John Gillon ebay find
Great, John Gillon, Jacaranda wood chair and ottoman on ebay...
Romanian born, John Gillon was a Brazilian furniture maker in the 50s and 60s with a background in Fine Arts and a degree in Architecture. Perhaps, best known for his work in local Brazilian hardwoods. This use of organic materials used in a highly engineered design style, takes furniture to fine art level. This chair reminds me of the bridges designed by Santiago Caltrava: 
Puente del Alimillo made for the expo '92 in Seville.
I had no idea that all of the Jacaranda trees that are coming into bloom this time of year all over L.A. with their sticky, but beautiful purple blooms, were a beautiful hardwood
I had no idea that all of the Jacaranda trees that are coming into bloom this time of year all over L.A. with their sticky, but beautiful purple blooms, were a beautiful hardwood
Comments
We have lots of Jac's here in Oz too - never knew they were used for timber!
The cherry blossoms are starting to bloom here...that's how warm it has been...this is feakin Canada@!#$#@! It usuall doesn't happen for a month at least.
Great ebay find.
Best,
Michelle
xo urban flea :)
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