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1960s Brazilian Rosewood Bowl by Jean Gillon for Wood Art
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Bowl by Jean Gillon for Wood Art

1960s Brazilian Rosewood Bowl by Jean Gillon for Wood Art

By Jean Gillon

Located in Victoria, BC

Introducing a remarkable piece from the Jean Gillon's Wood Art collection: discover this elegant wood bowl, expertly fashioned from a single piece of Rosewood with meticulous attenti...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Brazilian Rosewood Humidor by Jean Gillon for Wood Art
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Humidor by Jean Gillon for Wood Art

1960s Brazilian Rosewood Humidor by Jean Gillon for Wood Art

By Jean Gillon

Located in Victoria, BC

We're thrilled to introduce the latest addition to our revered vintage Brazilian smalls collection: an iconic piece from the legendary designer Jean Gillon's Wood Art collection. Beh...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Rosewood

Jean Gillon Rodeio Sofa For Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1965
Jean Gillon Rodeio Sofa For Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1965

Jean Gillon Rodeio Sofa For Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1965

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Rodeio sofa, designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma Wood Art in Brazil in 1965.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Jean Gillon. Rectangular tray model 304, c. 1960. Wood Art
Jean Gillon. Rectangular tray model 304, c. 1960. Wood Art

Jean Gillon. Rectangular tray model 304, c. 1960. Wood Art

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in PARIS, FR

Jean Gillon Rectangular Tray, Model 304, c. 1960 Label: Wood Art 1/304 Hardwood 2 x 35 x 12 cm 79/100 x 13 39/50 x 4 18/25 in This rare rectangular tray, model 304, was designed by ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide...

Materials

Hardwood

Jangada Chair & Ottoman by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art
Jangada Chair & Ottoman by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art

Jangada Chair & Ottoman by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art

By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon

Located in New York, NY

Rare example of Brazilian modernism at its finest: the iconic “Jangada” lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Italma Wood Art in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Rosewood

Jean Gillon Large Serving Spoon for Italma Wood Art, 1960s
Jean Gillon Large Serving Spoon for Italma Wood Art, 1960s

Jean Gillon Large Serving Spoon for Italma Wood Art, 1960s

By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon

Located in PARIS, FR

Overall, this spoon represents not only a functional object but also a miniature work of art. Its thoughtful design and the use of solid wood highlight the aesthetics of the mid-twen...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Hardwood

1960s Amazonas Sofa by Jean Gillon for Wood Art in black leather
1960s Amazonas Sofa by Jean Gillon for Wood Art in black leather

1960s Amazonas Sofa by Jean Gillon for Wood Art in black leather

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in Victoria, BC

This Amazonas sofa was designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Wood Art in Brazil during the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1960s Amazonas Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Wood Art in black leather.
1960s Amazonas Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Wood Art in black leather.

1960s Amazonas Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Wood Art in black leather.

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in Victoria, BC

This Amazonas lounge chair was designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Wood Art in Brazil during the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1960s Jean Gillon Tobacco Jar for Italma Wood Art Brazil
1960s Jean Gillon Tobacco Jar for Italma Wood Art Brazil

1960s Jean Gillon Tobacco Jar for Italma Wood Art Brazil

By Jean Gillon

Located in London, GB

This iconic piece from the Italma Wood Art collection was created by Brazilian designer Jean Gillon.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Wood

Triangular Spoon by Jean Gillon, Solid Wood, Geometric Design, 1960s
Triangular Spoon by Jean Gillon, Solid Wood, Geometric Design, 1960s

Triangular Spoon by Jean Gillon, Solid Wood, Geometric Design, 1960s

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in PARIS, FR

Overall, this triangular spoon represents not only a functional object but also a miniature work of art. Its thoughtful design and the use of solid wood highlight the aesthetics of t...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Hardwood

Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Tray Designed by Jean Gillon for Wood Art
Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Tray Designed by Jean Gillon for Wood Art

Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Tray Designed by Jean Gillon for Wood Art

By Jean Gillon

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Brazilian Jacaranda wood tray designed by Jean Gillon, circa 1960. Excellent vintage condition, very minor scratches on underside consistent with age and use.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Jacaranda

Jean Gillon - Italma - 1960s executive desk table in wood labeled 6 drawers
Jean Gillon - Italma - 1960s executive desk table in wood labeled 6 drawers

Jean Gillon - Italma - 1960s executive desk table in wood labeled 6 drawers

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in São Paulo, SP

This rare executive desk, designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma in the early 1970s in Brazil, is a stunning representation of mid-century modern furniture. Measuring 2.0...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Jean Gillon Serving Bowl Model 407, Solid Wood, Three Cavities, 1960s
Jean Gillon Serving Bowl Model 407, Solid Wood, Three Cavities, 1960s

Jean Gillon Serving Bowl Model 407, Solid Wood, Three Cavities, 1960s

By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon

Located in PARIS, FR

This exceptional bowl designed by Jean Gillon, identifiable under the 407 model, dates from the 1960s. Made of solid wood, this object embodies the elegance and functionality charact...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Hardwood

Jean Gillon “Rodeio” Lounge Chair in Solid wood and Leather, Brazil, 1960s
Jean Gillon “Rodeio” Lounge Chair in Solid wood and Leather, Brazil, 1960s

Jean Gillon “Rodeio” Lounge Chair in Solid wood and Leather, Brazil, 1960s

By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon

Located in São Paulo, SP

An iconic “Rodeio” lounge chair designed by Jean Gillon in Brazil during the 1960s. The chair features a robust sculptural frame crafted from solid wood, with generous loose cushions...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Model 109 Tray by Jean Gillon, Solid Wood, Elegant Design, Circa 1960
Model 109 Tray by Jean Gillon, Solid Wood, Elegant Design, Circa 1960

Model 109 Tray by Jean Gillon, Solid Wood, Elegant Design, Circa 1960

By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon

Located in PARIS, FR

Jean Gillon Model 109. circa 1960 Wearing the Wood Art label Material: Solid wood Dimensions: 35 x 14.5 x 4 cm This exceptional tray, created by Jean Gillon around 1960, is distingu...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Bowls

Materials

Hardwood

1960s Brazilian Rosewood Tray  Vessel by Jean Gillon for Wood Art
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Tray  Vessel by Jean Gillon for Wood Art

1960s Brazilian Rosewood Tray Vessel by Jean Gillon for Wood Art

By Jean Gillon

Located in Victoria, BC

We are excited to offer this standout piece from the Jean Gillon collection: a decorative wood serving tray crafted from the finest jacaranda.

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Rosewood

Restored Expansive Desk in Jacaranda, Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1960
Restored Expansive Desk in Jacaranda, Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1960

Restored Expansive Desk in Jacaranda, Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1960

By Jean Gillon

Located in Deland, FL

This sophisticated Mid-Century Modern executive desk, designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma in Brazil during the late 1960s, exemplifies luxurious craftsmanship. Crafted...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Jacaranda

Rare 'Jangada' Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Wood Art, Brazil, c. 1960s
Rare 'Jangada' Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Wood Art, Brazil, c. 1960s

Rare 'Jangada' Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Wood Art, Brazil, c. 1960s

By Jean Gillon

Located in Deland, FL

Named the "Jangada" chair, after the small rustic fishing boats used by fishermen along the northern coast of Brazil, this extraordinary armchair designed by the iconic Jean Gillon i...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda

Mid Century Modern Rosewood Writing Desk Jean Gillon for Italma Made in Brazil
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Writing Desk Jean Gillon for Italma Made in Brazil

Mid Century Modern Rosewood Writing Desk Jean Gillon for Italma Made in Brazil

By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid-century modern rosewood writing desk was designed by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art and made in Brazil circa 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1960s Jean Gillon “Rodeio” Sofa in Original Leather for WoodArt, Brazil.
1960s Jean Gillon “Rodeio” Sofa in Original Leather for WoodArt, Brazil.

1960s Jean Gillon “Rodeio” Sofa in Original Leather for WoodArt, Brazil.

By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon

Located in Victoria, BC

Designed by Romanian-born Brazilian designer Jean Gillon during the 1960s, the Rodeio sofa is a distinctive expression of Brazilian modernism, combining an exposed hardwood structure...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Hardwood

Jean Gillon Rectangular Tray Model 321, Mid-Century Modern, c. 1960
Jean Gillon Rectangular Tray Model 321, Mid-Century Modern, c. 1960

Jean Gillon Rectangular Tray Model 321, Mid-Century Modern, c. 1960

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in PARIS, FR

This rectangular top in solid wood, measuring 29 x 16.5 cm, was created by Jean Gillon. The tray bears the WoodArt label with the mention "1/321". The choice of solid wood emphasises...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Hardwood

Set of Four Mid-Century Square Trays by Jean Gillon, Brazil, c. 1960
Set of Four Mid-Century Square Trays by Jean Gillon, Brazil, c. 1960

Set of Four Mid-Century Square Trays by Jean Gillon, Brazil, c. 1960

By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon

Located in PARIS, FR

Made from solid wood, these trays testify to Jean Gillon's preference for natural materials and highlight the artisanal quality of his work.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide...

Materials

Hardwood

70’s Brazilian Black Leather & Chrome Office Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma
70’s Brazilian Black Leather & Chrome Office Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma

70’s Brazilian Black Leather & Chrome Office Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in Hanover, MA

We have four of these 1970’s Brazilian height adjustable and swiveling executive office chairs in black leather and chrome designed by Jean Gillon for Italma. When fully raised the t...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960s Brazilian Rosewood Handled Bowl by Jean Gillon
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Handled Bowl by Jean Gillon

1960s Brazilian Rosewood Handled Bowl by Jean Gillon

By Jean Gillon

Located in Victoria, BC

Introducing our latest addition to our Brazillian smalls collection, this 1960's handle bowl by Jean Gillon for his Wood Art collection. Crafted from the finest jacaranda, it exudes ...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Rosewood

1970s Pair of Copa Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma in Solid Imbuia.
1970s Pair of Copa Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma in Solid Imbuia.

1970s Pair of Copa Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma in Solid Imbuia.

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in Victoria, BC

Designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Italma in Brazil during the 1970s, this pair of Copa lounge chairs combines substantial proportions with an exposed hardwood structure and gen...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Imbuia

Jean Gillon Mid-Century Sofa, Rosewood & Leather, Brazil, 1960s
Jean Gillon Mid-Century Sofa, Rosewood & Leather, Brazil, 1960s

Jean Gillon Mid-Century Sofa, Rosewood & Leather, Brazil, 1960s

By Jean Gillon

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare sofa designed by Jean Gillon. Produced by Wood Art in Brazil.    

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Rosewood
Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Rosewood

Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Rosewood

By Italma, Jean Gillon, Paltrona Frau, Italma Wood Art

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Highly sought after and ultimately collectible, this beautiful example of a Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair and Ottoman is an EARLY model in RARE Brazilian Rosewood. Our chair is a...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare Pair of 'Jangada' Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Jean Gillon, Brazil, c. 1960s
Rare Pair of 'Jangada' Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Jean Gillon, Brazil, c. 1960s

Rare Pair of 'Jangada' Lounge Chairs & Ottoman by Jean Gillon, Brazil, c. 1960s

By wood art, Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon

Located in Deland, FL

Named the "Jangada" chair, after the small rustic fishing boats used by fishermen along the northern coast of Brazil, these extraordinary armchair, designed by the iconic Jean Gillon...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Jacaranda

'Amazonas' Rosewood Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil, c. 1970s
'Amazonas' Rosewood Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil, c. 1970s

'Amazonas' Rosewood Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil, c. 1970s

By Jean Gillon

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing an ultra-rare "Amazonas" lounge chair designed by the incomparable Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art. This now iconic chair is the epitome of Brazilian or Tropical Modern D...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

'Amazonas' Lounge Chair in Rosewood by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil, c. 1970s
'Amazonas' Lounge Chair in Rosewood by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil, c. 1970s

'Amazonas' Lounge Chair in Rosewood by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil, c. 1970s

By Jean Gillon

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing an ultra-rare "Amazonas" lounge chair designed by the incomparable Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art. This now iconic chair is the epitome of Brazilian or Tropical Modern D...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 2 'Amazonas' Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil, c. 1970s
Set of 2 'Amazonas' Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil, c. 1970s

Set of 2 'Amazonas' Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil, c. 1970s

By Jean Gillon

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing an ultra-rare set of two "Amazonas" lounge chairs designed by the incomparable Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art. This now iconic chair is the epitome of Brazilian or Tropi...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Jean Gillon for Italma Jacaranda Wood Art "Amazonas" Lounge Chair
Jean Gillon for Italma Jacaranda Wood Art "Amazonas" Lounge Chair

Jean Gillon for Italma Jacaranda Wood Art "Amazonas" Lounge Chair

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

The opportunity to take this gorgeous Jean Gillon-designed Jacaranda wood chair and apply your own vision to it! Chair can be disassembled, packed, and shipped to Continental US for...

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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda

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​Pair of circa 1965​s ​Jean Gillon ​Wood Art Rosewood Chairs​​
​Pair of circa 1965​s ​Jean Gillon ​Wood Art Rosewood Chairs​​

​Pair of circa 1965​s ​Jean Gillon ​Wood Art Rosewood Chairs​​

By Jean Gillon

Located in Stockholm, Sweden

Great chairs in rio rosewood with great graining and beautiful leather by Jean Gillon.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare Jean Gillon Rodeio Lounge Chair for Italma Wood Art
Rare Jean Gillon Rodeio Lounge Chair for Italma Wood Art

Rare Jean Gillon Rodeio Lounge Chair for Italma Wood Art

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H 28.75 in W 41.34 in D 33.47 in

Rare Jean Gillon Rodeio Lounge Chair for Italma Wood Art

By Jean Gillon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Impressive large lounge chair „Rodeio“ by Jean Gillon produced by Italma Wood Art in the late 1950s-early 1960s in Brazil.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Jean Gillon Captain's Chair and Ottomane
Jean Gillon Captain's Chair and Ottomane

Jean Gillon Captain's Chair and Ottomane

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H 34.26 in W 35.04 in D 39.38 in

Jean Gillon Captain's Chair and Ottomane

By Jean Gillon

Located in Hamburg, DE

Designed by Jean Gillon 1962 and produced by Wood Art Brasil.   

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage sofa in Brazilian jacaranda and leather by Jean Gillon for Italma 1960
Vintage sofa in Brazilian jacaranda and leather by Jean Gillon for Italma 1960

Vintage sofa in Brazilian jacaranda and leather by Jean Gillon for Italma 1960

By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon

Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR

Rare vintage Jean Gillon sofa for Italma Wood Art Brazil 1969.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Jean Gillon 1.960s Camel Leader and Jacaranda Armchair and Ottoman Gran Captain
Jean Gillon 1.960s Camel Leader and Jacaranda Armchair and Ottoman Gran Captain

Jean Gillon 1.960s Camel Leader and Jacaranda Armchair and Ottoman Gran Captain

By Jean Gillon

Located in Illetas- Mallorca, Islas Baleares

Gran Captain armchair and ottoman designed by Jean Gillon in 1960s, and produced by Wood Art. Jean Gillon was a Romanian designer and architect who moved to Brazil in the 1960s where...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Leather, Rope

1960s Wood, Leather Cushion Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon
1960s Wood, Leather Cushion Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon

1960s Wood, Leather Cushion Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon

By Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Gillon, wood art

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Captain´s chair, wood, leather, lounge chair with ottoman by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Modernist Exotic Solid Wood Tray after Jean Gillon Wood Art
1960s Modernist Exotic Solid Wood Tray after Jean Gillon Wood Art

1960s Modernist Exotic Solid Wood Tray after Jean Gillon Wood Art

By Jean Gillon

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents 1960s Modernist Exotic Solid Wood Tray after Jean Gillon Wood Art Quality of Don Shoemaker Unmarked 22.63 x 11.38 x 1.88 h Original preowned vintage condition Revie...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces

Materials

Wood

Amazonas sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art
Amazonas sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art

Amazonas sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in New York, NY

Jean Gillon for Italma, 'Amazonas' sofa, rosewood, dark brown cognac leather, Brazil, 1968. This Amazonas sofa comes from the concept of the body being captured by the piece of furn...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rope, Rosewood

"Amazonas" Armchair by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1970s
"Amazonas" Armchair by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1970s

"Amazonas" Armchair by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1970s

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in Paris, FR

"Amazonas" armchair by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s French Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon
1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon

1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon

By Jean Gillon

Located in Victoria, BC

One of the most exciting finds we’ve had in some time, this exceptional pair of easy chairs by Jean Gillon, designed in the 1970s, is a true statement piece. With robust hardwood fra...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Leather

Jean Gillon Amazonas Sofa in Rosewood by Wood Art
Jean Gillon Amazonas Sofa in Rosewood by Wood Art

Jean Gillon Amazonas Sofa in Rosewood by Wood Art

By Jean Gillon

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Produced by Wood Art in Brazil.

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

1960s Pair of Amazonas Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art.
1960s Pair of Amazonas Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art.

1960s Pair of Amazonas Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art.

By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon

Located in Victoria, BC

This pair of Amazonas lounge chairs was designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Wood Art in Brazil during the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Acacia

Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair for Wood Art
Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair for Wood Art

Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair for Wood Art

By Italma, Jean Gillon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-Century Modern “Jangada” lounge chair designed by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art in the United States in 1968.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Nylon, Rope, Wood, Mahogany

Green Velvet Sofa by Jean Gillon for Wood Art, Brazil, 1960s
Green Velvet Sofa by Jean Gillon for Wood Art, Brazil, 1960s

Green Velvet Sofa by Jean Gillon for Wood Art, Brazil, 1960s

By Jean Gillon

Located in Brussels, BE

Green velvet sofa by Jean Gillon for wood art, Brazil, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Sofas

Materials

Wood

Jean Gillon Pipe Stand in Jacaranda for Italma Wood Art Midcentury
Jean Gillon Pipe Stand in Jacaranda for Italma Wood Art Midcentury

Jean Gillon Pipe Stand in Jacaranda for Italma Wood Art Midcentury

By Jean Gillon

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A lovely Mid-Century Modern Jacaranda wood pipe rest Stand designed by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Jacaranda

Jean Gillon Brazilian Jacarandá Rosewood Ottoman Stool Brown Leather by Wood Art
Jean Gillon Brazilian Jacarandá Rosewood Ottoman Stool Brown Leather by Wood Art

Jean Gillon Brazilian Jacarandá Rosewood Ottoman Stool Brown Leather by Wood Art

By Jean Gillon

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare Jacarandá rosewood ottoman by Jean Gillon. Made in Brazil by Wood Art, circa 1960s.

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Jean Gillon Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk
Jean Gillon Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk

Jean Gillon Brazilian Rosewood and Chrome Executive Desk

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in New Windsor, NY

Signed with full paper label, Italia Wood Art, Handmade Jacaranda-Wood, Design by Jean Dillon, Made in Brazil, F6/53.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome, Nickel

Vintage Jean Gillon Pipe Stand in Jacaranda for Wood Art Midcentury, 1960s
Vintage Jean Gillon Pipe Stand in Jacaranda for Wood Art Midcentury, 1960s

Vintage Jean Gillon Pipe Stand in Jacaranda for Wood Art Midcentury, 1960s

By Jean Gillon

Located in San Antonio, TX

This vintage Jacaranda pipe stand by Jean Gillon for Wood Art midcentury is in overall good condition with minor veneer loss on the bottom.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern More Desk Accessories

Materials

Jacaranda

Midcentury Amazonas Armchairs and Sofa by Jean Gillon
Midcentury Amazonas Armchairs and Sofa by Jean Gillon

Midcentury Amazonas Armchairs and Sofa by Jean Gillon

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

This rare set is in original condition with the leather having been previously retouched. Jean Gillon Amazonas sling sofa and armchair by Italma Wood Art Marked with manufacturer...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rope, Rosewood

Brazilian Coffee Table with 4 Nesting Stools by Jean Gillon for Wood Art
Brazilian Coffee Table with 4 Nesting Stools by Jean Gillon for Wood Art

Brazilian Coffee Table with 4 Nesting Stools by Jean Gillon for Wood Art

By Jean Gillon

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

This elegant square coffee table with 4 nesting stools was designed by Jean Gillon for Wood Art in Brazil in the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stackin...

Materials

Leather, Wood

Authentic 1960s–1970s “Jangada” Chair by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art
Authentic 1960s–1970s “Jangada” Chair by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art

Authentic 1960s–1970s “Jangada” Chair by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art

By Jean Gillon

Located in Victoria, BC

An iconic “Jangada” lounge chair by Jean Gillon, produced in the 1960s–1970s by Italma Wood Art in Brazil.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Jean Gillon Rodeio sofa Italma Woodart Brazil 1965
Jean Gillon Rodeio sofa Italma Woodart Brazil 1965

Jean Gillon Rodeio sofa Italma Woodart Brazil 1965

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H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in

Jean Gillon Rodeio sofa Italma Woodart Brazil 1965

By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Typical Brazilian modern sofa model 'Rodeio' designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma Woodart, Brazil 1965. This sofa features a sturdy rosewood frame in a rich brown-red h...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1960s Tobacco Jar by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art in solid rosewood
1960s Tobacco Jar by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art in solid rosewood

1960s Tobacco Jar by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art in solid rosewood

By Jean Gillon

Located in Victoria, BC

This tobacco jar was designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Italma Wood Art in Brazil during the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

Materials

Rosewood

Jean Gillon Jacaranda Equine Sculptural Bookend Pair, Labelled, Brazil, 1960s
Jean Gillon Jacaranda Equine Sculptural Bookend Pair, Labelled, Brazil, 1960s

Jean Gillon Jacaranda Equine Sculptural Bookend Pair, Labelled, Brazil, 1960s

By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Handcrafted with hard rosewood (also known as jacaranda), rare pair of horse head bookends by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, 1960s. Gorgeous clean clean lines with elegant curves.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Jacaranda

Jean Gillon 'Jangada' lounge chair and ottoman in tropical wood and leather.
Jean Gillon 'Jangada' lounge chair and ottoman in tropical wood and leather.

Jean Gillon 'Jangada' lounge chair and ottoman in tropical wood and leather.

By Jean Gillon

Located in Oirlo, LI

Jean Gillon 'Jangada' lounge chair and ottoman in tropical wood and leather, Brazil, ca. 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Jangada Lounge Chair with ottoman in Cognac Leather by Jean Gillon Brazil 1960s
Jangada Lounge Chair with ottoman in Cognac Leather by Jean Gillon Brazil 1960s

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Set of Four Jean Gillon Rosewood and Leather Armchairs

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Located in Dallas, TX

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Located in Utrecht, NL

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Located in Victoria, BC

This exceptional Amazonas sofa from the 1960s, designed by Jean Gillon for Wood Art, stands as a masterwork of Brazilian modernism and artisanal construction.

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Jean Gillon Jacaranda Rosewood Ice Bucket for Italma

Jean Gillon Jacaranda Rosewood Ice Bucket for Italma

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Jean Gillon. Manufacturer: Italma Wood Art. Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern.

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Mid-Century Modern Brazilian easy chairs and ottoman by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1960s Romanian-born, naturalized Brazilian Jean Gillon was an architect-designer bes...

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Low Slung Lounge Chair in Leather and Brazilian Rosewood by Jean Gillon

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1960s Amazonas Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Wood Art in black leather

1960s Amazonas Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Wood Art in black leather

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Located in Victoria, BC

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Midcentury Brazilian Modern Jean Gillon Wood Art Jacaranda Trays

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Located in San Diego, CA

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Jean Gillon Distress Cognac Leather Sofa for Italma Wood Art

Jean Gillon Distress Cognac Leather Sofa for Italma Wood Art

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Jean Gillon Sculpted Rosewood and Leather Stool for Italma Wood Art

Jean Gillon Sculpted Rosewood and Leather Stool for Italma Wood Art

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Jacaranda Wood Bowl By Jean Gillon For Wood Art, 1960

Jacaranda Wood Bowl By Jean Gillon For Wood Art, 1960

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Located in Toronto, ON

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Located in BROOKLYN, NY

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Jean Gillon Rare Pair of Easy Chairs by Italma Wood Art in Brazil

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Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

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Leather Armchair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon

Leather Armchair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon

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H 32.25 in W 35 in D 41 in

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Located in Montreal, QC

Bearing label: "handmade jacaranda wood, Wood Art, designed by Jean Gillon, Industria Brasileira."

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Pair Jean Gillon Tijuca Rosewood Leather Rope Hammock Low lounge chairs Brazil

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Rare Jean Gillon Tijuca Leather Sling Sofa Exotic Hardwood Rope Hammock Brazil

By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Brazilian ‘Tijuca’ chairs are Jacarandá wood and black leather, designed by Jean Gillon for his company Italma/Wood Art in the late 1960s.

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Exotic Jacaranda and Leather Brazilian Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon

Exotic Jacaranda and Leather Brazilian Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon

By Jean Gillon

Located in Atlanta, GA

Exotic Jacaranda and leather Brazilian lounge chair, designed by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, Brazil, circa 1960s.

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Jean Gillon Woodard sofa set Brazil 1965
Jean Gillon Woodard sofa set Brazil 1965

Jean Gillon Woodard sofa set Brazil 1965

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Jean Gillon Woodard sofa set Brazil 1965

By Jean Gillon, Italma

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Fantastic sofa set designed by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, Brazil 1965. This amazing set has a solid jacaranda rosewood frame and black leather padded cushions.

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Exotic Rosewood and Leather Brazilian Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon

Exotic Rosewood and Leather Brazilian Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon

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Located in Atlanta, GA

Exotic rosewood or jacaranda and leather Brazilian lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, Brazil, circa 1960s.

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Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Armchair by Jean Gillon for Italma, 1960s

Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Armchair by Jean Gillon for Italma, 1960s

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Located in London, GB

Leather armchair in solid Brazilian rosewood (Jacaranda) Designed by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, Brazil chrome-plated frame and rope canvas seat The original leather cushion...

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Pair of Jean Gillon Armchairs
Pair of Jean Gillon Armchairs

Pair of Jean Gillon Armchairs

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H 28 in W 36 in D 35 in

Pair of Jean Gillon Armchairs

By Jean Gillon

Located in New York, NY

Pair of imbuya wood and leather armchairs by Romanian-born Brazilian designer Jean Gillon, produced by Italma Wood Art, c. 1960's.

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Pair of Jean Gillon Brazilian Lounge Chairs for Italma Wood Art

Pair of Jean Gillon Brazilian Lounge Chairs for Italma Wood Art

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

Wonderful and very rare signed pair (2x) of easy chair designed by Jean Gillon. These chairs are handmade in the 1960's of beautiful Brazilian jacaranda wood.

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Brazil Design Captain Chair by Jean Gillon Italma Wood Art, 1962
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Located in Berlin, DE

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Black Leather & Jacaranda Two Seater Sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art
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Black Leather & Jacaranda Two Seater Sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art

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Located in Outremont, QC

Black Leather and Jacaranda Wood Two Seater Sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, 60's Features a jacaranda frame and newly reupholstered black leather seat and back cushions.

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Jean Gillon For Italma Tan Leather Office Swivel Chair Brazilian Mid Century

Jean Gillon For Italma Tan Leather Office Swivel Chair Brazilian Mid Century

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Located in Cambridge, GB

New Stock ✅ Jean Gillon For Italma Wood Art Tan Leather Office Swivel Chair Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM This mid century swivel tan leather office chair is by Jean Gill...

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Mid Century Table Lamp Designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier 1950/60's

By Gerald Thurston, Lightolier

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Mid Century table lamp, designed by Gerald Thurston for Lightolier, circa 1950/60's. The lamp features an oblong walnut body with brass spacer tubes, mounted on a black disk f...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, 1972
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, 1972

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, 1972

$6,400

H 28.35 in W 37.8 in D 36.23 in

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, 1972

By Percival Lafer

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, wood and cognac leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41” armchair by Percival Lafer embraces fluidity with a structure that appears weightless...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Calla, by Mark Jenkins
Calla, by Mark Jenkins

Mark JenkinsCalla, by Mark Jenkins, circa 2005

$300Sale Price|25% Off

H 20 in W 16 in

Calla, by Mark Jenkins

By Mark Jenkins

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Signed and numbered from an edition of 25, this simple elegant image captures the grace of a single Calla Lilly against a black background. Based in San Francisco, Mark Jenkins has ...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Still-life Prints

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Digital Pigment

Anden I Opaline Acrylic Table Lamp by Studio Orbeat
Anden I Opaline Acrylic Table Lamp by Studio Orbeat

Anden I Opaline Acrylic Table Lamp by Studio Orbeat

$1,280 / item

H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Anden I Opaline Acrylic Table Lamp by Studio Orbeat

Located in Geneve, CH

Anden I Opaline Acrylic Table Lamp by Studio Orbeat Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 12 cm Materials: opaline acrylic, bronze, bulit in dimmer switch and warm LED light. Fittings also av...

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2010s Peruvian Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Bronze, Other

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"
Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"

Japanese Antique Huge Door " Wall Decoration " 1860s-1900s / Wabi Sabi"

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This extraordinary large sliding door was once used in an old warehouse in Japan during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s). The most striking feature of this piece is the beautiful “tak...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Art

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Iron

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchairs for Lafer MP, 1972, Set of 2
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchairs for Lafer MP, 1972, Set of 2

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchairs for Lafer MP, 1972, Set of 2

$12,500 / set

H 28.35 in W 37.8 in D 36.23 in

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchairs for Lafer MP, 1972, Set of 2

By Percival Lafer

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Percival Lafer “MP-41” armchairs for Lafer MP, wood and cognac leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41” armchairs by Percival Lafer embrace fluidity with a structure that appears weightles...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Thinking About Cy, Expressionist Shapes, Turquoise, Orange, Black Urban Gestures
Thinking About Cy, Expressionist Shapes, Turquoise, Orange, Black Urban Gestures

Thinking About Cy, Expressionist Shapes, Turquoise, Orange, Black Urban Gestures

By Romina Milano

Located in Barcelona, ES

"Thinking About Cy" is an abstract expressionist painting by Romina Milano where a dance of black and orange gestures unfolds across turquoise vertical brushstrokes. Romina Milano ...

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2010s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic, Paper, India Ink

"Abstract Visage VIII" Portrait Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami

"Abstract Visage VIII" Portrait Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami

By Ashraf Zamzami

Located in Culver City, CA

"Abstract Visage VIII" Portrait Oil Painting 24" x 20" inch by Ashraf Zamzami ABOUT A characteristically bold and optimistic palette does not belie the inescapably pensive nature a...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, Black Leather, 1972
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, Black Leather, 1972

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, Black Leather, 1972

By Percival Lafer

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, wood and black leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41” armchair by Percival Lafer embraces fluidity with a structure that appears weightless ...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Oysters and Lemon Oil on Canvas Still Life, Contemporary, 50x50 cm
Oysters and Lemon Oil on Canvas Still Life, Contemporary, 50x50 cm

Oysters and Lemon Oil on Canvas Still Life, Contemporary, 50x50 cm

By Irina Trushkova

Located in Zofingen, AG

The bird’s eye view, strong light on the mother-of-pearl of oysters and folds create this image. The medium used is oil on canvas, which allows to capture the vibrant color, delicate...

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2010s Realist Still-life Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

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Jean Gillon Wood Art For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of jean gillon wood art on 1stDibs. A piece of jean gillon wood art — often made from wood, hardwood and jacaranda — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect item from our selection of jean gillon wood art — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A choice in our collection of jean gillon wood art is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Jean Gillon Wood Art?

Prices for a piece of jean gillon wood art start at $280 and top out at $27,370 with the average selling for $1,600.

Jean Gillon for sale on 1stDibs

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.

On 1stDibs, find a range of vintage Jean Gillon seating, decorative objects and serveware.

A Close Look at Mid-century-modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

On the Origins of Brazilian

More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.

Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.

Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.

The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.

Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewood, jacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.

Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairs, sofas, tables and more.