The Fine Art Magazine Bogg has posted several galleries, including Faori Gallery, showcasing at Maze/ ART GSTAAD, which is growing in prominence. Laffanour Galerie, another fine art gallery is showcasing works February 19-22. So if your skiing or planning to go to Gstaad, shop for your art at Maze. Happy skiing, and artshopping all! Jamie Forbes,
| | Laffanour | Galerie Downtown Paris is delighted to announce its participation in the third edition of | | - From 19th to 22nd February 2026 - | | For his second participation in MAZE Art Gstaad, François Laffanour will present an exclusive and previously unseen piece by the Brazilian designer José Zanine Caldas. A major figure in 20th-century design, internationally recognized for his work with solid wood, Caldas unveils here an exceptional work that combines his iconic craftsmanship with the particularly rare use of ceramic tiles in his production. This piece, previously held in a private residence in Ibirapuã, Brazil, will be presented to the public for the very first time. | |
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| This rectangular dining table, resting on two massive bases, is crafted from solid Sucupira wood. Of exceptional rarity, it stands out for its tabletop adorned with ceramic tiles, a feature rarely documented in the work of José Zanine Caldas, which gives the piece a remarkable formal and material uniqueness. It shows Caldas's radical approach, for whom furniture is rooted in a direct, almost primal, connection to material and process. Crafted entirely by hand, from wood sawn by hand and then sculpted with traditional tools, the table retains the visible traces of the manual labor involved. The surface treatment, achieved through sanding and waxing, reveals the density and depth of the wood, while accentuating the subtle tension between the massive structure, its unusual proportions, and the delicate integration of the ceramic decoration. This piece stands out as a seminal work, firmly establishing José Zanine Caldas within a broader and more discerning interpretation of 20th-century design. |
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José Zanine Caldas (1919-2001)
Dinnig Table , 1978
H. 77 x L. 450 x D. 11 cm
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The gallery will also present a rigorous curatorial selection, conceived as a manifesto around furniture, architecture and objects from the mid-20th century, with a strong emphasis on the 1950s, a pivotal moment when design became structure, function, and language. |
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| Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999)
Bench 'Les Arcs', 1968
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| Pierre Jeanneret (1896-1967)
Pair of armchairs 'High Court', Ca 1955-1956
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| Jean Prouvé (1901-1984)
Sunshade panel 'Cameroun', 1964
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| Jean Prouvé (1901-1984)
Stem 'Vantoux', 1950
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| Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999)
Coffee table with groove, Ca. 1958
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| Charlotte Perriand (1903-1999)
Straw armchair, Ca. 1947
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At MAZE Art Gstaad, Laffanour | Galerie Downtown Paris reaffirms its commitment to the preservation and dissemination of this heritage while celebrating the current relevance of these creations in the world of contemporary design. #laffanourgalleriejosezaninecadas#fineartmagazineblog#sunstormfineartmagazine#sunstormfineartmagazine.com |
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