studio makkink & bey: brazil influence meets brazil style part 2

‘kilin’ chairs by sergio rodriguez for oca, (1973)

here is an update on a great exhibition at the gallery of pierre bergé & associates, which currently presents furniture of several major brazilian designers such as sergio rogriguez, jorge zalszupin or carlo hauner among others. the love for natural wood, for comfort and the simplicity of shapes and respect for the environment are expressions of the national brazilan identity.

the curators linked brazilian vintage is to re-interpretations by the dutch studio makkink and bey. their work is guided by recycling, science and poetry.

‘movel chair’ for cimo (1942)

rocking chair movels for cimo (1942)

chair (1962)

‘king’ by studio makkink & bey (2008) limited edition of 3 pieces

‘ballerina’ by studio makkink & bey (2008) limited edition of 3 pieces

‘rocking favela’ by studio makkink & bey (2008) limited edition of 3 pieces

‘fan’, 2008 by studio makkink & bey (2008) limited edition of 3 pieces

‘fence’ by studio makkink & bey (2008) limited edition of 3 pieces

‘BI meets BS – brazil influence meets brazil style’ – brazilian design and interpretations by studio makkink & bey the exhibition can still be viewed at la galerie de pierre bergé & associés in bruxelle, belgium until friday, april 10, 2009.

jurgen bey http://www.jurgenbey.nl

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