About This Artwork
Corallo Chair2006
Bent steel wire and epoxy paint
90.17 x 139.7 x 99.9 cm (35 1/2 x 55 1/8 x 39 1/3 in.)
Restricted gift of the Architecture & Design Society in honor of "The Friends of the Society", 2006.277
Architecture and Design
Not on Display
Recognized for work that draws inspiration from the culture of São Paulo and the rich tradition of handicrafts made there, the Campana brothers transform freely available materials such as bubble wrap, wire, offcuts of wood, plastic piping, and rope into visually compelling furniture and products. The Corallo Chair illustrates their interest in operating at the frontier of art and design. Made of bent steel wire and painted bright coral, each chair is handcrafted, ensuring that no two are the same. Inspired by everyday life, the Campana brothers’ efforts are anchored in a divine optimism that something beautiful can result from limited means.