Fernando Campana and Humberto Campana

Acquired directly from the artists by the present owner, circa 1997

Paola Antonelli, et al., Tropical Modern:  The Designs of Fernando and Humberto Campana, New York, 1998, p. 37
Respectiva Campana, exh. cat., Museu da Casa Brasileira, São Paulo, 1998, n.p.
Entre o Design e a Arte: Irmãos Campana, São Paulo, 2000, pp. 17-19
Humberto and Fernando Campana, Campanas, São Paulo, 2003, pp. 84, 266-268, 270-271
Campana Brothers:  Complete Works (So Far), New York, 2010, p. 148

Overall excellent condition. This rare early work is being sold with a certificate from the Campanas stating its early production date, prior to the larger series of the design. The polycarbonate surface with a few light surface scratches and minor surface dirt. This chair has been sensitively maintained and remains in excellent condition.
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The present work is an early example of the "Poltrona Cone" chair, which was executed in the studio of the artists, prior to the larger production of the model by Edra in 1999.  This lot is being sold with a certificate of authenticity from Fernando and Humberto Campana.