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Joaquim Tenreiro โ€” Armchair
Joaquim Tenreiro

Armchair

1950

This modernist armchair exemplifies mid-century design with its clean lines and geometric proportions. Crafted from wood with cream-colored upholstery, the piece features a structured frame and tufted backrest with four button details. The chair sits on dark wooden legs, creating a striking contrast with the light fabric. Its compact yet comfortable form represents the functional aesthetic that defined post-war furniture design. The piece balances minimalist architecture with subtle decorative elements for a timeless seating solution.

Medium
Wood and upholstery
Dimensions

Notes

Lot 101 in EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary on Artsy (May 19, 2026).

๐Ÿ”จ Auction Lot

EHC Essentials: Modern and Contemporary

May 19, 2026

Lot 101

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Joaquim Tenreiro, Armchair, 1950

This modernist armchair exemplifies mid-century design with its clean lines and geometric proportions. Crafted from wood with cream-colored upholstery, the piece features a structured frame and tufted backrest with four button details. The chair sits on dark wooden legs, creating a striking contrast with the light fabric. Its compact yet comfortable form represents the functional aesthetic that defined post-war furniture design. The piece balances minimalist architecture with subtle decorative elements for a timeless seating solution.

Medium
Wood and upholstery
Dimensions
83.1 x 86.1 x 76.2 cm
Year
1950
Seen at
EHC Fine Art Auction, Unknown

Related themes

Button Tufted, Upholstered Armchair, Minimalist Seating, Modernist Furniture, Functional Design, Wood Frame, Residential Seating, Geometric Form, Scandinavian Influence, Brazilian Modernism, Textile Design, Tapered Legs, Cream Upholstery, Postwar Furniture, Architectural Furniture, Design Classics, Contemporary Furniture, Collector Furniture, Studio Piece, Mid-Century Design

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