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José Zanine Caldas Denuncia Dining Chairs (Pair)

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  • Historical Design
  • circa 1977
  • Solid Wood

A sturdy piece of furniture made in small quantities. The backrest and seat are hand carved from wood trunks. Zanine would sit on the pieces to make adjustments to suit the proportions, making the furniture comfortable. For this chair, Zanine relied on the know-how of Nova Viçosa's craftsmen, skillful canoe builders who knew how to use the enxó and carve curved spaces.

Artist Biography

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