Geraldo de Barros Pair of Armchairs in Blackened Steel & Taupe Mushroom Wool Bouclé, Brazil, 1970s — Lot 113

Description

A rare and architecturally disciplined pair of armchairs by Geraldo de Barros, executed in blackened steel and newly upholstered in dense taupe mushroom wool bouclé. Designed in Brazil in the late 1960s to early 1970s, these chairs exemplify de Barros’ commitment to structural clarity, geometric rigor, and material honesty.

The composition is defined by its squared, low-slung volume — a confident, rectilinear form softened only by the tactile surface of the upholstery. The exposed blackened steel frame wraps the body with graphic precision, emphasizing vertical and horizontal lines in deliberate contrast to the subtle nubby texture of the bouclé. From the rear view, the metal structure becomes even more pronounced, revealing the disciplined architectural language central to de Barros’ practice.

The upholstery is executed in a dense, medium-weight wool-blend bouclé in a refined taupe mushroom tone — warm yet restrained, matte in finish, and tightly looped for a tailored, architectural surface. The texture adds depth without visual noise, maintaining the integrity of the silhouette. The slightly recessed seat and controlled proportions create both comfort and compositional balance.

An exceptional pairing of industrial steel and sophisticated textile — intellectually rigorous yet materially inviting — ideal for collectors of Brazilian modernism and museum-quality design.