On View in Joaquim Tenreiro
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1961
Dining table in ebonzied imbuia with black under-painted glass top. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c.1961.
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While Tenreiro created tables in various sizes and materials, his large-scale pieces in wood and glass feature some of his most ingenious design solutions. Utilizing architectonic principles for structure, Tenreiro made feet that work the same way as the pillars of a building with an overhanging slab. Because the support is not placed along the edges, the table can be long and free for seating all around. Tenreiro often placed underpainted glass on tabletops, which serves multiple functions. To start, warm plates or cold beverages can be placed without damaging the wood. Additionally, they allow the use of color and bring variety to the material textures. -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1948
Side chair in pau marfim (ivory wood) with undulating armrests (set of 4 chairs available).
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960
Single chair in jacaranda with cane seat and curved spindle back. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1947
Set of four (4) upholstered "Structural" chairs in rosewood. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1947.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s.
Mirror in jacaranda. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro for a private commission in the Flamengo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960
Set of ten (10) dining chairs in ebonized wood and leather. Made and produced by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1960s.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil
Rare set of nine (9) dining chairs in wood with caned seats and backrests. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Credenza in wood with decorative laminate doors and under-painted glass top. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro for a private commission, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1960s. 98.5" L x 19" W x 30.5" H
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, ca. 1961
Set of three (3) barstools with seats in bonded Brazilian hardwoods (amendoim and imbui) and metal frame. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1961, for a private commission.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, circa 1955
Coffee table in jacaranda and glass. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, circa 1955.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, circa 1955.
Rare coffee table in jacaranda with glass top. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, circa 1955.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
Pair of side tables in ebonized wood. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro for a private commission in Copacabana, Brazil, circa 1950. Dimensions are for a single table.
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Made for the interior of a Rio de Janeiro apartment, these side tables were part of a commissioned interior by Tenreiro, where bespoke designs furnished every room. The quality of the tables lies in their simplicity: originally, they framed a large sofa against a colored glass partition, but on their own, they can be arranged in varied configurations and work as functional sculptures. A single surface acts as foot and top, almost mimicking the gesture of a brushstroke. A remarkable characteristic ofTenreiro's practice that is often overlooked is his mastery of various materials and techniques, showcased here by an experiment in bent wood. -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
Upholstered lounge chair on metal frame. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro for a private commission in Copacabana, Brazil, circa 1950.
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