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Brazilian Mid-Century Set of Two Chairs in Hardwood and Leather by Forma, 1950s

$8,000per set
£6,004.48per set
€7,006.45per set
CA$11,302.41per set
A$11,331.51per set
CHF 6,566.53per set
MX$138,462.20per set
NOK 76,096.76per set
SEK 77,707.54per set
DKK 52,371.26per set

About the Item

By Forma, c. 1950s. This paired set distills the Brazilian modern ethos — economy of means, structural clarity, and an insistence on material truth. The design is quietly sculptural: slim-profile, angled legs and a restrained frame give the chairs a poised verticality, while the rectilinear cane backrests introduce a delicate, textural counterpoint. The composition reads as an economy of form where proportion and line do the work, not ornament. Formally restrained, the chairs articulate a measured interplay between frame and surface. The uprights are subtly splayed; the seat rails are pared and precise, giving the upholstered seat a clean, uplifted edge. The cane back is set within a simple surround, its open weave providing visual lightness and a tactile distinction from the leather seat. Together the elements produce a balanced, upright posture suitable for dining or desk use — comfort understood as considered support rather than excess. Crafted in caviúna hardwood, the frames exhibit the warm, honey-amber tonalities and fine grain prized in Brazilian woods. The construction favors refined joinery and honest execution; the caning is tightly woven and well-fitted, while the beige leather upholstery reads as a sober, desaturated complement to the wood’s warmth. Material integrity is foregrounded throughout: grain, joinery, and weave remain the primary expressive devices.
  • Creator:
    Carlo Hauner (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 34.3 in (87.13 cm)Width: 16.9 in (42.93 cm)Depth: 20.1 in (51.06 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cane,Hardwood,Leather,Woodwork,Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    Venezuela
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1761stDibs: LU7095249074342

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