Brazilian Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1960s — Lot 962

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A sculptural Brazilian modern coffee table by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, crafted in rosewood in the 1960s. The richly … Read more A sculptural Brazilian modern coffee table by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, crafted in rosewood in the 1960s. The richly figured wood has developed a warm, nuanced patina that brings depth to the table’s architectural form.
The two level design pairs a long rectangular top with a curved slatted shelf below, leaving generous space for magazines and coffee table books. A central glass vitrine opens a view through the table to the craftsmanship beneath. Beveled edges sharpen the profile, while sweeping supports and gently flared feet lend the substantial piece a sense of movement.
Founded in São Paulo in 1873, the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios trained generations of artisans and became an important center for skilled furniture making. Its workshop tradition helped give Brazilian modernism its distinctive union of expressive form and meticulous woodcraft.
Dimensions: H 17 × W 51 × D 19 in. See less