Jean Gillon ( 1919-2007), was a Romanian-born, naturalized Brazilian, architect-designer best known for his design of the iconic “Jangada” chair. He founded WoodArt in the 1950’s, for which he designed a collection of unique objects crafted from Brazilian rosewood, or jacaranda, in the 1960’s and 1970’s.
Jean Gillon, Pair of Jacaranda Wood Leaf Platters, 1960's, Brazil. 10" x 9.5" x 1" H $1,800 for the pair
Jean Gillon, Pair of Jacaranda Wood Candlesticks, 1960's, Brazil 12" H x 2.5" W x 2.5" D $3,200 for the pair
Jean Gillon, Pair of Table Lamps, Jacaranda wood with cotton shades, 1960's, Brazil 31"H x 14" W $12,000 for the pair. The original WoodArt label is affixed to the base.
Jean Gillon, Handled Bowl, Jacaranda Wood, 1960's, Brazil. 2.5" H x 9" W x 5" D $2,800 Shown on page 126 of "Jean GHillon" by Latorraca and Buena, 2021.
Jean Gillon, jacaranda wood ashtray, hand-carved, mid-2oth Century, Brazil. 6" x 7" x 1/2"H $1,600
Jean Gillon, Brazilian jacaranda wood tray #304, hand-carved, mid-20th Century. 2.25"H x 18.5" W $1,600
