Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda.
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Overview
About
Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda., a notable player in Brazilian modern design during the 1960s, was led by architects Jorge Jabour Mauad and Osires Cunha Meale. Their designs masterfully blended rosewood with marble, leather, and exclusive national fabrics, positioning Cantù as an industrial furniture producer that moved beyond artisanal methods while still offering customizable, modular pieces for homes and offices. With stores in Copacabana and Niterói, the company also provided interior design services to help clients create modern, functional spaces. For years, Cantù’s pieces have been mistakenly attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, which represents a testament to their exceptional quality in material selection and craftsmanship. Despite modest machinery and low media presence compared to contemporaries like Celina Decorações, Cantù made a significant mark on Brazilian design, standing alongside figures like Sergio Rodrigues and companies such as L’atelier and M.L. Magalhães. -
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Works
Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda.
Rosewood Stool (2 pieces), 1960s| Original condition |
Solid Rosewood, LeatherH 37cm x Ø 40.5 cm
H 14.4 in. x Ø 15.8 in.
BO.CAN.006-002Further images
This pair of Stools made in solid Rosewood was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. The piece in solid Rosewood is turned with rounded edges and...This pair of Stools made in solid Rosewood was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s.
The piece in solid Rosewood is turned with rounded edges and pointy feet. The seatings are made of red leather.
Architects Jorge Jabour Mauad and Osires Cunha Meale were responsible for designing the furniture of Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. This production represents a vast production of Brazilian furniture designed by architects and manufactured by small companies in the 1960s. The specialists were responsible for conducting studies and projects for interior installations, using Brazilian Rosewood, marbles, leathers, and national fabrics in its manufacture.
