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Coffee Table in Hardwood & Glass by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s- Lot 750

$16,000
$16,000

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Description

Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1940s and produced through the 1950s, this coffee table belongs to the same era as his renowned Estrutural pieces, including the iconic dining chairs and dining table.

The coffee table, a testament to Tenreiro's ingenuity, features a wooden sandblasted minimal frame that plays a dual role as both legs and a frame for the glass top. This innovative design not only showcases his mastery of materials but also highlights his ability to create furniture that is both visually striking and highly functional.

Like many of Tenreiro's creations, this elegant coffee table features exceptional fittings and well-crafted components. Tenreiro aimed to counteract the bulky, overstuffed furniture that prevailed in the market, deeming it unsuitable for Brazil's tropical climate. Instead, he championed a design philosophy that emphasized lightness—not merely in weight, but in gracefulness and space efficiency, as he famously stated: "Lightness, which has nothing to do with the weight per se, but with grace and functionality in space."

This coffee table is constructed from rosewood and glass and is in excellent condition, with the wood refinished and joints reinforced.

Creator:

Joaquim Tenreiro (Designer)

Dimensions

Height: 32 cm, 13"

Width: 130 cm 51"

Depth: 66 cm, 26"

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Set of 1

Style

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda), Caning

Condition:

Good. The joints have been reinforced and the wood has been refinished.

Place of Origin

Brazil

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1940-1950s

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About the Designer

Joaquim Tenreiro

Joaquim Tenreiro was born in Portugal in 1906 but spent most of his life and career in Brazil, where he became one of the country's most celebrated furniture designers. He started his career as a cabinetmaker and set up his own furniture workshop in 1943.

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