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Joaquim Tenreiro, Pioneer of Brazilian Design

Published on , by Caroline Legrand
Auction on 13 May 2022 - 14:30 (CEST) - 224, rue Paradis - 13006 Marseille

Classic and modern, drawing on the country's natural resources, Brazilian design is now recognized everywhere. This table is attributed to one of its trailblazers, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992).

Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), table, c. 1964, glass and wood, 78 x... Joaquim Tenreiro, Pioneer of Brazilian Design

Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), table, c. 1964, glass and wood, 78 x 190 x 90 cm/30.70 x 74.80 x 35.43 in.
Estimate: €2,000/3,000

At first, Brazilian designers favored streamlined shapes to underscore the beauty of the colors of wood, which abounds in the country. Some designers…
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