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This refined pair of nightstands was produced in Brazil during the 1950s by an as-yet unidentified designer, and stands as …
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This refined pair of nightstands was produced in Brazil during the 1950s by an as-yet unidentified designer, and stands as a quiet yet compelling expression of early Brazilian modernism—where architectural thinking, craftsmanship, and material intelligence converged.
Executed in solid and veneered caviúna wood, a prized Brazilian hardwood celebrated for its warm caramel tones and expressive linear grain, each table is defined by a clean rectilinear case fitted with a single drawer. The restrained geometry reflects the modernist pursuit of clarity and function, while the discreet solid brass pull introduces a subtle note of contrast and refinement.
The nightstands rest on slender, sculpted, tapering legs, lending the pieces an elevated and almost floating presence. This sense of lightness echoes the architectural language of mid-century Brazil, where furniture often mirrored the structural logic of modernist buildings—raised volumes, exposed supports, and an emphasis on proportion rather than ornament.
Recently professionally refinished, the wood now presents a soft satin sheen that enhances the depth and movement of the caviúna grain while preserving the integrity and character of the original construction.
Versatile in scale and timeless in design, this matched pair functions beautifully as bedside tables or as side tables in a living room or study, offering a distilled expression of Brazilian modernist elegance rooted in material honesty and architectural restraint.
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- Dimensions
- 30ʺW × 16ʺD × 18ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Brazil
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good. Wood has been refinished Good. Wood has been refinished less
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