Geraldo De Barros Brazil, 1923-1988
Daybed, ca. 1957
Wood coated with rosewood leaves and iron feet
27.5 x 189.5 x 89.5 cm
10 7/8 x 74 5/8 x 35 3/8 in
10 7/8 x 74 5/8 x 35 3/8 in
Manufactured by Unilabor
This daybed was designed by Geraldo de Barros in the late 1950s. It combines a geometric rigor influenced by the Concrete art movement and traditional Brazilian cabinet making through the...
This daybed was designed by Geraldo de Barros in the late 1950s. It combines a geometric rigor influenced by the Concrete art movement and traditional Brazilian cabinet making through the use of rosewood.
Born in Chavantes, Brazil in 1923, Geraldo de Barros started his active years as a furniture designer started in the mid 1950’s when he founded the company Unilabor in 1954. The manufacture became the first communitarian business in modern Brazilian history as it was managed by its employees and all benefits were shared equally between them.
Born in Chavantes, Brazil in 1923, Geraldo de Barros started his active years as a furniture designer started in the mid 1950’s when he founded the company Unilabor in 1954. The manufacture became the first communitarian business in modern Brazilian history as it was managed by its employees and all benefits were shared equally between them.