José Zanine Caldas Cruciform Stools Brazil 1977

José Zanine Caldas Cruciform Stools Brazil 1977

Rare José Zanine Caldas Cruciform Stools Brazil circa 1970, hand carved and ebonised from the central section of Caldas’s Nova Vicosa side tables, this rare design forms part of a series of works entitled ‘Móveis Denúncia’ – or ‘Protest Furniture’ – that draws the worlds attention to the environmental destruction and deforestation of Caldas’s home region in the eastern state of Bahia, the series was developed from 1964 at his home in the coastal town of Nova Viçosa, Bahia whilst in an enforced productive retreat , under strict penal pressure from the insurgent Military Dictatorship in Brazil, Caldas was forced to resign his teaching position at the University of Brasilia and was unable to resume his tenure for another twenty three years until 1987, accompanied with a full certificate of authenticity, stamped and notarised, available individually, as a pair or as a group, breathtaking design that will complete any room. Reserve now.

Please Note: Price is per stool

Please note: With Certificate of Authenticity

Condition: Offered in wonderful original condition with no restorations or damage, beautiful weathered patina

Dimensions
Width: 14” / 36cm
Depth: 14” / 36cm
Height: 14” / 36cm

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