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  • Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956
    By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
    Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
    Very nice minimalistic small writing desk designed by Geraldo de Barros and manufactured by Unilabor, Brazil 1956. The desk is made up of three main parts. The black iron frame, rosewood finished top and the drawer cabinet. The drawer fronts have the characteristic white laminated finish with metal handles. Unilabor could use these same parts to create different furniture designs, following the company's standards. This approach was part of a methodical way of making things, and the design style was common to other factories of that time. The most unique idea was how they thought about the production process in an organised way. In very good condition with beautiful grain to the rosewood. The chair on the pictures is not included. Literature;  Brazilian Modern Design Alberto Vicente Marcelo Vasconcellos 2017, page 264-281 The most profound conceptual experience in the production of modern furniture in Brazil was led by Geraldo de Barros, a major artist of the Concrete Art movement in the country. Interested in new technologies and processes, Geraldo's career was consistently permeated with artistic experiments, particularly in photography and painting. His affiliation with design was influenced by the "gute form" principle advocated by Max Bill. Bill was the founder of the Ulm School...
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    Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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  • Brazilian Modern Desk in Cerejera Hardwood, Geraldo de Barros, 1970s Brazil
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    Available now, this Mid-Century Modern Desk designed by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto is is gorgeous! The desk is entirely made in Cerejera wood and features two floating drawers...
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  • Brazilian Modern Chest in Hardwood & Brass by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s, Brazil
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    Available today, this Mid-Century Modern chest of drawers made in Hardwood designed by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor in the fifties is a very rare FIND and is gorgeous! The chest...
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  • Brazilian Rosewood Bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, 1950s, Mid-Century
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    This bookshelf was designed in the 1950s by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and produced by Unilabor. He designed and projected furniture based on his constructive references related t...
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  • Bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern
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    This bookshelf was designed in the 50s by Geraldo de Barros and produced by Unilabor. Its structure is made of iron, with storage compartments covered with Rosewood and Formica. ...
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  • Brazilian Modern Sideboard in Hardwood and Metal by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
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    Size: H 30 x W 41 x 16” This sleek sideboard was designed by Geraldo de Barros during his time at Unilabor. This piece showcases many of Barros’ designs characteristics such as the ...
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