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BRAZILIAN FURNITURE

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 NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean 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 rosewoodjacaranda 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.

Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairssofastables and more.

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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Natural Citrine Geode Cave with Sparkly Orange Citrine Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Citrine Geode Cave with High-Grade Orange Citrine Druzy - A All-Natural, Perfect Citrine Geode ▫️ Description With its golden-orange hue and naturally beautiful cave-like shape, th...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Large Sculptural Vase "Causucanas" by Ernesto Sanchez
Located in Argelato, BO
Large Sculptural Vase "Causucanas" by Ernesto Sanchez (Signed), with abstract and sinuous shapes, the vase will furnish your home environment with style and elegance
Category

1970s Other Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Large Deep Orange Citrine Cluster with Rare Trapiche Citrine Points
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A remarkable large citrine cluster, this rare citrine specimen combines unique characteristics to form a world-class piece. Its deep, rich orange tone epitomizes beauty and elegance,...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Vintage Brazilian Wall-mounted Cutlery in Rosewood, c. 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Vintage pair of wall-mounted cutlery carved in solid Brazilian rosewood.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Blue and White Lace Agate Geode with Calcite Flower Inclusion: A Rare Agate
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Collector's Blue Lace Agate Geode: A Harmonious Agate with Rare Formation, Bold White and Blue Laces, and a Calcite Flower Inclusion ▫️ Description An artwork crafted by nature, th...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Leather Tray, Large A Rectangular Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Wine
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays For different uses, the line of Monochrome Trays can be used separately or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so use your creativity to build a uniq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather

Brazilian Midcentury Candlestick in Rosewood by Casa Finland, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Sculptural vintage candlestick made in Brazilian rosewood with metal finish produced by Casa Finland. Preserves the manufacturer's seal. Casa Finland produced utilitarian objects in...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Leather Tray, Large B Retangular Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Wine
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays For different uses, the line of Monochrome Trays can be used separately or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so use your creativity to build a uniq...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather

Pair of Rare Blue Lace Agate Geodes, Gallery-Grade with Calcite Flower Inclusion
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Collector's Bookmatching Pair of Blue Lace Agate Geodes: Harmoniously Matched with Rare Formations, Bold White and Blue Laces, and Calcite Flower Inclusions ▫️ Description Crafted ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Brazilian Midcentury Tray #506 in Noble Wood by WoodArt
By Jean Gillon
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Rare and beautiful tray with handle carved in Brazilian rosewood model 506 from the WoodArt catalogue. Jean Gillon (1919-2007) was born in Romania, where he graduated in Architectur...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

A Collectors Blue and White Lace Agate with Calcite Flower Inclusion
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Collector's Blue Lace Agate Geode: A Harmonious Agate with Rare Formation, Bold White and Blue Laces, and a Calcite Flower Inclusion ▫️ Description An artwork crafted by nature, th...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Brazilian Midcentury Organic Bowl in Rosewood, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Organic bowl piece carved in Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship.
Category

Early 17th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Leather Tray, Large B Retangular Tray, Handmade in Brazil - Color: Black
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays For different uses, the line of Monochrome Trays can be used separately or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so use your creativity to build a uniq...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage Brazilian Wall-mounted Cutlery in Rosewood, c. 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Vintage pair of wall-mounted cutlery carved in solid Brazilian rosewood.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Brazilian Midcentury Serving Tray in Rosewood by Casa Finland, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful tray carved from a single piece of Brazilian rosewood manufactured by Casa Finland which produced utilitarian objects in noble Brazilian woods in Brazil in the mid-20th cen...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Brazilian Midcentury Serving Tray in Rosewood by Casa Finland, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful tray carved from a single piece of Brazilian rosewood manufactured by Casa Finland which produced utilitarian objects in noble Brazilian woods in Brazil in the mid-20th cen...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Brazilian Midcentury Centerpiece Bowl in Noble Wood, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Large and stunning bowl carved in noble wood that can also be used as a centerpiece, designer by Jean Dobré for Tropic-Art. It keeps the manufacturer's mark on the bottom. Tropic-A...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Midcentury Serving Tray in Rosewood, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful tray carved from a single piece of Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Brazilian Midcentury Center Table in Rosewood and Glass, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Coffee or center table with solid Brazilian rosewood structure and glass top of unknown modern design authorship.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Citrine Geode with Rare Citrine Crown and Stalactite Flowers - A Gallery Citrine
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Lifetime Find: Gallery-Grade Citrine Geode with a Rare Citrine Crown and Stalactite Flower Formations ▫️ Description Elegantly formed and exhibiting rare characteristics, this ci...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Rosewood by Tora Arquitetura, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful upholstered armchair with structure in Brazilian rosewood Bahia. designed by Tora Arquitetura. Preserves seal. We turn our gaze to the modern production in an integral way...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Taj Style Chairs Attributed to Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Indoor/outdoor use.
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Mid-Century Small Bowl #102 in Noble Wood by WoodArt
By Jean Gillon
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Rare small bowl with handle carved in solid brazilian rosewood model 102 from the WoodArt catalogue. Two pieces available. Jean Gillon (1919-2007) was born in Romania, where he grad...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Large Sculptural Vase "Causucanas" by Ernesto Sanchez
Located in Argelato, BO
Large Sculptural Vase "Causucanas" by Ernesto Sanchez, with abstract and sinuous shapes, the vase will furnish your home environment with style and elegance Another vase from the sa...
Category

1970s Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Patchwork Modular Slipper Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Can also be connected as a settee. Backs are removable.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather

Vintage Indian Sculpture in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Small sculpture of an indigenous face carved in Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Golden Orange Citrine Cluster with Citrine Crystal Druzy and Flower Rosette
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Golden Orange Citrine Cluster with Sparkly Druzy and Flower Rosettes ▫️ Description ▫️ A Citrine Cluster that radiates golden sparkles, this Citrine features beautiful aesthetics cr...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

World-Class Large Lace Agate Slice, with Ice-Like Crystal and Lace Agate Frame
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Rare, Natural Masterpiece: A Large Lace Agate Slice with a Clear Quartz Interior, Perfect Bandings and Colorful Chalcedony ▫️ Description An agate slice that embodies the utmost ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Amethyst Flower Plate with Crystal Druzy, Galaxy Druzy and Multicolored Minerals
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Gallery-Grade Amethyst Flower Plate with Multicolored Minerals, Rose Galaxy Druzy, and Amethyst after Celadonite ▫️ Description An Amethyst Flower Plate (also known as Amethy...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

World-Class Large Lace Agate Slice, with Ice-Like Crystal and Colorful Agate
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Rare, Natural Masterpiece: A Large Lace Agate Slice with a Clear Quartz Interior, Perfect Bandings and Colorful Chalcedony ▫️ Description An agate slice that embodies the utmost ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Mid-Century Spindel Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit Brazil, c. 1970
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Large hourglass-shaped planters model "Spindel", part of a line of garden pieces designed by Swiss Willy Guhl and produced by Eternit Brasil in the 1970s. These series of fiber cemen...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Cement

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 shortest in the group.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Candlestick 25cm
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Stunning pair of mid-century candlestick made in solid Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship. They are the two tallest in the group.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pink Amethyst Geode Slab with Sculptural Pink Amethyst and Pink Amethyst Flowers
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Artwork: Pink Amethyst Geode Slice with Sparkly Botroydal Flowers ▫️ Description A Pink Amethyst Geode Slice displays unique features highlighted by its aesthetic structur...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Pink Amethyst Geode with a Natural Sculpture of an Abstract Wing, Natural Art
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Sculpture: A Pink Amethyst formed as Abstract Wings ▫️ Description Whenever nature attempts to recreate art, this is precisely what comes to mind: a natural sculpture remin...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956 Named after Oscar Niemeyer, this armchair features the iconic curves and sinuous lines characteristic...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Lina Bo Bardi Armchair Bola de Latao
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Houston, TX
Lina Bo Bardi, born Achillina Bo, was an Italian-born Brazilian modernist architect. A prolific architect and designer, she devoted her working life, most of it spent in Brazil, to p...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pink Amethyst Geode Slab with Sculptural Pink Amethyst Flowers and Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
High-Grade Pink Amethyst Geode Slice with Botroydal Flowers and Sparkly Druzy ▫️Description A Pink Amethyst Geode Slice showcases rare characteristics accentuated by its sculptural...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Zanine Caldas - R armchair
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Houston, TX
Jose Zanine Caldas A self-taught artist, designer and architect, Jose Zanine Caldas (1919-2001) was born on the southern coast of Bahia in Brazil. At age twenty, he opened an archi...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Rosewood & Butterscotch Leather MP-163 "Earth" 3-Seater Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We've had several Percival Lafer sofas and chairs over the years, and this MP-163 "Earth" model sofa is by far the most comfortable. The scoop style and high-back design cradles and ...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Babel Collection, PLA N2 Organizer
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
BABEL COLLECTION Nothing beats the way creativity molds itself to everyday needs, as well as the sudden abstract contour of fascination. Brazil's power to create unimaginable inve...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Steel

Babel Collection, PLA Vase
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
BABEL COLLECTION Nothing beats the way creativity molds itself to everyday needs, as well as the sudden abstract contour of fascination. Brazil's power to create unimaginable inve...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Steel

"Cubo" Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020), Brazilian architect and designer, founded the furniture design and manufacturing company L'Atelier in São Paulo, Brazil, in the 1950s. It became a benchm...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sergio Rodrigues Kilin Chairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sergio Rodrigues Kilin Chairs. Original Leather and Wood Surface. OCA Label present.
Category

1970s Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Brown Fabric, Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1950s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with free domestic shipping included, these Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood and Brown Fabric, by Jorge Zalszupin made in the fifties in Brazil are nothing less t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Brazilian Rock Crystal Bow
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Rock Crystal Bow, Beautiful white and light brown,
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal

Antique Circa 1900 Architectural Watercolor Painting
Located in Seguin, TX
Architectural rendering in watercolor, gouache, and pencil on paper by Luiz Olivieri Italy/Brazil, circa 1900. Unsigned. Unframed, age toning, edge losses.
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Paper

Carlo Hauner for Móveis Artesanal. Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Rattan & Iron
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Extremely rare armchair in white rattan (original painting from the fabric) in an elliptical format, made over an iron structure with cufflinks. This model was featured in several publications of the time, above it is in an "Casa Jardim...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Iron

Roxinho vintage Safari armchair in leather and wood by MCM Michel Arnoult, 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Roxinho vintage Safari armchairs in leather and wood by MCM Michel Arnoult, 1960s A pair of truly amazing mid century Roxinho leather safari style lounge chairs by Michel Arnoult, circa 1960 Brazil. These chairs feature stitched high quality leather sling seats and backs, with Brazilian hardwood frames. A casual yet sleek & sophisticated look while retaining comfort and unmatched quality. This mid century piece features a full chocolate wood construction with a lovely sling leather design. This piece has a timeless silhouette that would be prefect for any mcm lover's home. This chair is in very good condition with some slight scuffs common with used furniture. There is also some slight cracking on the leather, but over in very good condition. *This listing is priced for the pair (2) of chairs. Manufactured by Mobilia Contemporanea.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

EXQUiSITE RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZILIAN HARDWOOD BUTTERFLY WING BUTLERS SERVING TRAY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite very well made Brazilian Rosewood butlers tray with pressed butterfly wings retailed in Rio D...
Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Percival Lafer leather modular seating set
By Percival Lafer
Located in Houston, TX
Percival Lafer Modular sectional / Lounge chairs Lafer S.A. Ind. Com. Brazil, c. 1970 Percival Lafer sectional sofa has eight seats/ottomans and nine backrests. It can be split into...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather

Sculpture by Abraham PALATNIK (1928-2020) Cat, plexiglass. Brazil, 1970s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Torino, IT
Sculpture of Abraham PALATNIK (1928-2020) Cat, plexiglass. ORIGIN Brazil PERIOD 1970s AUTHOR Abraham PALATNIK born in 1928 in Natal, Brazil, and died in 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, wa...
Category

1970s Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass

U-shaped Bench in Hardwood & Wicker, Unknown, Brazil, c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Available today this beautiful U-shaped Bench made in Hardwood and Wicker made in Brazil in the 1960s s nothing less than spectacular. This U-shaped bench was manufactured in the 1...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Hardwood

Antique Circa 1900 Architectural Rendering Watercolor Painting
Located in Seguin, TX
Architectural rendering in watercolor, gouache, and pencil on paper by Luiz Olivieri Italy/Brazil, circa 1900. Unsigned. Unframed, age toning, edge wear.
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Paper

Girandola bench
By Cristina Celestino
Located in Houston, TX
Girandola Bench A sinuous volume designed by a curved wooden shape welcomes a seat wrapped in quilted velvet upholstery. The Paraíso armchair appears light, suspended on slender meta...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Prata Wolff Silver Plate Platter Tray Centerpiece with Lucite Horn Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
SIlversmith Prata Wolff designed this stunning large serving tray or centerpiece in the 1980s. The heavy silver plate platter is ornate with frosted Lucite carved horn-shaped handles...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Percival Lafer 'S-1' Rosewood and Leather Lounge Chairs, Brazil, 1976, Signed
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous restored pair of 'S-1' cognac-color leather lounge chairs by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer for Lafer MP. This set was designed in 1976 and was Lafer's concept of m...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Small Natural Madeira Citrine Cluster with AAA Red Orange Citrine Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Small Raw Orange Madeira Citrine Cluster with Shiny Citrine Druzy ▫️ Description We've carefully hand-picked this Madeira Citrine Cluster for its wonderful aesthetics, compact siz...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

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