José Zanine Caldas, "Canoa" Lounge Chair, 1970s,
Constructed from a used canoe, this armchair rejects modern forms of production, proposing instead a return to tradition. The armchair centers traditional Brazilian forms and woodcarving techniques. Stripped of any ornamentation or superfluidity, the design is centered around the beauty of the reclaimed pequi wood and the sublime simplicity of a traditional canoe form.
Noticeable tool marks allow the work of the craftsman to remain visible. With its focus on material and heritage forms, this piece perfectly encapsulates the designer’s artistic sensibility.
The canoa chair is a classic of Brazilian furniture design. What makes this piece special are the forms and proportions accentuated by Caldas. The piece is a Brazilian master’s deeply personal take on a seminal Brazilian form.
Recycled Pequi wood,
H:43.25 x W:29.50 x D:55.88 (H:110 x W:75 x D:142)
Courtesy: Carpenters Workshop Gallery
