Mid-Century Modern Marquesa by Brazilian designers Oscar and Anna Maria Niemeyer, Brazil, 1970s The celebrated architect Oscar Niemeyer, best known for his iconic design of civic buildings for Brasília, Brazil’s capital, is lauded as one of the key figures in the development of modern architecture. In 1971 he launched the furniture line “On”, which was developed in partnership with his daughter Anna Maria Niemeyer. This elegant bench was originally designed in 1974 and is a great example of the organic curves and sinuous lines characteristic of Niemeyer’s oeuvre. Consisting of a structure in lacquered black bent plywood, the Marquesa features a a striking linear silhouette with twirling armrests and skilfully handwoven cane seat. This piece is an authorized reedition by Teperman manufactured circa 2000s.