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José Zanine Caldas trunk stool Brazil 1979

Name: José Zanine Caldas trunk stool Brazil 1979
Brand: José Zanine Caldas
Rating: 4.9 (49 reviews)

$15,594.21List Price

About the Item

A stool made of a hollow trunk designed by José Zanine Caldas, manufactured in his own workshop in Nova Vicosa, Brazil 1979. Made from a solid hardwood trunk with a stunning original patina. Finished with transparent lacquer. It can also serve as a side table. The sculpted conical shape is created by hollowing out a log, making it an interesting and versatile piece of furniture. Comes with Caldas certificate. The Denuncia series by José Zanine Caldas, to which the trunk stool belongs, carries a powerful message. Caldas was motivated to re-enter furniture design when he saw precious Atlantic Forest wood discarded during logging in Nova Viçosa. Drawing inspiration from local craftsmanship, he made sculptural, functional pieces that retained the wood's natural characteristic, which became known as Protest Furniture. His intention was to value the wood and at the same time bring awareness to the deforestation process. José Zanine Caldas (1919-2001) was a self-taught artist, designer, and architect from Belmonte, Brazil. For over a decade, he managed a workshop specializing in architectural scale models, producing over 500 models for renowned Brazilian architects like Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa. In 1949, he founded Fábrica Moveis Artísticos Z to create standardized plywood furniture for a broader audience. Feeling disillusioned with the company's capitalist approach, Caldas closed the venture and relocated to the coastal suburb of Nova Viçosa. There, he started crafting furniture known as Móveis Denúncia, or protest furniture. Drawing inspiration from local craftsmanship and natural resources, he often created large wooden pieces from a single tree trunk, showcasing the richness of the forest. Caldas was a radical creator, always striving to uncover essential aspects in each project, whether exploring the natural environment or conceptualising indoor spaces to engage the senses. His commitment to Brazilian craftsmanship and natural materials defined the character of his entire body of work.

Creator:
José Zanine Caldas (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)Diameter: 13.78 in (35 cm)Seat Height: 18.51 in (47 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Hardwood
Place of Origin:
Brazil
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1979
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Roosendaal, NL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU933038644632

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