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Estimated value: €45,000–€65,000, based on its extreme rarity, documented provenance, and museum-quality restoration as one of the very few surviving …
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Estimated value: €45,000–€65,000, based on its extreme rarity, documented provenance, and museum-quality restoration as one of the very few surviving turiguanó sofas designed by gonzalo córdoba.
this exceptionally rare “turiguanó” sofa, designed around 1959–1960 by cuban modernist gonzalo córdoba and manufactured by the renowned dujo muebles company in havana, represents one of the most iconic and elusive pieces of mid-century cuban furniture design. Handcrafted from solid cuban mahogany and upholstered in natural cowhide, this model was originally commissioned for the palace of the revolution, serving in the private and governmental interiors of fidel castro’s administration.
córdoba’s design ethos fused scandinavian-inspired modernism with tropical cuban craftsmanship — bold proportions, cylindrical armrests, and a deeply architectural frame define the turiguanó’s aesthetic. Its robust geometric form reflects the optimism and ideological symbolism of post-revolutionary cuba, where modern design was envisioned as both political statement and cultural identity.
while the cranbrook art museum’s 2024 exhibition “a modernist regime: cuban mid-century design” documented córdoba’s work and featured the turiguanó chair, the sofa version has never been exhibited publicly. Fewer than half a dozen examples are known worldwide, making this piece one of the rarest cuban modernist artifacts outside the island.
this particular sofa was discovered in central europe — a remarkable testament to cuba’s cultural exchange with the eastern bloc during the early 1960s. Its presence in hungary likely reflects diplomatic or state-level gifting between socialist nations. The piece underwent a meticulous museum-level restoration, preserving its authentic structure, patina, and design integrity while renewing the upholstery in genuine black and white cowhide, true to córdoba’s original material palette.
a historic collector’s masterpiece — the turiguanó sofa stands not only as furniture but as a symbol of cold war design diplomacy, bridging art, politics, and craftsmanship. Perfect for museum collections, design archives, or private connoisseurs seeking one of the rarest mid-century modern sofas ever produced.
220 cm x 75 cm x 80cm this piece has an attribution mark,
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- Dimensions
- 86.61ʺW × 31.5ʺD × 29.53ʺH
- Period
- 1950s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mahogany
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Maroon
- Condition Notes
- Reupholstered,Surface Has Been Polished Reupholstered,Surface Has Been Polished less
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