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.
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Walnut Veneer Dining Table with Solid Wood Legs and 110-Inch Top, Suma Series
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Suma dining room table by Uultis Studio with walnut veneered top measuring 110 inches and organic solid wood legs. *Please check availability...
Hardwood, Walnut
Suma Dining Table with Walnut Veneer and Amazon Tree Inspired Base, Seven Feet
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Suma dining room table by Uultis with 86-inch walnut veneered top and Amazon tree inspired base. Introducing the Suma dining table by Uultis, a stunning fusion of nature-inspired design and contemporary elegance. Measuring 86 inches long, this exquisite dining table features a walnut veneered top with beveled edges on the underside, creating a sleek profile that enhances its sophisticated appearance. The organic solid wood base, finished in walnut, draws inspiration from the majestic Sumaúma tree, one of the towering giants of the Amazon rainforest...
Wood, Teak, Walnut
$5,773 / item
"Maria" dining table in natural wood, rounded edge
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The table "Maria" is Alessandra's tribute to her mother. Its timeless base receives a wooden top in the shape of an inverted pyramid, giving the impression of floating.
Oak, Walnut, Wood
$2,867 / item
Anambé Brazilian Unique Rare Wood Dining Table round
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Anambé dining table is part of a very important project to develop poor Amazonian communities in the art of manufacturing design furniture using correctly the FSC certified wood prod...
Wood
Reclaimed Ipé Outdoor Dining Table Handcrafted in Pará, Brazil, One-of-a-Kind
Located in San Antonio, TX
Handcrafted in the Pará region of Brazil from reclaimed Ipe wood, this one-of-a-kind dining table dates back to 2008. Each piece is made from salvaged trees, celebrating both sustain...
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Jorge Zalszupin, Large Dining Table, Imbuia, Leather, Concrete, Brazil, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in High Point, NC
A large Imbuia and leather over concrete 'Guanabara' dining or conference table designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by L'Atelier, Brazil, c. 1960s.
Concrete, Metal
Gothic-Inspired Teak Dining Table with 118-Inch Top and 16-Leg Design, Pin Style
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Pin Gothic inspired teak wood dining room table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with 118-Inch teak veneer top and 16 legs. *Please check availability ...
Teak
Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier Guanabara Dining Pedestal Table
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in PARIS, FR
Born in Warsaw in 1922, Jorge Zalszupin arrived in Brazil in 1949 and founded L'Atelier in São Paulo — a studio that gave him full control over design and production. He worked along...
Leather, Wood
Planalto Oval Dining Table by Alessandra Delgado, Natural Oak
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The Planalto Oval Dining Table was inspired by the curves of the works of the master Oscar Niemeyer. Its creation evokes the architect's constructions in Brasília, Brazil, where the ...
Oak, Walnut
Giuseppe Scapinelli Extendable Brazilian Rosewood Dining Table, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
A rare and elegantly sculpted dining table designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Brazil during the 1950s. Celebrated for his distinctive fusion of Italian sensibility and Brazilian mode...
Brass
Modern Contemporary Dining Table Teak Veneered Top and Graphite Painted Base
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Wing dining table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with 98-inch teak veneer top and graphite metallic painted base. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Wing di...
Teak
Round Dining Table in Teak Veneer and Graphite Finish – Moon Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Moon Art Deco style dining table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with teak veneer 55-inch diameter top and graphite base. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The...
Teak
Walnut Veneer 118-Inch Dining Table with Sculptural 16-Leg Base - Pin Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Architectural and dramatic, the Pin dining table by Uultis is a bold centerpiece defined by its sculptural silhouette and meticulously crafted detailing. Featuring a generously sized...
Walnut
Minimalist Style, Dining Table in Natural Solid Wood Reinforced with Steel
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms in a modern interpretation of wood archetypes, combining a rational defined outcome with the warmth of or...
Metal
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table in Hardwood, Cimo, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Cimo in Brazil during the 1960s, this extendable dining table is a refined expression of Brazilian modernism, combining architectural clarity, functional ingenuity, and t...
Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin Guaruja 140 table by L'Atelier Brazil, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
Designed between 1959 and 1965 by the Brazilian-naturalized architect Jorge Zalszupin, the Guarujá dining table features a cement base covered in leather and a top made of parqueted ...
Concrete
Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Table in Rosewood Veneer and Bronze Smoked Glass, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
A refined expression of Brazilian modernism, this dining table designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, the pioneering designer widely regarded as the father of modern Brazilian furniture. Crea...
Glass, Rosewood
Extendable Dining Table in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner, c.1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Carlo Hauner, this extendable dining table reflects the clarity and material intelligence that defined Brazilian modern furniture in the 1950s. Hauner—best known for hi...
Hardwood
Dining Table "Guanabara" in Hardwood, Concrete & Metal, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Guanabara Table, designed in the late 1950s by Jorge Zalszupin (1922–2020) and produced by his firm L’Atelier, is a rare and important example of Brazilian mid-century mod...
Concrete, Metal
Volpi Minimalist Dining Table by Alessandra Delgado, Natural Wood
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alfredo Volpi is a Brazilian painter that throughout his career experiment with geometrical forms, especially the variations of flag formats. The din...
Oak, Walnut
Giuseppe Scapinelli Attribution, Dining Table, Wood, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and glass dining table attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, c. 1950s. Small chip in glass near one of the corners. Dimensions (inches): 29.8”H x 80.5”W x 45.25”D
Glass, Wood
Planalto Dining Table by Alessandra Delgado, Modern Laminated Wood
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The Planalto dining table was inspired by the curves of master Oscar Niemeyer. Its creation refers to the architect's constructions in Brasília, where the sculptural elegance of his ...
Wood
$726 / item
Pégasus Dining Table by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Pégasus Dining Table by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: D 80 x H 75 cm Materials: Base: Veneer, Top: Veneer. Also available in D 80, D 100, D 120 cm. Please contact us. With the intenti...
Wood
Round Dining Table in Hardwood and Metal by Jorge Zalszupin, c.1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922–2020) in the 1960s, this round dining table exemplifies the designer’s refined negotiation between material richness and structural restraint. A cen...
Metal
Teak Wood Dining Table with Sculptural Base, 98 Inches Top, Dolomitas Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A teak wood Dolomitas dining room table designed by Studio + A! for Uultis with 98” top. The Dolomitas dining room table by Studio + A! for Uultis is a stunning masterpiece crafted f...
Teak
Modern Almond Oak Dining Table 87 in, Contemporary Wood Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
Available now in the U.S. with no lead time, the Hawk dining table by Uultis Contemporary Furniture is defined by its refined proportions and sculptural simplicity. Crafted in almon...
Wood, Oak
Brazilian Caviúna Dining Table for Eight Att. to Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Brazilian modernist dining table attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli, crafted in richly figured caviúna wood, Brazil, circa 1950s. The design is defined by its refined silh...
Brass
18th-Century Brazilian Colonial Trestle Table – Minas Gerais
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
18th-Century Brazilian Colonial Trestle Table – Minas Gerais A magnificent example of 18th-century Brazilian colonial craftsmanship, this trestl...
Wrought Iron
Jorge Zalszupin - Guanabara Dining or Work Table - plain veneer not patchwork
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in São Paulo, SP
The iconic Guanabara Table, designed in the late 1950s by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and crafted by his L' Atelier is a rare and exceptional example of mid-century modern Brazilian ...
Concrete, Iron
Brazilian Designer, Dining Table, Wood, Glass, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and black-colored glass dining room table or center table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x...
Glass, Wood
Minimalist Style, Dining Table in Natural Solid Wood Reinforced with Steel
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms in a modern interpretation of wood archetypes, combining a rational defined outcome with the warmth of or...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Dinning Table by Cantu, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
A robust and spacious dining table designed by Cantu, measuring approximately 3.5 meters in length, this piece is ideal for large gatherings and expansive interiors, combining presen...
Wood
$4,561 / item
"Planalto" oval dining table in natural walnut wood
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The Planalto Oval Dining Table was inspired by the curves of the works of the master Oscar Niemeyer. Its creation evokes the architect's constructions in Brasília, Brazil, where the ...
Oak, Walnut
Dining Table by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection brings together a new body of work that explores the relationship between materiality, gesture, and time, unfolding through a continuous process of experimentation and...
Bronze
“Denúncia” Dining Table in Solid Pequi Wood by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1970s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
An important and exceptionally sculptural “Denúncia” dining table by José Zanine Caldas (1919–2001), executed in solid Pequi wood in Brazil during the 1970s. Monumental in presence a...
Hardwood
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Rare 'Cosmos' Dining Table, Brazil, 1950s, Caviuna Wood
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An elegant and sculptural dining by Italian-Brazilian designer Giuseppe Scapinelli, crafted in richly grained Caviuna wood. The sensuously carved frame curves downward along two side...
Brass
Modern Contemporary Almond Oak Wood Dining Table with Sculpted Base
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural and understated, the Neon dining table by Uultis pairs clean geometry with soft detailing for a quietly powerful presence in any interior. Crafted from oak with an almond ...
Oak
$19,680Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Straight, X-Tall Amethyst Geodes with Sparkly Purple Amethyst and Agate
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Pair of Straight and Tall Amethyst Geodes with Deep Purple Amethyst Druzy, Lace Agate Matrix, and Cacoxenite ▫️ Description Gorgeous in many ways and ready to bring a natural touch...
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Jorge Zalszupin “Guaruja” Dining Table for L’Atelier, 1959
By L’Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Jorge Zalszupin “Guarujá” Dining Table for L’Atelier, Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1959. The Guarujá” dining table, designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1959 for L’Atelier, exemplifies the t...
Leather, Wood
Art Deco Styled Teak Wood Round Dining Table with Graphite Base, 63-Inch Top
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
An Art Deco style Moon teak wood dining table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with 63-Inch veneered top and graphite metallic base. *Please check availability prior to purchase...
Teak
$22,240Sale Price|20% Off
Pair of Tall Amethyst Geodes with High-Grade Deep Purple Amethyst Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Pair of Tall Amethyst Geodes with High-Grade Deep Purple Amethyst Druzy ▫️ Description Gorgeous in many ways and ready to bring a natural touch of elegance to your space, this pair...
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Gorgeous and impressive dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Incroyable et splendide table de Joaquim Tenreiro, c’est une commande spéciale pour une villa à Jardim, sao paulo. Elle mesure 315 cm sur 165 et présente un sublime travail de mosai...
Ceramic, Wood
Dining Table with Almond Oak Wood Veneered 98-Inch Top - Radi Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Radi dining table by Uultis is a striking blend of modern design and organic inspiration, crafted to bring both elegance and functionality to you...
Oak, Wood
$1,695Sale Price / item|65% Off
Almond Oak Veneered 86-Inch Dining Table with Sculptural Corners – Hawk Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Balancing sculptural presence with refined simplicity, the Hawk dining table from Uultis Design brings quiet strength to any contemporary dining space. The 86...
Hardwood, Oak
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table in Hardwood, Loher, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Loher in Brazil during the 1960s, this extendable dining table exemplifies the material richness and structural clarity characteristic of Brazilian mid-century design. Ex...
Rosewood
$1,580Sale Price / item|65% Off
Dining Table with 71-Inch Walnut Veneered Top, Hawk Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Hawk dining table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with walnut finish and 70-Inch veneered top. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Hawk dining table brings mo...
Walnut, Hardwood
Brazilian Midcentury Dining Table in Rosewood, Unknown Designer, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This long dining table was manufactured in the 1960s, but its authorship is still in research. The piece is made of solid Rosewood and Rosewood veneers, and its structure is composed...
Hardwood
$11,202 / item
Tribeca Dining Table by Giacomo Tomazzi Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Tribeca Dining Table by Giacomo Tomazzi Studio Dimensions: W 270 x D 110 x H 75 cm Materials: Wood. ABOUT Giácomo Tomazzi graduated in archite...
Wood
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler Dining Table, midcentury Brazilian modern design
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in São Paulo, SP
Elegant and rare dining table designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma in the 1950s, a striking example of Brazilian modernist design. Crafted in solid caviuna wood with ...
Cane, Glass, Wood, Hardwood
Sergio Rodrigues, Unique ‘Bloch Editores’ Dining Table, Brazil, 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A unique one-off dining table designed by Sergio Rodrigues for the Bloch Editores building in 1965. Executed in rosewood with distinctive brass sabots and exposed brass detailing thr...
Brass
Oval Dining Room Trestle Table with Hand-Carved Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
An oval dining room trestle table. This dining room table features an oval top made of several planks raised on a hand-carved trestle base. The two tu...
Wood
$3,206Sale Price / item|65% Off
Customizable Walnut Dining Table with Sculptural base, 70-inch Top, Pin Series
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Pin dining table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with 70-Inch walnut veneer top and 10 legs. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Pin dining table is a sculptu...
Walnut, Wood
Ipé Outdoor Dining Table from salvaged trees crafted in Pará, Brazil, unique.
Located in San Antonio, TX
Handcrafted in the Pará region of Brazil from reclaimed Ipe wood, this one-of-a-kind dining table dates back to 2008. Each piece is made from salvaged trees, celebrating both sustain...
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Sergio Rodrigues Round Wooden Dining Table "Stella" Oca mid-century Brazil 1956
By Oca, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) Round dining table model “Stella” Manufactured by Oca Brazil, 1956 Jacaranda wood, brass, iron Measurements 122 cm diameter x 73 height cm 48 in diamet...
Brass, Iron
$2,487Sale Price|65% Off
Customizable Dining Table with 86-Inch Black Oak Top and Organic Base, Suma Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Suma dining table designed by Uultis Studio with 86-Inch black oak veneered top and Amazon inspired solid wood base. The Suma dining table is a masterpiece of design, blending arti...
Oak
$14,800Sale Price|20% Off
Jorge Zalszupin Dining table
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Elegant and sophisticated vintage dining table by Brazilian modern master Jorge Zalszupin. Rich Brazilian wood with folded edges and sensual curves allows this table to exude a sensu...
Metal
Brasilia Dining Table in Brazilian Rosewood & Marble, Fatima, Brazil, c. 1965
By Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI)
Located in New York, NY
A masterful expression of Brazilian Modern design, this exceptional Brasilia dining table designed by Moveis Fatima in the sixties, embodies the architectural optimism, sculptural re...
Marble
Exquisite Blue Brazilian Marble Tabletop with Hand-Inlaid Wood
Located in Oirlo, LI
Experience the perfect harmony of elegance and craftsmanship with this extraordinary tabletop. The cool, lightly veined blue marble forms a serene and sophisticated canvas, while ...
Marble
Large Brazilian Dining Table in Solid Wood Style Joachim Tenreiro, 1960's
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Imposing Brazilian dining table from the 70's in the style of Joachim Tenreiro's work. Solid wood structure, superb top made of different solid wood s...
Wood
Teak 86-Inch Dining Table with Veneered Top and Tapered Legs – Luce Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A contemporary dining table of refined proportions, the Luce is crafted in teak wood veneer with a spacious 86-inch veneered top. Designed by the Uultis team, its silhouette is strea...
Teak
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