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
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Pipe Holder Sculpture by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into the realm of refined indulgence with the Jean Gillon pipe holder, meticulously crafted to cradle three of your prized pipes. Fashioned from exquisite rosewood, this piece e...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood
Jacaranda Wood Bowl By Jean Gillon For Wood Art, 1960
By Jean Gillon
Located in Toronto, ON
This is a masterful, smooth, exotic and beautifully hand carved Jacaranda wood bowl by Brazillian design icon Jean Gillon for Wood Art. It bears its original production label classif...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
Jean Gillon, Solid wood coffee table. c. 1960. Label of the Probel workshop
By Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
The coffee table designed by Jean Gillon is a remarkable piece in solid wood, with a thick removable top with square cutouts in the corners. This feature adds a touch of sophisticati...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Hardwood
Brazilian Midcentury Tray #506 in Noble Wood by WoodArt
By Jean Gillon
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Rare and beautiful tray with handle carved in Brazilian rosewood model 506 from the WoodArt catalogue.
Jean Gillon (1919-2007) was born in Romania, where he graduated in Architectur...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-Century Small Bowl #102 in Noble Wood by WoodArt
By Jean Gillon
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Rare small bowl with handle carved in solid brazilian rosewood model 102 from the WoodArt catalogue. Two pieces available.
Jean Gillon (1919-2007) was born in Romania, where he grad...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood
Jean Gillon Jacaranda Equine Sculptural Bookend Pair, Labelled, Brazil, 1960s
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean Gillon Mid-Century Jacaranda Equine Sculptural Bookends, Brazil, 1960s. Handcrafted with hard rosewood (also known as jacaranda), rare pair of horse head bookends by Jean Gillo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Jacaranda
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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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
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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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood
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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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood
Jean Gillon Paddle Shearling Arm Chairs
By Jean Gillon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic large scale pair of Paddle Armchairs by Jean Gillon for Probel. Brazil, circa 1970s
Dark wood frame with Wide paddle shaped arms and unique large nut & bolt joinery.
Sl...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
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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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood
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. Crafted with meticulous detail and unde...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Pipe Holder Sculpture by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into the realm of refined indulgence with the Jean Gillon pipe holder, meticulously crafted to cradle five of your prized pipes. Fashioned from exquisite rosewood, this piece ep...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood
1960s Amazonian Rosewood Pipe Holder Sculpture by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
Step into the realm of refined indulgence with the Jean Gillon pipe holder, meticulously crafted to cradle three of your prized pipes. Fashioned from rare Amazonian rosewood, this pi...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Rosewood
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
Jean Gillon. Large Spoon to serve, model 818, c. 1960
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
Spoon designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Italma/WoodArt, dating from the 1960s. Made of solid wood, this spoon is distinguished by its original geometric shape and carefully wor...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Hardwood
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
Jean Gillon. Rectangular tray, model 321, c. 1960
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
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 Jean Gillon Furniture
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Hardwood
Vintage Brazilian Jangada Chair by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Saint Paul, MN
This exquisite vintage Jangada chair by renowned designer Jean Gillon is the perfect addition to any home. Handcrafted with premium rosewood and halyard rope, this chair is both stur...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Jean Gillon. Plateau modele 109, c. 1960. Wood Art.
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 Jean Gillon Furniture
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Hardwood
Jean Gillon. Bowl with three cavities, model 407, c. 1960 Solid wood
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
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 Jean Gillon Furniture
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Hardwood
Jean Gillon, Bol en bois massif, c. 1960
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in PARIS, FR
Bowl with handle designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Italma/WoodArt, dating from the 1960s. Made from solid wood, this bowl has dimensions of 16 x 3 x 10 cm, giving it a compact ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Hardwood
Very rare brazillian Jean Gillon coffee table
By Jean Gillon
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Very rare brazillian Jean Gillon coffee table
An extremely rare ceramic coffee table by Jean Gillon. Jean Gillon designed this coffee table in the 1960s in...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Wood
Jean Gillon. Suite of 4 square trays, c. 1960
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in PARIS, FR
Suite of four square trays designed by Jean Gillon, dating from about 1960. Each top is characterized by dimensions of 2 x 16 x 16 centimeters, offering a compact scale and a geometr...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Hardwood
Jean Gillon. Plateau rectangulaire , c. 1960. Wood Art
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in PARIS, FR
This rectangular tray of the model 304, by Jean Gillon, dates from about 1960. Made of solid wood, this top has dimensions of 2 x 35 x 12 centimeters. The authenticity of this creati...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Hardwood
Jean Gillon. Triangular spoon with details, c. 1960
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in PARIS, FR
Triangular spoon designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Italma/WoodArt, dating from the 1960s. Made of solid wood, this spoon is distinguished by its original geometric shape and ca...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Hardwood
"Jangada" Lounge Armchair in Jacaranda by Jean Guillon for by Italma Woodart
By Jean Gillon
Located in Montreal, QC
"Jangada" Lounge Armchair with Ottoman in Jacaranda Designed by Jean Guillon and made by Italma Woodart Foil manufacturer's label to ottoman ‘WoodArt J...
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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
Jangada lounge chair with ottoman by Jean Gillon - Mid Century Modern - Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in Zandhoven, BE
JANGADA LOUNGE CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN BY JEAN GILLON - BRAZIL 1968
Jangada lounge chair with ottoman by Jean Gillon.
This piece is a true Brazilian Design Classic.
Jangade refers to the...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Nylon, Rosewood
BraziLIAN Rosewood and White Leather Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel S.A.
By Jean Gillon, Probel
Located in Buffalo, NY
BraziLIAN Rosewood and White Leather Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel S.A... Classic Modernist 1970's design.. Extremely comfortable.. Superior quality and construction.Retains its o...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
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
Vintage Jangada Leather Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon, 60's
By Jean Gillon
Located in Outremont, QC
Vintage Jangada Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon, 60's
Features jacaranda frame, hammock like base made of nylon ropes. Newly reupholstered Italian leather cushions.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, Jacaranda
Midcentury Brazilian Modern Charcuterie Platter in Hardwood, Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Midcentury Brazilian Modern Charcuterie Platter in Hardwood by Jean Gillon, is gorgeous!
Handcrafted from hard rosewood (also known as Jacaranda), this charcut...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Hardwood
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
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
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
Jean Gillon Jangada MCM Brazilian Rosewood Leather Lounge Chairs Ottomans - Pair
By Jean Gillon
Located in Countryside, IL
Jean Gillon Jangada Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair
The chair measures: 40 wide x 41 deep x 36.5 high, with a seat height of 14.5 inche...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jean Gillon Furniture
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Leather, 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
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
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
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
"Amazonas" Armchair by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, Brazil, 1970s
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
Rosewood Dining Table by Jean Gillon, Italma, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jean Gillon, Italma
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 Furniture
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Rosewood
Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon in Hardwood, Brazilian Midcentury Modern Design
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This pair of armchairs, created by renowned designer Jean Gillon, is a unique piece that incorporates elegance and quality in its design. Originating in the 1960s and developed for P...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Fabric, Hardwood
Jean Gillon, 2-seater sofa, c. 1970. Probel Label
By Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
The 2-seater sofa designed by Brazilian designer Jean Gillon is an elegant and comfortable piece. It consists of a solid wood frame, covered with a white cotton curly fabric. The fab...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jean Gillon Furniture
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Upholstery, Hardwood
Brazilian Jangada Rosewood & Leather Sling Chair with Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues, 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
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
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
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
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 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 furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
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 Carlo Hauner, Móveis Cimo, and Geraldo de Barros. Prices for Jean Gillon furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $230 and can go as high as $51,995, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.
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