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Brazilian Modernist Club Chairs by Móveis Cimo, a Pair, circa 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of Brazilian modernist chairs by Móveis Cimo, circa late 1950s. Sculpturally crafted from
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 21.26 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs, by Martin Eisler, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This pair of lounge chairs designed by Martin Eisler showcase the mid-century modern Brazilian
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 31.5 in W 29.14 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Brazilian Modernist Rosewood & Leather Easy Chairs, circa 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Norwalk, CT
Generous proportions and luxurious finishes set this fabulous pair of Brazilian Modernist lounge
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Sculpted Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, hand-sculpted chair, Brazilian hardwood (Vinhático), Brazil, 1980s
This
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
José Zanine Caldas - MÓVEIS ARTÍSTICOS Z Chair, Brazil, 1960s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
This beautiful and very rare chair is attributed to José Zanine Caldas and his company Móveis
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, hand-sculpted chair, model ‘Pilão’, Brazilian hardwood, Brazil, 1975
This
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of lounge chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro with a slick elegant back seat.
The absence of back seat
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Fabric
Percival Lafer MP1 lounge chairs Brazil 1961
By Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer and manufactured by Lafer MP, Brazil 1961. Steel
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 12 'Del Rey' Dining Chairs, by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Modern
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Jorge Zalszupin, a name that resonates profoundly within the world of Brazilian modernist design
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.93 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Cane Chairs with Armrests by John Graz, 1950s, Brazilian Midcentury
By John Graz
Located in New York, NY
Modernism in Brazil.
The chairs’ structure is composed of solid wood with turned details, with seats and
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in
Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood & Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern chair set made in Brazilian rosewood and caning designed
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
H 34.3 in W 17.3 in D 18.1 in
Modernist Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chair
By Roche Bobois, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
, we believe the chair is Brazilian or possibly Roche Bobois, B&B or Maurice Villency, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
6 Iron and Rattan Chairs, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These six Brazilian chairs in iron and rattan, that resemble the work of designers Hauner and
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood, Cane, Leather, Joaquim Tenreiro 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern four chair set made in Brazilian Rosewood, Leather and
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Hardwood
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H 34.6 in W 15.7 in D 18.1 in
Lounge Chair, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brazilian modernist tradition, Tenreiro was born in Portugal and moved to Brazil in the late 1920s. There
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Jacaranda
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Concha Lounge Chair, Brazil - 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Berlin, DE
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Lounge Chair, Brazil - 1950s. The Chair has been reupholstered
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chair with Rounded Edges, by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
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The wooden elements of the chair, crafted from Brazilian hardwood, are sculpted with gentle, organic
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 29.53 in D 24.41 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Modern Chair in Caviuna Rosewood and Leather
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s modernist ladder-back chair executed in Brazilian rosewood with leather seat, designed by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 37.75 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, Jacarandá Dining Chair Set of 4, Brasil, circa 1955
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
introduced a uniquely Brazilian formal vocabulary with his unique mix of thick and sturdy, “earthy” modernist
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Textile, Jacaranda
H 29 in W 18 in D 19 in
Structural Lounge Chair, by Geraldo de Barros, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
distinct flair of Brazilian aesthetics. The chair, with its clean lines and sophisticated form, embodies
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fur, Faux Fur, Hardwood
H 24.41 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
'Tridente' Lounge Chair, by Móveis Drago, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
, ensures a luxurious seating experience. This emphasis on comfort, combined with the chair's modernist
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Pair of 'Caola' Lounge Chairs, by Sérgio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
traditional Brazilian aesthetic with modernist principles, resulting in furniture that was both functional and
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 20.48 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Brazilian Modern Chaise Lounge by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s, Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian modern iconic chaise lounge in marina plywood, cord, and fabric
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Plywood
“Moleca” Lounge Chair with Stool in Hardwood & Leather, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
also means owning a part of Brazil's rich cultural and design history. This chair is a testament to
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Wood
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H 29.9 in W 39.4 in D 37.4 in
José Zanine Caldas Attributed Pair of "Zeca" Lounge Chairs, Brazil, circa 1960
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
The “Zeca” armchair was designed by the pioneering Brazilian designer, Jose Zanine Caldas. Made of
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 33.5 in W 33 in D 34 in
Pair of Brazilian Wood & Beige Wool Bouclè MP-163 Earth Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Born in Brazil in 1936, architect, product and furniture designer Percival Lafer managed to design
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 31.89 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
José Zanine Caldas "Linha Z" Lounge Chair for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beloved José Zanine Caldas lounge chair from the “Linha Z” or “Z Line” is an exceptional
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
H 32.49 in W 24.22 in D 40.95 in
Brazilian Modern 'Boomerang' Lounge Chair by Richard Neutra, 1980s
By Richard Neutra
Located in Antwerp, BE
designed in Brazil. This limited edition chair was manufactured by Bona SRL Italy in the 1980s. The black
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro Wood Dining Chair Manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis, Brazil, 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of dining chairs (14 available) (Price is per chair)
Manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Jacaranda
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in
Sergio Rodrigues Six Dining Chairs in Wood and Tan Cowhide, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues (1927–2014)
A striking set of six modernist dining chairs by Carioca design
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern 10 Chair Set in Hardwood & Beige Leather Joaquim Tenreiro 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian furniture industry to adopt a European modernist vernacular. His initial efforts, including the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.3 in W 20.5 in D 19.7 in
Three Mid-Century Modern Hardwood & Cane Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950 Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
in the Brazilian furniture industry to adopt a European modernist vernacular. His initial efforts
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Hardwood
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 31.5 in
L´Atelier , swivel Office Chairs, very rare, original label, Brazil, 1970s
By L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
made Brazil his home, Zalszupin made significant contributions to Brazilian Modernist furniture design
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 27.17 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Office Chair in Wood, Steel and Leather, Carlo Fongaro, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This chair is an exemplar of Brazilian design from the mid-20th century, attributed to the skilled
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 15.36 in W 26.38 in D 22.05 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair/Ottoman by Percival Lafer in Suede Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Belmont, MA
: Lafer is a pioneer of the Brazilian Modernist movement. He is most famous for his chair and sofa designs
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
H 27.5 in W 35 in D 28 in
Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in São Paulo, BR
designing The First Chair, Joaquim Tenreiro contributed to the development of Brazilian modernist design
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Arraia Lounge Chair attribute to Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 60s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Houston, TX
Brazilian jacaranda (rosewood) and imbuia (walnut).
********This listing is for 1 chair.******
P.S. Colors
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 35.5 in D 50.5 in
Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of 8 Chairs Variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto”
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
in modernist Brazilian furniture making in the mid-20th century.
A forerunner in the use of
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Jacaranda
H 34.26 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 101 cm
Materials: Tauari Wood, Cotton
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Plywood
Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 101 cm
Materials: Tauari
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Plywood
Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
Gorgeous Mid-Century Modern pair of white upholstery and Brazilian Jatoba wood lounge chairs made
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Red Brown Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, lounge chair with ottoman, model MP-211, hardwood, leather, Brazil, 1974
Bulky and
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Novo Rumo - very rare Lounge Chair with Ottoman, 1970s
By Novo Rumo
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
furniture that embodied modernist principles while also reflecting Brazil's unique cultural and material
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Distrópica, Lounge Chair by Brunno Jahara, Matteo Guarnaccia & Dimitrih Correa
By Brunno Jahara
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The research of Cross Cultural Chairs in Brazil, was conducted in Rio de Janeiro where Matteo
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Mid-century Lounge Chair with ottoman by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Martin Eisler shines through in the lounge chair and ottoman set that exemplifies the Brazilian
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Hardwood
H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Dobra Upholstered Lounge Chair in Red Velvet by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The DOBRA chair is part of the Dobra furniture line which is designed with the concept of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dobra Upholstered Lounge Chair in Grey Linen by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Dobra chair is part of the Dobra furniture line which is designed with the concept of a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chair Outdoor / Indoor in beige nautical rope "Dobra" by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Dobra outdoor lounge chair is part of the Dobra furniture line which is designed with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.75 in W 32.25 in D 38.5 in
Lounge Chair Outdoor / Indoor in gray nautical rope "Dobra" by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Dobra outdoor lounge chair is part of the Dobra furniture line which is designed with the
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 32.29 in D 38.59 in
Set of Lounge Chair and Footstool Outdoor/Indoor Chaise "Dobra" by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Dobra outdoor lounge chair is part of the Dobra furniture line which is designed with the
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 33.08 in D 62.21 in
Set of 8 Sergio Rodrigues High-Back 'Cantu' Dining Chairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
& beautiful chair is considered to be a masterpiece of tropical modernist design.
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs, Brasil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
(1906-1992) was among leading furniture designers and visual artists in modernist Brazilian furniture
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Jacaranda
Midcentury Lounge Chair in Rosewood & Leather by Don Shoemaker, 1960s
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Detroit, MI
Señal, S.A., Mexico circa 1960. A leading midcentury Mexican modernist, Shoemaker’s pieces feature
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cocobolo, Leather, Rosewood
H 27.25 in W 23.5 in D 27.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Rare "Aran" Lounge Chair Oscar Niemeyer, 1970s
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Brussels, BE
began working for Lúcio Costa, one of the few modernist architects working in Brazil in the 1930s
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1970s Alta Lounge Chair Attributed to Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier Intl of France
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Philadelphia, PA
use.
Oscar Niemeyer was a critical figure in the Brazilian Modernist architectural movement, and the
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 31 in D 45 in
Footstool Outdoor / Indoor in gray nautical rope "Dobra" by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Dobra outdoor footstool is made to match the lounge chair part of the Dobra furniture line
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 14.57 in W 33.08 in D 23.63 in
Copa Lounge Chair, by Jean Gillon, Brazilian Midcentury Modern Design
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
leading designers of the Brazilian modernist movement, and his works are celebrated for their innovative
Category
Early 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in
Geometric "S1" Lounge Chair, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The S1 lounge chair is a distinctive example of the work of Brazilian designer Percival Lafer, who
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 15.75 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in
'Concha' Lounge Chair, by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brazilian furniture design. This chair is recognized for its elegant and organic form, indicative of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 31.89 in
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Brazilian Modernist Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Brazilian modernist chair available at 1stDibs. Each Brazilian modernist chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a Brazilian modernist chair, we have 195 options in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Brazilian modernist chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Brazilian modernist chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Brazilian modernist chair over the years, but those crafted by Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues and Joaquim Tenreiro are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Brazilian Modernist Chair?
Prices for a Brazilian modernist chair start at $599 and top out at $360,000 with the average selling for $7,500.
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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