Joaquim Tenreiro Daybed
Price on request
Historical Design
1950
Wood, Upholstery (Fabric: Loro Piana Connemara Biancore)
200 x 21 x 95 cm
78.7 x 8.3 x 37.4 in
Though it exemplifies Tenreiro's characteristic style, this daybed is a rare creation by the designer. Very low, the lines of the piece are simple and linear. The daybed's design demonstrates Tenreiro's desire, and that of his contemporaries like Oscar Niemeyer, to declutter the interiors they designed and allow the eye to move smoothly around the room. While the design accentuates simplicity, it also contains imaginative details. The base of the bed is asymmetrical, one side has an elongated foot while the other has two feet. This novel design adds a sense of dynamism to the piece without destabilizing the overall feeling of harmony. The cushion has been completely reupholstered in accordance with the original design. Loro Piana fabric provides a contemporary accent.
Artist
Joaquim Tenreiro
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) is often referred to as the father of Brazilian modernism. The furniture designer was born in Portugal and moved to Rio de Janeiro in the late 1920s. In 1941, he received a commission to create furniture for a home designed by Oscar Niemeyer for the writer Francisco Inácio Peixoto. He designed modern furniture that fit the Brazilian style of life, often using native woods. He continued designing furniture until the late 1960s, when he then devoted himself to painting and sculpture.