Pair Of Mf5 Armchairs By Brazilian Company Branco & Preto, Midcentury, 1953

The MF5 Armchair was designed in 1953 by Carlos Milan and Miguel Forte and produced by Branco & Preto, an architecture and design firm that opened in 1952 in São Paulo.Branco & Preto was one of Brazil's forerunners of interior architecture and modern furniture. The iconic armchair has a structure in solid Rosewood with a natural plaited cane in the backrest and a loose cushion. The cushions used a custom fabric developed by the company, also sold as an independent product for curtains and other upholsteries. Bossa Fabrics developed a 100% Organic Silk fabric for upholstering this pair, following the same pattern and measurements as Branco & Preto. The company's designs play with the company's name – the literal translation is "black and white."The studio was managed by the architects Miguel Forte (1915-2002), Jacob Ruchti (1917-1974), Plínio Croce (1921-1984), Roberta Aflalo (1926-1992), Carlos Millan (1927-1964), and Chinese architect Chen Y Hwa. It operated for approximately ten years and marked the history of Brazilian design, becoming a reference for architects at the time – who visited the studio to learn about trends and discuss ideas.This piece is in very good original condition. New cushions and jute straps. The wood remains in original condition.