This gorgeous piece is part of the Brasilia collection, inspired by the architecture of the City of Brasilia. This piece is considered rare and it was introduced at the Seattle world’s fair in 1962. With a double sided top with shelves and 4
doors open up to 3 drawers and some storage, this can be used as a wall unit, room divider, china cabinet, hutch or a very nice display case for your collections and books. The back side mirrors the front side but it doesn’t open up. This nice hutch measures: 131/2″ x 46″ x 52″ on the top and the bottom is 54″ x 17″ x 27″. It can be the wow piece to add to your collection this holiday season!
History of the Brasilia Collection
The Brasilia line by Broyhill was created in 1962.
The signature lines and waves of Brasilia furniture were inspired by the distinct architecture of the city of Brasilia, the capital of Brazil.
The city of Brasilia was planned and developed between 1956 and 1960. When viewed from above, the city’s shape resembles a plane or bird, which is mimicked on much of Broyhill’s original fabric and tiles. Most of the city’s architecture was the vision of a man named Oscar Niemeyer. Some of his most notable works are the Palacio de Alvorada and the Cathedral of Brasilia. These both feature clean lines and simple, modern design. What stands out most about the architecture is the use of hyperboloid structures, as in the cathedral and it’s parabolic columns, which are said to represent two hands moving upwards towards heaven. This particular building is one of Brasilia’s most recognizable attractions, due to it’s unique design and grand scale.
When viewing the architecture of Brasilia, it is clear to see the inspiration in the design of the Broyhill Brasilia line of furniture. This line was first featured at the Seattle World’s Fair in 1962 representing the city of Brasilia. These unique pieces were created throughout the 1960’s in various forms.
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