Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
In 1873, a group of wealthy coffee merchants established the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios with the stated aim of supporting future industrialization efforts in Brazil. Seven years later, it became a fully integrated school. For over a century, it has trained the public in fields of agriculture, industry, trade, crafts, the arts and design, including furniture design, leading to the production of incredibly rare student-designed pieces still sought after today.
Borrowing its model from similar European institutions, the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios built upon methods and curricula popular at the time to instruct and train economically disadvantaged locals. In the hopes of making Brazil’s industries more competitive, the school involved eminent volunteers, including two of its directors, Brazilian architects Bettencourt da Silva and Ramos de Azevedo. At times, the school used its own exceptionally talented students as teachers when volunteers were scarce.
The Sociedade Propagadora das Belas Artes maintained the school in a building designed by Ramos in São Paulo. Ramos’s work also included notable buildings such as the Theatro Municipal de São Paulo and the Palácio das Indústrias. The school has provided furnishings for a range of hotels, like the Manaus Tropical Hotel, as well as the Cumbica International Airport.
On 1stDibs find a collection of Liceu de Artes e Ofícios seating, tables and more.
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Velvet, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Linen, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Fabric, Hardwood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Fabric, Rosewood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Silk, Hardwood
20th Century Brazilian Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Upholstery, Jacaranda
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Rosewood, Upholstery
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Metal
20th Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Leather
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Rosewood, Suede
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Fabric, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Suede, Hardwood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Hardwood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Fabric, Jacaranda
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Brass
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sofas
Linen, Jacaranda, Rosewood