Joaquim Tenreiro, Curva armchairs, pair

Joaquim Tenreiro
Curva armchairs, pair

Brazil, c. 1960
jacaranda, cane
32 h × 21 w × 20 d in (81 × 53 × 51 cm)

Provenance: Private Collection, Rio de Janeiro

Literature: Tenreiro, Cals, pg. 127 Movel brasileiro moderno, Editore Olhares, pg. 92 Brazil Modern, Chen, ppg. 76-77

This work can be previewed, and collected from, Wright in Chicago.
Condition Report: Each backrest exhibits minor and stable separations to joinery, with areas of filler as needed over time. Caning is intact while remaining free of any visible losses or breaks. Assorted superficial wear to legs associated with use. One example wobbles slightly when tested. Good vintage condition.