Amazonas Sofa
Manufactured by Italma Wood Art
Brazil, 1965
Jacaranda, Leather, Rope

Measurements
182 × 84 × 71h cm
71,5 × 33 × 28h in

Provenance
Private Collection, Brazil

Details
Paper manufacturer’s label to underside:
“Italma Wood Art, 1460, IND. Brasileira C.G.C. 60.870.011/1, handmade jacaranda wood design by Jean Gillon, Made in Brazil”

About
The Amazonas Sofa, designed by Jean Gillon around 1965, is a refined example of Brazilian modernist seating that combines structural clarity with material richness. Produced by Italma Wood Art, the piece reflects Gillon’s characteristic approach to integrating craftsmanship with innovative construction.
The jacaranda wood frame forms a solid architectural base, within which a system of rope supports the upholstered cushions. This interplay between rigid structure and flexible suspension creates a dynamic seating experience that balances comfort with visual lightness.
The use of rope as both a structural and aesthetic element is a defining feature of Gillon’s work, referencing traditional craft techniques while reinterpreting them within a modernist language. The upholstered cushions add softness and contrast to the exposed framework, enhancing both comfort and tactile appeal.
As part of the Amazonas series, the sofa embodies the relaxed elegance and sensorial quality that characterize Brazilian design of the mid-20th century, making it a highly collectible and enduring piece.