Mid-Century Modern 'Jangada' Lounge Chair in Solid Jacaranda Wood & Leather Attributed to Jean Gillon for Wood Art, Brazil, Circa 1960s

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Named the "Jangada" chair, after the small rustic fishing boats used by fishermen along the northern coast of Brazil, this … Read more Named the "Jangada" chair, after the small rustic fishing boats used by fishermen along the northern coast of Brazil, this extraordinary armchair designed by the iconic Jean Gillon is the epitome of 'functional art'. Highly sought after by collectors and designers alike this Jangada chair features new genuine leather upholstery, hand stitched and forged by expert craftsmen and feature new medium density foam for maximum comfort and longevity.

The frames, constructed of solid Brazilian jacaranda, display variegated woodgrains unique only to jacaranda species that are absolutely mesmerizing in natural light and perfectly off-set the camel-colored leather. Forged into astonishing shapes complete with fishnet seat supports (in 100% original, vintage condition) it's easy to see the inspiration source for Gillon when designing this truly extraordinary chair.

Jean Gillon was a French-Brazilian designer and architect who was born in Romania in 1919. He studied architecture in France and began his career as an urban planner and designer of public spaces. In the 1950s, he moved to Brazil and established a successful furniture design studio in Sao Paulo. Gillon was particularly known for his use of Brazilian rosewood and other exotic woods, and his designs often featured clean lines and minimalist details that merge into the Organic Modern Design realm. Gillon's work was highly influential in the Brazilian modernist movement, and he is considered one of the most important designers of his era.

Ideal for studios, museums and home settings this remarkable chair can blend seamlessly against a multitude of design backdrops from MCM to Minimalism to Brutalism. With exceptionally few of these chairs available for sale in North America and fewer still in such astonishingly excellent condition this icon of Brazilian design and craftsmanship won't last long. Make it yours today before it's truly gone forever.

---Dimensions---
Width: 34.5 in / 87.63 cm
Depth: 41 in / 104.14 cm
Height: 32.5 in / 82.55 cm
Seat Height: 14 in / 35.56 cm
Arm Height: 21.5 in / 54.61 cm See less