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Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Zanine Caldas Zeca Armchair
$28,650.34
£21,107.57
€24,000
CA$39,432.18
A$43,755.87
CHF 23,080.14
MX$534,165.61
NOK 292,008.95
SEK 273,490
DKK 182,689.61
About the Item
The weight of the Zeca armchair is only one of its qualities, which is inherent to the use of marine plywood, leaving the entire seat area overhanging. Besides its structural beauty, the armchair is upholstered and comfortable.
Crafted from naval plywood, the frame forms a bold, angular silhouette, its distinctive Z-shaped profile showcasing both strength and elegance. The warm, natural grain of the wood contrasts beautifully with the deep blue Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair Orage upholstery, whose plush texture adds a sense of luxury. The armchair’s reclining posture, with its angled seat and backrest, offers a relaxed seating experience, while the open triangular cutouts in the armrests lighten the visual mass and emphasize the design’s modernist sensibility.
This piece reflects Zanine Caldas’s mastery in blending organic materials with precise geometry, resulting in a work that feels timeless yet distinctly of its era.
Literature:
Nilufar (ed.), Brazilian design, Milan 2016, pp. 70-73.
M.C. Loschiavo Dos Santos, Olhares (ed.), José Zanine Caldas, São Paulo, New York 2020, pp. 92-93.
- Creator:José Zanine Caldas (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 23.23 in (59 cm)Depth: 33.47 in (85 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Reupholstered. Repaired: Wood restoration. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: VINT/ACHAIR-CALDAS-NAVAL/OM/011stDibs: LU10041246271502
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