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"Paulistano" Armchairs by Paulo Mendes da Rocha in Steel & Leather, Brazil
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Available today, this original pair of "Paulistano" Armchairs by Paulo Mendes da Rocha in Steel & Leather, Brazil are nothing less than spectacular.
Created by Brazilian designer Paulo Mendes da Rocha, winner of the 2006 Pritzker Architecture Prize, the Paulistano armchair is considered as a mythical object of contemporary design.
The Paulistano armchair was part, for many years, of the living rooms of the Athletic Club of São Paulo. The constructivist concept of the structure, made up from a single bended steel bar, and its cover, made up of leather or cotton, procure to this armchair an esthetical lightness and an incomparable comfort.
Entirely made in stainless steel with its base consisting of a single steel rod bent and a wide, comfortable seat made of leather, it has aesthetic absolutely outstanding. The metal has been plated and the leather is in its original state. Provenance is available upon request.
The Paulistano armchair is part of the permanent collection of the exhibits at the Museum of Modern Art in New York (MoMA).
- Creator:Paulo Mendes da Rocha (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 28 in (71.12 cm)Depth: 33 in (83.82 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1957
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Metal has been plated to remove rust. Leather is the original one.
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 6781stDibs: LU7095242358642
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