Oscar Niemeyer Rio Rocking Chair

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Oscar niemeyer rio rocking chair. Visit our help center. Armchair artist proof 1978. 00001721 originally designed in 1978 by oscar niemeyer and his daughter anna maria niemeyer the rio rocking chaise is exemplary of niemeyer s exquisite curves and sinuous forms made famous by his seminal modern architecture. The legendary oscar niemeyer designed the rio rocking chair in 1978 along with his daughter anna maria.

Designed in 1978 by famed brazilian architect oscar niemeyer and manufactured by fasem in italy late 20th century. Adjustable headrest with two small sack filled with lead as contra weights. Rio rocking chair 1970 1980. Lounge chair and ottoman artist proof 1978.

35 2 5 23 3 5 66 9 10 in. Sculptural rocking chaise longue in black painted laminated wood frame brass fittings and original tan leather upholstery with adjustable counterbalanced headrest. The alta s deep oversized seat pads nod much like the chair designs of niemeyer s countryman sergio rodrigues to the brazilian penchant for long languorous conversations. Lounge chair in black leather with a bentwood base 2007.

While in exile in the early 1970s niemeyer began collaborating on furniture designs with his daughter anna maria niemeyer. Coffee table in painted metal with a. Other works from opening event etel milano. Their best known pieces the alta lounge chair and ottoman and the rio rocking chaise have flowing bases made of sheets of lacquered wood or stainless steel share the aesthetics of niemeyer s architecture.

Upholstered in black leather frame made of black stained ash. The rocking chaise or lounge chair rio by oscar niemeyer for fasem international italy. Niemeyer a great admirer of curved and abstract shapes materializes these preferences in the rio chaise longue. This brazilian architect is one of the most prolific of his generation.

Their best known pieces the alta lounge chair and ottoman and the rio rocking chaise have flowing bases made of sheets of lacquered wood or stainless steel share the aesthetics of niemeyer s architecture. 90 60 170 cm. His buildings exceptionally and delicately bring sculpture and architecture together and create something unique. Oscar niemeyer for fasem chaise lounge latter half 20th c.

This lush and comfortable lounge chair was the first piece of furniture legendary creator oscar niemeyer ever designed. By oscar niemeyer 1977 reference.