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Xingu Bench Brazilian Contemporary Design in Two Hardwoods
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
This contemporary bench in hardwood is an interpretation of functionality and technical refinement
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Other Benches

Materials

Wood

Xingu Bench Brazilian Contemporary Design in Two Hardwoods
Xingu Bench Brazilian Contemporary Design in Two Hardwoods
$4,820 / item
H 15.75 in W 55.12 in D 15.75 in
Acacio Gil Borsoi Unique Slat Bench Brazil 1950s
By Acácio Gil Borsoi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Hereby we offer you a rare chance to acquire a very unique piece from Brazil. This beautiful bench
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Acacio Gil Borsoi Unique Slat Bench Brazil 1950s
Acacio Gil Borsoi Unique Slat Bench Brazil 1950s
$16,174
H 14.97 in W 78.75 in D 23.23 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Jacaranda

Sergio Rodrigues Eleh Jacaronda Coffee Table or Bench, Brazil, 1960s
Sergio Rodrigues Eleh Jacaronda Coffee Table or Bench, Brazil, 1960s
$23,040 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15 in W 59 in D 24 in
Vintage Eleh Bench by Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Eleh bench is a furniture piece from the 1960s designed by Sergio Rodrigues (1914-2012). Its
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Árvore, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid Árvore wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Some splitting wood present
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Canvas, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown canvas bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1970s. Fully refinished and
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Brazilian Luggage Bench, 1970s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This is a luggage bench made of Caviuna wood. The heartwood of Caviuna wood is chocolate to
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Brazilian Luggage Bench, 1970s
Brazilian Luggage Bench, 1970s
$2,000 / item
H 18.12 in W 36.62 in D 18.12 in
Large 18th Century Brazilian Colonial Bench
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Large 18th Century Brazilian Colonial Bench Striking in scale and rich in history, this rare 18th
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Antique 1760s Brazilian Other Benches

Materials

Wood

Large 18th Century Brazilian Colonial Bench
Large 18th Century Brazilian Colonial Bench
$9,900
H 48.82 in W 111.5 in D 13.04 in
Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Oakland, CA
Bench crafted of dark figured solid Brazilian rosewood and handwoven cane in manner of Joaquim
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench
Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench
$24,000
H 17 in W 84.25 in D 16.75 in
Remanso Bench in Brazilian Solid Wood
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Remanso bench is an invitation to contemplation. Its features are inspired by architectural
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2010s Brazilian Other Benches

Materials

Wood

Remanso Bench in Brazilian Solid Wood
Remanso Bench in Brazilian Solid Wood
$6,820 / item
H 15.75 in W 82.68 in D 16.93 in
Solid Brazilian Rosewood Bench / Coffee Table
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Oakland, CA
Celina Decoracoes mid century bench consisting of rare, solid Brazilian rosewood planks, each with
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Solid Brazilian Rosewood Bench / Coffee Table
Solid Brazilian Rosewood Bench / Coffee Table
$9,800
H 10.75 in W 47 in D 23.5 in
Slatted Bench by Móveis Ambiente, Brazil, 1965
By Moveis Ambiente
Located in Antwerp, BE
This slatted bench in Jacaranda wood, crafted circa 1965 by Móveis Ambiente, is a standout example
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Slatted Bench by Móveis Ambiente, Brazil, 1965
Slatted Bench by Móveis Ambiente, Brazil, 1965
$36,850
H 11.03 in W 90.56 in D 39.38 in
Contemporary "Bullet Proof" Bench by Brazilian designer Alê Jordão, Brazil 2017
By Alê Jordão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The 2017 "Bullet Proof" Bench by the contemporary Brazilian designer Alê Jordão is structured in
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Contemporary "Bullet Proof" Bench by Brazilian designer Alê Jordão, Brazil 2017
Contemporary "Bullet Proof" Bench by Brazilian designer Alê Jordão, Brazil 2017
$7,040 Sale Price
20% Off
H 17.72 in W 55.12 in D 12.6 in
Rustic Wooden Bench, Unknown, Brazilian Vernacular Design
Located in New York, NY
Bench in rustic wood, characteristic of popular design in the interior of Brazil
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20th Century Brazilian Folk Art Benches

Materials

Iron

Rustic Wooden Bench, Unknown, Brazilian Vernacular Design
Rustic Wooden Bench, Unknown, Brazilian Vernacular Design
$8,400
H 27.76 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Remanso Bench in Brazilian Carbonized Solid Wood
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Remanso bench is an invitation to contemplation. Its features are inspired by architectural
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2010s Brazilian Other Benches

Materials

Wood

Remanso Bench in Brazilian Carbonized Solid Wood
Remanso Bench in Brazilian Carbonized Solid Wood
$6,820 / item
H 13.78 in W 71.66 in D 16.93 in
Elegant 19th-Century Brazilian Empire Bench - Settee - Recamier
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Elegant 19th-Century Brazilian Empire Bench with Cane Seat and Rare Provenance A refined and
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Antique 1850s Brazilian Empire Benches

Materials

Wood

Geraldo de Barros, Bench, Wood, Metal, Brazil, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in High Point, NC
A slatted wood bench designed by Geraldo de Barros and produced by Hobjeto, Brazil, c. 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Geraldo de Barros, Bench, Wood, Metal, Brazil, 1970s
Geraldo de Barros, Bench, Wood, Metal, Brazil, 1970s
$8,900
H 12.75 in W 78 in D 22.65 in
Unknown Designer. 19th Century Brazilian Bench in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Artisan bench made to sit with crossed legs or sit in a squat position. This kind of seating was
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Antique 19th Century Brazilian Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Unknown Designer. 19th Century Brazilian Bench in Wood
Unknown Designer. 19th Century Brazilian Bench in Wood
$1,500
H 12.21 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Unknown Designer. 19th Century Brazilian Bench in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Artisan bench made to sit with crossed legs or sit in a squat position. This kind of seating was
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Antique 19th Century Brazilian Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Unknown Designer. 19th Century Brazilian Bench in Wood
Unknown Designer. 19th Century Brazilian Bench in Wood
$2,000
H 11.42 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Estrada Bench by Domingos Tótora, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By Domingos Tótora
Located in New York, NY
Recycled cardboard and natural earth pigment. Graphite
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Plywood, Paper

"Serpa" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The outstanding "Serpa" bench was designed by Ronald Sasson in 2019. Homage to one of the most
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Mucki Bench by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mucki Bench, helped define mid-century Brazilian furniture design. Today, his designs are featured in
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Mucki Bench by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, Brazil, 1960s
Mucki Bench by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, Brazil, 1960s
$45,900
H 11.42 in W 118.51 in D 31.5 in
Outdoors bench, attributed to Jorge Zalszupin. Brazil, 1960s.
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outdoors bench, probably designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by l’Atelier in 1960s, made of
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Fiberglass

"Kansai" Bench by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Kensai bench is one of his most recognized designs. It is a limited edition of 10 pieces, made
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

Materials

Brass

Balanço Bench by Rodrigo Ohtake, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Rodrigo Ohtake
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Balanço Bench was created by the Brazilian contemporary designer Rodrigo Ohtake, in 2019. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Presenting a larger than usual version of the Eleh bench, a distinguished creation by the renowned
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965
Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965
$20,967
H 16.15 in W 80.32 in D 16.15 in
Contemporary Bench in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Tropical Brazilian hardwood bench, hand crafted in a contemporary style made with angled dovetail
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Jean Gillon bench with magazine rack Italma Brazil 1965
By Jean Gillon
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Brazil in 1965. Beautiful slat bench made from solid rosewood with its red/brown warm colour hue. What’s
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Cowhide, Rosewood

Jean Gillon bench with magazine rack Italma Brazil 1965
Jean Gillon bench with magazine rack Italma Brazil 1965
$13,179
H 14.97 in W 50.4 in D 18.51 in
"Nacional" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, 2022, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Designed in 2022 by Ronald Sasson, the outstanding "Nacional" bench was conceived as a 01/05
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Sergio Rodrigues brazilian white and wood 1950 rocking bench.
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Sergio Rodrigues brazilian circa 1950 wood and iron rocking bench.
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Iron

Minimalist Brazilian Bench in Solid Wood "Ruy" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
the elegance of modern Brazilian design. Crafted from solid wood and steel, this bench offers maximum
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Benches

Materials

Steel

Exquisite 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Settee — Rare Inlaid Hardwood Bench
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Exquisite 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Settee — Rare Inlaid Hardwood Bench with Cane Seat An
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Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Neoclassical Revival Benches

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood by Jorge Jabour Mauad, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Brazil, is a showstopper! The bench is entirely made in Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bench “Cíntia” by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1964
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Cíntia bench was created in 1964 by the renowned Brazilian designer and architect, Sergio
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

"Viga" Bench, Zanini de Zanine, Brazilian Contemporary Design, Single Edition
By Zanini de Zanine
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This bench, made in solid Pequi wood is a one of a kind limited edition. Zanini de Zanine was born
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Búzios Bench by Guto Indio da Costa, Brazil, 2015
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The Buzios Bench is a unique and elegant piece of furniture designed by Brazilian industrial
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Búzios Bench by Guto Indio da Costa, Brazil, 2015
Contemporary Búzios Bench by Guto Indio da Costa, Brazil, 2015
$7,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.32 in W 78.75 in D 15.36 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bench in Hardwood, c. 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
piece remains unknown, the bench embodies many characteristics of Brazilian modern furniture. It
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Brushed Anodized Aluminum CANTO Bench by Luiz Solano, Brazil 2023
By Luiz Solano
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The CANTO Bench by Luiz Solano expands the logic of the series into a generous, linear seat
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Industrial Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Brushed Anodized Aluminum CANTO Bench by Luiz Solano, Brazil 2023
Brushed Anodized Aluminum CANTO Bench by Luiz Solano, Brazil 2023
$2,960 / item
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 15.75 in
Percival Lafer MP-123 Modular Bench in Brazilian Rosewood
By Percival Lafer
Located in Toronto, Ontario
brazilian rosewood with original leather and polished stainless steel . Seating elements and table
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Percival Lafer MP-123 Modular Bench in Brazilian Rosewood
Percival Lafer MP-123 Modular Bench in Brazilian Rosewood
$28,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26 in W 82 in D 26 in
Brazilian Modern Mid Century Exotic Wood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid Century bench consisting of ten planks of exotic Brazilian hardwoods raised on a solid wood
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench from Forma Manufacture, Brazil, 1970s
By Forma
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Slatted bench produced in Brazil in the 1970s by Forma Manufacture. This beautiful piece's
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Small Slat Bench in Solid Brazilian Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
detail, this slat bench epitomizes both style and functionality. The solid Brazilian hardwood
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Rosewood Slatted Bench by Cantu Moveis, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
The Slatted Bench was produced by Cantù Móveis in the 1960s. It is made entirely from solid
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern slatted bench by Celina Decorações, Brazil 1960s. Produced in the late 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, Brazil, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, Brazil, 1960s
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 13 in W 100.79 in D 22.05 in
Mid-Century Bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-century bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s Structured in wood with a plywood top
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Mid-Century Bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s
Mid-Century Bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s
$7,500 / item
H 13.78 in W 70.87 in D 13 in
Contemporary "Xiloteca S-12" Slatted Bench by DJ Papagaio, Brazil, 2024
By DJ Papagaio
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary "Xiloteca S-12" Slatted Bench by DJ Papagaio, Brazil, 2024 Slatted bench made in
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Patinated 19th Century Bench in Solid Wood and Leather, Brazilian Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The bench showcased here is a splendid example of Brazilian vernacular design from the 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Slatted Bench in Solid Rosewood by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous bench was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores LTDA. in the 1960s. It consists of a
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Sergio Rodrigues' Cíntia Bench in solid wood, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Cíntia bench, a timeless design masterpiece, was created in 1964 by the renowned Brazilian
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Sergio Rodrigues' Cíntia Bench in solid wood, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
Sergio Rodrigues' Cíntia Bench in solid wood, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
$13,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21.26 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in
Tião, Minimalist Shoe Bench with Storage, Brazilian Contemporary, by Danilo Vale
By danilo vale Design
Located in Brasilia, Distrito Federal
. The version of Tião bench with shoe rack was created in 2020 during the covd-19 pandemic, aiming to
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Mid-Century Bench in Hardwood, Att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960’s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This bench is made with Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda), and it has a stunning tone
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

“Solito” Bench in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2021
By Inês Schertel
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
“Solito” Bench in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2021 Ines Schertel's primary material
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2010s Brazilian Rustic Benches

Materials

Wool, Wood

Small Bench with Rounded Edges, Geraldo de Barros, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Constructed from a richly grained hardwood, the bench features a series of individual, smoothly
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

"P.dr " Bench in Black Marble by Andrea Macruz, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Andrea Macruz
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Andrea Macruz, the "P.dr" is a contemporary bench made of black marble. Created in 2016
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

Materials

Marble

"P.dr " Bench in Grey Marble by Andrea Macruz, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Andrea Macruz
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Andrea Macruz, the "P.dr" is a contemporary bench made of grey marble stone. Created in
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

Materials

Marble

'Tora' Bench in Solid Wood, by Zanini de Zanine, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By Zanini de Zanine
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Tora bench, designed by Zanini, is a fine example of contemporary design that celebrates the
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood

'Canela III' Mid-Century Modern Bench in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
The latest addition to the Canela family, the three seated version of the 'Canela II' bench is
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Benches

Materials

Brass

'Canela II' Mid-Century Modern Bench in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
using Brazilian Hardwood Cumaru with brass details. Knót Artesanal is a minimalist furniture studio
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Benches

Materials

Brass

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Bench Brazil For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal bench Brazil for your home. A bench Brazil — often made from wood, hardwood and metal — can elevate any home. Find 168 options for an antique or vintage bench Brazil now, or shop our selection of 63 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the bench Brazil you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A bench Brazil, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made bench Brazil over the years, but those crafted by Sergio Rodrigues, Jorge Zalszupin and Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Bench Brazil?

Prices for a bench Brazil start at $556 and top out at $70,000 with the average selling for $6,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.