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Geraldo de Barros โ€” Bench with original label
Geraldo de Barros

Bench with original label

1970

This wooden bench exemplifies modernist design principles through its clean geometric form and functional aesthetic. Constructed from warm-toned wood, the piece features seven rounded rectangular seat sections arranged in a linear progression across a solid base. The undulating top creates a rhythmic visual pattern while maintaining practical seating for multiple users. The craftsmanship reflects mid-century furniture design sensibilities with its emphasis on natural materials and sculptural form. The work demonstrates how utilitarian objects can achieve artistic merit through thoughtful proportions and material treatment.

Medium
Wood bench
Dimensions

Notes

Lot 103 in EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary on Artsy (May 19, 2026).

๐Ÿ”จ Auction Lot

EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary

May 19, 2026

Lot 103

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Geraldo de Barros, Bench with original label, 1970

This wooden bench exemplifies modernist design principles through its clean geometric form and functional aesthetic. Constructed from warm-toned wood, the piece features seven rounded rectangular seat sections arranged in a linear progression across a solid base. The undulating top creates a rhythmic visual pattern while maintaining practical seating for multiple users. The craftsmanship reflects mid-century furniture design sensibilities with its emphasis on natural materials and sculptural form. The work demonstrates how utilitarian objects can achieve artistic merit through thoughtful proportions and material treatment.

Medium
Wood bench
Dimensions
32 x 138 x 57 cm
Year
1970
Seen at
EHC Fine Art Auction, Unknown

Related themes

Natural Materials, Wood Craft, Functional Art, Museum Quality, Collectible Furniture, Sculptural Seating, Modernist Furniture, Interior Sculpture, Utilitarian Art, Mid Century Design, Geometric Form, Statement Seating, Design Objects, Brazilian Design, Architectural Furniture, Wood Bench, Studio Design, Contemporary Furniture, Organic Modernism, Minimalism

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