Brazil, 1950s. Manufactured by Móveis Artísticos Z
Marine plywood, fabric upholstery
Aric Chen, Brazil Modern, The Monacelli Press, New York 2016, p. 299
Manufactured in the 1950s by José Zanine Caldas’ company, Móveis Artísticos Z, this armchair exemplifies his innovative approach to design. Caldas approached wood with a profound understanding of its nature, limits, and possibilities. He balanced traditional craftsmanship and industrial production techniques. The result was accessible modern designs for everyone, that maintained exceptional quality in both construction and aesthetics.
W 59 x D 58 x H 76 cm W 23.23 x D 22.83 x H 29.92 in
