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South American Jacaranda Benches

Bench by Geraldo de Barros, 1956
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bench Manufactured by Unilabor Brazil, 1956 Jacaranda wood, upholstery Measurements 190 cm x 93 cm x 79h cm 74,8 in x 36,61 in x 31,10h in Details Unique piece comissioned by priva...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Benches

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Upholstery, Jacaranda

Bench by Geraldo de Barros, 1956
Bench by Geraldo de Barros, 1956
H 31.11 in W 74.81 in D 36.62 in
Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in PARIS, FR
"Onda" is a moulded anatomic 3 seats and curved rosewood bench, the date of creation is 959. The aluminum feet contrasts with grain and veneers. This version is a newspaper holder fr...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Aluminum

Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960
Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960
H 11.03 in W 118.12 in D 22.05 in
Brazilian Jacaranda 1960s Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Onda bench by Jorge Zalszupin from the 1960s with three wavy seats in jacaranda with metal legs and magazine rack of beige/tan suede
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Chrome

Sergio Rodrigues Eleh Jacaronda Coffee Table or Bench, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Rodrigues Eleh Jacaronda coffee table or bench, Brazil, 1965. "Eleh" model from the "Arcos" series, Made by Oca, Brazil, 1965. Jacaranda (Brazilian Rosewood) veneered wood, ch...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Two seats bench Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1958 Jacaranda wood, cane From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements 1...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Benches

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Cane, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
H 27.96 in W 47.25 in D 19.69 in
Jorge Zalszupin 1960s Brazilian Parquet Jacaranda Wood 102 Bench
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
102 bench by Jorge Zalszupin from the 1960s in parquet Brazilian jacaranda wood with two-seat and black metal base.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

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H 31.5 in W 111 in D 31 in
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By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This Brazilian modern rosewood (jacaranda) bench designed by Jorge Zalszupin was named "Onda," meaning "wave" in Portuguese. It has a white leather magazine holder.
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By Sergio Rodrigues
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Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Rare Onda bench with three wavy seats in jacaranda with metal/wood legs and magazine rack of leather.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Jacaranda, Wood

Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin
Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin
H 15.75 in W 118.12 in D 23.63 in
Large Modernist Bench in Jacaranda Brazil Mid-Century Designer Celina Zilberberg
Located in Curitiba, PR
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sylacauga, AL
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Jacarandá Rosewood Bench, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
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By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
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Sergio Rodrigues Rocio Bench for OCA
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Sergio Rodrigues Rocio Bench for OCA
Sergio Rodrigues Rocio Bench for OCA
H 16 in W 75 in D 35.5 in
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Located in Sao Paulo, SP
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By Ernesto Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Jacaranda

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By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Midcentury bench in jacaranda with magazine holder by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Brass

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Located in New York, NY
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Located in Brussels, BE
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

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H 15.75 in W 118.12 in D 19.69 in
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By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Brussels, BE
Original "Onda" bench designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1960. Veneered Jacaranda wood, leather and metal. Polish born, Jorge Zalszupin (born in 1922) moved to Brazil in 1949, where h...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Steel

"Onda" Bench by Jorge Zalszupin
"Onda" Bench by Jorge Zalszupin
H 13.39 in W 118.12 in D 19.69 in
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By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
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Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Jacarandá Stools
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Jacarandá Stools
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Jacarandá Stools
H 16.93 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Brazilian Onda Bench with Magazine Rack Jacaranda veneer by Jorge Zalszupin 1965
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Doral, FL
Plywood molded and curved, jacaranda veneer, feet in chromium metal by L'Atelier, magazine rack in natural leather.  
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Modern Benches

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Metal

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Brazilian bench in jacaranda wood with two removable cowhide cushions, chrome legs and jacaranda feet.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

Vintage Brazilian 1960s Jacaranda Bench with Cowhide Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-seat bench in Brazilian jacaranda wood from the 1960s with butter colored cowhide seat with detail stitching.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Cowhide, Jacaranda

Long 1960s Brazilian Three Seat Jacaranda Bench in Beige Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Long 1960s Brazilian bench in jacaranda wood with three seats upholstered in beige linen.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Jacaranda, Linen

Rare Forma Bench in Jacaranda Wood by Carlos Hauner \ Martin Eisler Brazil 1950s
Located in Doral, FL
Rare and unusual bench from Forma Moveis, designed by Hauner \ Eisler early 50s. Each lath is in solid jacaranda wood, legs in plywood with jacaranda veneer.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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1960s Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Onda bench by Jorge Zalszupin from the 1960s with three wavy seats in jacaranda with metal legs and magazine rack of cream leather
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

1960s Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin
1960s Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin
H 15.5 in W 119 in D 23.25 in
Parquet Brazilian Jacaranda 102 Bench by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
102 bench by Jorge Zalszupin in parquet Brazilian jacaranda with metal base.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

Sergio Rodrigues Bench
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in San Francisco, CA
A "Mucki" bench in jacaranda designed by Sergio Rodrigues. Rectangular slabs on square legs.
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Jacaranda, Rosewood

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Sergio Rodrigues Bench
H 13 in W 87.5 in D 23.5 in
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By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
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Located in London, GB
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Jacaranda

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Located in Los Angeles, CA
60's Zalszupin jacaranda bench with a leather magazine rack, nine feet long
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60's Zalszupin Jacaranda Three-Seat Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare 60's jacaranda three-seat bench, another masterpiece designed by Jorge Zalszupin, one of the most famous mid-century architects/designers in Brazil
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Benches

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Metal

Large Bench by Sergio Rodriques
Located in San Francisco, CA
Rare vintage piece by Sergio Rodriques. Nice large size bench made of solid jacaranda wood with black leather. Completely restored by Sergios' upholsterer of 50 years.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Benches

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Jacaranda

Large Bench by Sergio Rodriques
Large Bench by Sergio Rodriques
H 25.5 in W 78.5 in D 21.75 in
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South American Jacaranda Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of south american jacaranda benches for sale on 1stDibs. There are all kinds of south american jacaranda benches available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. South american jacaranda benches bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Large south american jacaranda benches can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller south american jacaranda benches available at 1stDibs — each spanning 11 inches in width — may make for a better choice. South american jacaranda benches have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Sergio Rodrigues, Jorge Zalszupin and Joaquim Tenreiro are consistently popular.

How Much are South American Jacaranda Benches?

Prices for south american jacaranda benches start at $3,500 and top out at $59,655 with the average selling for $14,500.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.