Title: Mid-Century Modern "Roxinho" Sling Lounge Chair in Leather & Teak by Michel Arnoult for Mobilia Cotemporânea, Argentina, c. 1970s
About: Introducing a newly restored "Roxinho" leather sling chair, designed by the influential Michel Arnoult for his Mobilia Contemporanea furniture company. This Icon Brazilian Modern Design is a true Mid-Century Modern gem rarely found in this condition. Designed and produced in the 1960s, the solid Teak frame is draped with a spectacular, newly re-upholstered leather sling that's as comfortable as it is stylish. Hand-sewn in exact accordance with the original scheme this chair features a warm mocha-toned Italian leather hide reversed to suede on the backrest adding to the rustic ambience of these safari-ready chairs.
Michel Arnoult was a French designer who was active during the second half of the 20th century. Born in 1922 in Paris, Arnoult studied architecture and interior decoration at the École des Arts Appliqués de Paris. He began his career as a decorator for theater and cinema, working on productions for renowned directors such as Marcel Carné. Arriving in Brazil in the 1950s, Arnoult was struck by the lack of furniture adapted to the modern and more modest interiors of the time, especially in the context of social housing projects. He then decided to embark on the design of furniture with a simple and functional design, with particular attention to dimensions and adaptability to different living spaces.
This innovative and bold approach for the time was immediately successful and Michel Arnoult became the first kit furniture entrepreneur in Brazil and founded his company Mobilia Cotemporânea in Curitiba in 1952. This company was one of the very first companies in the world to devote itself exclusively to the design and manufacture of Kit furniture. He was particularly interested in the optimization of production through the use of standard parts, common to several pieces of furniture, and the optimization of volumes through the design of flat-pack packaging.
Featuring new leather upholstery and a solid teak frame left in original condition this iconic "Roxinho" sling chair is ideal for collectors searching for an authentic Arnoult piece that is ready for a literal lifetime more of use. Simultaneously rugged and elegant this alluring lounge chair can blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Spanish Hacienda to Contemporary and everything in between. Make it yours today before it's gone forever.
Origin: Argentina
Proof: Signed
Period: 1960s
Material: Teak | Leather
State: Partial Restoration (See Details)
Condition Details: This stunning sling chair chair has recently undergone a partial restoration featuring new leather upholstery. The solid teak frame and legs, left in excellent original condition, show some minor surface scratches (the worst of which can be seen in the detail photos provided) but show no gouges, stains or other damage whatsoever and the solid teak woodgrains are absolutely stunning in natural light.
The upholstery, redone a in a rich dark mocha-colored Italian leather hide, has been hand-stitched in exact accordance with the original pattern. The leather shows only the wear of a once living animal (ranch brands, scars and seams).
This truly one-of-a-kind sling chair is incredibly comfortable, structurally solid and ready for a literal lifetime more of use thanks to it's recent restoration process. Please view all photos and natural light video provided for details on this chair's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
Style: Mid-Century Modern | Safari
SKU: AM02774
---Dimensions---
Width: 26.5 in / 67.31 cm
Depth: 26.5 in / 67.31 cm
Height: 29 in / 73.66 cm
Seat Height: 12 in / 30.48 cm
Arm Height: 21 in / 53.34 cm
-- Re-upholstery Option --
If you would like to have the seats reupholstered, please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
-- Shipping and Handling --
This shipping total in the listing is for local pickup only. If you would like to manage shipping yourself, we have several companies we will gladly recommend. If you prefer to have us manage the shipping process we ship to the US and Canada. Rates vary by location. Please message us prior to payment and checkout as you will receive an additional invoice for shipping, handling, and insurance if we manage the process for you in this transaction.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I get the piece(s) in the listing? Yes you can but we also source other pieces and have many others in stock if this isn't the exact piece(s) you were looking for. The piece(s) in this listing are currently available for sale as-is, restored or re-worked and will be noted in the description above. If this isn't the exact piece you are looking for or you would like this piece customized, please send us a private message and we'll do our best to meet your specific needs in sourcing or creating your dream piece(s).
Do you ship overseas? Can I manage shipping myself? Each listing includes shipping information specific to the item being sold. If our shipping service does not include your location or if you would like to manage the shipping process yourself for any other reason please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
Why buy ABTModern? We pride ourselves in finding truly amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces and bringing them to you, our clients! We are a small family business and take tremendous pride in doing what we love. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love! Please know we make YOU our NUMBER 1 PRIORITY throughout the entire process. It's our honor to serve you with your furniture and custom design needs.
About: Introducing a newly restored "Roxinho" leather sling chair, designed by the influential Michel Arnoult for his Mobilia Contemporanea furniture company. This Icon Brazilian Modern Design is a true Mid-Century Modern gem rarely found in this condition. Designed and produced in the 1960s, the solid Teak frame is draped with a spectacular, newly re-upholstered leather sling that's as comfortable as it is stylish. Hand-sewn in exact accordance with the original scheme this chair features a warm mocha-toned Italian leather hide reversed to suede on the backrest adding to the rustic ambience of these safari-ready chairs.
Michel Arnoult was a French designer who was active during the second half of the 20th century. Born in 1922 in Paris, Arnoult studied architecture and interior decoration at the École des Arts Appliqués de Paris. He began his career as a decorator for theater and cinema, working on productions for renowned directors such as Marcel Carné. Arriving in Brazil in the 1950s, Arnoult was struck by the lack of furniture adapted to the modern and more modest interiors of the time, especially in the context of social housing projects. He then decided to embark on the design of furniture with a simple and functional design, with particular attention to dimensions and adaptability to different living spaces.
This innovative and bold approach for the time was immediately successful and Michel Arnoult became the first kit furniture entrepreneur in Brazil and founded his company Mobilia Cotemporânea in Curitiba in 1952. This company was one of the very first companies in the world to devote itself exclusively to the design and manufacture of Kit furniture. He was particularly interested in the optimization of production through the use of standard parts, common to several pieces of furniture, and the optimization of volumes through the design of flat-pack packaging.
Featuring new leather upholstery and a solid teak frame left in original condition this iconic "Roxinho" sling chair is ideal for collectors searching for an authentic Arnoult piece that is ready for a literal lifetime more of use. Simultaneously rugged and elegant this alluring lounge chair can blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Spanish Hacienda to Contemporary and everything in between. Make it yours today before it's gone forever.
Origin: Argentina
Proof: Signed
Period: 1960s
Material: Teak | Leather
State: Partial Restoration (See Details)
Condition Details: This stunning sling chair chair has recently undergone a partial restoration featuring new leather upholstery. The solid teak frame and legs, left in excellent original condition, show some minor surface scratches (the worst of which can be seen in the detail photos provided) but show no gouges, stains or other damage whatsoever and the solid teak woodgrains are absolutely stunning in natural light.
The upholstery, redone a in a rich dark mocha-colored Italian leather hide, has been hand-stitched in exact accordance with the original pattern. The leather shows only the wear of a once living animal (ranch brands, scars and seams).
This truly one-of-a-kind sling chair is incredibly comfortable, structurally solid and ready for a literal lifetime more of use thanks to it's recent restoration process. Please view all photos and natural light video provided for details on this chair's current condition. We're limited on the amount of media we can post so additional photos and videos are available upon request.
Style: Mid-Century Modern | Safari
SKU: AM02774
---Dimensions---
Width: 26.5 in / 67.31 cm
Depth: 26.5 in / 67.31 cm
Height: 29 in / 73.66 cm
Seat Height: 12 in / 30.48 cm
Arm Height: 21 in / 53.34 cm
-- Re-upholstery Option --
If you would like to have the seats reupholstered, please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
-- Shipping and Handling --
This shipping total in the listing is for local pickup only. If you would like to manage shipping yourself, we have several companies we will gladly recommend. If you prefer to have us manage the shipping process we ship to the US and Canada. Rates vary by location. Please message us prior to payment and checkout as you will receive an additional invoice for shipping, handling, and insurance if we manage the process for you in this transaction.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I get the piece(s) in the listing? Yes you can but we also source other pieces and have many others in stock if this isn't the exact piece(s) you were looking for. The piece(s) in this listing are currently available for sale as-is, restored or re-worked and will be noted in the description above. If this isn't the exact piece you are looking for or you would like this piece customized, please send us a private message and we'll do our best to meet your specific needs in sourcing or creating your dream piece(s).
Do you ship overseas? Can I manage shipping myself? Each listing includes shipping information specific to the item being sold. If our shipping service does not include your location or if you would like to manage the shipping process yourself for any other reason please message us prior to checkout to discuss your options.
Why buy ABTModern? We pride ourselves in finding truly amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces and bringing them to you, our clients! We are a small family business and take tremendous pride in doing what we love. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love! Please know we make YOU our NUMBER 1 PRIORITY throughout the entire process. It's our honor to serve you with your furniture and custom design needs.