Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries, Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair for Brazil Industries circa 1970s Edelman Leather, Brazillian
Leather, Rosewood
Set of 8 Rosewood ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, 1956, Brazilian Midcentury
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian industry. COSTA once said that Rodrigues could "superimpose modern furniture elements on the
Straw, Rosewood
$16,000
Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
well. Manufacturers label on the underside of one example shows 'Brazil Industries Corp. Made in
Leather, Suede, Rosewood
Set of 8 ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian industry. Costa once said that Rodrigues could "superimpose modern furniture elements on the
Straw, Rosewood
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Bouclé by John Graz, 1950’s
By John Graz
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian industry at the time. Size: H95.0, W61.0, D85.0 (cm) H37.4, W24.0, D33.5 (in)
Bouclé, Wood
$21,187 / set
Julio Roberto Katinsky Sling Chairs, Brazil, 1959
By Julio Katinski
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Brazil 1959. In 1959, to serve a private order from a client, he designed the famous Katinsky armchair, a
Metal
Mid Century Modern Dining Table in Caviuna, Ernesto Hauner for Mobilinea, 1950s
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in New York, NY
had begun to be produced by the Brazilian industry, allowing him to develop complete furniture lines
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by John Graz in Caviuna Wood & Cane
By John Graz
Located in New York, NY
the Brazilian industry made it impossible to transform John Graz's prototypes into utensils produced
Cane, Wood
MP-97 Sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Curitiba, PR
and warmth. Percival Lafer played a significant role in shaping Brazil’s modern furniture industry
Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
1940s, Tenreiro was among the first designers in the Brazilian furniture industry to adopt a European
Hardwood, Fabric
Brazilian Modern Organic Form Loveseat in Iron & Bouclé by Freijó Móveis, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Produced in Brazil during the 1950s by Freijó Móveis, this sculptural loveseat reflects the rise of
Iron
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this very Brazilian Modern armchair pair in hardwood and gray suede designed
Ultrasuede, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood & Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
designers in the Brazilian furniture industry to adopt a European modernist vernacular. His initial efforts
Cane, Hardwood
Minimalist Daybed by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Antwerp, BE
, making L'Atelier a significant player in the Brazilian furniture industry and leaving a lasting legacy in
Wood
Chaise Longue "Rio" by Oscar Niemeyer, Brazil, 1978
By Oscar Niemeyer, Tendo Brasileira
Located in Antwerp, BE
chair, originally owned by André Midani, a luminary of the Brazilian music industry, began with the
Wood, Plywood
Single Armchair by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Mid-Century Brazilian Design
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
in 1982 as the furniture factory Móveis Cimo S.A. – one of the Brazilian furniture industry's most
Silk
'Paleae Brasilis' Fruit Tray by Brunno Jahara, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Brunno Jahara, Ana Voss
Located in New York, NY
techniques. Jahara Studio develops partnerships with Brazilian and international industries, focusing on
Brass
Pair of Vintage Armchairs by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
These Rosewood Armchairs were produced in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer
Velvet, Imbuia
1960's Brazilian Modern Sofa “Concha” in Hardwood & Fabric, by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
first designers in the Brazilian furniture industry to adopt a European modernist vernacular. His
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Modern Sideboard in Caviuna Wood by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
the innovative nature of the Brazilian modern design industry. During their time in São Paulo, a city
Hardwood
Mid Century Modern Armchair in Metal & Wood by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
role in the innovation of the Brazilian modern design industry during the industrialization of the
Iron
Midcentury Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
. In the early 1940s, Tenreiro was among the first designers in the Brazilian furniture industry to
Velvet, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Wall Lamp by Lustres Pelotas, 1950's
By Lustres Pelotas
Located in New York, NY
with the Peterco Group, one of the major names in the Brazilian lighting industry, the company expanded
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Console in Hardwood & Chrome Wheels, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
. Overall, Sergio Rodrigues had a profound impact on the Brazilian furniture industry and helped shape it
Chrome
Leather Cushion, Made with Exclusive Pirarucu Fish Leather Green Small Size
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Pirarucu fish leather cushion. Pirarucu fish comes from Brazilian food industry, it is the
Leather
Leather Cushion, Made with Exclusive Pirarucu Fish Leather Black Small Size
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Pirarucu fish leather cushion. Pirarucu fish comes from Brazilian food industry, it is the
Leather
Leather Cushion, Made with Exclusive Pirarucu Fish Leather Black Medium Size
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Pirarucu fish leather cushion. Pirarucu fish comes from Brazilian food industry, it is the
Hide
Leather Cushion, Made with Exclusive Pirarucu Fish Leather Green Large Size
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Pirarucu fish leather cushion. Pirarucu fish comes from Brazilian food industry, it is the
Leather
Set of 2 Leather Cushion, Exclusive Fish Leather Black Medium Size
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
in. Trimmed Scales Fish leather luxury cushion. The fish skins comes from Brazilian food industry
Leather
Set of 2 Leather Cushion, Exclusive Fish Leather, Green Color, Small Size
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
in. Trimmed Scales Fish leather luxury cushion. The fish skins comes from Brazilian food industry
Leather
Set of 2 Leather Cushion, Exclusive Fish Leather Black Color
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Brazilian food industry, it is the second largest river fish in the world after the beluga. Vegetable
Leather
Set of 2 Leather Cushion, Exclusive Fish Leather Black Color
By Jover + Valls
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
in. Trimmed scales. Fish leather luxury cushion. Skins used on these cushions comes from Brazilian
Leather
Original Vintage Advertising Poster Unilever South America Illustrated Map Art
Located in London, GB
Buenos Aires Argentina / Atkinson Montevideo Uruguay / Lever Sao Paolo and Atkinson Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Paper
Unavailable|$9,900 / item
Pedro Franco Barroca Chair, Kintsugi Collection, Brazil 2022
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
Brazilian design art brand, founded in 2012. It was the first Brazilian industry invited to participate in
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable|$4,460 / item
Pedro Franco Esqueleto Chair, Esqueleto Collection, Brazil 2012
Located in São Paulo, BR
Brazilian design art brand, founded in 2012. It was the first Brazilian industry invited to participate in
Aluminum, Steel
Unavailable|$16,180 / item
Alessandro Mendini, K2 Sofa, Brazil 2012
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in São Paulo, BR
Brazilian industry invited to participate in the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. It was also the
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable|$840 / item
Pininfarina Beach Chair, A LOT OF Brasil Collection, Brazil, 2013
Located in São Paulo, BR
Brazilian industry invited to participate in the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. It was also
Aluminum
Unavailable|$15,000 / item
Pedro Franco Underconstruction Armchair, Underconstruction Collection, Brazil
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
art brand, founded in 2012. It was the first Brazilian industry invited to participate in the Salone
Metal
Unavailable|$14,900 / item
Pedro Franco Kaos Armchair, Kaos Collection, Brazil 2011
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
word that defines the Brazilian design art brand, founded in 2012. It was the first Brazilian industry
Steel
Unavailable|$2,340 / item
Nika Zupanc Maid Chair, A LOT OF Brasil Collection, Brazil, 2013
By Nika Zupanc
Located in São Paulo, BR
Brazilian industry invited to participate in the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. It was also
Aluminum
Unavailable|$32,400 / item
Pedro Franco Antropófago Sofa, Altropófago Collection, Brazil, 2010
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
Brazilian industry to collaborate with international designers. In his portfolio there are exclusive pieces
Upholstery
Unavailable|$19,000 / item
Pedro Franco Antropófago Armchair, Altropófago Collection, Brazil, 2010
Located in São Paulo, BR
Brazilian industry invited to participate in the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. It was also the
Upholstery
Unavailable|$3,270 / item
Borek Sipek Filzka Chair, A LOT OF Brasil Collection, Brazil, 2013
By B. Sipek
Located in São Paulo, BR
2012. It was the first Brazilian industry invited to participate in the Salone Internazionale del
Steel
Unavailable|$5,180 / item
Fabio Novembre Rph Sofa, A LOT OF Brasil Collection, Brazil, 2013
By Fabio Novembre
Located in São Paulo, BR
, founded in 2012. It was the first Brazilian industry invited to participate in the Salone Internazionale
Polystyrene
Unavailable|$19,000 / item
Pedro Franco Under embroidered Armchair, Underconstruction Collection, Brazil
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
, founded in 2012. It was the first Brazilian industry invited to participate in the Salone Internazionale
Metal
Unavailable|$4,100 / set
Alessandro Mendini, Papera Table, A LOT OF Brasil collection, Brazil, 2012
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in São Paulo, BR
, founded in 2012. It was the first Brazilian industry invited to participate in the Salone Internazionale
Aluminum
Unavailable|$13,500 / item
Pedro Franco Supernova Armchair, A LOT OF Brasil Collection, Brazil 2002
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
design art brand, founded in 2012. It was the first Brazilian industry invited to participate in the
Aluminum
Unavailable|$3,675
Pedro Franco Fla chair nº 2, Bahia Collection, Brazil 2021
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
the first Brazilian industry invited to participate in the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan
Steel
Unavailable|$4,117
Pedro Franco Fla chair nº 1, Bahia Collection, Brazil 2021
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
the first Brazilian industry invited to participate in the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan
Steel
Unavailable|$4,035 / item
Pedro Franco Fla Chair Nº 3, Bahia Collection, Brazil, 2021
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
the first Brazilian industry invited to participate in the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan
Steel
Unavailable|$3,945 / item
Pedro Franco Fla Chair Nº 5, Bahia Collection, Brazil, 2021
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
the first Brazilian industry invited to participate in the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan
Steel
Unavailable|$10,000 / item
Vico Magistretti Golem Chair, A LOT OF Brasil Collection, Brazil, 2013
By Vico Magistretti
Located in São Paulo, BR
defines the Brazilian design art brand, founded in 2012. It was the first Brazilian industry invited to
Leather, Wood
Unavailable|$8,400 / item
Pedro Franco Michael Chair, Kintsugi Collection, Brazil 2022
By Pedro Franco
Located in São Paulo, BR
that defines the Brazilian design art brand, founded in 2012. It was the first Brazilian industry
Aluminum, Copper
Unavailable|$18,660 / item
Pedro Franco Kintsugi Dinning Table, Kintsugi Collection, Brazil 2022
Located in São Paulo, BR
Brazilian industry invited to participate in the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. It was also the
Quartz, Steel
Unavailable|$32,600 / item
Pedro Franco Ancestral Armchair, Ancestralidade Collection, Brazil 2023
Located in São Paulo, BR
first Brazilian industry invited to participate in the Salone Internazionale del Mobile in Milan. It
Stainless Steel
Unavailable|$37,330 / set
Pedro Franco Icone chair, Ancestralidade Collection, Brazil 2023
Located in São Paulo, BR
defines the Brazilian design art brand, founded in 2012. It was the first Brazilian industry invited to
Steel
Unavailable|$20,000 / item
Pedro Franco Dali Dinning Table, Ancestralidade Collection, Brazil 2023
Located in São Paulo, BR
defines the Brazilian design art brand, founded in 2012. It was the first Brazilian industry invited to
Quartz, Steel
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 Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean 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 rosewood, jacaranda 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 chairs, sofas, tables and more.