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José Zanine Caldas Dining Table

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Historical Design

1980s

Pequi wood

193 x 83 x 164 cm
76 x 32.7 x 64.6 in

Zanine Caldas is renowned for his innovative use of precious Brazilian hardwoods. His late career and Denúncia collection especially highlight the craftsmanship and activism of the designer. Caldas’ pieces are imbued with a deep sense of respect for the trees from which they were made. This impressive dining table, made of pequi wood, was carved from a single tree trunk. Its unique, organic form comes from the fact that the table's form was defined by the tree's shape. The simplicity of the design allows the focus to remain on the beauty of the wood. The sculptural quality of the table gives the piece a monumental feeling without sacrificing functionality.

Artist

José Zanine Caldas

José Zanine Caldas (1919-2001) was a self-taught artist, designer and architect from Belmonte, Brazil.

For over 10 years he ran a workshop specialising in architectural scale models, where he developed over 500 models for top Brazilian architects including Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa. In 1949, Caldas created the Fábrica Moveis Artísticos Z to produce standardised plywood furniture for a wider public.

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