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Rare Oversized Scoop Chair After José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artísticos Z, 1950s

$16,250
£12,380.02
€14,274.66
CA$22,741.55
A$25,409.89
CHF 13,292.19
MX$311,606.69
NOK 169,848.95
SEK 161,061.79
DKK 106,539.41
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Introducing a truly one-of-a-kind scoop chair built in the manner of José Zanine Caldas. Built from a frame of solid Douglas Fir and featuring new straps hand-cut and dyed from a full grain veg tan leather hide this chair is the epitome of 'functional art' and 'custom-made'. The visually captivating bowed "scoop" shape of the chair, made possible only by the unique softness of the rare Douglas Fir wood, is arresting from every angle and sports the perfect amount of character-rich patina throughout. The hand-cut, dyed and webbed thick-cut leather straps only adds warmth, character and is the kind of organic material that only gets better with age. Grand in scale and materials utilized and as comfortable as it is visually arresting this extraordinary lounge chair can blend seamlessly against a multitude of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Brutalism to Minimalism and everything in between. Perfect for designers and collectors alike searching for a chair that is unlike anything else out there and ready for a lifetime more of use. Make it yours today before its truly gone forever. ---Dimensions--- Width: 36.5 in / 92.71 cm Depth: 37.5 in / 95.25 cm Height: 28 in / 71.12 cm Seat Height: 12 in / 30.48 cm This extraordinary scoop chair has recently undergone a comprehensive restoration process and the results speak for themselves. The solid Douglas Fir wooden frame is in original, patinaed condition showing scratches, nicks and chips which can be seen in the detail photos provided. The leather straps have been hand-cut, dyed and webbed and are in new, never-sat-in condition. This architecturally captivating scoop chair is incredibly comfortable, structurally solid and ready for a literal lifetime more of use thanks to it's recent restoration process. Please view all photos and video for details on this one-of-a-kind scoop chair's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
  • Similar to:
    José Zanine Caldas (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 36.5 in (92.71 cm)Depth: 37.5 in (95.25 cm)Seat Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. Please see the listing body for the full condition details.
  • Seller Location:
    Deland, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AM016921stDibs: LU7413243111962

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