Vintage Angel Pazmino Fruitwood & Hand-Tooled Leather Lounge Chair, Ecuador, Circa 1960

Description

Ultra-rare Angel Isaac Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo solid fruitwood lounge chair featuring interlocking joints, held together by rugged handcrafted … more Ultra-rare Angel Isaac Pazmino for Muebles de Estilo solid fruitwood lounge chair featuring interlocking joints, held together by rugged handcrafted rosewood pegs, with original hand-tooled leather seat & backrest. Comfortable, thick strapped leather with gorgeous detailing. Sturdy. Sculptural. South American Modern.

Crafted by true artisans in Ecuador, circa 1960. Includes all original dowels (rare).


History:

Pazmino’s design career was launched as the result of a Peace Corps/USAID joint venture that paired Scandinavian designers with local craftsmen in Latin America to encourage the production of furniture from local materials. Hand tooled leather slings reference the distinctive culture of Ecuador's Inca past

Info:

Designer: Angel Isaac Pazmino
Manufacturer: Muebles de Estilo
Period: 1960s
Origin: Ecuador
Material: Rosewood, Leather
Condition: 9/10


Condition:

Great vintage condition: These chair is handcrafted yet very sturdy.
A few slight gaps in joints from 60+ years of the wood shrinking and swelled. less