Set of Eight Brazilian Modern Dining Chairs in Caviúna, Cane & Warm Olive Mohair, 1960s — Lot 221-876A

Description:

An exceptional set of eight Brazilian Modern dining chairs, crafted in Brazil in the 1960s from richly figured solid caviúna, one of the country’s most distinguished native hardwoods, prized for its depth of color, density, and dramatic natural grain.

The elegant frames are remarkably refined, with slender architectural lines, subtly tapered legs, and gently sculpted backrests that give the chairs a poised, almost weightless profile. Newly handwoven natural cane brings lightness and artisanal texture to the composition, beautifully offsetting the richness of the caviúna.

The seats have been newly upholstered in warm olive green mohair, chosen for its sumptuous hand, nuanced depth, and restrained luster. Its sophisticated earthy tone creates a particularly rich dialogue with the warm wood and natural cane, lending the set a quietly luxurious presence.

The purity of the proportions, quality of the joinery, and sophisticated interplay of materials embody the finest qualities of Brazilian modernist design of the 1960s—where noble woods, exceptional craftsmanship, and sculptural restraint converge.

Elegant, tactile, and beautifully proportioned, this set offers a distinctive presence around a dining table while remaining exceptionally versatile within both contemporary interiors and important collections of Brazilian mid-century modern furniture.

Brazil, circa 1960s. Set of eight. Solid caviúna, handwoven natural cane, and warm olive green mohair.