{"product_id":"brazilian-modern-curved-brazilian-bar-in-rosewood-and-ebony-finish-1950sbrazilian-modern-curved-bar-in-rosewood-and-ebonized-hardwood-brazil-1950s-lot-694b","title":"Brazilian Modern Curved Bar in Rosewood and Ebonized Hardwood, Brazil, 1950s — Lot 694B","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:ddfe3ffa-b73a-40e8-aacc-938fa5979b6e-11\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--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\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"10dc3589-128c-41d4-8690-d63da2d5fe15\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eA rare and highly sculptural Brazilian Modern bar from the 1950s, this exceptional piece embodies the sophisticated material contrasts, architectural elegance, and organic forms that defined Brazil’s most celebrated mid-century furniture production. Executed in richly figured caviúna rosewood and ebonized hardwood, the bar presents a compelling interplay of warmth, texture, and visual restraint while maintaining a distinctly sculptural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eThe design is distinguished by its gracefully curved façade, where dramatic rosewood grain flows uninterrupted across the front surface, creating a sense of movement and rhythm. The sides reveal equally expressive rosewood figuring, while the contrasting blackened framework and architectural leg structure provide depth, definition, and balance. Elevated on elegantly tapered, black-finished legs with subtle curved supports, the piece achieves a remarkable sense of lightness despite its substantial construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eA floating upper serving shelf, supported by slender ebonized uprights, reinforces the architectural character of the design while providing additional display and serving functionality. The original Formica serving surface reflects the period’s embrace of modern materials, offering both durability and a refined visual contrast to the warmth of the surrounding wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eA rosewood sliding door conceals interior storage, preserving the bar’s clean, uninterrupted silhouette while providing practical functionality. The interior has been thoughtfully enhanced with a custom glass shelf, professionally added to maximize storage and display possibilities. This transparent addition allows for the elegant presentation of barware, glassware, bottles, books, or decorative objects while maintaining visual openness and preserving the integrity of the original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eThe bar has recently undergone a professional restoration and refinishing. The rosewood now displays a rich satin sheen that accentuates the remarkable depth, tonal variation, and movement of the caviúna grain while preserving the authenticity, craftsmanship, and character of the original construction. The piece retains minor signs of age and use consistent with its history, contributing to its authenticity and period integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003eSubstantial enough to function as a focal point within a living room, library, office, or entertaining space, yet refined in scale and proportion, this bar exemplifies the effortless sophistication that has made Brazilian Modern furniture among the most sought-after categories in twentieth-century design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2665\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003eAn increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a sculptural Brazilian Modern bar that combines exceptional materials, architectural elegance, functional versatility, and enduring collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2860\" data-end=\"2956\"\u003eProfessionally restored. Custom glass interior shelf added for enhanced storage and display.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bpec4l\" data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2972\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"3057\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"2984\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 in. (106 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3003\" data-end=\"3013\"\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43 in. (110 cm)\u003cbr data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3042\"\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 in. 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