{"product_id":"round-dining-table-in-caviuna-wood-by-joaquim-tenreiro-brazil-1950s-lot-761c","title":"Round Dining Table in Caviúna Wood by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s - Lot 761C","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eDesigned in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"444\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJoaquim Tenreiro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this exceptional round dining table represents a mature expression of Brazilian modern furniture at mid-century. Tenreiro—widely regarded as the foundational figure of Brazilian modern design—championed clarity of structure, material integrity, and the expressive potential of wood as a defining cultural language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"1276\"\u003eExecuted entirely in \u003cstrong data-start=\"783\" data-end=\"818\"\u003ecaviúna wood and caviúna veneer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the table features a generous circular top supported by four \u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eelliptical-shaped legs\u003c\/strong\u003e, joined by discreet cross bars. This elliptical leg profile became an \u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003eiconic element of Tenreiro’s tables in the late 1950s and early 1960s\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing substantial mass to be resolved with visual lightness and sculptural elegance. The form reflects his deep understanding of proportion and load, transforming structural necessity into a defining aesthetic signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eAll original construction elements remain intact, including the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003egold-plated metal screws\u003c\/strong\u003e securing the top to the base—subtle details that underscore Tenreiro’s rigorous approach to craftsmanship. The table has been professionally reinforced and refinished, preserving its original geometry while revealing the depth and warmth of the caviúna grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eSourced from a private residence in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eIpanema, Rio de Janeiro\u003c\/strong\u003e, this table exemplifies Tenreiro’s vision of modern furniture rooted in Brazilian identity rather than international imitation. A rare and authoritative work, conceived to anchor the modern interior with quiet confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eA matching set of six chairs is available separately (Lot 762). Provenance documentation available upon request.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Found Collectibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52553287991583,"sku":"761C","price":32000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/9645\/0847\/files\/1_91c0ad12-b2a3-4019-a36b-e43c45d5dd47.jpg?v=1779201511","url":"https:\/\/foundcollectibles.com\/products\/round-dining-table-in-caviuna-wood-by-joaquim-tenreiro-brazil-1950s-lot-761c","provider":"Found Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}