50's Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

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About the Item

This Brazilian lounge chair with ottoman, an archetypical piece of 1950s design, is a remarkable example of the era's innovative approach to form, material, and comfort. Crafted in the golden age of mid-century modernism, it reflects a period where design boundaries were pushed, yielding furniture that was both aesthetically pleasing and ergonomically considerate. The chair's silhouette is gracefully sculpted, with sweeping curves that welcome the sitter into a relaxed embrace. Its backrest gently tilts backward in a posture that encourages leisure, while the generous cushioning seems to float above the frame, offering a visual lightness that belies the support it provides. The ottoman, a companion in both form and function, serves as an extension of this comfort, allowing one to recline fully and elevate the feet, ensuring a state of complete relaxation. Upholstered in a mustard-hued fabric, the chair and ottoman set emits a warm and inviting glow. The fabric’s texture adds depth and an organic touch to the pieces, inviting touch as well as sight. This choice of color and material is not only reflective of the period's design trends but also speaks to a time when new types of upholstery began to enter the market, expanding the possibilities for designers. The base of both the chair and ottoman is fashioned from wood, with legs that splay outward, a subtle nod to the dynamism of the era. The wooden elements are finished to reveal the natural grain, adding an element of earthiness and grounding the pieces within their natural material heritage. Inherent in the chair's design is a balance of the robust and the delicate. While the wooden legs suggest sturdiness and longevity, the tilt of the chair and the contouring of the upholstery imply a more ephemeral, fleeting moment of rest and repose. This interplay between lasting and temporary, between the grounded and the lifted, is a testament to the designer's skill and the design sensibilities of the time. As a piece of historical and functional art, this lounge chair and ottoman set does more than furnish a room. It encapsulates a moment in design history, embodying the innovative spirit of the 1950s. It stands as a testament to a time when designers were redefining comfort and style, creating pieces that were meant to be both used and admired. This set would have been at the forefront of Brazilian modernism, introducing homes to a new way of thinking about and experiencing furniture.

Dimensions:
Height: 34.26 in (87 cm)Width: 31.5 in (80 cm)Depth: 33.47 in (85 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Hardwood
Place of Origin:
Brazil
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1950's
Condition:
Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Sao Paulo, BR
Reference Number:
Seller: 70731stDibs: LU3173338192082

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