Paulistano Leather Armchair
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The Paulistano armchair, designed in 1957 by renowned architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha, is a design classic known for its timeless elegance and comfort. Originally part of the living rooms of the Athletic Club of São Paulo, this cult leather armchair embodies minimalist lines and a constructivist structure, made from a single bent steel bar. Its spring steel frame is available in its original phosphated carbon steel finish, polished stainless steel, or covered with a durable epoxy paint.
The seat is crafted from luxurious full-grain vegetable leather, which develops a rich patina over time, enhancing its sensual appeal. Whether placed in a living room or bedroom, the Paulistano fits effortlessly into any interior, offering both aesthetic lightness and unmatched comfort.
This masterpiece has been included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, a testament to the enduring purity and elegance of its design.
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Designed in 1957 by Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Dimensions: L 70 cm x H 82 cm x P 70 cm
Weight: 16kg
Steel: Phosphated steel / polished stainless steel / Black powder coated / White powder coated
Paulo Mendes da Rocha
Paulo Mendes da Rocha (1928-2021) was a renowned Brazilian architect and designer, recognized internationally for his modernist and humanistic approach to architecture. His career spanned over 50 years, during which he created sincere, daring, and imaginative works. A graduate of Mackenzie University in São Paulo, Mendes da Rocha established his own firm in 1955 and gained attention with projects like the São Paulo Athletic Club and the Paulistano armchair. His style, influenced by figures like Oscar Niemeyer and Affonso Eduardo Reidy, emphasized simplicity, frugality, and elegance.
Mendes da Rocha's notable works include the Brazilian Pavilion at the 1970 Osaka Expo and the renovation of São Paulo's Pinacoteca Museum, for which he won the Mies van der Rohe Prize in 2000. His designs often involved minimal intervention, focusing on creating viable, suitable environments for human life. Throughout his career, he maintained a consistent modernist vision, aimed at shaping a better future.
Paulistano Collection
Signed by the famous architect and designer Paulo Mendes da Rocha, the Paulistano chair is a design classic. Very comfortable, it is edited and manufactured exclusively by Objekto.
Made of noble and durable materials 100% European, the chair has a removable and replaceable cover. The steel structure guarantees sturdiness while making the chair flexible and comfortable.
It is available in several models adapted to various uses. The Paulistano, which is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York (MoMA), will fit perfectly in a living room, an office or outside by ensuring a comfort of exception.