Joaquim Tenreiro
Sculpture
Iron
H 95.27 in. x W 15.74 in. x D 15.74 in.
H 242 cm x W 40 cm x D 40 cm
H 242 cm x W 40 cm x D 40 cm
CO.JOT.048-001
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This monumental iron sculpture by Joaquim Tenreiro stands 242 cm tall, rising from a square base that bears the artist’s signature. Composed of interlocking circular forms, the piece reveals Tenreiro’s...
This monumental iron sculpture by Joaquim Tenreiro stands 242 cm tall, rising from a square base that bears the artist’s signature. Composed of interlocking circular forms, the piece reveals Tenreiro’s mastery of balance and proportion. The repetition of curved lines creates a rhythmic vertical movement, at once solid and weightless, as light slips through its open structure. Both rigorous and poetic, the work captures the essence of Tenreiro’s vision—where material precision meets a deeply modern sense of harmony and abstraction.
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992), a master of Brazilian modernism, explored the full technical and aesthetic potential of native woods, combining ergonomics, lightness, and artisanal craftsmanship. Originally produced in limited numbers for a discerning cultural elite, his work is now internationally celebrated as an icon of sophisticated modern tropical design. This chaise longue is a rare and exemplary testament to his visionary approach.
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992), a master of Brazilian modernism, explored the full technical and aesthetic potential of native woods, combining ergonomics, lightness, and artisanal craftsmanship. Originally produced in limited numbers for a discerning cultural elite, his work is now internationally celebrated as an icon of sophisticated modern tropical design. This chaise longue is a rare and exemplary testament to his visionary approach.
Exhibitions
Joaquim Tenreiro: Inventing a Modern Tropical Living4
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