Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern

It is worth noting that this rocking chair holds the distinction of being among the inaugural creations birthed by Joaquim Tenreiro upon the establishment of his Langenbach & Tenreiro emporium in 1947.

With dimensions measuring 94 centimeters in height, 68 centimeters in width, and 96 centimeters in depth, this remarkable piece emanates an aura of sophistication and craftsmanship that is quintessentially Tenreiro.

This exceptional creation boasts a storied provenance, having originated in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, thereby imbuing it with historical significance and cultural richness.

Maréchal, Paris, our rocking chair reproduced pp. 52-53
– Movel Moderno Brasileiro, M. Vasconcellos & A. Vincente, ed. Olhares, Sao Paulo, 2017, p.75
– Desenho da utopia, Jayme Vargas, ed. Olhares, Sao Paulo, 2016, p. 116
– Modern furniture in Brazil, M. C. Loschiavo dos Santos, ed. Olhares, Sao Paulo, 2015, p. 115
– Movel Brasileiro moderno, Marcelo Vasconellos é Maria Lucia Braga, ed. Aéroplano – FVG Projetos,
Rio de Janeiro, 2012, p.99
– Tenreiro, André Seffrin & al., Bolsa de arte editions, Rio de Janeiro, 1998, pp. 80, 81, 197

P.S. Colors may vary.