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Brazilian Lounge Chair
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
1950s (estimated) Brazilian vintage lounge chair. Native Brazilian wood, invuia, also known as
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Brazilian Lounge Chair
Brazilian Lounge Chair
H 32.29 in W 27.96 in D 28.35 in
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner 'Concha' Lounge Chairs for Forma, Brazil, c 1960
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Forma Brazil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, lobby lounge
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

IDRA Lounge Chair - Brazilian Contemporary Design
Located in Belo Horizonte, MT
The IDRA Lounge chair is a stunning example of minimalistic design, created by the highly talented
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Brazilian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, cane, Brazil, 1950s. The style of these Brazilian armchairs
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Cane, Walnut

Brazilian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Cane
Brazilian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Cane
H 31.89 in W 25.4 in D 30.12 in
Brazilian pair of Ox lounge chairs hardwood and leather Brazil 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped pair of Brazilian lounge chairs in the style of Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil 1960
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs, 1960s Set of 2
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Pair of striking brutalist tropical hardwood lounge chairs with ottomans. The chairs have been
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Brutalist Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs, 1960s Set of 2
Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs, 1960s Set of 2
H 44.49 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in
Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge chairs Brazil 1960
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
designs but have a unique style of their own. These chairs are not just comfortable; they're also quite
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Rosewood

Jorge Zalszupin's Presidential Lounge Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Presidencial" lounge lounge armchair is a true icon of Brazilian modern design, created by the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Lounge chair in Cane and Solid Wood, Brazilian and Midcentury style, Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues, Hans J. Wegner, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Lounge chair, cane and solid wood, natural and handmade easy chair. Very comfortable. Minimalistic
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Lounge Chair with Rounded Edges, by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This elegant lounge chair, designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli, is an exquisite piece of modern
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Hardwood

"Sheriff" Lounge Chair with ottoman, by Sérgio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
First introduced in 1961, this iconic chair has remained an emblem of sophistication and style
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Cherry and Leather Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
lounge chairs by Percival Lafer, crafted with care in São Paolo, Brazil. The chairs feature a beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cherry, Leather

Brazilian Modern Chaise Lounge by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s, Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian modern iconic chaise lounge in marina plywood, cord, and fabric
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Cord, Plywood

Lounge Chairs by Jean Gillon in Hardwood, Brazilian Midcentury Modern Design
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
style that emerged at the time. The use of solid jacaranda wood gives the pieces a sense of solidity and
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of Brazilian 'Presidencial' Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, GB
The "Presidencial" lounge lounge armchair is a true icon of Brazilian modern design, created by the
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Bentwood

Jangada lounge chair with ottoman by Jean Gillon - Mid Century Modern - Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in Zandhoven, BE
JANGADA LOUNGE CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN BY JEAN GILLON - BRAZIL 1968 Jangada lounge chair with ottoman
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Nylon, Rosewood

Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs, by Martin Eisler, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This pair of lounge chairs designed by Martin Eisler showcase the mid-century modern Brazilian
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Solid Brazilian Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Meticulously crafted from solid Brazilian hardwood, these chairs exude an air of elegance and
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Attributed Pair of "Zeca" Lounge Chairs, Brazil, circa 1960
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
visible in this lounge chair. Designed in the early 1960's for Móveis Artísticas Z, a factory he founded
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Costela Style Lounge Black Chair
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner Costela style lounge chair in black lacquer. Originally designed by
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Late 20th Century European Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Costela Style Lounge Black Chair
Costela Style Lounge Black Chair
H 35 in W 29 in D 29 in
1950s Pair of Lounge Chairs in Imbuia Wood, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These two chairs have an amazing Italian style, with sexy curves contrasting with the boxy shell
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas "Linha Z" Lounge Chair for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beloved José Zanine Caldas lounge chair from the “Linha Z” or “Z Line” is an exceptional
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Plywood

Modern Lounge Chair
By Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
pieces, marks the beginning of a new chapter in artistic upholstered furniture. "The Toca Lounge Chair is
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Modern Lounge Chair
Modern Lounge Chair
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 28.75 in
Brazilian Easy Chair in Camel Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leather, lacquered wood, Brazil, 1970s This bulky Brazilian lounge chair consists of
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Brazilian Easy Chair in Camel Upholstery
Brazilian Easy Chair in Camel Upholstery
H 25.2 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Moleca Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Moleca" lounge chair is a significant piece of Brazilian design history, created in 1957 by
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Brazilian Jangada Chair by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Saint Paul, MN
Jangada chair is the perfect choice. Add a timeless touch of style to your home with this stunning piece
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Brazilian Pair of Easy Chairs in Camel Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, leather, lacquered wood, Brazil, 1970s This bulky Brazilian lounge chair
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Canoa Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Canoa Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 140 x W 95 x H 58 cm Materials: Steel, Wood, Upholstery
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Canoa Lounge Chair by Wentz
Canoa Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 22.84 in W 37.41 in D 55.12 in
Modern Lounge Chair / Slipper Chair in Berry Color
By Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
pieces, marks the beginning of a new chapter in artistic upholstered furniture. "The Toca Lounge Chair is
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Foam, Wood

White Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
White Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 64 x W 60 x H 67 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

White Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
White Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Green Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 64 x W 60 x H 67 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Green Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
Green Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Brown Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 64 x W 60 x H 67 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Brown Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
Brown Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Black Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 64 x W 60 x H 67 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Black Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
Black Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 101 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cotton
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Plywood

Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 39.77 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
MCM Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Style Walnut Swivel Rocking Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cowhide, Leather, Walnut

Martin Eisler Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Martin Eisler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Eisler, lounge chair, iron, leather, Brazil, 1950s Elegant and modern lounge chair by
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Martin Eisler Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Martin Eisler Lounge Chair in Black Leather
H 32.68 in W 37.8 in D 32.29 in
Costela Style Lounge White Chair after Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner Costela style lounge chair in white. Originally designed by Martin
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Bleached Tauari Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Bleached Tauari Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 64 x W 60 x H 67 cm Materials: Tauari
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Bleached Tauari Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
Bleached Tauari Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 101 cm Materials: Tauari
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Plywood

Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 39.77 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Soriana Lounge Chairs, by Afra & Tobia Scarpa
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This Soriana lounge chair is characterized by its substantial, bulbous form, enveloping the sitter
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Idra Light Leather - Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Olavo Machado Neto
Located in Belo Horizonte, MT
The IDRA Lounge chair is a stunning example of minimalistic design, created by the highly talented
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Mid-century Lounge Chair with ottoman by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Martin Eisler shines through in the lounge chair and ottoman set that exemplifies the Brazilian
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Hardwood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair with Metal Legs, Italy 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
items from Italian manufacturers look like works of art. As this lounge chair exemplifies, modern design
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in the Manner of Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs in mahogany which are either by
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Mahogany

Kipp Stewart Rosewood and Walnut Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Kipp Stewart, Directional
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a beautiful and rare lounge chair and ottoman pairing designed by Kipp Stewart for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Brazilian Armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
comfortable and is capable of bringing a sense of personality and style to any decor. The structure is made of
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Foam, Wood

NEW Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler in Stock
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

NEW Tacchini Costela Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler in Stock
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in New York, NY
, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An elegant yet informal armchair. With its sensual aesthetic, natural
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2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Midcentury Kurt Østervig Model 58 Lounge Chairs for Henry Rolschau Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very hard to find pair of Model 58 lounge chairs designed in the late 50s by Kurt Østervig for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood, Teak

2 Lounge Chairs, Year: 1967, Design: Horacio Baliero, Argentine Designer
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
2 Lounge chairs " Chair Madrid" year: 1967 Design: Architect Horacio Baliero and Justo Solsona
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Vintage 1970s Argentine Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Bouclé by John Graz, 1950’s
By John Graz
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite mid-century Brazilian modern armchair crafted by John Graz in the 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Bouclé

1970s Modern Safari Lounge Set Three Leather Sling Chairs Wood Tripod Leg Base
By Percival Lafer, Jean Gillon
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1970s Modern safari lounge set of three leather sling chairs on three-legged mahogany wood base
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

On-3 Lounge Chair in Rosewood & Bouclé by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1966
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Deland, FL
to own this Milo Baughman Lounge Chair Model ON-3 in Brazilian Rosewood, freshly reimagined for the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Rosewood

Danish Rosewood & Leather Lounge Chair in the Manner of Percival Lafer, c. 1980
By Percival Lafer, Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind
Located in Norwalk, CT
volumes of its unknown maker. The sled-style legs are held by visible box joints, while the suspended seat
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Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Rosewood & Cognac Leather Mp-163 "Earth Chair" & Ottoman by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
quality chair & ottoman that should be in the museum of Brazilian Modern Design. Procured from the
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Art Deco Chrome Bar Lounge & Ottoman Set Newly Upholstered in Hair-On Cowhide
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s German Art Deco Chrome Bar Lounge & Ottoman Set Newly Upholstered in BrazilIan Black & White
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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Restored Pair of 1960 Herman Miller No1 Hardwood Eames Lounge Armchairs Ottomans
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in GB
that could be mass-produced and affordable, with the exception of the Eames Lounge Chair. This luxury
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Italian Cream Lacquer Barrel Back Occasional Chair by Tonon
By Tonon
Located in Chicago, IL
Buttercream Brazilian Cowhide with Nailhead Trim Finish We completely refurbished this Tonton style chair
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cowhide, Upholstery, Lacquer

Tacchini Costela Chair with Ottoman in Green Bryony Fabric by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler, Tacchini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Tacchini is delighted to reissue Costela by Martin Eisler, icon of Brazilian 1950s design. An
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler. Paire de Fauteuils, c. 1955-60
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in PARIS, FR
characteristic style of Brazilian design of the 1950s and 1960s. The dimensions of each armchair are 73 x 68 x 41
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

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Brazilian Style Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Brazilian style lounge chair for your home. Each Brazilian style lounge chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a Brazilian style lounge chair, we have 256 options in-stock, while there are 22 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Brazilian style lounge chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Brazilian style lounge chair 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 style lounge chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues and Martin Eisler produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Brazilian Style Lounge Chair?

Prices for a Brazilian style lounge chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $767 and can go as high as $400,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,915.

Finding the Right seating for You

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

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

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

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

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

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