José Zanine Caldas Rare Console in Brazilian Hardwood

This beautifully sculpted console was made during a time in which Caldas abandoned the rigid design aesthetics of Modernism and solely worked with local materials. From the 1960s, Caldas became involved with several furniture and architectural projects, and took an interest in issues relating to the preservation of forests, using salvaged wood for his projects. These handmade objects, which are all unique due to his working method, formed the focus and the pinnacle of Zanine Caldas' further career. For his handmade furniture, he also made the radical choice to use only found wood, just like the local craftsmen. Caldas only used wood from trees that had died or fallen naturally.