960s. The welcoming seat of Gillon’s visually striking trapezoidal lounge chair features plush leather cushions that are supported by nylon fishing rope.

Gillon continued to produce furniture for Italma Wood Art until he retired in 2003. He died in 2007, and today Gillon’s pieces remain highly covetable among interior designers and collectors of modern furniture.

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