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Sofa in wood and fabric, by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Sofa in wood and fabric, by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

Sofa in wood and fabric, by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

By Mòveis Artisticos Z

Located in Lapa de Baixo, SP

The sofa designed by H. Schnicker for Móveis Artísticos Z is a masterful representation of Brazilian mid-century modern design, seamlessly blending contemporary sensibilities with th...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Two-in-One Rosewood Sofa & Daybed in Deep Olive Mohair, Celina
Brazilian Modern Two-in-One Rosewood Sofa & Daybed in Deep Olive Mohair, Celina

Brazilian Modern Two-in-One Rosewood Sofa & Daybed in Deep Olive Mohair, Celina

By Celina Decoracoes

Located in New York, NY

A rare and intelligently engineered two-in-one sofa and daybed by Celina Decorações, Brazil, circa 1960—an exceptional example of Brazilian modernism where material nobility meets sp...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood and Camel Mohair by Móveis Provenzal, Brazil, 1960s
Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood and Camel Mohair by Móveis Provenzal, Brazil, 1960s

Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood and Camel Mohair by Móveis Provenzal, Brazil, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Today, authentic pieces by Móveis Provenzal are becoming increasingly scarce and sought after by collectors, architects, and designers who appreciate the enduring quality and timeles...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Rosewood

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

Percival Lafer, MP-01 Sofa, Velvet, Brazil, 1960s
Percival Lafer, MP-01 Sofa, Velvet, Brazil, 1960s

Percival Lafer, MP-01 Sofa, Velvet, Brazil, 1960s

By Percival Lafer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Percival Lafer MP-01 Sofa Velvet, Wood, Iron Brazil, 1960s Offered by RAFA gallery

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Brazilian Handcrafted Sofa ''Trancoso" by Dimitrih Correa
Brazilian Handcrafted Sofa ''Trancoso" by Dimitrih Correa

Brazilian Handcrafted Sofa ''Trancoso" by Dimitrih Correa

By Dimitrih Correa

Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

It’s part of the Bahia, de Todos os Santos’ Collection. Inspired in the beautiful destinations in the Northeast, each piece of the collection receives the name of a different beach ...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Jorge Zalszupin, 'Cubo' Sofa in Wool, Brazil, 1970s
Jorge Zalszupin, 'Cubo' Sofa in Wool, Brazil, 1970s

Jorge Zalszupin, 'Cubo' Sofa in Wool, Brazil, 1970s

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Jorge Zalszupin / Cubo Sofa Wool, Wood / Brazil, 1970s Designed in the 1970s, the Cubo collection consists of sculptural seating and tables defined by bold geometry. The armchairs a...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

The Curved sofa design also has matching armchairs, presented in many interior projects magazines side-by-side with important Brazilian artworks – proof of the excellent taste of who...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Brazilian Modern Three-Seat Leather Sofa in Rosewood & Leather, Jean Gillon
Brazilian Modern Three-Seat Leather Sofa in Rosewood & Leather, Jean Gillon

Brazilian Modern Three-Seat Leather Sofa in Rosewood & Leather, Jean Gillon

By Jean Gillon

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural three-seat sofa designed by Jean Gillon in the 1970s, executed in solid Brazilian rosewood (jacarandá) and black leather—an iconic expression of Brazilian Modernism at i...

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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Brazilian Handcrafted Sofa "Caraíva" by Dimitrih Correa
Brazilian Handcrafted Sofa "Caraíva" by Dimitrih Correa

Brazilian Handcrafted Sofa "Caraíva" by Dimitrih Correa

By Dimitrih Correa

Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

It’s part of the Bahia, de Todos os Santos’ Collection. Inspired in the beautiful destinations in the Northeast, each piece of the collection receives the name of a different beach ...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

20th Century Brazilian Brown Leather and Hardwood Sofa
20th Century Brazilian Brown Leather and Hardwood Sofa

20th Century Brazilian Brown Leather and Hardwood Sofa

Located in Madrid, ES

Small sofa or loveseat made in Brazil in the 1960s. Brown leather seat and back decorated with furniture nails and is attached to a solid wood frame with leather straps. Some patina ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Móveis Cimo Round Sofa, 60's Brazilian Midcentury
Móveis Cimo Round Sofa, 60's Brazilian Midcentury

Móveis Cimo Round Sofa, 60's Brazilian Midcentury

By Moveis Cimo

Located in Lapa de Baixo, SP

This amazing lounge sofa is definitely an eyecatcher. The design of this amazing Brazilian hardwood structure combines beautifully the curve lines of the comfortable seat. This piece...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Rare MP-61 Sofa, Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s
Rare MP-61 Sofa, Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s

Rare MP-61 Sofa, Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s

By Percival Lafer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The MP-61 series from 1972 were the first designs in which Percival Lafer used a fully visible fiberglass shell. The molded shell allowed greater freedom in shaping the form while si...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Hardwood

Midcentury Sofa by José Zanine Caldas, Brazilian Design
Midcentury Sofa by José Zanine Caldas, Brazilian Design

Midcentury Sofa by José Zanine Caldas, Brazilian Design

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Lapa de Baixo, SP

This midcentury sofa, in wood and grey fabric, was produced in the 1950s in São Paulo by Zanine's studio, is a good example of his earlier pieces. José Zanine Caldas was a designer,...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Vintage MP-25 Sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1950s
Vintage MP-25 Sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1950s

Vintage MP-25 Sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1950s

By Percival Lafer

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Percival Lafer Vintage MP-25 Sofa Brazil, 1967 *Matching Armchairs Available* The MP-25 model, designed by Percival Lafer in 1967, combines elements from earlier models: the MP-13 ...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

1960s Percival Lafer Large Sofa Frame Jacaranda Rosewood Brazil
1960s Percival Lafer Large Sofa Frame Jacaranda Rosewood Brazil

1960s Percival Lafer Large Sofa Frame Jacaranda Rosewood Brazil

By Percival Lafer

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Percival Lafer Large Jacaranda Rosewood Sofa Frame made in Brazil Unmarked. Attribution Percival Lafer 25.5 tall x 73 wide front 71.5 back, 37 d, Seat without cushion, 10 tall....

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood

Martin Eisler Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Metal, Brazil, 1960s
Martin Eisler Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Metal, Brazil, 1960s

Martin Eisler Attribution, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Metal, Brazil, 1960s

By Martin Eisler

Located in High Point, NC

A white fabric, brass, wood and black-lacquered metal sofa or settee attributed to Martin Eisler for Forma, Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. One screw replaced. ...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa Black Leather, 1960
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa Black Leather, 1960

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa Black Leather, 1960

By Percival Lafer

Located in Chicago, IL

Brazilian rosewood sofa black leather, 1960.  Style of Percival Lafer.  Completely restored and upholstered in black leather. This piece is composed of solid rosewood structure, with...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Solid Wood Sofa, Brazil, 1960s
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Solid Wood Sofa, Brazil, 1960s

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Solid Wood Sofa, Brazil, 1960s

Located in Curitiba, PR

An exceptional Brazilian Mid-Century Modern sofa produced by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Hardwood

Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge sofa Brazil 1955
Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge sofa Brazil 1955

Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge sofa Brazil 1955

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Super rare sculptural lounge sofa designed and made by Liceu de Artes e Oficios, Brazil 1955. The sofa has elegant lines and awesome woodworking details. The feet are slightly angled...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Rare Brazilian Sofa & Lounge Chairs Set by Jean Gillon
Rare Brazilian Sofa & Lounge Chairs Set by Jean Gillon

Rare Brazilian Sofa & Lounge Chairs Set by Jean Gillon

By Jean Gillon

Located in Kensington, MD

Mid Century Modern as only the Brazilian designers do it! Rosewood frame with plush tufted leather cushions.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

"Tonico" Three-Seat Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1963
"Tonico" Three-Seat Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1963

"Tonico" Three-Seat Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1963

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Antwerp, BE

This Tonico three-seat sofa, designed by Sergio Rodrigues around 1963, is a masterpiece of Brazilian modernist design. Its stained freijó wood frame provides a strong yet elegant fou...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Imbuia Sofa by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
Vintage Imbuia Sofa by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

Vintage Imbuia Sofa by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

By Moveis Cimo

Located in New York, NY

This Imbuia sofa reupholstered in a stunning velvet was manufactured in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer in Brazilian furniture industrialization. Cimo S...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Imbuia

Jean Gillon Sofa Produced by Wood Art in Brazil
Jean Gillon Sofa Produced by Wood Art in Brazil

Jean Gillon Sofa Produced by Wood Art in Brazil

By Jean Gillon

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare sofa designed by Jean Gillon. Produced by Wood Art in Brazil.    

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu de Arte e Officios
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu de Arte e Officios

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu de Arte e Officios

Located in San Francisco, CA

A Brazilian hardwood sofa. Attractive slatted back, cyclindrical legs and curved arms. Cushions not included. We have a matching coffee and side table.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Jacaranda, Rosewood

Sofa by “Liceu de Artes e Ofícios”, Brazil, 1960s
Sofa by “Liceu de Artes e Ofícios”, Brazil, 1960s

Sofa by “Liceu de Artes e Ofícios”, Brazil, 1960s

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sofa designed and produced by “Liceu de Artes e Ofícios” around 1960’s in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Solid wood, brass details and new upholstery. Ready to use.

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Vintage 'Mole' Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian
Vintage 'Mole' Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian

Vintage 'Mole' Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

The iconic Mole sofa is Sergio Rodrigues' signature piece designed between 1956 and 1957, giving rise to the famous and award-winning Mole armchair. In Portuguese, "Mole" means "Soft...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

The Lazy Sofa . Brazilian solid wood with linen upholstery
The Lazy Sofa . Brazilian solid wood with linen upholstery

The Lazy Sofa . Brazilian solid wood with linen upholstery

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

The Lazy Sofa is an exercise in slow time. A piece that rejects contemporary urgency and proposes, through form, a return to the essential gesture of rest. Its exposed wooden struct...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Linen, Wood

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and brown velvet sofa produced by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, c. 1960. Vintage fabric in fair condition.Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 85.25"W x 30.0"D Seat Hei...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Sofa, Rosewood, Grey Fabric, Brazil, 1955
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Sofa, Rosewood, Grey Fabric, Brazil, 1955

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Sofa, Rosewood, Grey Fabric, Brazil, 1955

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in High Point, NC

A grey fabric and rosewood sofa designed and produced by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1955. Presents with partial makers label to underside. Seat Height (inches): 15.25" Arm H...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu De Artes e Officios, Midcentury
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu De Artes e Officios, Midcentury

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu De Artes e Officios, Midcentury

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in New York, NY

Two-seat sofa designed by Liceu de Artes e Oficios in solid rosewood, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Sofa 'MP-13', by Percival Lafer, Mid-Century Brazilian Design
Sofa 'MP-13', by Percival Lafer, Mid-Century Brazilian Design

Sofa 'MP-13', by Percival Lafer, Mid-Century Brazilian Design

By Percival Lafer

Located in Lapa de Baixo, SP

The MP-13 Sofa, designed by Percival Lafer, is a quintessential piece reflecting the Brazilian mid-century modern style, renowned for its emphasis on form, function, and the beauty o...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

"Tonico" Sofa in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues — Brazil, 1960's
"Tonico" Sofa in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues — Brazil, 1960's

"Tonico" Sofa in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues — Brazil, 1960's

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Lapa de Baixo, SP

The Tonico sofa, designed by Sérgio Rodrigues in 1962, exemplifies the harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and modernist innovation that defines mid-century Brazilian design.

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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Suede

Vintage 'Mole' Solid Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Brazil
Vintage 'Mole' Solid Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Brazil

Vintage 'Mole' Solid Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Brazil

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

The iconic Mole sofa is Sergio Rodrigues' signature piece designed between 1956 and 1957, giving rise to the famous and award-winning Mole armchair. In Portuguese, "Mole" means "Soft...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro “Rectangular” Four-Seat Sofa in Hardwood & Rose Velvet, Brazil
Joaquim Tenreiro “Rectangular” Four-Seat Sofa in Hardwood & Rose Velvet, Brazil

Joaquim Tenreiro “Rectangular” Four-Seat Sofa in Hardwood & Rose Velvet, Brazil

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Created during the formative years of Brazilian modern design, this sofa belongs to a period in which Tenreiro established many of the principles that would define the nation’s postw...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Rino Levi Brazilian Mid-Century Sofa, Hardwood & Boucle, 1960s Design
Rino Levi Brazilian Mid-Century Sofa, Hardwood & Boucle, 1960s Design

Rino Levi Brazilian Mid-Century Sofa, Hardwood & Boucle, 1960s Design

By Rino Levi

Located in New York, NY

A sculptural expression of architectural modernism, this exceptional sofa by Rino Levi distills the disciplined clarity of Brazilian mid-century design into a refined domestic form. ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood

MP-61 Sofa in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
MP-61 Sofa in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973

MP-61 Sofa in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973

By Percival Lafer

Located in New York, NY

In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass, Rosewood

Concha Sofa in Hardwood & Warm Camel Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Concha Sofa in Hardwood & Warm Camel Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

Concha Sofa in Hardwood & Warm Camel Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional example of Brazilian mid-century modern design, this rare Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro embodies the designer’s unparalleled ability to merge sculptural form, comfor...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mohair

Brazilian Mid Century Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s
Brazilian Mid Century Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s

Brazilian Mid Century Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pink Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s is nothing less than gorgeous!

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sergio Rodrigues “Caola” Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood and Green Linen, 1960s
Sergio Rodrigues “Caola” Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood and Green Linen, 1960s

Sergio Rodrigues “Caola” Sofa in Brazilian Rosewood and Green Linen, 1960s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

The sofa is constructed with a solid hardwood frame and a base executed in Jacaranda, Brazilian rosewood, a material that became synonymous with Brazilian modern furniture due to its...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

“Concha” Sofa in Plum Mohair Velvet & Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
“Concha” Sofa in Plum Mohair Velvet & Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

“Concha” Sofa in Plum Mohair Velvet & Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally rare and sculptural “Concha” sofa—named after the Portuguese word for shell—this piece represents a highly refined and seldom-seen expression of Brazilian modernism ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Hardwood, Mohair

Vintage Rosewood Sofa, Liceu De Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s, Mid-Century
Vintage Rosewood Sofa, Liceu De Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s, Mid-Century

Vintage Rosewood Sofa, Liceu De Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s, Mid-Century

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Liceu de Artes e Oficios Vintage Sofa Rosewood, Fabric Brazil, 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Grete Jalk Sofa in Caviúna, Manufactured in Brazil Móveis Ambiente for Rino Levi
Grete Jalk Sofa in Caviúna, Manufactured in Brazil Móveis Ambiente for Rino Levi

Grete Jalk Sofa in Caviúna, Manufactured in Brazil Móveis Ambiente for Rino Levi

By Grete Jalk

Located in Curitiba, PR

We are proud members of the Brazilian Modern Design Guild, an organization committed to preserving and promoting the integrity of Brazil’s design heritage.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Hardwood

Mid Century Brazilian Sergio Rodriguez Style Cognac Leather Sofa
Mid Century Brazilian Sergio Rodriguez Style Cognac Leather Sofa

Mid Century Brazilian Sergio Rodriguez Style Cognac Leather Sofa

Located in Lutz, FL

1970’s Brazilian Modern style 3 seat sofa in Cognac leather and Oak frame.

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Sofa in Caviúna Wood and Off-White Bouclé by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s
Sofa in Caviúna Wood and Off-White Bouclé by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s

Sofa in Caviúna Wood and Off-White Bouclé by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in New York, NY

Elegant, inviting, and unmistakably Brazilian, this rare Giuseppe Scapinelli sofa stands as an exceptional example of 1950s Brazilian modern design.

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Caviuna

Brazilian Rosewood "Amazonas" Sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma
Brazilian Rosewood "Amazonas" Sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma

Brazilian Rosewood "Amazonas" Sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma

By Jean Gillon, Italma

Located in Dallas, TX

Stunning vintage "Amazonas" sofa designed by Jean Gillon for Italma. Gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood frame with knotted rope supports with upholstered cushion seat. Matching chair avai...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cord, Rosewood

BraziLIAN  Rosewood and  White Leather Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel S.A.
BraziLIAN  Rosewood and  White Leather Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel S.A.

BraziLIAN Rosewood and White Leather Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel S.A.

By Probel, Jean Gillon

Located in Buffalo, NY

BraziLIAN Rosewood and White Leather Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel S.A... Classic Modernist 1970's design.. Extremely comfortable.. Superior quality and construction.Retains its o...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer
1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer

1970s Brazilian Wood and Leather Sofa by Percival Lafer

By Percival Lafer

Located in Victoria, BC

One of the most comfortable sofas we’ve ever had the pleasure of offering, this stunning piece was designed by Percival Lafer in the 1970s. It features a solid Brazilian hardwood fra...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Modern Sofa 4-Seater with Light Gray Fabric and Pillows Contemporary Sofa -Bowed
Modern Sofa 4-Seater with Light Gray Fabric and Pillows Contemporary Sofa -Bowed

Modern Sofa 4-Seater with Light Gray Fabric and Pillows Contemporary Sofa -Bowed

By Uultis Design

Located in Miami, FL

A Bowed four-seater sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with light gray fabric and four pillows. The Bowed 4-seater sofa brings a perfect blend of modern elegance and comfort ...

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2010s Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Modular Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin in Hardwood, Steel and Fabric, Brazil, 1960's
Modular Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin in Hardwood, Steel and Fabric, Brazil, 1960's

Modular Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin in Hardwood, Steel and Fabric, Brazil, 1960's

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in Uithoorn, NL

This modular sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, designed in the 1960s-1970s, is a standout piece thanks to its innovative use of contrasting materials. The combination of wood, steel, and fabr...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Design Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Sofa, 1960s
Brazilian Design Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Sofa, 1960s

Brazilian Design Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Costela Sofa, 1960s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in Renens, CH

The Costela (Rib) chairs and sofas by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler became an instant success after their introduction in the Brazilian market, and it wasn’t for long that productio...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Sofa in Rosewood & Warm Ivory Mohair by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1960s
Sofa in Rosewood & Warm Ivory Mohair by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1960s

Sofa in Rosewood & Warm Ivory Mohair by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1960s

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in New York, NY

Elegant, restrained, and materially rich, this sofa stands as a compelling representation of the intellectual sophistication of Brazilian modern furniture — where craftsmanship, prop...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Refined and inviting, this sofa embodies Joaquim Tenreiro’s commitment to lightness and modern proportion.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

"Pietra" Curved Couch Upholstered in Modern Knit Fabric
"Pietra" Curved Couch Upholstered in Modern Knit Fabric

"Pietra" Curved Couch Upholstered in Modern Knit Fabric

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

The inspiration for the design features comes from the Italian name Pietra: The translation Stone, an element of organic nature that brings a feeling of biophilia and well-being to t...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil
Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil

Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

This rare sofa was designed in 1955 and produced by Forma, a company directed by Carlo Hauner (1927- 1996) and Martin Eisler (1913- 1977). This piece is an icon and illustrates some ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern M3 Sofá by Branco & Preto, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern M3 Sofá by Branco & Preto, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern M3 Sofá by Branco & Preto, 1950s

By Branco & Preto

Located in New York, NY

The M3 sofa by Branco & Preto, crafted in solid wood and recently reupholstered with suede. Founded in São Paulo in 1952, Branco & Preto became a landmark in the history of...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Brasiliana sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Brasiliana sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Brasiliana sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Jorge Zalszupin

Located in West Hollywood, CA

The “Brasiliana” sofa embodies Jorge Zalszupin’s synthesis of architectural precision and sensual Brazilian materiality.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

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Brazilian Modern Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

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

Vintage couches and antique sofas have anchored living rooms for generations. The pieces most sought after today carry the deep-buttoned tufting of a Chesterfield or the low, sculptural ease of mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency design.

Styles to Know

Rolled arms and tufted backs point to Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency pieces, while tight backs and turned legs skew more traditional. Velvet is enjoying a renewed moment across most of these silhouettes; see our velvet chesterfield sofa trend report for examples. A mid-century modern coffee table within reach and a vintage mirror nearby round out the seating area.

How to Choose the Right Vintage Sofa

A sofa's frame and upholstery history can be difficult to judge from photographs alone. Ask a seller for more information when a listing doesn't show the fabric or joinery clearly, and confirm whether the upholstery is original or has been redone. Each piece comes from a vetted 1stDibs seller, with era, designer and condition detailed, and the 1stDibs Promise stands behind every purchase.