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Rodeio Armchair, by Jean Gillon in Hardwood. Brazilian Midcentury Modern

Name: Rodeio Armchair, by Jean Gillon in Hardwood. Brazilian Midcentury Modern
Brand: Jean Gillon
Price: 19320 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

The Rodeio armchair is an iconic piece that perfectly represents the main characteristics of Brazilian design as a school. It is one of the most outstanding creations of Jean Gillon, a Romanian artist who has left an indelible mark on Brazilian design. The piece is not only remarkable for its stunning design, but also for its exceptional comfort and solid Brazilian hardwood structure. The armchair's design is both modern and timeless, with clean lines and a bold shape that exude sophistication and elegance. The piece's remarkable ergonomic features, along with its soft cushions, make it one of the most comfortable chairs you will ever sit in. This armchair was restored by one of our best craftsmen in São Paulo, who has managed to preserve its original aura and attraction. Every inch of the armchair was carefully restored to its original glory, so it's ready to grace your home with its unmistakable style. Jean Gillon moved to São Paulo in 1956 and his love for Brazil, its natural resources, and culture, was reflected in his work. Jacaranda Brazilian rosewood was a material often used in his pieces, and it gives the Rodeio armchair its remarkable texture and character. The Rodeio armchair is a perfect example of Brazilian design as a school. It is a piece that combines style and comfort, beauty and functionality. This armchair is a must-have for those who appreciate design that is not only beautiful, but also functional and comfortable. It is a true gem that will add a touch of elegance to any interior.

Creator:

Jean Gillon (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 45.67 in (116 cm)Depth: 35.44 in (90 cm)

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Jacaranda,Other

Place of Origin:

Brazil

Period:

Early 20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1960

Condition:

Seller Location:

Sao Paulo, BR

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU3173322400052

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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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