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Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Ultrasuede, Att. Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

$6,000
£4,580.84
€5,246.66
CA$8,405.97
A$9,398.91
CHF 4,930.12
MX$113,843.32
NOK 62,233.06
SEK 58,795.20
DKK 39,161.15

About the Item

This armchair, attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, features a hardwood structure with four pointed legs and upholstery in super-smooth, comfortable light green Ultrasuede. The model is named "Concha," which translates to "Shell" in Portuguese. This armchair, attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, is crafted from hardwood with four pointed legs and is upholstered in super-smooth, comfortable light green Ultrasuede. The back of the chair, resembling a shell, curves gracefully into the armrests. About the designer: Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in Brazil during the mid-20th century. Tenreiro was born in Melo, Portugal into a family of woodworkers and carpenters. In the late 1920s, he immigrated to Rio de Janeiro and began working for the firm of Laubisch & Hirth. In the early 1940s, Tenreiro was among the first designers in the Brazilian furniture industry to adopt a European modernist vernacular. His initial efforts, including the 1942 "Poltrona Leve," was met with considerable success, and in 1943 he established his own firm with factories in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. However, it was not until the 1950s that he began to be recognized as a master furniture designer in Brazil. His design philosophy found a great response with architects who supported modernism.
  • Attributed to:
    Joaquim Tenreiro (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.6 in (70.11 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80.01 cm)Depth: 29.1 in (73.92 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Fabric,Ultrasuede,Hand-Knotted,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Good. The wood has been refinished, and the upholstery is new.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 138V21stDibs: LU7095245480362

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