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Pair of Vermelha Chairs in Red

Creator: Fernando and Humberto Campana
Offered by: Liz O'Brien

Description
As described on the MoMA website for this chair in their collection:
Made of iron, aluminum, and cord, the Vermelha Chair was inspired by materials and traditions of Brazilian weaving. Thread was intertwined to form the ropes, which were then hand-woven into upholstery. “We always say that first comes the material, then the form, and finally we elaborate the function of the product by studying its ergonomics, limitations, and capabilities,” explained Fernando and Humberto Campana, brothers and design partners. “The streets of São Paulo are a sort of laboratory for our designs. Whenever we need inspiration, we rely on the chaos and beauty of the city we live in.”

The brothers purchased a large bunch of rope from a street stall and brought it back to their studio. They carefully studied the chaotic shape that the construction of the ropes formed when piled on a table. “At that moment we both looked at each other and almost simultaneously remarked, this is the chair we want to build. It is a representation of Brazil in its beautiful chaos and deconstructiveness.”

Executed by Edra Mazzei, Pisa, Italy

Please note that these chairs will ship from Washington, DC.

More Information

Documentation:	Ample Provenance
Notes:	widely recognizable and iconic piece
Origin:	Italy
Period:	1980-1999
Materials:	Iron with epoxy coating, aluminum, and 500 meters of cord
Condition:	Good. Some wear to legs, but overall in good condition
Creation Date:	1993/ made 2003
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Contemporary, Collectible Design, Brazilian Modern
Catalog References:	The Vermelha Chair was featured in the exhibition The Campana Brothers Selects: Works From the Permanent Collection, on display at Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum from February 15–September 28, 2008
Dealer Reference #:	RH
Incollect Reference #:	775335

Dimensions

W.	34.5 in;	H.	30.5 in;	D.	31 in;
W.	87.63 cm;	H.	77.47 cm;	D.	78.74 cm;

Seat H.	15.25 in;
Seat H.	38.74 cm;

Message from Seller:

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