{"title":"IB - Chicago Home Office","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"table-lamp-with-glass-base-and-painted-aluminum-structure-enrico-furio-dominici-1970-lot-665","title":"Table lamp with glass base and painted aluminum structure, Enrico Furio Dominici, 1970 - Lot 664B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by\u003cstrong data-start=\"14\" data-end=\"39\"\u003e Enrico Furio Dominici\u003c\/strong\u003e (1910–1995), this sculptural desk lamp reflects the experimental lighting design that emerged between Europe and Brazil during the mid-to-late twentieth century. Dominici, an Italian-born designer who relocated to Brazil during the Second World War, later established Studio Dominici, where he helped reintroduce European modernist lighting sensibilities to the Brazilian market. By the 1970s his work increasingly explored fluid metal forms and reductive compositions, distilling the lamp to its essential gesture of light, structure, and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eThe design is defined by a single, continuous arc of painted aluminum that rises from the base and extends outward in a graceful cantilever. The elongated curve produces a sense of visual lightness while directing illumination precisely downward, emphasizing the lamp’s functional clarity. Its silhouette—both aerodynamic and restrained—reflects the period’s fascination with movement and technological optimism. The understated black finish further accentuates the purity of the form, allowing the curvature of the structure to read as a single uninterrupted line in space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003eAnchoring the composition is a circular glass base, whose transparency introduces a subtle material contrast to the dark metal structure. The base provides visual grounding while maintaining a sense of lightness, allowing the arched arm to appear almost suspended. This interplay between mass and levity—glass stability counterbalancing the dynamic aluminum arm—demonstrates Dominici’s interest in structural equilibrium and sculptural economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eFunction is seamlessly integrated into the design. The extended arm projects light across a desk surface without obstructing the work area below, embodying the practical intelligence characteristic of modernist task lighting. The lamp has been professionally rewired and now features a braided power cord with a contemporary black adapter, ensuring safe operation while preserving the integrity of the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2032\" data-end=\"2443\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA refined example of late twentieth-century modernist lighting, the lamp reflects Dominici’s transatlantic design perspective and his pursuit of structural clarity through minimal form. Works from Studio Dominici remain sought after for their disciplined geometry and thoughtful engineering, making this piece a compelling addition to a serious collection of modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51616152420639,"sku":"664B","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/9645\/0847\/files\/1_e8d54a45-3d3d-4ed8-befb-a1b6192eded0.jpg?v=1778347767"},{"product_id":"holperin-executive-armchair-in-green-leather-brazilian-rosewood-sergio-rodrigues-for-oca-brazil-1962-lot-364b","title":"“Holperin” Executive Armchair in Green Leather \u0026 Brazilian Rosewood, Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, Brazil, 1962  Lot 364B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eAmong the rare office seating designs created by Sergio Rodrigues during the formative years of Brazilian Modernism, the \u003cem data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eHolperin\u003c\/em\u003e armchair stands as one of his most architecturally refined and historically significant works. Designed in 1962 for Oca, Rodrigues's celebrated São Paulo atelier, the chair embodies the designer's philosophy of combining structural honesty, exceptional comfort, and sculptural craftsmanship into furniture that feels simultaneously monumental and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eThe design is distinguished by its commanding architectural silhouette. A tall, gently winged back envelops the sitter while broad upholstered arms flow seamlessly into the body of the chair, creating a continuous sculptural volume softened by subtle curves. Unlike many executive chairs of the period that emphasized ornament or excessive formality, the \u003cem data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eHolperin\u003c\/em\u003e achieves authority through restraint—its generous proportions, carefully balanced geometry, and impeccable craftsmanship communicating quiet confidence rather than excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eSupporting the upholstered body is a beautifully sculpted solid Brazilian rosewood base whose intersecting arms reveal Rodrigues's mastery of woodworking. Executed in richly figured jacaranda, the base combines robust engineering with elegant proportions, allowing the warmth of the timber to contrast beautifully against the tailored leather upholstery. Newly fitted discreet casters preserve the integrity of the original design while allowing the chair to function effortlessly within a contemporary executive office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003eThis example has been professionally restored with exceptional care. The Brazilian rosewood frame has been refinished to highlight the remarkable natural grain and depth of the timber, while the upholstery has been renewed in rich green leather that remains faithful to the spirit of the original production. The restoration was completed by the same atelier of upholsterers who collaborated with Sergio Rodrigues during the original Oca production years, preserving the craftsmanship and construction techniques that defined his furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003eHistorically, the \u003cem data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eHolperin\u003c\/em\u003e represents an important evolution of Rodrigues's celebrated \u003cem data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003eAmbassador\u003c\/em\u003e armchair, designed two years earlier in 1960 for the Brazilian Embassy at the Palazzo Doria Pamphilj in Rome. While retaining the commanding presence and architectural confidence of its predecessor, the \u003cem data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003eHolperin\u003c\/em\u003e introduces softer transitions, more integrated upholstery, and an even greater emphasis on ergonomic comfort, reflecting Rodrigues's lifelong belief that furniture should adapt naturally to the human body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2763\" data-end=\"3264\"\u003eCreated during one of the most influential periods in Brazilian design, the chair exemplifies the country's unique interpretation of modernism—where European modernist principles were transformed through native materials, masterful woodworking, and an unmistakable sense of warmth and humanity. Today, original examples remain highly sought after by collectors of twentieth-century design for their rarity, historical importance, and enduring relevance within both residential and executive interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3266\" data-end=\"3602\"\u003eThis chair was acquired in Teresópolis, in the mountainous region outside Rio de Janeiro, and is accompanied by archival reference material reproduced in the final photographs, including original period advertisements and publications documenting the model's introduction and its place within Sergio Rodrigues's celebrated body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3604\" data-end=\"3835\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire one of Sergio Rodrigues's finest executive seating designs—an exceptional example of Brazilian Modernism that seamlessly combines historical significance, sculptural beauty, and timeless functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52634398032159,"sku":"364B","price":15500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/9645\/0847\/files\/2_1192dd45-809e-4b23-a5ac-9217c49f94b2.png?v=1782329666"},{"product_id":"pair-of-brazilian-mid-century-modern-armchairs-in-rosewood-cream-mohair-jorge-jabour-1960s-lot-442-copy","title":"Pair of Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Armchairs by Jorge Jabour Mauad for Cantù Móveis, Cream Mohair, Brazil, 1960s – Lot 442B","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by Jorge Jabour Mauad and produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. during the 1960s, this exceptional pair of armchairs represents the architectural sophistication and material richness that define the finest period of Brazilian Mid-Century Modern design. Created during the golden age of Brazilian furniture production, the design reflects a generation of architects and designers who transformed native hardwoods into sculptural functional objects, combining modernist restraint with extraordinary craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chairs are constructed entirely in solid jacarandá (Brazilian rosewood), one of the most celebrated cabinet woods ever employed in twentieth-century furniture making. Now protected and no longer commercially harvested, Brazilian rosewood is revered for its remarkable density, dramatic figuring, and naturally lustrous surface. The wood displays a rich palette of deep chocolate browns accented by warm burgundy undertones and striking black veining, characteristics that made jacarandá synonymous with Brazil's most luxurious furniture production of the 1950s and 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJabour's design is distinguished by its disciplined architectural composition. Rather than relying on decorative flourish, the chairs derive their visual strength from perfectly balanced proportions and exposed structural elements. The rectilinear frame is composed of crisp verticals and horizontal members, while the elongated armrests project subtly beyond the supports, creating a restrained cantilevered gesture that lends the chairs remarkable visual lightness. Every intersection is resolved with precision, allowing the beauty of the joinery and the exceptional rosewood itself to become the primary ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe generous floating seat and broad backrest soften the geometric framework, producing a sophisticated dialogue between structure and comfort that became a hallmark of Brazilian modernism. This balance between rigorous architecture and inviting ergonomics reflects the uniquely Brazilian interpretation of Modernist principles—less industrial than their European counterparts and deeply rooted in exceptional woodworking traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frames have been professionally refinished to museum-quality standards, enhancing the natural depth, figure, and satin luster of the rosewood while preserving the character developed over more than six decades. The upholstery has been newly executed in luxurious cream mohair, selected for its rich texture, subtle luminosity, and historical appropriateness. The warm neutral textile provides a refined contrast to the dark rosewood, emphasizing the sculptural purity of the design while elevating its tactile presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced in comparatively limited numbers by Cantù Móveis, works by Jorge Jabour Mauad remain considerably rarer than those of many of his Brazilian contemporaries, making surviving examples increasingly sought after by collectors and designers specializing in important Latin American Modernism. Combining exceptional native materials, refined architectural design, and outstanding craftsmanship, this pair stands as an elegant and highly collectible example of Brazilian Mid-Century furniture from one of the country's most sophisticated periods of design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637032546591,"sku":"442B","price":9000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/9645\/0847\/files\/1_603c41c9-f392-4aa5-aa07-1613581e3374.png?v=1782411261"},{"product_id":"brazilian-modern-monumental-executive-desk-in-rosewood-sergio-rodrigues-1960s-lot-201b","title":"Brazilian Modern Monumental Executive Desk in Rosewood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1959 — Lot 201B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonumental in scale and unmistakably architectural in presence, this Brazilian Modern executive desk by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSergio Rodrigues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating to the 1959s, is an exceptional expression of the designer’s work at the intersection of modern furniture, architecture, and Brazil’s emerging diplomatic identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe desk was acquired from a Brazilian diplomatic entity in Brasília, giving the piece a particularly compelling provenance. Rodrigues maintained an important relationship with the Brazilian government during this period, designing furniture and interiors for official institutions both in Brazil and abroad. Most notably, he was commissioned in 1959 to develop the interiors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalazzo Pamphilj on Piazza Navona in Rome, the Brazilian Embassy in Italy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, for which he conceived an extensive family of executive and diplomatic furnishings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegal in proportion, the desk possesses the commanding scale expected of furniture conceived for an important executive setting. Its exceptionally broad and deep work surface comfortably accommodates a principal executive chair while allowing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo guest chairs to be positioned opposite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating an intimate meeting environment within the architecture of the desk itself. Despite its sheer size, the composition remains disciplined and remarkably balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe construction is articulated through a powerful rectilinear framework with four substantial legs, exposed structural elements, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour suspended drawers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e integrated beneath the top. Small metal details punctuate the otherwise uninterrupted expanses of wood and reinforce the purposeful, almost architectural character of the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf particular distinction is the extraordinary rosewood. Across the expansive top, drawer fronts, legs, and structural members, the timber reveals dramatic figuring, deep tonal variation, and exceptionally expressive natural grain. The sheer amount and quality of rosewood required to execute a desk of this scale make the material itself an essential part of its presence. Rather than functioning merely as a surface treatment, the grain becomes an integral component of Rodrigues’s composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is both functional and ceremonial: an executive desk conceived not simply as a place to work, but as a statement of authority, craftsmanship, and Brazilian modernity. 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