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Joaquim Tenreiro โ€” Pair of iron chairs
Joaquim Tenreiro

Pair of iron chairs

1950

This pair of modernist chairs exemplifies mid-century design with their distinctive linear aesthetic. Each chair features a black iron frame with horizontal slat backrest and a turquoise blue upholstered seat cushion. The minimalist structure combines functional elegance with industrial materials, reflecting the design philosophy of post-war modernism. The chairs demonstrate careful attention to proportion and form, with clean lines and geometric precision throughout their construction.

Medium
Iron and upholstery
Dimensions

Notes

Lot 106 in EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary on Artsy (May 19, 2026).

๐Ÿ”จ Auction Lot

EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary

May 19, 2026

Lot 106

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Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of iron chairs, 1950

This pair of modernist chairs exemplifies mid-century design with their distinctive linear aesthetic. Each chair features a black iron frame with horizontal slat backrest and a turquoise blue upholstered seat cushion. The minimalist structure combines functional elegance with industrial materials, reflecting the design philosophy of post-war modernism. The chairs demonstrate careful attention to proportion and form, with clean lines and geometric precision throughout their construction.

Medium
Iron and upholstery
Dimensions
80 x 39 x 49 cm
Year
1950
Seen at
EHC Fine Art Auction, Unknown

Related themes

Mid-Century Furniture, Geometric Forms, Design Heritage, Minimalist Seating, Metal Furniture, Functional Design, Post-War Modern, Contemporary Classics, Form and Function, Upholstered Chairs, Modernist Movement, Brazilian Design, Architectural Furniture, Linear Aesthetic, Modernist Design, Iconic Seating, Studio Pieces, Collector Furniture, Industrial Modernism, Iron Frame Chairs

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