Contemporary Design
Hugo França creates sensuous, finely polished pieces of furniture from the scraps of massive paqui trees, which were destroyed during the rampant destruction of Brazil’s rainforests in the 1960s and 1970s. Before crafting furniture, França worked as an industrial engineer in São Paulo. He abandoned this career in 1981 to live with the indigenous Pataxó people in Bahia, where he connected with the rainforests and learned to sculpt wood. He does not approach his pieces with set goals in mind; instead, he responds to the character of individual scraps of wood. “My process is very intuitive,” França has said. “The main inspiration is each tree—not only because of its beautiful natural form but also because it has a history.”
| Creator |
Hugo França |
|---|---|
| Design Period | From 2000 |
| Production Period | 2010 to Present |
| Country of Manufacture | Brazil |
| Identifying Marks | This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Detailed Condition | |
| Edition Number | 1 |
| Product Code | MSS-673747 |
| Artist’s Proof | |
| Number of Prototypes | |
| Limited Edition | Yes |
| Additional Information |
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| Materials | Wood |
| Color | Brown |
| Height |
57 cm 22.4 inch |
| Diameter | 22.0 inch |
| Seat Height | 17.9 inch |
| Weight Range | Heavy — Over 80kg |
| Duties Notice | Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order. |
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