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Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's

Brazilian Modern Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's

By Percival Lafer

Located in Uccle, BE

Sofa Mod. MP-13, 1960's Made by Lafer S. e Co, Sao Paulo Rosewood, chrome and faux leather H 70 x L219 x W80 x Seat Height 41Percival Lafer Mid-Century Brazilian sofa made of Walnut ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Percival Lafer, 1967
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Percival Lafer, 1967

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Percival Lafer, 1967

By Percival Lafer

Located in New York, NY

Designed as the “MP-13” model, this sofa reflects the disciplined material dialogue characteristic of Brazilian modern seating in the 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Chrome

1950 Brazilian Modern Sofa by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Rosewood & Bouclé
1950 Brazilian Modern Sofa by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Rosewood & Bouclé

1950 Brazilian Modern Sofa by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Rosewood & Bouclé

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in New York, NY

A refined study in line, proportion, and material intelligence, this rare sofa by Giuseppe Scapinelli captures the essence of Brazilian Modernism at its most sculptural. Designed in ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Grey Velvet & Fiber by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973, Brazil
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Grey Velvet & Fiber by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973, Brazil

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Grey Velvet & Fiber by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973, Brazil

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

This futuristic looking sofa effortlessly flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, modern, Danish modern or contemporary environment.

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fiberglass, Velvet

Brazilian Modern Sofa with Sculpted legs in Oatmeal Bouclé, JD Moveis, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Sofa with Sculpted legs in Oatmeal Bouclé, JD Moveis, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Sofa with Sculpted legs in Oatmeal Bouclé, JD Moveis, 1960s

By J.D. Moveis e Decoracoes

Located in New York, NY

A refined expression of Brazilian modernism, this four-seat sofa by JD Móveis embodies the balance between architectural clarity and sensual materiality that defines the country’s de...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Leather by Michel Arnoult, c. 1960s
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Leather by Michel Arnoult, c. 1960s

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Leather by Michel Arnoult, c. 1960s

By Michel Arnoult

Located in New York, NY

The open frame construction highlights the material presence of the wood while maintaining the lightness characteristic of Brazilian modern design. The piece has been carefully refu...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather,  Liceu de Artes e Oficios 1960s
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather,  Liceu de Artes e Oficios 1960s

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather, Liceu de Artes e Oficios 1960s

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in New York, NY

Liceu de Artes e Oficios, Brazil, c. 1960s. Produced for the Liceu’s institutional interiors, this three-seat sofa distills the formal restraint of Brazilian modernism into a long, q...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Rosewood and Warm Taupe Mohair, Fátima, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Rosewood and Warm Taupe Mohair, Fátima, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Rosewood and Warm Taupe Mohair, Fátima, 1960s

By Moveis Fatima

Located in New York, NY

A study in proportion, restraint, and material intelligence, this 1960s sofa by Fátima exemplifies the quiet rigor of Brazilian modernism. The structure is executed in richly grained...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Hardwood, Mohair

Sofa in White Boucle, Forma Brazil, 1960s - Lot 51
Sofa in White Boucle, Forma Brazil, 1960s - Lot 51

Sofa in White Boucle, Forma Brazil, 1960s - Lot 51

By Forma Brazil

Located in New York, NY

Their furniture captured the optimism of postwar Brazil—modern, elegant, and adaptable to contemporary living.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Hardwood

'Mole' Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA Brazil, 1960s, Signed
'Mole' Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA Brazil, 1960s, Signed

'Mole' Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA Brazil, 1960s, Signed

By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rare signed example of the 'Mole' sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, produced by OCA Brazil in the 1960s (see image gallery for a photo of the OCA stamp).

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rosewood, Leather

Costela Sofa by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s–1960s
Costela Sofa by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s–1960s

Costela Sofa by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s–1960s

By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Wien, AT

This iconic “Costela” sofa, designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, was most likely produced in the late 1950s or early 1960s and is considered one of the most important and reco...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

'Móveis Cimo' Sofa 1960s, Brazil Mid-Century Modern
'Móveis Cimo' Sofa 1960s, Brazil Mid-Century Modern

'Móveis Cimo' Sofa 1960s, Brazil Mid-Century Modern

By Moveis Cimo

Located in Curitiba, PR

Beautifully crafted by Móveis Cimo in Brazil during the 1960s, this elegant sofa exemplifies the timeless appeal of Brazilian modern design.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Hardwood

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Mid-century Design White upholstered Sofa
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Mid-century Design White upholstered Sofa

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Brazilian Mid-century Design White upholstered Sofa

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil

Located in Barcelona, ES

Literature Brazil Modern, the rediscovery of 20th century Brazilian furniture – Aric Chen, 2016.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Sofa, Brazil, 1970s
Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Sofa, Brazil, 1970s

Sculptural Brazilian Modernist Sofa, Brazil, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

Mid-century cylindrical sofa, a masterpiece from Brazil circa 1970 by an unknown designer. The sofa features a unique hammock-like structure crafted from connected wooden slats, supp...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Sofa, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Sofa, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Sofa, 1960s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This exceptional mid-century sofa, crafted in Brazil during the 1960s, captures the warmth and character that define Brazilian modern design.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1960s

By Carlo Hauner

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1960s Sofa with wooden stick legs and fabric-covered frame.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Brazil, 1950s

Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Velvet, Wood, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

An organic green velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Likely reupholstered in fairly recent history, fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (inches...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Sofa by Móveis Giacomelli, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
Sofa by Móveis Giacomelli, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s

Sofa by Móveis Giacomelli, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This rare 1950s sofa by Móveis Giacomelli captures the utilitarian elegance that defined much of Brazil’s early modern production.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Joaquim Tenreiro Four-Seat Sofa, Hardwood, Brazilian Modern, 1950s
Joaquim Tenreiro Four-Seat Sofa, Hardwood, Brazilian Modern, 1950s

Joaquim Tenreiro Four-Seat Sofa, Hardwood, Brazilian Modern, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

This rare four-seat sofa exemplifies Joaquim Tenreiro’s radical redefinition of modern seating in postwar Brazil, where structure, lightness, and human scale were treated as insepara...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Hardwood

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jatoba and Beige Mohair Sofa
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jatoba and Beige Mohair Sofa

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jatoba and Beige Mohair Sofa

By Jean Gillon

Located in Weesp, NL

Crafted with the highest attention to detail and quality materials, this sofa is a true masterpiece of modern design. Featuring a sleek and durable Jatoba wooden frame, this sofa is...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wood

Rattan sofa, Brazil, 1960s
Rattan sofa, Brazil, 1960s

Rattan sofa, Brazil, 1960s

By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rattan sofa with black lacquered steel legs. Produced in Brazil, 1960s. Very good condition with small signs of usage. Please note: matching table + chairs also available.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Vinyl, Steel, Brazil, 1950s
Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Vinyl, Steel, Brazil, 1950s

Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Vinyl, Steel, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood, green floral vinyl and steel sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina and distress to frame and fabric consistent with age and use. Overall Dimension...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Marble, Brazil, 1960s

Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Marble, Brazil, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood, brown fabric and marble sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Vintage fabric in fair condition, reupholstery recommended. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.75"H x 9...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Marble

Paraty Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
Paraty Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s

Paraty Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A refined expression of Rodrigues’ mastery of proportion and comfort, the Paraty sofa combines architectural clarity with inviting warmth. The gently curved backrest and subtly flare...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Celina Sofa by Muniz Zylberberg, Mid-Century Modern, Brazil, 1966
Celina Sofa by Muniz Zylberberg, Mid-Century Modern, Brazil, 1966

Celina Sofa by Muniz Zylberberg, Mid-Century Modern, Brazil, 1966

Located in Antwerp, BE

"Celina" Sofa by Muniz Zylberberg, a stunning piece of Brazilian Modernism designed in the 1960s. This exceptional three-seater sofa features a highly geometrical structure in massi...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Marble

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Brazilian Walnut Frame, Beige Canvas, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Brazilian Walnut Frame, Beige Canvas, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Brazilian Walnut Frame, Beige Canvas, 1960s

Located in Madrid, ES

Mid-20th century sofa with veneered walnut wood frame and beige canvas fabric seats. Made in Brazil circa 1960s. The frame of the sofa has been refinished and the original fabric has...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Walnut, Canvas

Mid-Century Modern "Cubo" Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin
Mid-Century Modern "Cubo" Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin

Mid-Century Modern "Cubo" Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

This recently upholstered cubo (Cube) sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s. The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from ...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Brazilian Modern “VIP” Sofa in Fiberglass & Mohair by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973
Brazilian Modern “VIP” Sofa in Fiberglass & Mohair by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973

Brazilian Modern “VIP” Sofa in Fiberglass & Mohair by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally rare and sculptural example of Brazilian late modernism, this iconic “VIP” sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1973 during a pivotal moment in Brazil’s design hi...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fiberglass, Mohair

'Mole' Sofa in Leather, By Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
'Mole' Sofa in Leather, By Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

'Mole' Sofa in Leather, By Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This sofa epitomizes Rodrigues' exceptional talent for melding robust materials with organic forms, a signature of Brazilian design.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern 801 Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1959
Mid-Century Modern 801 Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1959

Mid-Century Modern 801 Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1959

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

The 1950s proved to be politically and economically favorable to initiatives related to industrial production. The Polish naturalized Brazilian architect, Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020)...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rosewood, Fabric

Rare Mid Century Modern Cube Leather sofa by Percival Lafer Brazil 1970
Rare Mid Century Modern Cube Leather sofa by Percival Lafer Brazil 1970

Rare Mid Century Modern Cube Leather sofa by Percival Lafer Brazil 1970

By Percival Lafer

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare Amazing Mid Century Modern Cube Leather sofa Designed by Percival Lafer Made in Brazil.

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s

By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo

Located in New York, NY

The cube sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s. The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from sculpted wood details or the...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s

By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo

Located in New York, NY

The cube sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s. The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from sculpted wood details or the...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wood, Fabric, Faux Leather

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s

By Celina Decoracoes

Located in New York, NY

The base consists of four rectangular legs, providing lightness to this three-seat sofa. Celina Decorações signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Silk, Rosewood

Casulo, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Casulo, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s

Casulo, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and off-white fabric sofa produced by Casulo, Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 67.0"W x 35.0"D Seat Height (inches): 17.25" Arm Height (inches): 23....

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Brazilian Wood Three-Seater Sofa by Rino Levi, Brazil 1950s
Brazilian Wood Three-Seater Sofa by Rino Levi, Brazil 1950s

Brazilian Wood Three-Seater Sofa by Rino Levi, Brazil 1950s

By Rino Levi

Located in Utrecht, NL

Rino Levi was one of the pioneers of the modern movement in Brazil, advocating for simple, practical and economical design, disparaging the imitation of classicism.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Wood

Percival Lafer Sofa, Re-upholstered in Leather, Mid-Century Modern, Brazil 1970s
Percival Lafer Sofa, Re-upholstered in Leather, Mid-Century Modern, Brazil 1970s

Percival Lafer Sofa, Re-upholstered in Leather, Mid-Century Modern, Brazil 1970s

By Percival Lafer

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

A rare and beautifully preserved sofa by Percival Lafer, one of Brazil’s most celebrated modernist designers. Known for his innovative use of exotic woods and deeply comfortable upho...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wood

Sofa MP-163, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Sofa MP-163, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design

Sofa MP-163, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design

By Percival Lafer

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Crafted by the renowned master Percival Lafer in 1970, this exceptional piece of furniture boasts a striking and comfortable design. Its clean lines and unique details, such as elega...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Steel

Brazilian Modern “Stella” Three-Seat Sofa in Wood & Bouclé by Sergio Rodrigues
Brazilian Modern “Stella” Three-Seat Sofa in Wood & Bouclé by Sergio Rodrigues

Brazilian Modern “Stella” Three-Seat Sofa in Wood & Bouclé by Sergio Rodrigues

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

Designed in 1965 by Sergio Rodrigues (1924–2014) and produced by OCA, the Stella sofa stands as a mature expression of Brazilian modern design at its most confident and culturally gr...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Bouclé, Hardwood

1950s Sofa, Rino Levi, Brazilian Midcentury
1950s Sofa, Rino Levi, Brazilian Midcentury

1950s Sofa, Rino Levi, Brazilian Midcentury

By Rino Levi

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Rino Levi is one of the major architects of the Brazilian modernism, the creator of several iconic buildings in the city of São Paulo. This sofa is made in jacarandá rosewood and w...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rosewood

"Concha" Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Modern Brazilian Design, 1950s
"Concha" Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Modern Brazilian Design, 1950s

"Concha" Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Modern Brazilian Design, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, modern Brazilian sofa, iron, and velvet. Brazil, circa 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Iron

Jean Gillon "Rodeio" sofa, Brazil, 1960s
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" sofa, Brazil, 1960s

Jean Gillon "Rodeio" sofa, Brazil, 1960s

By Jean Gillon

Located in Stockholm, SE

Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil.   Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather

Móveis Calisti, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Móveis Calisti, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s

Móveis Calisti, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s

Located in High Point, NC

A green fabric and wood sofa produced by Fábrica de Móveis Calisti, Brazil, c. 1960s. Provenance: Verniz, São Paulo. Minimal signs of use. Reupholstered in recent history. Overall...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Celina Decorações, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Celina Decorações, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s

Celina Decorações, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s

By Celina Decoracoes

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and yellow fabric sofa produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janiero, Brazil, 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Missing one original wood screw cap. Small imperfection...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

“Canoa” Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood & Mohair, Liceu de Artes, Brazil, 1960s
“Canoa” Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood & Mohair, Liceu de Artes, Brazil, 1960s

“Canoa” Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood & Mohair, Liceu de Artes, Brazil, 1960s

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in New York, NY

A study in restraint and cultural translation, the “Canoa” sofa by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios distills Brazilian modernism into a form that is both architectural and symbolic. Executed...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Mohair

Celina Decorações, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
Celina Decorações, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s

Celina Decorações, Sofa, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s

By Celina Decoracoes

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and red fabric sofa produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s  Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Overall Dimensions ...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Imbuia wood Sofa, Brazilian Design by Móveis Cimo, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Imbuia wood Sofa, Brazilian Design by Móveis Cimo, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Imbuia wood Sofa, Brazilian Design by Móveis Cimo, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Moveis Cimo

Located in New York, NY

Produced in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, this sofa structure is entirely made of solid imbuia, including the wooden partitions on both the armrests and backrest, s...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Brass

Minimalist Sofa for Outdoor, Contemporary Brazilian Design
Minimalist Sofa for Outdoor, Contemporary Brazilian Design

Minimalist Sofa for Outdoor, Contemporary Brazilian Design

By SIMONINI

Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo

This minimalist outdoor sofa is made in hardwood, metal and fabrics, two places sofa with arms, the multi-finish structure is combined with outdoor fabrics such as the Batyline to cr...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Sofas

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Metal

Sofa in Rosewood & Bouclé by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazilian Modern, 1960s
Sofa in Rosewood & Bouclé by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazilian Modern, 1960s

Sofa in Rosewood & Bouclé by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazilian Modern, 1960s

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in New York, NY

A piece like this will look great in a mid-century modern environment as well a modern, contemporary or farmhouse.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Hardwood, Bouclé

Salvatore Dinucci, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s
Salvatore Dinucci, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s

Salvatore Dinucci, Sofa, Wood, Velvet, Brazil, 1950s

Located in High Point, NC

A brown velvet and dark-stained wood sofa designed and produced by Salvatore Dinucci, Brazil, c. 1950s. Provenance: Casa Teo, São Paulo.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.5"H x 84.0...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Knot Brazilian Contemporary Foam Sofa by Lattoog
Knot Brazilian Contemporary Foam Sofa by Lattoog

Knot Brazilian Contemporary Foam Sofa by Lattoog

By Lattoog

Located in Sao Paolo, BR

This sofa/pouf is characterized by a flexible linear structure tied in a knot shape. The 'Knot' was the first piece created by the duo Leonardo Lattavo and Pedro Moog, when designin...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery

Sergio Rodrigues “Tonico” Sofa, Brazil, 1960s – Original Upholstery
Sergio Rodrigues “Tonico” Sofa, Brazil, 1960s – Original Upholstery

Sergio Rodrigues “Tonico” Sofa, Brazil, 1960s – Original Upholstery

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Curitiba, PR

An iconic example of Brazilian modern design, the Tonico sofa by Sergio Rodrigues embodies the warmth, comfort, and sculptural presence that define his work.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Brazilian modern sofa you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every Brazilian modern sofa was constructed with great care. Find 246 options for an antique or vintage Brazilian modern sofa now, or shop our selection of 48 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Brazilian modern sofa — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Brazilian modern sofa is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one Brazilian modern sofa that is appealing in its simplicity, but Percival Lafer, Paulo Kobylka and Lafer produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Brazilian Modern Sofa?

The average selling price for a Brazilian modern sofa at 1stDibs is $7,465, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $95,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Sofas for You

Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus. 

The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.

In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness

Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.

With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.

Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.

Questions About Brazilian Modern Sofa
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To make a floral sofa look modern, pair it with more minimalist pieces. Think coffee tables and accent chairs with simple, clean lines and lamps with globe shades. Place a solid-colored throw rug under the seating area or hang sleek frameless glass mirrors on the walls. Find a range of living room furniture on 1stDibs.