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Copa Lounge Chair, by Jean Gillon, Brazilian Midcentury Modern Design

Name: Copa Lounge Chair, by Jean Gillon, Brazilian Midcentury Modern Design
Brand: Jean Gillon
Price: 14490 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

These exquisite Copa lounge chairs, designed by the master Jean Gillon, are a testament to his genius in creating furniture that is both functional and beautiful. The structure, made of solid Brazilian hardwood, boasts a minimalistic design with sophisticated fittings that perfectly complement the piece's elegant lines. The chairs have been lovingly restored by one of our best craftsmen in São Paulo, preserving their original allure and magnetism. The Copa lounge chair is one of Gillon's most acclaimed creations, representing his style and design principles. The piece features a slung leather seat that hangs from the frame, supported by taut, cross-stitched leather straps. The backrest is an elegant curve that sweeps back to meet the frame, providing excellent support and comfort. The design, which effortlessly blends form and function, is a perfect example of Brazilian modernism. Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was a Romanian-born artist who settled in Brazil in the 1950s. He quickly established himself as one of the leading designers of the Brazilian modernist movement, and his works are celebrated for their innovative use of materials, such as Brazilian hardwood and leather. He drew inspiration from the natural beauty and resources of Brazil, and his pieces reflect the country's unique culture and heritage. The Copa lounge chair is a timeless design that has won numerous accolades, and it is now recognized as one of the most important works of Brazilian design. It has been exhibited in major museums around the world and is a sought-after piece among collectors and design enthusiasts alike. The chairs are versatile and can add a touch of sophistication to any space, making them a must-have for any discerning collector of Brazilian design.

Creator:

Jean Gillon (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 35.44 in (90 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Wood,Other

Place of Origin:

Brazil

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1970

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Sao Paulo, BR

Reference Number:

Seller: 64071stDibs: LU3173325638042

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Jean Gillon

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.

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