Large Brazilian Modern Rosewood and Mohair Sofa, 1960s Brazilian Design

Original Condition.

This beautiful pair of armchairs with slatted structure was manufactured in the 1960s. Pieces are made of solid Brazilian Rosewood and were reupholstered in a bouclé fabric by our ex...

Generous proportions and luxurious finishes set this fabulous pair of Brazilian Modernist lounge chairs apart from the rest. The frames are crafted from gorgeous solid rosewood, with interesting sculptural chamfering at the legs. The tufted cushions are finished in beautiful caramel-colored leather and fastened by fringed straps which give just the right amount of Bohemian flair. Though these chairs are unsigned, they bear many similarities to contemporaneous designs by Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues, and Jean Gillon. As one of the world's leading producers of rosewood, the nation of Brazil has long held close ties to the furniture industry. Yet, it was not until the second half of the 20th Century when the South American country - long known solely as an exporter of raw materials - became a design powerhouse in its own right. During this time, designers such as Percival Lafer and Sergio Rodrigues drew upon a unique shared cultural aesthetic and a rebellious spirit to create some of the coolest and most sought-after furniture of the Modern era. Brazilian Modernist furniture...

This Jean Gillon Jangada armchair and ottoman were completely disassembled and each piece of rosewood was stripped, sanded and refinished in multiple coats of hand-buffed finishing o...

This armchair, produced in the 1960s, presents a solid Brazilian Rosewood structure and leather upholstery. The piece mixes straight lines and turned elements with gorgeous angles, a...

This charming pair of armchairs from the 1960s caught our eyes – it was love at first sight. The pieces are made of solid Caviuna with seats in plaited cane. With large slats and...