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Caviuna Coffee Table from Hotel Nacional Brasilia circa 1960 Midcentury Brazil
Located in New York, NY
solution largely used in Brazilian mid-century furniture production.
The most charming detail is the
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Formica, Hardwood
H 13.98 in W 39.38 in D 29.73 in
Bloch Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1964
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
A particular characteristic in Brazilian mid-century furniture making was the practice of
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Rosewood, Leather
Rare Midcentury Pair of L'Atelier Armchairs Made by Brazilian Hardwood
By L’Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
mid-century choice for every ambiance.
Originally born in Poland, Jorge Zalszupin built his entire
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Rosewood
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Round Modernist Wood and Leather Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These beautiful and unique chairs are a distinctive piece of Brazilian mid-century furniture that
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Fabric, Hardwood
H 21.26 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
'Mole' Sofa in Leather, By Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
mid-century furniture and stands as an iconic symbol of Brazilian design.
About Sergio Rodrigues
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 35.44 in
Small Bench with Rounded Edges, Geraldo de Barros, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
, characteristics that are emblematic of much of Brazilian mid-century furniture. It would have been considered a
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Hardwood
H 13 in W 54.34 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Buffet by Forma Manufacture, Brazil, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Wall-Mounted Buffet by Forma Manufacture, Brazil, 1960s
This Wall-Mounted
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Wood, Cane
H 23.63 in W 108.67 in D 13.78 in
Mid-Century Modern Small Cabinet in Wood by Forma Manufacture, Brazil 1970s
By Forma Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Small Cabinet in Wood by Forma Manufacture, Brazil 1970s.
1970's Small vintage
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
H 26.38 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil 1960s
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
The two-seater sofa designed by Sergio
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Brazilian Modern Credenza in Caviuna Hardwood by Forma Moveis, 1960’s, Brazil
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Caviuna Hardwood designed by Forma
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
H 31.5 in W 99.22 in D 18.51 in
Mid-Century Modern "Mocho" Stool by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, Brazil, 1950s
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern "Mocho" Stool by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, Brazil, 1950s
Inspired by the
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Wood
H 14.57 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Forma Brazil Rosewood Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
By Forma Brazil
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant pair of minimal lounge chairs by Forma Brazil, crafted of Brazilian rosewood in new full
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Brazilian Armchairs with Wood Base by Forma, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
is to spread the importance and diversity of Brazilian design, a material heritage of immeasurable
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Mid-century Design White upholstered Sofa
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
x 25.2 in x 43.3 H in.
Literature
Brazil Modern, the rediscovery of 20th century Brazilian
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Metal
H 43.31 in W 66.93 in D 25.2 in
Dining Table in Caviuna Hardwood & Glass by Forma Brazil, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian furniture company Forma. Hauner’s and Eisler’s designs are characterized by the use of Brazilian
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Hardwood
1950s Brazilian Modern Credenza in Hardwood & Caning by Forma
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
many features of Brazilian modern furniture, as it has a minimalist design, uses Brazilian hardwood
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Straw, Wood, Hardwood
1960s Rectangular Brazilian Jacaranda Wood and Chrome Dining Table by Forma
By Forma Brazil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brazilian Jacaranda wood rectangular dining table for eight by Forma from the 1960s with chrome
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Chrome
H 28.5 in W 91 in D 38 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Platter in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian mid-century modern serving platter is absolutely stunning. This
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Wood
Brazilian Modern Dining Table in Black Painted Iron, Chrome & Glass, Forma, 1970
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This mid-century modern dining table, designed by Forma in the 1970s in Brazil, is available today
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 29.5 in W 94.5 in D 43.3 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Platter in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian mid-century modern serving platter is absolutely stunning. This
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Midcentury Brazilian Bookcase with Structure in Aluminum and Plywood, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Midcentury Brazilian bookcase with structure in aluminum and plywood, 1960s
Bookcase structure
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Aluminum
H 63.59 in W 75.2 in D 13.78 in
Midcentury Chest in Hardwood & Chrome by Forma Moveis, 1965 Brazil, Sealed
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
produced by Forma Moveis in Brazil in the 1960s is a showstopper!
This Mid-Century Modern gem is made of
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
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H 29.1 in W 37.4 in D 20.5 in
Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Rosewood Convertible Bar Cart, c 1960s Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brasilia style would be perfect in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Formica, Rosewood
H 29 in W 32.75 in D 19.75 in
Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood, Chrome, and White Formica by Forma, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
) were the primary designers for the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma. Hauner’s and Eisler’s
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Chrome
H 24 in W 26 in D 23.6 in
Brazilian Mid Century Armchairs, Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
1960s, is a perfect example of mid-century modern style. With their clean lines and minimalist shape
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Iron
H 27.56 in W 26.38 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Brazilian Chair with Brazilian Wood and Cattail, 1950s
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
is to spread the importance and diversity of Brazilian design, a material heritage of immeasurable
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modern Armchair Set in Hardwood & Burgundy Fabric by Forma, 1950’s
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
in traditional ateliers in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo during the mid-20th century, Eisler and
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Fabric, Hardwood
H 30.7 in W 31.5 in D 22.8 in
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Unattributed designer, Brazil, 1960s.
This three-seater sofa is a
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Decorative Spoon in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in New York, NY
This mid-century modern decorative bowl is handcrafted with Brazilian rosewood (also known as
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Wood
Brazilian Mid-century Stool in Rosewood
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Brazilian upholstered stool with structure in solid rosewood by unknown author.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Upholstery, Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Candlestick 16cm
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Stunning mid-century candlestick made in solid Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship. It is the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Wood
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Platter in Hardwood
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian mid century modern serving platter is absolutely stunning. This
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Wood, Hardwood
Mid-Century Walnut Brazilian Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Brazilian rocking chair, circa 1950s, in walnut wood, exotic wood and leather
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Walnut
Set of 8 Rosewood ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, 1956, Brazilian Midcentury
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian industry.
COSTA once said that Rodrigues could "superimpose modern furniture elements on the
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Straw, Rosewood
H 31.42 in W 18.04 in D 19.22 in
Danish Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rectangular Brazilian rosewood coffee table. Rail with drawers and shelves. Manufactured by CFC
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Side Table by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, 1970's
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Lisboa, PT
I imagined opening a shop that represented Brazilian furniture, I came up with a name that was, in a
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Side Table by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, 1970's
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Lisboa, PT
I imagined opening a shop that represented Brazilian furniture, I came up with a name that was, in a
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Wood
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Hardwood and Formica Side Table, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern hardwood and Formica round side table, Brazil, 1960s.
Structured in
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Hardwood, Formica
H 15.75 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
Vintage Eleh Bench by Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Eleh bench is a furniture piece from the 1960s designed by Sergio Rodrigues (1914-2012). Its
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
H 13.98 in W 59.06 in D 26.97 in
Brazilian Mid-century Side Table in Rosewood
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Side table with solid rosewood structure and laminated rosewood top by unknown author.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1970s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1970s
Armchair from the early
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.53 in W 26.38 in D 32.29 in
Midcentury Brazilian Rosewood Luxor Daybed by Sergio Rodrigues, 1962
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in New York, NY
bedroom in São Paulo, which had its interior design signed by the designer. The furniture gained countless
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Brazilian Designer, 1970s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Brazilian Designer, 1970s
Armchair with solid wood legs, made by an
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture, 1950s
By Pietrina Checcacci
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated bronze sculpture made by unknown artist. Brazil circa 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Bronze
Brazilian Mid-Century Jacaranda Rosewood Three Seat Sofa 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Brazilian modern jacaranda rosewood three seat sofa with original fabric by Celina
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
Brazilian Mid-Century Armchair by Moveis Gelli Manufacture
By Gelli Indústria de Móveis
Located in PARIS, FR
collection - Brazil.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs, by an unattributed designer, Brazil, 1960s.
This pair of
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Chair by Branco & Preto (attr.), Brazil 1950s
By Branco & Preto
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare mid-century Brazilian armchair is attributed to the design collective Branco and Preto
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Caola Sofa, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This sofa, produced by Sergio Rodrigues in a Brazilian midcentury modern style has a structure in
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp, Brazil Modern
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling lamp in aluminum, brass and opal glass.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Opal, Aluminum, Brass
Caola Sofa, by Sérgio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
that is often associated with Brazilian mid-century modern furniture.
The sofa's design incorporates a
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Four Mid-Century Chairs, Brazil Modern
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Móveis e Decorações”, São Paulo, Brazil.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Mocho Stool in Rosewood by Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, Brazil, 1954. Signed.
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Kansas City, MO
Four Rosewood "Mocha" Stools designed by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA Brazil. Acquired from the
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
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Rosewood
Lounge Chair by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These lounge chairs by Giuseppe Scapinelli are a stunning example of Brazilian mid-century modern
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood
Franco Albini Set of Six Midcentury Brazilian Dining Chairs jacaranda and fabric
By Forma Brazil, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Forma Brazil
Brazil, 1950s
Solid jacaranda wood and fabric
Measurements
58 cm x 55 cm x 77 H cm
22.83
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Jacaranda
H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Modern Marble Top Center Table, Brazil, 1950s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern marble-top center table, Brazil, 1950s
Brazilian center table with curvaceous
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1970s
Center table structured with solid
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Geometric Coffee Table, by Branco & Preto, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Branco & Preto
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Embodying the essence of Brazilian mid-century modern design, this center table by Branco & Preto
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
H 5.12 in W 63.78 in D 24.02 in
Mid-Century Helio Rodrigues Sculpture, Brazil
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Helio Rodrigues Sculpture, Brazil
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20th Century Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rosewood Two-Seat Millor Sofa, Sergio Rodrigues Modern Design, Brazil, 1960s
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 28.47 in W 54.14 in D 38 in
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Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic piece of Brazilian mid century vintage furniture available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of Brazilian mid century vintage furniture — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the choice in our collection of Brazilian mid century vintage furniture you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An object in our assortment of Brazilian mid century vintage furniture, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful option in this array of Brazilian mid century vintage furniture that is worth considering.
How Much is a Brazilian Mid Century Vintage Furniture?
A piece of Brazilian mid century vintage furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,100, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $75,000.
A Close Look at mid-century-modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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