Jean Gillon Amazonas Armchair & Ottoman
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This listing is for the armchair and matching ottoman together, priced at $8,250 AUD. The sofa is not included.
The three-seater sofa is available separately for $16,000. Purchase the complete sofa, armchair and ottoman set for $23,000, saving $1,250 compared with purchasing both listings separately.
An exceptional and rare example of Brazilian Modernist design.
Designed by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art, Brazil, circa 1965 , the Amazonas collection is celebrated for its extraordinary combination of sculptural timber, leather upholstery and distinctive netted rope suspension.
The hand-knotted rope work was inspired by local Brazilian fishermen , giving the design a strong connection to place, craft and traditional technique. The result is a beautifully relaxed, almost hammock-like construction suspended within a powerful architectural frame.
This Amazonas armchair and ottoman has been professionally reupholstered in the finest semi-aniline Italian leather , bringing a luxurious softness and richness to the original design while respecting its character and form.
The substantial timber structure, exposed rope and generous leather cushions create an extraordinary contrast of materials, warm, tactile and unmistakably Brazilian.
Viewed from every angle, the construction is as beautiful as the upholstery itself, making the Amazonas not simply seating, but an important piece of collectible design.
- Designer: Jean Gillon
- Manufacturer: Italma Wood Art, Brazil
- Design: c. 1965
- Upholstery: Premium semi-aniline Italian leather
- Construction: Sculptural timber frame with hand-knotted rope suspension
- Style: Brazilian Modernism / Mid-Century Modern
- Includes: One armchair and matching ottoman
- Condition: Professionally reupholstered in premium Italian leather
A rare opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented Jean Gillon armchair and ottoman from one of the most desirable periods of Brazilian furniture design.
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