{"product_id":"brazilian-modern-bench-in-hardwood-and-shearing-brazil-1960s-lot-923-copy","title":"Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood and Warm Camel Shearling, Brazil, 1970s — Lot 1230","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArchitectural simplicity meets tactile warmth in this Brazilian Modern bench from the 1970s. An elongated seat upholstered in warm camel shearling rests on two substantial hardwood slab supports, creating a composition defined by proportion, texture, and the natural beauty of aged wood. Its restrained silhouette gives the materials room to express their character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design balances a long horizontal seat with broad vertical supports, positioned inward from each end to create a measured overhang. Viewed from the front, the legs appear slender and discreet; from an angle, their full depth reveals a more substantial, sculptural presence. The open space beneath the seat keeps the bench visually light, while the absence of stretchers or applied ornament emphasizes its clean construction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hardwood displays beautiful age and expressive grain, with dark brown tones interrupted by warmer, lighter veins. These natural markings bring movement to the otherwise disciplined geometry. A soft satin finish reveals the depth of the wood, complementing the dense, curled texture of the shearling above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a muted warm camel, the upholstery adds softness without obscuring the bench’s precise form. A gently crowned surface, rounded corners, and softly wrapped edges give the seat a refined, inviting profile. The contrast between the plush fleece and the substantial wooden supports is central to the piece’s appeal: richly tactile, yet composed and understated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStylistically, the bench recalls the more architectural strand of Brazilian Modern design associated with the 1960s, expressed here through straight lines, broad planes, and a Brutalist sensibility. Its visual strength comes from the relationship between simple forms and expressive materials, with the warmth of the hardwood tempering the severity of the geometry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasuring 58 inches wide and just 14 inches deep, the bench offers considerable versatility within a compact footprint. At the foot of a bed, it provides a graceful finishing element and a convenient place to sit or lay a folded throw. In an entrance, it brings texture and practical seating beneath a work of art; in a living room, its low, backless profile adds seating while preserving open sightlines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly decorative and functional, this vintage Brazilian bench combines the quiet strength of architectural furniture with the comfort and richness of warm camel shearling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e H 15 × W 58 × D 14 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53233463165215,"sku":"1230","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/9645\/0847\/files\/0_3fc7e2e4-f161-4b89-9a33-2bf0146dbdd7.jpg?v=1794441426","url":"https:\/\/foundcollectibles.com\/products\/brazilian-modern-bench-in-hardwood-and-shearing-brazil-1960s-lot-923-copy","provider":"Found Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}