By Rino Levi
Located in Whitstable, GB
A pair of armchairs made of Caviúna.
Designed by Rino Levi, Brazil, 1950s
The grain & colour of the wood, plus the impeccable woodwork alone, make these quite impressive armchairs
The sculpted and curvaceous lines of the armrests are beautifully done. Together with the vertical thin rods which are part of the armrest, they form a visually distinct, architectural appearance.
The wood structure is very firm and the surface of the wood in these chairs is in excellent condition for a vintage piece.
The brand new upholstery in an orange fabric, was done in São Paulo and has been very well executed.
Son of Italian parents and born in São Paulo, Levi was a brilliant architect and is mostly known for his legacy in architecture design but his furniture pieces - mostly conceived for his projects - follow in quality his architectural work.
Rino Levi was born in São Paulo in 1901, from Italian parents. He studied in Milan and Rome under Marcello Piacentini, where he graduated in 1926.
Following his return to São Paulo, Levi established the firm Rino Levi Arquitetos Associados. His trajectory includes innovative projects and the discussion of architecture as a practice. Rino’s main legacy is in architectural design, with his creative solutions that integrate art and technique, but also for the way of thinking about architecture in Brazil.
Levi's office produced a large quantity of projects, in various areas from residential to commercial...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rino Levi Armchairs
MaterialsHardwood, Fabric