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Brazilian Furniture

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
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

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

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

Mid-Century Spindel Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit Brazil, c. 1970
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
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

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

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

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

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

Sergio Rodrigues Mucki Bench in Jacaranda, Circa 1958
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, SP
Mucki Bench in solid jacarandá. Very good overall condition. Time patina as supposed. One of the first pieces designed by Sergio Rodrigues, "the father o...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

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

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

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

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

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

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

1970's Silver-Plated Brazilian Flower Shape Vase
By Marilena Mariotto
Located in New York, NY
1970's modern flower shape silver-plated Brazilian vase/candle holder attributed to Marilena Mariotto, newly hand polished with minor wear and patina...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

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

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...
Category

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

Floating Wall Sideboard in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner for Forma, c. 1950 Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Available today with free domestic shipping (within NYC) included this Floating Sideboard or Wall Module made in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner for Forma, c. 1950 in Brazil is nothing less...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Cubo Sofa Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Houston, TX
Cubo sofa 1960 / re-edition start 2020 Designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the late 1970s, the Cubo line is different from his other collections. Lightweight and made of wood, these piece...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Carlo Hauner for Móveis Artesanal. Mid-Century Modern Armchair w/ Iron Structure
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Extremely rare armchair with an iron structure and molded upholstery, extremely comfortable. This chair is a good example of how avant-garde furniture design could be in the mid- 195...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

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 aniline black leather. Measurements W 24.50'' x D 30'' x H 28.25'' Seat Height 16.25''
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Brazilian Modernist Bronze Horse Sculpture on a Rosewood Base, 1960s
By Pietrina Checcacci
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modernist bronze horse sculpture standing on a Jacaranda base circa 1960s. The hollow core geometric bronze horse is a testament to the modernist arts movement of Brazil d...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Jorge Zalszupin - Guanabara Dining table
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Houston, TX
The Guanabara Dining Tables was designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1959. The tabletop is made using different tones of woods to give a beautiful contrast and it rests on a cement base c...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Long Bowl in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Long bowl in dark bronze by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 41.5 x D 16 x H 9.5 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Jorge Zalszupin side table
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Houston, TX
JZ Side Table 1950 / re-edition start 2006 The side table highlighted the wooden stand through the glass top, in an elegant combination. The table top was fixed in place using a bras...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pr. Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c. 1970’s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Incredible pair of lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil, circa 1970’s. The chairs feature rare wood frames, with chrome tube supports, and fabric straps that crad...
Category

Late 20th Century Brutalist Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Palatnik Midcentury Op Art Lucite Bird
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art blue, turquoise and black bird designed by Abraham Palatnik. Abraham Palatnik (born in 1928) is a Brazilian artist and inventor whose innovations i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Joaquim Tenreiro. Purple Abstract Sculpture in Wood
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Purple sculpture in a tape-like, abstract format in wood with impeccable procedence. This work was created by Joaquim Tenreiro, one of the most important names of Brazilian furnitur...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Horizonte Sideboard by Lia Siqueira
By Lia Siqueira
Located in Houston, TX
Inspired by Rythm, architecture and visual arts, the Horizon sideboard emerged from the intersection of rhythm and act, a set of repetitions transformed into a homogeneous and harmon...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ernesto Hauner's Personal Use Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table in Wood
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Extendable round table with solid caviúna structure, table top with its top and finishings in caviúna wood, also known as "golden wood" due to its hue. When extended, its diameter is...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Eclipse Coffee Table by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Eclipse Coffee Table by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 160 x D 80 x H 30 cm Materials: Base: Veneer. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trend...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1970 Percival Lafer lounge chairs in a beautiful honey suede upholstery with rosewood bases. Produced by Lafer S.A. - These chairs are in good vintage condition with a beauti...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Suede, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Side Table by Móveis Cavallaro, Brazil, 1960s
By Móveis Cavallaro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Side Table by Móveis Cavallaro, Brazil, 1960s Side table with solid wood structure and Formica top. The table has an X shaped support on the legs, with solid wood...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Formica, Wood

Percival Lafer Ottoman in Olive Green Leather and Mahogany
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, ottoman or stool, mahogany, leather, Brazil, 1970s Bulky and voluptuous pouf made in the 1970s by Percival Lafer. The olive green leather of the seat is tufted, whic...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Selenite Pendant Lamp III by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite Pendant Lamp III by Aver Dimensions: Ø 83 x H 16.5 cm. Materials: Metal, selenite. Different finishes available: Rustic Bronze, Vintage Gold, Aged Copper Veneer, Onyx Venee...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Other, Metal

Rosewood and Suede MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this bold sofa, model MP-091, is deeply inviting. The comfortable tufted cushion sits on sturdy straps, attac...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Suede, Rosewood

Grey Coffee Table by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Grey Coffee Table by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 96 x D 96 x H 25 cm Materials: Base: Aged steel. Also available in W 124 x D 65 x H 25 cm. Please contact us. With the intenti...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ora Side Table by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ora Side Table by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: D 60 x H 45 cm Materials: Base: Veneer , Top: reconstituted leather. Also available in D 60 x H 55 cm. Please contact us. With the in...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather

White Quartz Chandelier VII by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
White Quartz Chandelier VII by Aver Dimensions: D 85 x W 85 x H 6 cm. Materials: White quartz, ceramic, metal. Different finishes available: Rustic Bronze, Vintage Gold, Aged Copper...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Loft Bed by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Loft Bed by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 97 x D 197 x H 97 cm Materials: Structure: Fabric, Internal headboard: Natural leather. Also available in W 147 x D 197 x H 98, W 167 x D...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Form Coffee Table by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Form Coffee Table by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 100 x D 100 x H 20 cm Materials: Base: Veneer, Top: Clear glass 10mm. Also available in D 100 x H 30, D 120 x H 20, D 120 x H 30 c...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Small Pink Amethyst Geode Slice with Red Botryoidal Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Small Pink Amethyst Specimen with Red Galaxy Druzy on Botryoidal Formations ▫️ Description Formed from a small, raw, and initially unappealing Pink Amethyst geode, this specimen ha...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

White Coffee Table by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
White Coffee Table by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 140 x D 95 x H 34 cm Materials: Base: Aged steel, Seat: Fabric, Top: Veneer. With the intention of providing good taste and perso...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ora Mirror by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ora Mirror by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: D 60 x H 5 cm Materials: Finishing: Veneer. Also available in D 90 x H 5, D 130 x H 5 cm. Please contact us. With the intention of provid...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Flat Coffee Table by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Flat Coffee Table by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 80 x D 80 x H 25 cm Materials: Base: Veneer, Top: Clear glass 8mm. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Do...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Quartz Chandelier VI 88 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz Chandelier VI 88 by Aver Dimensions: Ø 88 x H 3.5 cm. Materials: Quartz, ceramic, metal. Different finishes available: Rustic Bronze, Vintage Gold, Aged Copper Veneer, Onyx V...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Yan Chaise Longue by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Yan Chaise Longue by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 154 x D 74 x H 90 cm Materials: Structure: stainless steel, Seat: soleta. With the intention of providing good taste and person...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Tao Coffee Table by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Tao Coffee Table by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: D 100 x H 20 cm Materials: Base: Veneer, Top: clear glass 8mm. Also available in D 100 x H 30, D 120 x H 20, D 120 x H 30 cm. Please c...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood, Glass

Selenite Pendant Lamp V by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite Pendant Lamp V by Aver Dimensions: Ø 123 x H 16.5 cm. Materials: Metal, selenite. Different finishes available: Rustic Bronze, Vintage Gold, Aged Copper Veneer, Onyx Veneer...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal, Other

Frame Bookcase by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Frame Bookcase by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 100 x D 30 x H 200 cm Materials: Structure: Aged steel, Shelf: Veneer or lacquer. With the intention of providing good taste and pe...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Steel

Tao Side Table by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Tao Side Table by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: D 60 x H 40 cm Materials: Base: Veneer , Top: Clear glass 8mm. Also available in D 60 x H 50, D 80 x H 40, D 80 x H 50 cm With the inte...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Glass

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