Oscar Niemeyer Desk
Lounger and ottoman "Alta" by Oscar Niemeyer / Authentic
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Zürich, CH
Lounge chair "Alta" was designed in 1971 by Oscar Niemeyer, in collaboration with Anna Maria
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Jorge Zalszupin Folding Desk by L'atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
started working with architect Oscar Niemeyer to do commissioned projects for the new capital of Brasilia
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Wood and Copper Desk with Drawers, Mid Century Brazilian Modern
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Marajoara desk with drawer is a study upon Mid Century Modern utilitarian furniture, with Brazilian
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
H 29.53 in W 79.14 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Modern Desk in Hardwood & White Top by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Nacional of São Conrado in Rio de Janeiro (designed by famous architect Oscar Niemeyer in 1970) and
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Formica, Hardwood
H 32.3 in W 73.6 in D 25.2 in
Large Jacaranda Desk by Jorge Zalszupin by L'Atelier San Paulo, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Dronten, NL
Sao Paulo, Brazil. Zalszupin’s designs were included by Oscar Niemeyer in the Palácio da Alvorada and
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Jacaranda
H 28.35 in W 43.31 in D 82.68 in
Black Desk with Drawer, Wood and Metal Legs, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
modernist designers are Lina Bo Bardi, Vilanova Artigas, Oscar Niemeyer, and a few others; giving a legacy
Category
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Mid-CenturyModern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’atelier, c. 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier in the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 50.4 in D 29.9 in
Joaquim Tenreiro Bloch writing desk Brazil 1965
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. One of his main clients was Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, for
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
'Tesoura' Chair by José Zanine Caldas in Cream Bouclé
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Los Angeles, CA
models for top Brazilian architects including Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa. In 1949, Caldas created the
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Plywood
Exclusive ‘Pointe de Diamant’ Sideboard by Antoine Philippon & Jacqueline Lecoq
By Behr, Antoine Philippon and Jacqueline le Coq
Located in Echt, NL
Corbusier, Alvar Aalto and Oscar Niemeyer. It was the first step in a long collaboration with Germany that
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 37.41 in W 94.49 in D 20.48 in
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By Design Frères, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of wrought iron and travertine 'Entretoise' side tables by Design Frères. Chic pair of versatile side or end tables. Also great as a two-part coffee table. Indoor or outdoor use.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern End Tables
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H 18.5 in W 19 in D 19 in
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Edie Sconce, Blackened Brass
By Lightmaker Studio
Located in Kingston, Ontario
Edie explores the relationship between two similar forms. An exaggerated top column plays against the sconce’s overall sense of quiet restraint.
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Bespoke Italian Travertine Oval Dining Table
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
Two pedestals
Oval
Made to order in Italy.
Size can be customised to a maximum length of 250cm.
Can also be made in a circular one pedestal version.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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'Single Block' Model #185 Sconce in the Manner of Pierre Chareau
By Pierre Chareau
Located in Glendale, CA
Medium Pierre Chareau 'Single Block' model #185 sconce. Handcrafted in Los Angeles in the workshop of noted French designer and antiques dealer Denis de le Mesiere, who meticulously ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in New York, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
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Akari Model 3A Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Akari model 3A light sculpture by Isamu Noguchii. The shade is made from handmade washi paper, wood and bamboo ribs with authentic Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light scu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Metal
Sergio Rodrigues, Table, "Alex", C. 1960 in Hardwood
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in PARIS, FR
Designed in 1960 by Sergio Rodrigues, this model table "Alex" is a reference in the designer's style. With its solid wood structure composed of a large central pillar with a square s...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tables
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Pair of "MP-51" Armchair, Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-51 armchair is a true rarity in the world of furniture design, with its entire structure crafted from Pau Ferro, a highly sought-after Brazilian hardwood that can only be foun...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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H 25.6 in W 33.47 in D 37.8 in
Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamps, Walnut, Ceramic, Linen Marshal Studios, 1950s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and ceramic table lamps designed by Jane & Gordon Martz. Produced by Marshall Studios, Veedersburg, Indiana, c. 1955.
Bases are sculpted walnut, with ceramic inlays...
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Sculptural Floor Lamp Mezquite Wood Flexible Linen Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
MEZQUITE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the De Palo collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
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Flute Sconce by Studio DUNN, Made to Order
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
A minimalist wall sconce, this contemporary light fixture adjusts up and down and side to side. The custom-made flute is perfectly proportioned to echo the curves of a champagne glas...
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Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada.
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
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Textile, Wood
White Leather Alta Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer
By Mobilier International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Madrid, ES
Iconic 'Alta' lounge chair with ottoman designed by Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and manufactured by Mobilier International in France. Made of steel with white leather upholste...
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Herman Miller, Mid-Century Modern, Eames Lounge Chair, Ottoman, USA, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Stamford, CT
Herman Miller, Mid-Century Modern, Eames Lounge Chair, Ottoman, USA, 1960s
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Joaquim Tenreiro "Bloch" Desk
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
came from the Bloch, editors headquarters, a building designed by Oscar Niemeyer and with interiors
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Joaquim Tenreiro "Bloch" Desk with Reverse Painted Glass
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
three drawers. This desk came from the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar
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Joaquim Tenreiro "Bloch" Exotic Hardwood and White Glass Desk
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
three drawers. This desk came from the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar
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Joaquim Tenreiro Brazilian Hardwood Desk with White Reverse Painted Glass
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
desk came from the Bloch, editors headquarters, a building designed by Oscar Niemeyer and with
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks
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Original Jorge Zalszupin Desk, circa 1960
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
designs were included by Oscar Niemeyer in the Pala´cio da Alvorada and the Pala´cio do Planalto.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Broyhill Brasilia Premier Walnut Desk
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Charleston, WV
and the Classic Oscar Niemeyer pattern the sides.
Measures: 30" tall, 56" wide and 23" deep. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Walnut
Pair of End Table Design by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar Niemeyer and with interiors furnished by Sergio
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
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Rosewood
Broyhill Brasilia Premier Modular Shelving and Cabinet
By Broyhill Brasilia
Located in South Charleston, WV
Oscar Niemeyer's Mid-Century architectural marvels in Brazil.
Listed in the original Brasilia catalog
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
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Oscar Niemeyer, Table Niemeyer, Estel, Italy, 1985
By Oscar Niemeyer, Estel
Located in Milan, Italy
with brushed stainless steel, with internal counter-weight plates. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and
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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Exquisite Condition Desk in Walnut by Oscar Niemeyer for Broyhill
By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in South Charleston, WV
In excellent refinished condition, this desk was designed by Oscar Niemeyer for Broyhill as part of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Broyhill Brasilia Desk
By Broyhill Brasilia, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid-Century canon. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer for Broyhill. Vintage, 1960s. Walnut wood construction
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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Brass
Black Desk Files Drawers Wood metal, Mid-Century Modern style inspired
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
are Lina Bo Bardi, Vilanova Artigas, Oscar Niemeyer, and a few others.
In tribute to Lina Bo Bardi's
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Black Desk with Drawer, Wood and Metal Legs, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Style
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
modernist designers are Lina Bo Bardi, Vilanova Artigas, Oscar Niemeyer, and a few others; giving a legacy
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
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H 29.53 in W 66.93 in D 27.56 in
Brazilian Designer Joaquim Tenreiro Vintage Rosewood Desk with White Glass Top
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. One of his main clients was Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, for
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
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Rosewood
H 29 in W 64.5 in D 29.5 in
Hand Carved Marble Polar Bookend by Greg Natale
By Greg Natale
Located in Sydney,, NSW
The architecture of Oscar Niemeyer sparked the inspiration for many of the pieces in this range of
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Tenreiro Book Published by Icatu, 'English'
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Houston, TX
his factory in 1943, and one of his main clients was the architect Oscar Niemeyer, for whose designs
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1990s Brazilian More Desk Accessories
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Paper
Tenreiro Book Published by Icatu, 'English'
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Houston, TX
his factory in 1943, and one of his main clients was the architect Oscar Niemeyer, for whose designs
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1990s Brazilian More Desk Accessories
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Paper
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Black Leather by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Brazilians Oscar Niemeyer and Roberto Burle Marx and immigrated to Brazil.
His work as an architect
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Aluminum
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H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Brazilian Modern Stools in Hardwood by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
modernist pioneers such as Lucio COSTA and Oscar Niemeyer.
In 1948, he and two business partners started
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Faux Leather, Hardwood
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Rosewood and glass desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
and three drawers. This desk came from the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar
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Rosewood and glass desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
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Rosewood and Glass Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
. This desk came from the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar Niemeyer and with
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Rosewood and glass desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
headquarters, a building designed by Oscar Niemeyer and with interiors furnished by Sergio Rodrigues and
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood
Rosewood and black glass desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
and three drawers. This desk came from the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar
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Rosewood and black glass desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
and three drawers. This desk came from the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood and Black Glass Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
three drawers. This desk came from the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables
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Rosewood and Black Glass Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
three drawers. This desk came from the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar
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Rosewood and black glass desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
three drawers. This desk came from the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables
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Sergio Rodrigues Architectural Desk With Polished Brass Accents
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Hollywood, CA
. This desk came from the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar Niemeyer and with
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables
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Brazilian rosewood and Carerra marble desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
building designed by Oscar Niemeyer and with interiors furnished by Sergio Rodrigues and Joaquim Tenreiro
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables
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Custom Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
designers at Bloch Editores with notable custom additions to a standard desk. Oscar Niemeyer commissioned
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks
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Rosewood, Glass
Rosewood and Glass Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
. This desk came from the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar Niemeyer and with
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks
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Rosewood and glass desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
three drawers. This desk came from the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks
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Rosewood, Glass
Rosewood and black glass desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
and three drawers. This desk came from the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks
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Joaquim Tenreiro rosewood and reverse painted glass desk
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Joaquim Tenreiro for the Bloch Editores publishing house. Oscar Niemeyer commissioned Tenreiro and Sergio
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks
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Rosewood
Rosewood and black glass desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
and three drawers. This desk came from the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks
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Rosewood, Glass
A rosewood desk with white reverse painted top Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
This desk came from the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar Niemeyer and
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Desks
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Rosewood
Pair of Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda) Side Table by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
house in Brazil, at that time, designed by Oscar Niemeyer and with interiors furnished by Sergio
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Side Tables
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Jacaranda
H 24.02 in W 19.69 in D 13.78 in
Rare Rosewood Side Table by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
classic desks, built for the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar Niemeyer and with
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Side Tables
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Rosewood
Rare Rosewood Side Table by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
his larger classic desks, built for the Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Side Tables
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Rosewood
Pair of Brazilian Rosewood Night Stands by Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hollywood, CA
Bloch, Editores headquarters, a building designed by Oscar Niemeyer and with interiors furnished by
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Petite Rosewood And Glass Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro
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Oscar Niemeyer Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic oscar niemeyer desk available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, every oscar niemeyer desk was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a oscar niemeyer desk, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect oscar niemeyer desk — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A oscar niemeyer desk, designed in the mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one oscar niemeyer desk that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jorge Zalszupin, Atelier BAM and Joaquim Tenreiro produced versions that are worth a look.
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On the Origins of brazilian
More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.
Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.
Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.
The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.
Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewood, jacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.
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