Jean Gillon Chaise Longue

Jean Gillon was an architect-designer and a founder of the Italma Wood Art company. His designs are known for their unique shapes and traditional forms and for avoiding decorative elements. The chaise longue’s smooth lines are inspired by the silhouette of a boat. The simplicity of the design allows the form and the materials to be the focal point. Low to the ground with long, elegant lines, the work exemplifies the Brazilian modern aesthetic. The caviuna wood used is extremely solid, which permits Gillon to use long, thin pieces without threatening the structural integrity of the chair. This piece has Gillon’s characteristic artistic sensibility: refined, understated, with attention paid to the most minute detail.