Jean Gillon Dining Room Tables

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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Rosewood Dining Table by Jean Gillon, Italma, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

$89,700

Rosewood Dining Table by Jean Gillon, Italma, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

By Italma, Jean Gillon

Located in New York, NY

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 Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Dining Table in Rosewood with Extension, of Danish Design by Ellegaard, 1960s

$1,469

H 29.14 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in

Dining Table in Rosewood with Extension, of Danish Design by Ellegaard, 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This 1960s rosewood dining table is a beautiful and functional addition to any dining room. With its simple design and pull-out function, it offers extra space for your guests when n...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Dining Table in Rosewood Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s

$2,351Sale Price|22% Off

H 29.14 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in

Dining Table in Rosewood Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Lejre, DK

This rosewood dining table, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s, is a remarkable example of Danish furniture design from this era. The warm colors and beautiful patterns of the rose...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Dining table Made In Rosewood, Danish design From 1960s

$1,781Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.75 in Dm 43.31 in

Dining table Made In Rosewood, Danish design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This dining table, crafted from rosewood and bearing the unmistakable hallmarks of Danish design, originates from the 1960s. With its rich tones and sleek lines, it embodies the ele...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Dining Table Made In Rosewood With Extentions, Danish Design From 1960s

$1,322

H 29.53 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in

Dining Table Made In Rosewood With Extentions, Danish Design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This Danish-designed dining table from the 1960s showcases the timeless elegance and functionality characteristic of mid-century modern furniture. Crafted from luxurious rosewood, it...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Dining Table in Rosewood Designed by Omann Junior from the 1960s

$1,781Sale Price|22% Off

H 27.96 in W 44.89 in D 44.89 in

Dining Table in Rosewood Designed by Omann Junior from the 1960s

By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

This rosewood dining table was designed by Oman Junior and dates from the 1960s. The table is a brilliant example of Danish furniture design from that time, with its beautiful wood a...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Dining Table in Rosewood with Extensions Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s

$1,522

H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 39.38 in

Dining Table in Rosewood with Extensions Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Lejre, DK

This dining table in rosewood, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s, epitomizes the elegance and craftsmanship characteristic of Danish mid-century modern design. Crafted from luxur...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Dining Table in Rosewood Designed by Omann Junior from the 1960s

$1,781Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.56 in W 66.93 in D 47.25 in

Dining Table in Rosewood Designed by Omann Junior from the 1960s

By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

This rosewood dining table is an example of the fine craftsmanship of Oman Junior, a renowned Danish furniture manufacturer active in the 1960s. The warm tones and beautiful veins of...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Dining Table Made In Rosewood By Omann Junior From 1960s

$2,068Sale Price|23% Off

H 27.96 in Dm 47.25 in

Dining Table Made In Rosewood By Omann Junior From 1960s

By Omann Jun Møbelfabrik

Located in Lejre, DK

This dining table, designed by Omann Junior in the 1960s, is a beautiful example of mid-century modern design crafted from luxurious rosewood. The table features a rich rosewood vene...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Dining Table in Rosewood with Extensions, Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s

$1,992

H 28.35 in W 57.09 in D 35.44 in

Dining Table in Rosewood with Extensions, Designed by Arne Vodder from the 1960s

By Arne Vodder

Located in Lejre, DK

This rosewood dining table, designed by Arne Vodder in the 1960s, is a beautiful example of Danish furniture art from the mid-20th century. The rosewood gives the table a warm and na...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s

$6,582

H 28.35 in Dm 53.94 in

Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in bruxelles, BE

Round Table (137 cm diameter) with marble top and aluminium base designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International. Stamped Knoll International under the leg. Wear due to...

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1960s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Dining Room Tables

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Marble, Aluminum

Dining Table Made In Rosewood With Extension Plates, Danish Design From 1960s

$1,766Sale Price|21% Off

H 28.35 in Dm 44.89 in

Dining Table Made In Rosewood With Extension Plates, Danish Design From 1960s

Located in Lejre, DK

This dining table, crafted from luxurious rosewood, embodies the elegance and functionality of Danish design from the 1960s. Its sleek lines and minimalist silhouette reflect the mod...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s

$9,950

H 15.36 in W 50.79 in D 22.45 in

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s

By Jean Gillon

Located in Antwerp, BE

Designed in the 1960s by Jean Gillon, this rare coffee table exemplifies the sculptural language that distinguishes Brazilian modern furniture of the period. The composition is defin...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Dining Room Tables

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Wood

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Jean Gillon dinner table Italma Woodart Brazil 1965

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H 27.96 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in

Jean Gillon dinner table Italma Woodart Brazil 1965

By Jean Gillon

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This rare small dinner or game table designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma Woodart in Brazil in 1965 exemplifies the elegance and craftsmanship that define mid-century B...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Jean Gillon dining room tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Jean Gillon dining room tables are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original dining room tables by Jean Gillon were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Sergio Rodrigues, and L'Atelier San Paulo. Prices for Jean Gillon dining room tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $45,950 and can go as high as $45,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $45,950.