José Zanine Caldas ‘Namoradeira’ Tête-à-Tête Rocker Brazil circa 1980

José Zanine Caldas ‘Namoradeira’ Tête-à-Tête Rocker Brazil circa 1980

Magnificent Brazilian design at its very best, José Zanine Caldas ‘Namoradeira’ Tête-à-Tête Rocker Brazil circa 1980, the ‘Namoradeira’ (sweethearts) literally means a "girl who dates” or it can be better translated from Portuguese as "sweetheart" the tete-a-tete conversation seat is skilfully sculpted from salvaged Pequi wood an indigenous fruit tree of Brazil, the naturalistic qualities of the heavily figured wood are delicately balanced by the hand-forged form, the seat has a calming gentle rocking motion allowing two people to sit opposing each other, a wonderful addition to any serious chair collection, reserve now.

Provenance: Private collection Brazil

Please note: The chair is made from solid wood and will require at least 4 people to move into place.

Summary:
Mid Century
Brazilian
José Zanine Caldas
‘Namoradeira’
‘Petalas’ Table
Tête-à-Tête Rocker
Pequi wood
1980
Investment
Practical & Beautiful

Condition: Offered in wonderful original condition with no restorations or damage, age related wear as to be expected, extremely heavy.

Dimensions
Width: 40” / 102cm
Depth: 39” / 99cm
Height: 30” / 76cm
Seat height: 17” /43cm
Floor to arm: 25” / 64cm

Delivery:
Free delivery is offered to England & Wales only when buyer pays full asking price, next day delivery is not possible due to the size of the piece, please allow between 7-14 days delivery