{"product_id":"brazilian-modern-credenza-in-imbuia-wood-and-chrome-finish-jd-movies-1960s-brazil-lot-922","title":"Brazilian Modern Credenza in Imbuia Wood \u0026 Chrome by JD Móveis, Brazil, 1960s — Lot 922","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"445\"\u003eAn exceptionally sculptural Brazilian Modern credenza produced by JD Móveis during the height of Brazil’s design renaissance in the 1960s. Executed in richly figured imbuia — one of Brazil’s most prized tropical hardwoods — the piece embodies the refined architectural sensibility that defined the country’s most important modernist interiors of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eThe composition is anchored by a beautifully balanced façade featuring three cabinet doors and four central drawers, each adorned with the iconic bow-tie handles associated with some of the most recognizable Brazilian modern furniture designs of the period, including examples seen in Novo Rumo productions. The rhythmic curvature of the pulls introduces a sculptural softness to the otherwise rigorous geometry, creating a striking interplay between line, shadow, and proportion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eRaised on elegant chrome and hardwood pedestal supports, the credenza appears visually suspended — a hallmark of sophisticated Brazilian case furniture from the 1960s. The warm tone and dense grain movement of the imbuia lend exceptional depth and richness throughout, while the long horizontal silhouette makes the piece particularly well suited for contemporary New York interiors where scale, functionality, and presence must coexist effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eIts proportions allow it to function equally well as a dining credenza, media cabinet, or statement storage piece behind a floating sofa in a townhouse or apartment setting. The restrained footprint paired with generous internal storage reflects the intelligent, space-conscious approach that made Brazilian Modernism so enduringly relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"2021\"\u003eThe wood has been professionally restored and presents beautifully with a refined satin finish that highlights the natural character of the imbuia. The chrome retains its original vintage patina and remains in very good condition, preserving the authenticity and historical integrity of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2188\"\u003eA rare and highly usable example of Brazilian Modern storage furniture — sophisticated, architectural, and unmistakably emblematic of 1960s Brazilian design culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52545000374559,"sku":"922","price":17500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/9645\/0847\/files\/0_4bc79ce4-f70f-4fcd-bec6-c501885b61f9.jpg?v=1778873179","url":"https:\/\/foundcollectibles.com\/products\/brazilian-modern-credenza-in-imbuia-wood-and-chrome-finish-jd-movies-1960s-brazil-lot-922","provider":"Found Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}