{"product_id":"brazilian-modern-concha-armchairs-in-iron-and-blue-mohair-by-carlo-hauner-brazil-1950s-lot-83b-copy","title":"Brazilian Modern “Concha” Armchairs in Iron and Dedar's Blue Mohair, Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s — Lot 83C","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:7df51eba-bfdf-44a9-81b1-879a603ce37c-0\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:7df51eba-bfdf-44a9-81b1-879a603ce37c-0\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:7df51eba-bfdf-44a9-81b1-879a603ce37c-0\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-turn-start-message=\"true\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"dc20d7e0-e192-4e64-8e46-c049aa0fa9dc\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"720\" data-start=\"157\"\u003eDesigned by \u003cstrong data-end=\"185\" data-start=\"169\"\u003eCarlo Hauner\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-end=\"206\" data-start=\"190\"\u003eForma Móveis\u003c\/strong\u003e in the mid-1950s, the iconic \u003cstrong data-end=\"248\" data-start=\"236\"\u003e\"Concha\"\u003c\/strong\u003e armchair stands among the purest expressions of early Brazilian Modern design. Named after the Portuguese word for \u003cem data-end=\"371\" data-start=\"364\"\u003eshell\u003c\/em\u003e, its sculptural upholstered form gently wraps around the sitter, creating an elegant balance between organic comfort and architectural precision. The chair's fluid silhouette appears to float effortlessly above its remarkably slender blackened iron base, illustrating the Brazilian modernist pursuit of visual lightness through refined engineering.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1262\" data-start=\"722\"\u003eThis exceptional pair has been newly upholstered in \u003cstrong data-end=\"834\" data-start=\"774\"\u003eDedar's Vladimiro Mohair Velvet in \"Bleu Nattier,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e selected exclusively for Found Collectibles. The luxurious mohair possesses a dense, refined pile with a soft satin luster that captures light delicately, emphasizing the sweeping shell-like curves without appearing overly glossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1756\" data-start=\"1264\"\u003eThe upholstery has been meticulously tailored to preserve the integrity of Hauner's original design while elevating its comfort and finish. The seats have been rebuilt using layered high-density cushioning to achieve a fuller, more inviting profile, while maintaining the chair's characteristic low, relaxed stance. Every compound curve has been carefully hand-fitted to create uninterrupted surfaces, crisp seam alignment, and a beautifully sculpted silhouette worthy of the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2230\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003eSupporting the upholstered shell is the chair's signature blackened iron frame—an exercise in remarkable restraint and engineering. Its slender triangulated construction provides exceptional structural stability while remaining visually delicate, reinforcing the sensation that the upholstered body gently hovers above the floor. The polished brass feet introduce a subtle touch of warmth and refinement, beautifully complementing the richness of the burnt caramel mohair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2730\" data-start=\"2232\"\u003eOriginally introduced by \u003cstrong data-end=\"2273\" data-start=\"2257\"\u003eForma Móveis\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1955, the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2297\" data-start=\"2287\"\u003eConcha\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects the experimental optimism that defined Brazil's design renaissance of the 1950s. Hauner embraced new structural techniques and industrial materials while maintaining an unwavering commitment to comfort, elegance, and sculptural simplicity. More than seven decades later, the design remains as contemporary as ever—its timeless silhouette equally at home in significant design collections and sophisticated modern interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3071\" data-start=\"2732\"\u003eFreshly restored and reupholstered, this pair honors the original vision of Carlo Hauner while introducing one of today's finest upholstery textiles. 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