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1960s Bottle Holder by Jean Gillon for Italma WoodArt in solid rosewood

Name: 1960s Bottle Holder by Jean Gillon for Italma WoodArt in solid rosewood
Brand: Jean Gillon
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)

$975

£737.48

€861.11

CA$1,388.55

A$1,408.85

CHF 804.82

MX$17,057.66

NOK 9,455.15

SEK 9,442.63

DKK 6,437.13

About the Item

Designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Italma / WoodArt in Brazil during the 1960s, this sculptural bottle holder reflects the refined balance between utility and organic form that defined Brazilian modernist decorative objects of the period. Crafted in solid Brazilian rosewood, the piece is organized through a highly architectural asymmetrical composition. One end incorporates a circular recessed opening designed to stabilize a wine or spirits bottle, while the elongated carved channel functions as both a serving surface and a practical collection area. The diagonal division across the top introduces a subtle sense of movement, transforming a functional domestic object into a sculptural tabletop element. The dramatic grain movement and tonal variation of the rosewood remain fully visible throughout the surface, emphasizing the importance of material selection within Jean Gillon’s work. During the 1960s, Gillon developed the WoodArt line as an extension of his furniture practice, transforming select hardwood remnants into highly refined decorative and utilitarian objects. These smaller works maintain the same attention to proportion, craftsmanship, and material honesty found throughout his larger furniture pieces. The underside retains the original Italma / WoodArt paper label with handwritten production numbering, an increasingly uncommon detail that reinforces the authenticity and collectibility of the piece. The bottle holder remains in excellent vintage condition. The rosewood surfaces are clean and well preserved, with a rich natural patina and sharp sculptural detailing throughout. The structure is solid, with no significant wear or structural issues observed. A refined example of Brazilian modern design, where sculpture and utility are resolved through craftsmanship, geometry, and material expression. Width: 17.3” (44 cm) Depth: 4.3” (11 cm) Height: 1.6” (4 cm) We also currently have a small collection of Jean Gillon WoodArt objects available, as shown in the final photos. Please see our other listings for additional pieces and details. Worldwide shipping available. Delivery can be arranged throughout Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and beyond. Please reach out for a delivery quote. Follow us on Instagram @prayformodern

Creator:
Jean Gillon (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 1.6 in (4.07 cm)Width: 17.3 in (43.95 cm)Depth: 4.3 in (10.93 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Hardwood
Place of Origin:
Brazil
Period:
1960-1969
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Seller Location:
Victoria, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU8825250132852

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Jean Gillon

Although he was Romanian by birth, architect and designer Jean Gillon’s heart and soul belonged to his adopted country of Brazil. The country’s culture and revered architecture served as a muse for his mid-century furniture designs. Today Gillon ranks among the most interesting figures in Brazilian modernism, which is characterized by sensual forms and beautifully handcrafted chairs, tables and cabinets built from exotic hardwoods.

Gillon was born in Iasi and graduated from the city’s George Enescu National University of the Arts. He then moved to Paris, where he studied tapestry, worked at the newspaper Le Monde as a cartoonist and moonlighted as a set designer for the Paris Opera Ballet. He eventually left Paris for Vienna, where he studied architecture at the School of Industrial Arts, known today as the University of Applied Arts. In the early 1950s, Gillon was a visiting lecturer at London’s Central School of Arts and Crafts.

In 1956, Gillon moved with his wife and two daughters to São Paulo, where he developed a passion for Brazilian architecture, namely the work of modernists such as celebrated architect Lina Bo Bardi and designer José Zanine Caldas. Gillon took on interior decorating projects and formed the Fábrica de Móveis Cidam, which later became Italma Wood Art, in order to design furniture for his clients. Gillon’s furnishings, produced at Italma and also in collaboration with manufacturers such as Probel, were immensely popular and could be found in the planned capital city of Brasilia, a project launched in 1956 by Oscar Niemeyer.

Gillon designed everything from bowls and baskets to centerpieces, tables and other objects and furniture. However, he was best known for his lounge chairs and sofas, including his iconic Jangada chair. Named for the Portuguese word for traditional Brazilian fishing boats, the award-winning Jangada was framed in jacaranda in the late 1960s. The welcoming seat of Gillon’s visually striking trapezoidal lounge chair features plush leather cushions that are supported by nylon fishing rope.

Gillon continued to produce furniture for Italma Wood Art until he retired in 2003. He died in 2007, and today Gillon’s pieces remain highly covetable among interior designers and collectors of modern furniture.

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