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, 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
