Joaquim Tenreiro Sofa
Price on request
Historical Design
1960
Imbuia Wood, Marble, Upholstery (Fabric: Loro Piana St Remy Biancore Assoluto)
462 x 75 x 127 cm
181.9 x 29.5 x 50 in
This large double-sided sofa by mid-century artist Joaquim Tenreiro combines Brazilian hardwood and luxurious marble in a sleek and simple design. The double seating space is reminiscent of neo-classical European furniture, with its long horizontal lines. Tenreiro would design bespoke interiors for the upper classes of Brazilian society, with unique pieces intended for each space. This sofa would have been included in a modern and spacious interior, luxuriously furnished by Tenreiro.
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.
