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almostarts · 2 months

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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

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keepingitneutral · 4 years

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José Zanine Caldas, “ Namoradeira” Conversation Seat,1965,

This Namoradeira is a « useful sculpture» and become a truly iconic piece of Zanine’s work, this confident reveals all the creative strenght of the architecture who yearn for a total art.

The wood used, Pequi, is a fruit tree from the Minas Gerais region (Belo Horizonte). This tree has an important cultural role. The Pequi fruit is very popular. There is a celeration after each harvest. Carving this wood is a challenge as it is dense and wild.

Solid sculpted pequi wood, in only one piece,

Height 23 ¼ in - Width 34 ½ in - Depth 30 ¾ in.

Zanine Caldas’ private collection, designed for his own Joatinga house, Rio de Janeiro.

Gallerie Chastel Maréchal

#art #design #furniture #sculpture #seat #confident #conversation #josé zanine caldas #pequi wood #solidwood #millwork #woodworking #minas gerais #brazil #gallerychastelmaréchal #iconic #minimalism #joatingahouse #1965

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amazingarchitecturewebsite · 2 years

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ARQBR Arquitetura e Urbanismo @arqbr.au designs Couri House in Asa Sul, Brasilia Read more: Link in bio! Photography: Joana França ARQBR Arquitetura e Urbanismo: On this 713 sq.m plot, located in a residential condominium, there is a solitary pequi native tree, legally protected and very representative of the Central Brazilian region of the Cerrado. Adjacent to the lot, a green non-buildable area, still flourishing, promises to become a densely wooded forest, a common green space to the residents of the condominium… #brazil #brasil #brasilia #архитектура www.amazingarchitecture.com ✔ A collection of the best contemporary architecture to inspire you. #design #architecture #amazingarchitecture #architect #arquitectura #luxury #realestate #life #cute #architettura #interiordesign #photooftheday #love #travel #construction #furniture #instagood #fashion #beautiful #archilovers #home #house ‎#amazing #picoftheday #architecturephotography ‎#معماری (at Asa Sul-Brasília) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ8XdwNslEN/?utm_medium=tumblr

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typo1 · 3 years

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José Zanine Caldas - In 1964, when Brazil was undergoing a military coup, Zanine took refuge in the beach town of Nova Viçosa. Having lost his position at the University of Brasilia, he began carving solid furniture from local woods. Characterized by a greatly organic, sculptural quality, Zanine’s furniture takes full advantage of the cracks and natural curves of the wood. Amongst his chosen materials are native woods like pequi, acajou and vinhático. Pequi trees in particular abound in the vast shrublands that form a great part of Brazil’s Cerrados; they play an important part in Brazilian culture as a tree whose pulp can be used to flavor drinks and rice.

#Furniture #Brazilian Designer #Art #Contemporary Furniture #José Zanine Caldas

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spaghetti-doodlesart · 7 years

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Introducing two of my fantrolls! (I’ll try to sprite the other four soon)

Character profiles below!

Maxima Caniss (left):

glitched paradox clone

Minima’s “twin”

boy

canineTenacity

coded as mixed Japanese and Korean

Heir of Blood

planet-tba

exile- HB

Prospit dreamer

Marriage Modus (all items must be Captchalogued and retrieved in pairs)

Lusus- two headed dog (shared with Minima)

Strife Specubus: thrwstrkind

has relatively weak psiionics

sprite- tba

deceptively lithe but toned build (like a dancer)

plays bass guitar and launchpad

grumpy

reads a lot

hates highbloods (Pequis is the one exception)

good at cooking

passionate about music

watches anime

aggressively cares about people

likes spicy food

could probably skate if he tried

will fight anyone

favorite food is curry

favorite song is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hArkTJLjbUk

<> Minima

<3 Apallon

best friends with Pequis

Minima Sirris (right):

glitched paradox clone

Maxima’s “twin”

intersex girl (impossible to tell superficially because of troll anatomy)

affableGraffiti

coded as mixed Japanese and Korean

Witch of Heart

planet-Land of Woods and Wailing (haunted forrest world)

exile- HB

Derse dreamer

Fetch Modus (confusingly named; retrieved items are launched at high speed)

Lusus- two headed dog (shared with Maxima)

Strife Specubus: none

strong psiionics

sprite- Minimasprite (Minima’s frog plush + her severed head)

deceptively lithe but toned build (like a dancer)

plays acoustic electric guitar and launchpad

really friendly and cheerful but smug

skateboards

does graffiti

good at cooking

plays Fiduspawn

looks and acts like a cinnamon roll but is actually a sinnamon roll

likes anime and cutesy Japanese aesthetic (Rilakuma, Pusheen, etc)

fucks with people

likes spicy food

thinks anyone can be good and tries to be a catalyst for it (constantly puts herself in danger)

favorite food is curry

favorite song is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAeybdD5UoQ

<> Maxima

<3 Baraza

best friends with Pequis

#minima sirris #maxima caniss #homestuck #fantrolls #smols fantrolls

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