Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil, 1906-1992
Bloch Desk, 1965
Massive and veneer wood
77 x 146 x 70 cm
30 1/4 x 57 1/2 x 27 1/2 in
30 1/4 x 57 1/2 x 27 1/2 in
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis E Decorações
Inaugurated in 1965, the Manchete building was designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Most of the furniture of this iconic building was designed by his longtime friend and design master Joaquim Tenreiro....
Inaugurated in 1965, the Manchete building was designed by Oscar Niemeyer. Most of the furniture of this iconic building was designed by his longtime friend and design master Joaquim Tenreiro.
This rosewood desk is the first edition produced by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes for the Manchete offices. The elegant and timeless design is perfectly complemented by the choice of wood, which has a very expressive, contrasted and intricate pattern,
as often seen in Tenreiro’s works.
This rosewood desk is the first edition produced by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes for the Manchete offices. The elegant and timeless design is perfectly complemented by the choice of wood, which has a very expressive, contrasted and intricate pattern,
as often seen in Tenreiro’s works.
Provenance
Part of the original furniture collection designed for Rede Manchete e Ed. Bloch.