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Ernesto Hauner Caviuna Chair, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1950

About the Item

Caviúna chair designed by Ernesto Hauner for Ernesto Hauner Decorações (E.H.D.) in 1968, a company that opened that same year after selling its shares in Móveis Artesanal / Forma, where until then his participation as a designer had been secondary. In the historical image, the chair is used in the ambiance with a writing desk composed of modular shelves. This piece has a massive caviúna structure and a seat made of straw. The backrest has a beautiful side cutout.
  • Creator:
    Ernesto Hauner (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 19.69 in (50 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. New cane was made a few years ago.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3979119562642

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