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Brazilian Chairs

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
Moi Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Moi Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 69 x D 77 x H 80 cm Materials: Aged Steel, Fabric. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trend...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Steel

High Toy Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Toy Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 47 x D 53 x H 104 cm Materials: Paint, Fabric. Also available in W 47 x D 53 x H 88 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. With the intention of...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Fabric, Paint

Diva with Arms Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Diva with Arms Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 98 x D 79 x H 72 cm Materials: Metal, Fabric, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Leather, Fabric

Ola Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ola Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 81 x D 72 x H 75 cm Materials: Natural Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Leather

Vogue Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Vogue Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 76 x D 82 x H 98 cm Materials: Paint, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Leather, Paint

Tork Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Tork Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 51 x D 58 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doi...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Toy Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Toy Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 51 x D 54 x H 81 cm Materials: Veneer, Paint. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Other

Smart Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Smart Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 52 x D 57 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, covered with reconstituted leaher. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Reich Swivel Foot x Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Reich Swivel Foot x Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 60 x D 62 x H 77 cm Materials: Metallic paint, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo d...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Leather, Paint

Tecno Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Tecno Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 46 x D 55 x H 83 cm Materials: Veneer, Natural Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and person...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

High Smart Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Smart Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 51 x D 50 x H 102 cm Materials: Smooth Reconst. Leather Also available in W 51 x D 50 x H 86 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. With the i...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Leather

High Presto Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Presto Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 48 x D 48 x H 102 cm Materials: Satinado, Leather. Also available in W 48 x D 48 x H 86 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. With the inten...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Leather

Musa Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Musa Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 85 x D 67 x H 77 cm Materials: Veneer, Natural Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Leather

High Rodes Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Rodes Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 43 x D 43 x H 76 cm Materials: Aged steel, Aged/crocco leather. Also available in W 43 x D 43 x H 60 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. Wi...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Steel

Musa Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Musa Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 60 x D 54 x H 83 cm Materials: Veneer, Fabric, upholstered seat. Diomo Brasil: With the intention of providing ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Upholstery, Fabric, Wood

Tecno Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Tecno Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 70 x D 67 x H 77 cm Materials: Veneer, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Leather

Hella Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Hella Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 69 x D 53 x H 73 cm Materials: Metal, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Ale Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ale Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 72 x D 65 x H 73 cm Materials: Natural leather, Soleta, Veneer. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo de...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Upholstery, Leather

Smart with Arms Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Smart with Arms Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 54 x D 57 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers tren...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Bruta Alta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bruta Alta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 74 x D 87 x H 102 cm Materials: Metallic paint, Natural leather. With the intention of provi...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

High Bora Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Bora Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 52 x D 56 x H 108 cm Materials: Paint, Natural leather. Also available in W 52 x D 56 x H 92 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. With the in...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Leather, Paint

Mook Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Mook Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 55 x D 46 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and person...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Reich Swivel with Return Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Reich Swivel with Return Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 60 x D 63 x H 77 cm Materials: Metal, Fiberglass, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and per...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Bruta Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bruta Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 56 x D 53 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal chair with upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo decip...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Nit Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Nit Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 53 x D 56 x H 76 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and persona...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Jean Pri Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Jean Pri Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 49 x D 53 x H 72 cm Materials: Metal, Upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers tr...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Play Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Play Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 51 x D 58 x H 78 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trend...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Ola Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ola Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 55 x D 57 x H 83 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and persona...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Mera Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Mera Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 61 x D 60 x H 79 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and person...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Haus Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Haus Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 52 x D 58 x H 80 cm Materials: Veneer, Upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and person...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Luuc Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Luuc Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 64 x D 60 x H 82 cm Materials: Metal, fiberglass, upholstered seat.. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo dec...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Jean Uni Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Jean Uni Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 46 x D 57 x H 83 cm Materials: Metal, Upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and person...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Reich Fixa Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Reich Fixa Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 60 x D 63 x H 77 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Bloo Chair with Arms by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bloo Chair with Arms by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 50 x D 53 x H 79 cm Materials: Metal and fiberglass chair with upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Presto Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Presto Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 50 x D 53 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and pers...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, leather seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather seating, cane
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather back & seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Lina Bo Bardi, One Chair "Girafa"
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in PARIS, FR
In 1986, Marcelo Ferraz and Marcelo Suzuki teamed up with Lina Bo Bardi to work on a series of projects in Salvador, such as the Casa do Benin restaurant and the Teatro Gregório de M...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Hardwood

Dhira Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Dhira Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 63 x D 60 x H 74 cm Materials: Metal and fiberglass chair with upholstered seat.. With the intention of providing good taste and personal...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather seating, cane
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather back & seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Fly Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Fly Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 50 x D 60 x H 82 cm Materials: Metal chair covered with reconstituted leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Jean Gin Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Jean Gin Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 49 x D 55 x H 77 cm Materials: Metal, Upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers tr...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Full Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Full Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 50 x D 59 x H 80 cm Materials: Metal, Natural leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Hella Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Hella Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 59 x D 58 x H 78 cm Materials: Metal, Upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trend...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Foratta Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Foratta Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 59 x D 58 x H 79 cm Materials: Metal, Natural leather with upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, cian textiles Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, camel leather Seating tone
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Bauhaus Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bauhaus Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 51 x D 58 x H 76 cm Materials: Metal and fiberglass chair with upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and persona...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, camel leather Seating tone
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Bloo Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bloo Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 50 x D 53 x H 79 cm Materials: Veneer and fiberglass chair with upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personali...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Fiberglass, Wood

Bora Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bora Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 56 x D 53 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal chair with upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciph...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, camel leather Seating tone
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Básica Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Básica Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 49 x D 54 x H 80 cm Materials: Metal with wood or upholstery seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo dec...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Ale Chair with Arms by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ale Chair with Arms by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 56 x D 55 x H 78 cm Materials: Metal, Natural leather with upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and perso...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, cian textiles Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Ale Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ale Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 52 x D 55 x H 78 cm Materials: Metal, Natural leather with upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Do...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

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