Large Brutalist Midcentury Rosewood and Leather 'Ox' Lounge Chair, 1960s

In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-91 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam se...

Very nice heavy rosewood frame lounge chair.

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...

Large Brutalist Lounge chair by Brazilian designer Jean Gillon from the 1960s In a very beautifull vintage condition. New Premium quality leather cushions, in typical Brazilian Dee...

Rare lounge chairs by Torbjørn Afdal model "Studio", designed in 1965. These chairs consist of a rosewood/leather frame with down-filled cushions in black leather. The chairs have ...