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Brazilian Modern Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood & Cane, Unknown, 1960s

$3,600per set

£2,691.88per set

€3,143.97per set

CA$5,058per set

A$5,123.48per set

CHF 2,941.80per set

MX$62,120.69per set

NOK 34,135.78per set

SEK 34,746.30per set

DKK 23,504.47per set

About the Item

Attributed to an unknown Brazilian maker and dating to the 1960s, this pair of armchairs reflects the disciplined clarity that defines much of the period’s seating design. Their architecture is direct and legible: a rectilinear rosewood frame, hand-caned seat and back panels, and slender arm supports that give the chairs a restrained but purposeful presence. The composition is defined by proportion rather than ornament, allowing the interplay of structure, void, and woven surface to carry the design. The frames are crafted in jacaranda, or Brazilian rosewood, whose rich tonal variation and expressive grain lend warmth and depth to an otherwise rigorously pared-down form. The caned panels introduce a contrasting material lightness, both visual and tactile, softening the geometry while reinforcing the chairs’ breathable, utilitarian character. As with many well-resolved Brazilian modern designs, comfort is integrated into the structure itself: the generous back panel, open sides, and measured pitch of the arms create an ease that is absorbed into the overall composition rather than treated as a separate feature. One chair retains its original caning, while the other has been re-caned, an honest restoration that preserves the usability and visual continuity of the pair. The wood has been professionally refinished, bringing forward the natural figure of the rosewood while maintaining the material integrity of the frames. Minor age evidence remains visible in the grain, consistent with vintage works of this period. Quietly sophisticated and materially grounded, this pair distills the values of Brazilian modernism into a compact domestic form. They stand as strong decorative and collectible objects, equally compelling in interiors shaped by connoisseurship and restraint.

Dimensions:
Height: 35.8 in (90.94 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 18.8 in (47.76 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Cane,Hardwood,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Woven,Woodwork
Place of Origin:
Brazil
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Rewoven. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
New York, NY
Reference Number:
Seller: 791stDibs: LU7095249215672

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