Jean Gillon Furniture
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.
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Creator: Jean Gillon
Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Sergio Rodrigues, Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This Jean Gillon Jangada armchair and ottoman were completely disassembled and each piece of rosewood was stripped, sanded and refinished in multiple coats of hand-buffed finishing o...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood, Rope
Decorative Tray in Hardwood by Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian mid century modern decorative tray was designed by Jean Gillon for WoodArt and made in Brazil in the sixties. Handcrafted from hard rosewood (also known as jacaranda),...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
Jean Gillon, Solid wood coffee table. Label of the Probel workshop
By Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
The coffee table designed by Jean Gillon is a remarkable piece made of solid wood, with a thick removable top with square cut-out in the corners. This feature adds a touch of sophist...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Hardwood
Pipe Holder in Hardwood by Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian mid-century modern decorative pipe holder was designed by Jean Gillon for WoodArt in the sixties. Handcrafted with hard rosewood (also known as jacaranda), the pipe ho...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
Brazilian Midcentury Tray #732 in Noble Wood by WoodArt
By Jean Gillon
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Rare solid rosewood tray by Jean Gillon model 732 from the WoodArt catalogue.
Jean Gillon (1919-2007) was born in Romania, where he graduated in Architecture and Fine Arts. In 1956 ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
Brazilian Midcentury Tray #701 in Rosewood by Jean Gillon for WoodArt
By Jean Gillon
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Rare solid rosewood tray by Jean Gillon model 701 from the WoodArt catalogue.
Jean Gillon (1919-2007) was born in Romania, where he graduated in Architecture and Fine Arts. In 1956 ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood
Brazilian Midcentury Tray #705 in Rosewood by Jean Gillon for WoodArt
By Jean Gillon
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Solid rosewood platter by Jean Gillon model 705 from the WoodArt catalogue.
Jean Gillon (1919-2007) was born in Romania, where he graduated in Architecture and Fine Arts. In 1956 he...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
Large Jacaranda Pieces by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Platter/tray is 24" x 7" x 2", carved from a solid piece of Brazilian jacaranda ($2700). Bowl is 15" d x 5" in jigsaw staved bands of solid jacaranda ($3500). Both items with paper l...
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1950s Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Jacaranda
Mid-20th Century 'Rodeio' Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Ava, MO
This is the kind of piece you can build a room around.
Named the ‘Rodeio’ Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon for Italma WoodArt of Brazil.
We chose to restore this in a rich c...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Salad Forks in Hardwood, by Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Mid-Century Modern salad fork set was designed by Jean Gillon. Handcrafted from hard rosewood (also known as Jacaranda), the set of forks...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
Pair of Mid Century Jean Gillon Large-scale Lounge Armchairs For Probel
By Jean Gillon
Located in ROSEBERY, NSW
Set of Mid-Century Jean Gillon Large-scale Lounge Armchairs for Probel.
A masterpiece with simple lines and pegged construction creating an elegant and sophisticated look.
Solid J...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Jacaranda
Midcentury Brazilian Modern Bowl in Hardwood by WoodArt, 1960s, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this midcentury Brazilian modern rosewood decorative Bowl was designed by Jean Gillon for WoodArt and made in Brazil circa 1960. Handcrafted from hard Rosewood (also...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Jacaranda & Leather, Brazil, 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 chair and ottoman set designed by the iconic Jean Gillon is...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Jacaranda
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather by Jean Gillon, 1970, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this very Brazilian modern sofa in black leather and hardwood designed by Jean Gillon in the seventies is simply spectacular!
This gorgeous, one-of-a-kind three sea...
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Hardwood
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pipe Holder in Hardwood by Jean Gillon, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian modern pipe holder, designed by WoodArt, is gorgeous. Handcrafted with Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda), this large pipe holder has beauti...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
1960s Brazilian Modern Pipe Holder in Rosewood by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian mid-century modern pipe holder was designed by Jean Gillon for WoodArt and made in Brazil in the 1960’s. Handcrafted from hard rosewood (also known as...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
"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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1970s French Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
Jangada Armchair & Stool - Leather - Jean Gillon, Mid-Century Modern
By Jean Gillon
Located in Houston, TX
The "Jangada" lounge chair, a stunning example of Brazilian modern design by Jean Gillon, is a masterpiece that exudes timeless beauty and exquisite craftsmanship. Designed in the 19...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Hardwood
Jangada Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon, 60's
By Jean Gillon
Located in Outremont, QC
Vintage Jangada lounge chair by Jean Gillon, 60's.
Features a jacaranda frame, hammock like base made of nylon ropes. Reupholstered for extra com...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Chenille, Jacaranda
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.
The coffee table is handmade of Jacaranda wood with a nice pa...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Brazilian Midcentury Pipe Holder in Rosewood by Jean Gillon for WoodArt
By Jean Gillon
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Solid rosewood pipe holder by Jean Gillon model 822 from the WoodArt catalogue.
Jean Gillon (1919-2007) was born in Romania, where he graduated in Archite...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood
Brazilian Modern “Jangada” Armchair & Stool in Hardwood & Leather, Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern “Jangada” lounge chair with stool in hardwood & leather by Jean Gillon designed in the 1960s is absolutely gorgeous!
The chair's name, "Jangada," was named after the small rustic fishing boats used by fishermen along the northern coast of Brazil. The “purplish” tone of the wood chair contrasts nicely with the iconic caramel leather upholstery, adding to its luxurious and elegant appearance.
The upholstery took three months to make and was done by some of the best upholsters in Rio de Janeiro following Gillon’s upholstery methodology (as is showcased in the vintage publications attached). Remains of the manufacturing seal can be seen in the wood base. The nets are new.
Owning a "Jangada '' lounge chair is not just about acquiring a beautiful piece of furniture; it's also about possessing a part of Brazilian design history and culture. This chair is a testament to Jean Gillon’s creativity and vision, and it would make an excellent addition to any interior space that values and appreciates the significance of this design.
Beyond its physical beauty and unique design, the "Jangada" lounge chair also embodies the Brazilian spirit, an specific aspect of Brazilian Modernism that can be seen in other brazilian icons like Sergio Rodrigues, the Tres Pies chair of Joaquim Tenreiro or the Canoa sofa of Liceu de Artes e Oficios.
The gorgeous set is showcased in our showroom next to a Novo Rumo rosewood credenza, a bar cart designed by Geraldo de Barros and the convo looks nothing less than spectacular
Size: H32.5, W36, D41.5, SH15.5 (in) H82.5, W91.4, D105.4, SH39.4 (cm)
Jean Gillon is a Brazilian furniture designer born in Romania in 1919. He studies at the Architecture and Fine arts Schools at the National University. He founded his first company Fábrica de Móveis Cidam in 1961 after emigrating to São Paulo, Brazil in 1956. Gillon's firm designed many luxury hotels throughout Brazil and homes and stores. He was known for his one of a kind tapestries. His second furniture company, WoodArt, produced full lines of Brazilian rosewood furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Natural Fiber, Hardwood, Wood
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Marble, Jean Gillon, 1968, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table, in solid Rosewood and Marble designed by Jean Gillon in the 60s is nothing less than spectacular!
What makes this coffee table so special is the sleek design iconic from Jean Gillon. The “stake” shape of the legs is seen in many of Gillon’s pieces, specially in the Rodeio collection.
Attached images from Jean Gillons book featuring the iconic "Rodeio" collection including stools, coffee table, armchairs and sofa.
This coffee table is so awesome that it looks fantastic in any furniture set we match it with. Currently the coffee table is showcased with a “Concha” set (Sofa, Armchairs) from Joaquim Tenreiro and it looks stellar.
This piece would look incredible in any modern, Mid-Century Modern or contemporary environment. This piece would also look wonderful in a boho chic, or Hollywood Regency style home.
Jean Gillon was a Brazilian furniture designer born in Romania in 1919. He studied at the Architecture and fine arts Schools at the National University. He founded his first company Fábrica de Móveis Cidam in 1961 after emigrating to São Paulo, Brazil in 1956. Gillon's firm designed many luxury hotels throughout Brazil and homes and stores. He was known for his one of a kind tapestries. His second furniture company, WoodArt, produced full lines of Brazilian rosewood furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Marble
Midcentury Modern Side & Coffee Table set in Hardwood by Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian modern side & coffee table set in Hardwood designed by Jean Gillon in the 1960’s is nothing less than spectacular.
Sizes:
- Coffee Table: H14.6, W45.5, D27.6 (in) H37, W118, D70 (cm)
- Side Tables: H14.6, W25.6, D25.6 (in) H37, W65, D65 (cm)
The entire set is made in Brazilian Rosewood (known as Jacaranda) and Rosewood leaf of the finest quality as it can be seen on the wood veins and grain. Each table consists of four legs and a tabletop. Sold as a set of three.
The set has all the fun aspects of a bold Brazilian Modern piece: Clean and straight lines, exuberant Brazilian Jacaranda. A set like this could flex into any Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Contemporary, Transitional, or even Hollywood Regency environment.
The gorgeous set is showcased in our gallery together with a sofa by Cimo in Leather and fabric and the convo looks stellar! (Image attached). The last images are vintage and contemporary publications, including Jean Gillon’s book.
About the author, Jean Gillon was a Brazilian furniture designer born in Romania in 1919. He studied at the Architecture and Fine arts Schools at the National University. He founded his first company Fábrica de Móveis Cidam in 1961 after emigrating to São Paulo, Brazil in 1956. Gillon's firm designed many luxury hotels throughout Brazil and homes and stores. He was known for his one of a kind tapestries. His second furniture company, WoodArt, produced full lines of Brazilian rosewood furniture...
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood, Hardwood
Rosewood Dining Table by Jean Gillon, Italma, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jean Gillon, Italma
Located in Clifton, NJ
This fantastic dining table was designed in the 1960s by Jean Gillon (1919-2007), a Romanian-born architect, artist, and designer who landed in Brazil in 1956. The piece has a solid Rosewood structure, with a veneered top and extensions that comfortably accommodate six to ten seats.
Gillon created an extensive and varied production of furniture, drawings, paintings, sculptures, tapestries, costumes, and scenarios for theater. In 1961, he opened his own company to manufacture furniture, Cidam, a company that came to be called WoodArt. In addition to this brand, other Brazilian furniture...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Credenza in Hardwood & Brass finish, Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Hardwood with Brass finishes designed by Jean Gillon in the sixties in Brazil is the FIND of the year.
The credenza has a rectangular structure made of Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda, with two main legs and two support legs on each side. It has five large drawers and four doors with shelves inside. The brass finishes are located in the joints, fringes and keys.
There are few reasons why this credenza is one-of-a-kind: First, the high end wood work. This piece was commissioned for a private residence in Sao Paulo and it shows. The joints, the wood carving, the smooth curves in the drawers, even the hidden toothpick support legs are superbly finished. Second, the rosewood is of the finest quality which can be seen in the wood veins, the grain and smoothness of the wood. Lastly, design. This piece has all the components of a true Brazilian Modern piece with straight almost brutalist silhouettes softened with smooth curves (seen in the drawers and edges) that resemble Modernist architecture from Brasilia of the sixties.
Owning a Jean Gillon piece like this is not just about acquiring a beautiful piece of furniture; it's also about possessing a part of Brazilian design history and culture. This credenza is a testament to Jean Gillon’s creativity and vision, and it would make an excellent addition to any interior space that values and appreciates the significance of this design.
The credenza is showcased in our showroom next to Jorge Zalszupin’s bar cart...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Brass
Vintage Midcentury Decorative Tray in Rosewood by Jean Gillon, 1960s
By wood art, Jean Gillon
Located in Detroit, MI
This midcentury Brazilian modern rosewood decorative tray was designed by Jean Gillon for WoodArt and made in Brazil circa 1960. Impeccably handcrafted from hard Jacaranda rosewood native to Brazil, a signature material of Gillon design, this tray features clean, Minimalist lines with a unique rectangular shape and gentle, elegant curves. The rosewood is a deep, dark, rich tone with stunning natural wood grain. Original label on underside.
Jean Gillon was a Brazilian furniture designer born in Romania in 1919 and emigrating to São Paulo, Brazil in 1956. Gillon's firm designed many luxury hotels, commercial spaces and residential homes throughout Brazil and was also known for his one-of-a-kind tapestries. His second furniture company, WoodArt, produced full lines of Brazilian rosewood furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood
Jangada Chair in Patinated Cognac Leather by Wood Art Signed, Brazil, 1960s
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic Brazilian Jangada lounge chair by Jean Gillon and Italma Wood Art, Brazil 1960s.
This breathtaking design inspired by the markets and fishermen of B...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Hardwood
Jean Gillon Sofa Produced by Wood Art in Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Jean Gillon. Produced by Wood Art in Brazil.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Brass
Jean Gillon, Canapé 2 Places, circa 1970. Etiquette Probel
By Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
Le canapé 2 places conçu par le designer brésilien Jean Gillon est une pièce élégante et confortable. Il se compose d'un cadre en bois massif, recouvert d'un tissu bouclé en coton bl...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Upholstery, Hardwood
Brazilian Midcentury Tray #704 in Rosewood by Jean Gillon for WoodArt
By Jean Gillon
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Solid rosewood platter by Jean Gillon model 704 from the WoodArt catalogue.
Jean Gillon (1919-2007) was born in Romania, where he graduated in Architecture and Fine Arts. In 1956 he...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Black Leather, Jean Gillon, 1960
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Very rare set of "Rodeio" lounge chairs designed by Jean Gillon for Italma in the 1960’s. The lounge chair structure is made of solid Jacaranda (Brazilian rosewood) and features the characteristic bend leg ends. The Jacaranda has been refinished and displays beautiful patterns characteristic of old Jacaranda.
The cushions are supported by new leather straps and have been re-upholstered in black leather by one of Brazil’s finest upholsters. This lounge chairs are not only strikingly beautiful but very comfortable. A set like this will be a center piece in any living room and for avid collectors an absolute must.
Literature (last images):
• Contemporary Casa e Jardim (Brazil) publications
• Jean Gillon. Artista Designer. By Enock Sacramento, Giancarlo Latorrica and Graca Bueno
About the author…Jean Gillon is a Brazilian furniture designer born in Romania in 1919. He studied at the Architecture and Fine arts Schools at the National University. He founded his first company Fábrica de Móveis Cidam in 1961 after emigrating to São Paulo, Brazil in 1956. Gillon's firm designed many luxury hotels throughout Brazil and homes and stores. He was known for his one-of-a-kind tapestries. His second furniture company, WoodArt, produced full lines of Brazilian rosewood furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Hardwood
Jean Gillon, Porte Pipe, C. 1960
By Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
Ce porte pipe de forme organique est fabriqué en bois brésilien massif. Conçu par l'icône artiste Jean Gillon dans les années 1960, dans une série pour l'atelier Italma.
Il contien...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Hardwood
1960s Leather Armachair by Jean Gillon for Probel, Brazil
By Probel, Jean Gillon
Located in London, GB
A 1960s cantilever armchair in good quality cognac leather on a hardwood frame by Jean Gillon for Problel.
Jean Gillon was born in Romania and studied at the Faculty of Architectu...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Hardwood
Jean Gillon for Probel Leather and Brazilian Rosewood Sofa, c. 1970, Signed
By Jean Gillon, Probel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Brazilian Modern sofa is by Jean Gillon for Probel and features a gorgeous Brazilian Jacaranda frame with very-comfortable black leathe...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
Midcentury Brazilian Modern Jean Gillon Wood Art Jacaranda Trays
By Jean Gillon, wood art
Located in San Diego, CA
A pair of Brazilian Modern Jean Gillon Wood Art solid Jacaranda trays. Retains the original labels. 1960s, Brazil.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood, Jacaranda
Pair of Large Brutalist Rosewood Lounge Chair by Brazilian Designer Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in BUSSUM, NH
Pair of Large Brutalist Lounge chair by Brazilian designer Jean Gillon from the 1960s
In a very beautifull unrestored vintage condition and a nice patination.
In the 1960s & 1970...
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1960s Brutalist Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table by Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Antwerp, BE
Sculptural; Brazilian; Modern; Coffee Table; Jean Gillon; 1960s; Jorge Zalszupin; Sergio Rodrigues; Joaquim Tenreiro; Lina Bo Bardi; Brazil; Brazilian Design; Wood; Architect; Design...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
Brazilian Stool Footrest Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find item by Brazilian designer Jean Gillon. This example is in fair condition, showing cosmetic wear and one tenon has been cracked and re-glued.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Jean Gillon Probel Coffee Table
By Jean Gillon
Located in Washington, DC
Coffee table designed by Brazilian master Jean Gillon for Probel. Contains manufacturer's label.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
Jean Gillon Pair of Probel Side Tables
By Jean Gillon
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful pair of side tables by Brazilian master Jean Gillon, designed for Probel.
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
Jean Gillon "Tijuca" Sofa in Hardwood and Nylon Hammock, Brazil, 1970
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The 'Tijuca' sofa, by Romanian-Brazilian designer Jean Gillon, is probably one of the most iconic pieces to come out of his drawing boards. Using the sa...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Jean Gillon Furniture
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Nylon, Faux Leather, Hardwood
Chic Vintage Leather Jean Gillon Amazonas Italma Brazilian Rosewood Sofa Modern
By Jean Gillon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Chic vintage Jean Gillon Italma Brazilian leather and Rosewood Amazonas sofa. This sofa measures 85" W × 34" D × 30" H and the seat height is 14".
Decal manufacturer's label to the ...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood, Leather, Rope
Rare Pair Jean Gillon Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman Probel Brazilian
By Jean Gillon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare pair Jean Gillon for Probel rosewood and leather lounge chairs and ottomans. The rosewood frames are in great condition with minor wear. The original beige leather is in good co...
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1960s Brazilian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Easy Chairs and Ottoman by Jean Gillon for Italma W
By Jean Gillon
Located in Brussels, BE
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 best known for his design company Italma WoodArt, for which he designed a range of furniture collections crafted from Brazilian rosewood, or jacaranda, in the 1960s and 1970s.
Born 1919 in Ia?i, Gillon fluttered between a variety of European residences amid early adulthood. After graduating from Iasi’s George Enescu National University of Arts, Gillon moved to Paris, where he studied tapestry concurrent to practical work both as a Le Monde cartoonist and a set designer for the Paris Opera Ballet. In 1949, he relocated to Vienna to study architecture at the Kunstgewerbschule (formerly, the School of Industrial Arts; today, the University of Applied Arts), before heading on to London the following year to become a visiting lecturer at Central Arts & Crafts.
While in London, he met his wife Edith, with whom he had two daughters, Gabriela and Laura. Ever the jet-setters, the couple moved to São Paulo in 1956, attracted by the burgeoning Brazilian architecture scene and the work of José Caldas and Lina Bo Bardi, among others. Though his early work in Brazil focused on architecture, Gillon shifted to furniture design in 1961, when he founded Fábrica de Móveis Cidam, the original name for what would later become Italma WoodArt.
By the mid-1960s, Gillon’s WoodArt designs—mostly lounge chairs and sofas, often framed in rosewood and upholstered in Brazilian leather—could be found all around Brazil; in 1964, however, Gillon’s focus turned global, and he began expanding into the international market, exporting his products to twenty-two different countries.
As his company matured, so did Gillon’s designs’ appeal; particularly decorated was his Jangada Chair (1968), a lounge chair and ottoman upholstered in leather and supported by nylon nets. So named for the shape of a traditional Brazilian fishing boat...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Fabric, Wood
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. Includes ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Jacaranda
Jean Gillon Mid Century Desk Chair
By Jean Gillon
Located in Countryside, IL
Jean Gillon mid century desk chair
The chair measures: 23 wide x 26.25 deep x 35 high, with a seat height of 22.25 inches and arm he...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Jean Gillon Amazonas Sofa
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: Italma Wood Art, Brazil
Material: rosewood, rope, leather
Size: 86 W × 35 D × 30 H in seat height 14 inches
Decal manufacturer's label to interior of back stretcher...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rope, Rosewood
Pair of Village Lounge Chair, by Jean Gillon, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exceptional pair of "Village" lounge chairs was designed by Jean Gillon, a celebrated artist and designer known for his groundbreaking contributions to midcentury Brazilian desi...
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Early 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
Jacaranda Wood Bowl by Jean Gillon for Italma/Georg Jensen, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped bowl in Brazilian Jacaranda wood. Designed by Brazilian wood art icon Jean Gillon during the 1960s in a series for Italma and Georg Jensen in Denmark. Due to Cites...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Jacaranda
Iron and Wood Chair by Jean Gillon for Italma
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
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1960s Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Iron
Iconic Brazilian "Jangada" Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon in Jacaranda, 1968
By Jean Gillon
Located in Houston, TX
Jean Gillon, 'Jangada' armchair and ottoman, rosewood, nylon rope, cognac leather, Brazil, 1968.
This robust and hefty armchair is designed by Jean Gillon. The originality of this...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Hardwood
Copa Lounge Chair, by Jean Gillon, Brazilian Midcentury Modern Design
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These exquisite Copa lounge chairs, designed by the master Jean Gillon, are a testament to his genius in creating furniture that is both functional a...
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Early 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
Midcentury Brazilian Drop-Leaf Table by Jean Gillon
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this fantastic side table or entry way table, or even a small desk by Jean Gillon made of native hardwood Jangada (a type of Bolivian rosewood). Featuring a...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Jacaranda, Rosewood
Rodeio Armchair, by Jean Gillon in Hardwood. Brazilian Midcentury Modern
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Rodeio armchair is an iconic piece that perfectly represents the main characteristics of Brazilian design as a school. It is one of the most outstanding creations of Jean Gillon,...
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Early 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Jacaranda
Fabulous Brazilian Rosewood Jean Gillon Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Probel
By Jean Gillon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous Brazilian rosewood Jean Gillon Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Probel. This set is in remarkable vintage condition-came from a million dollar mansion in Washington D.C. The cha...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
Jean Gillon Cognac Patchwork Leather Club Chairs by Probel, Brazil 1970s
By Probel, Jean Gillon
Located in Vienna, AT
Jean Gillon cognac patchwork leather club chairs by Probel, Brazi 1970s.
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Chrome
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Jean Gillon furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jean Gillon furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Jean Gillon were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Móveis Cimo, Carlo Hauner, and Celina Decoracoes. Prices for Jean Gillon furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £185 and can go as high as £37,049, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £6,853.
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