Jordi Vilanova

JORDI VILANOVA (Barcelona, 1925–1998).
Set of three chairs, ca. 1960s.
Made of walnut wood with a braided rope seat.
Exhibits wear consistent with age and use.
Measurements: 89 x 42 x 39 cm each.

Set of three chairs designed by Jordi Vilanova, a key figure in the renewal of postwar Catalan furniture. The frame, crafted from exposed wood, combines straight legs, a horizontal backrest, and lower crossbars, creating a simple, functional silhouette reminiscent of traditional folk furniture reinterpreted with a modern sensibility.

The braided rope seat adds texture, lightness, and an artisanal touch to the set. Their modest proportions and clear construction make them versatile pieces, suitable for a secondary dining area as well as for kitchens, home offices, or Mediterranean-inspired interiors. Visible signs of wear are part of their patina and underscore their status as vintage furniture.

Vilanova is renowned for his mastery of woodworking and his contemporary reinterpretation of Mediterranean tradition. He trained at the Busquets workshop and later collaborated with Lluís Gili. He won the Silver Delta Award (ADI/FAD, 1964) for the Delta stool. His work is featured in the Museu del Disseny in Barcelona, and among his most renowned designs are the Tiracord and Billar chairs, as well as the Tartera and Petit rocking chairs.