{"product_id":"jean-gillon-lounge-chair-and-ottoman","title":"Jean Gillon “Rodeio” Easy Chair \u0026 Ottoman — Brazilian Rosewood- Available for Custom Upholstery","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn exceptional vintage \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Rodeio” easy chair and matching ottoman designed by Jean Gillon\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Brazil, circa 1960s. Sculptural, substantial, and remarkably comfortable, the Rodeio is one of Gillon’s most recognizable designs and a compelling example of the bold materiality associated with \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrazilian Mid-Century Modern furniture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe chair is constructed from richly figured \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrazilian rosewood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, with an exposed architectural frame that is beautiful from every angle. Long, dramatically tapered legs extend upward to form the arms and rear supports, giving the substantial lounge chair an unexpectedly light and elegant profile. The matching ottoman repeats the same sculptural rosewood construction, creating a cohesive pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOne of the most distinctive elements of the Rodeio is its use of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewide leather support straps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Visible along the sides and across the back, the straps suspend the generously proportioned cushions within the wooden frame rather than concealing their structure. Brass buckles at the upper back add another beautiful functional detail and reinforce the chair’s handcrafted, almost equestrian character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe photographs show the chair in its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eoriginal vintage leather prior to restoration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, offering an important record of its original construction, upholstery pattern, tufting, proportions, and details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example is currently \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ein the process of restoration by Hobbs Modern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The Brazilian rosewood frame will be carefully restored to bring back the depth, grain, and original luster of the wood while preserving the integrity of the vintage construction. The leather upholstery and strapping can also be completely restored in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enew leather selected by the client\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, making this an ideal opportunity to customize the chair for a particular interior or design project. We can work with the buyer to select an appropriate leather color and finish while maintaining the character of Gillon’s original design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe deeply tufted seat and back, generously padded arm cushions, suspended construction, and coordinating ottoman give the Rodeio an unusually relaxed quality. At the same time, its exposed rosewood structure and leather strapping make the chair visually striking from the front, side, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eand especially the back\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e—an important quality for a lounge chair intended to float within a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJean Gillon’s work occupies a distinctive place within \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrazilian modernism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, combining luxurious native hardwoods with leather and expressive, highly visible construction. The Rodeio embodies this approach particularly well: rustic in its materials yet sophisticated in its proportions, with craftsmanship becoming part of the visual language of the chair itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA rare and highly collectible \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJean Gillon Rodeio lounge chair and ottoman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, ideally suited to collectors of Brazilian modern design and interiors featuring the work of designers such as Sergio Rodrigues, Jorge Zalszupin, Percival Lafer, and Joaquim Tenreiro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDimensions: \u003cstrong\u003e31\" D x 41\" W x 30\" H  Seat Hieght: 15.5\" H\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigner: \u003cstrong\u003eJean Gillon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModel: \u003cstrong\u003eRodeio\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: \u003cstrong\u003eBrazil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeriod: 1\u003cstrong\u003e960s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: \u003cstrong\u003eBrazilian rosewood, leather, brass hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes: Easy chair and matching ottoman\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Currently undergoing restoration \u003cbr\u003eUpholstery: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustom leather color available by client selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWood: Rosewood frame will be professionally restored to bring back its original depth and luster\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46016128024629,"sku":"HM-260918-017","price":16995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/RareRodeioArmchairbyJeanGillon.jpg?v=1791935906","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/jean-gillon-lounge-chair-and-ottoman","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}