Pair of Lounge Chairs in Caviúna Wood Brazil 1950s Designer Giuseppe Scapinelli

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Pair of Lounge Chairs in Caviúna Wood Brazil 1950s Designer Giuseppe Scapinelli

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This beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed in the 50s its a great example of Scapinelli's style. The structures made in Caviúna wood and the curved lines showcase the best characteristics and craftsmanship of the designer. They're both in excellent condition, the restoration process only needed refinishing and reupholster, which was done by our team at the finest details and preserving the originality from that period. Giuseppe Scapinelli was born in 1891 in Modena, Italy, but like many of his Italian fellows, he crossed the ocean and immigrated to Brazil where he started a new life. An accomplished painter, ceramist and sculptor, he began his career as a furniture designer in the early 1950s. His style, influenced by his artistic background, set him immediately apart and garnered instant recognition within the design community. Soft shapes and curvy, winding lines: his designs bore an unexpected, rather futuristic quality and a strong identity. A successful furniture maker and retailer, he soon opened his own furniture factory – Fábrica de Móveis Giesse- and a rug factory – Fábrica de Tapetes Santa Helena– where he produced many outstanding pieces, impeccably crafted, for distinctive São Paulo homes. Both sensual and bold, his work is imbued with timeless elegance revisited with a sensuous, almost playful twist. Unlike some of his famous contemporaries, Scapinelli sank into relative obscurity after passing away in 1982. It took almost 30 years before connoisseurs and collectors got to rediscover him and his fantastic designs: finally, Scapinelli is back where he belongs, among the great masters of Brazilian modern.

Attributed to:
Giuseppe Scapinelli (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Width: 27.56 in (70 cm)Depth: 31.5 in (80 cm)Seat Height: 13.78 in (35 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood
Place of Origin:
Brazil
Period:
1950-1959
Date of Manufacture:
1950
Condition:
Reupholstered. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Curitiba, BR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7448231356052