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Mid-Century Bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-century bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s Structured in wood with a plywood top, this versatile piece by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios can be used either as a low tabl...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Bench by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
Rafael Triboli’s new collection synthesizes the foundational aspects of his practice, bringing together techniques and resources that have long inhabited his repertoire, but now achi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

Materials

Bronze

Bench by Rafael Triboli
Bench by Rafael Triboli
H 31.5 in W 13.78 in D 14.57 in
Elegant 19th-Century Brazilian Empire Bench - Settee - Recamier
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Elegant 19th-Century Brazilian Empire Bench with Cane Seat and Rare Provenance A refined and architectural 19th-century Brazilian bench, exquisitely crafted in solid tropical hardwoo...
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Antique 1850s Brazilian Empire Benches

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Mid-Century Bench in Hardwood, Att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960’s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This bench is made with Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda), and it has a stunning tone with natural wood grain. In addition, the wood has been refinished and is now in exce...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama" CRU
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Benches are made with linen fabric a...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Large 18th Century Brazilian Colonial Bench
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Large 18th Century Brazilian Colonial Bench Striking in scale and rich in history, this rare 18th-century Brazilian colonial bench is an exceptional piece of heritage furniture. Mea...
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Antique 1760s Brazilian Other Benches

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Wood

Large 18th Century Brazilian Colonial Bench
Large 18th Century Brazilian Colonial Bench
H 48.82 in W 111.5 in D 13.04 in
Estrada Bench by Domingos Tótora, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By Domingos Tótora
Located in New York, NY
Recycled cardboard and natural earth pigment. Graphite
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Plywood, Paper

Marina Bench by +55design – Unified Wood Form with Brass Detail
By Bruno de Carvalho
Located in Campinas, BR
With a design rooted in structural clarity and minimalist precision, the Marina Bench by Bruno de Carvalho reimagines the bench form through the disciplined use of a single section p...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Exquisite 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Settee — Rare Inlaid Hardwood Bench
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Exquisite 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Settee — Rare Inlaid Hardwood Bench with Cane Seat An exceptional example of Brazilian Colonial furniture from the early to mid-19th century...
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Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Neoclassical Revival Benches

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama", Blue
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Benches are made with linen fabric a...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama", Black
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Benches are made with linen fabric a...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery - the "Trama" - Navy
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Benches are made with linen fabric a...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Horizon Bench by RAIN, Contemporary Bench, Solid Wood and Plywood, Limited
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This contemporary bench shows that perspective is a visual illusion that gives the notion of depth to an image. The Horizon bench has its shape drawn from this concept, having a widt...
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2010s Brazilian International Style Benches

Materials

Wood, Plywood

"Elsa" bench in natural wood, fabric seat and painted steel base
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The "Elsa" bench pays homage to the Italian "Elsa Peretti", acclaimed jewelry designer and model who for 50 years has inspired countless women through her design, leaving an unforget...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

contemporary bar stool in Brazilian hardwood by Álec Ramiro.
By Ramiro’s Art
Located in rio de janeiro, BR
Contemporary stool in Brazilian hardwood, hand-carved by the woodworking artists Alex and Álec Ramiro. he dream came from several attempts to create something different, which made m...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Geraldo de Barros, Bench, Wood, Metal, Brazil, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in High Point, NC
A slatted wood bench designed by Geraldo de Barros and produced by Hobjeto, Brazil, c. 1970s. Light scratching and discoloration on top. Dimensions: 12.75” H x 78” W x 22.65” D 10...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood by Jorge Jabour Mauad, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern bench, designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad for Móveis Cantu in Brazil, is a showstopper! The bench is entirely made in Brazilian rosewood (also ...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Árvore, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid Árvore wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Some splitting wood present on top and minor separation where the legs meet the seat. Dimensions: 16.25” H x 48...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Canvas, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown canvas bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1970s. Fully refinished and brand new canvas seat replaced. Pre-restoration images available upon request. Overall...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Canvas, Wood

SERGIO RODRIGUES - 1965 - Eleh bench in Rosewood. Brazilian Modern Furniture
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Curitiba, PR
SERGIO RODRIGUES - 1965 - Eleh bench in Rosewood. Solid legs, chrome-plated metal fittings. Can be used as a bench or as a coffee table. Sergio Roberto Santos Rodrigues (September 2...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rosewood

Bench by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
Rafael Triboli’s new collection synthesizes the foundational aspects of his practice, bringing together techniques and resources that have long inhabited his repertoire, but now achi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Bench by Rafael Triboli
Bench by Rafael Triboli
H 29.94 in W 62.65 in D 21.28 in
Mid-Century Modern CurvedBench by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma, 1960s
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern CurvedBench by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma, 1960s This curvaceous bench was done in a beautiful solid wood, and it has a natural finish that maintains ...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Sérgio Rodrigues, Magrini Stool, 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Sergio Rodrigues, known for his iconic contributions to Brazilian furniture design, created the Magrini stool in 1963 as a testament to his incomparable craftsmanship. The Magrini St...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Sérgio Rodrigues, Magrini Stool, 1963
Sérgio Rodrigues, Magrini Stool, 1963
H 16.74 in W 16.58 in D 14.38 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bench in Hardwood, c. 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bench in Hardwood, c. 1960’s, is nothing less than gorgeous! This bench is c...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Hardwood

Contemporary "Xiloteca S-12" Slatted Bench by DJ Papagaio, Brazil, 2024
By DJ Papagaio
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary "Xiloteca S-12" Slatted Bench by DJ Papagaio, Brazil, 2024 Slatted bench made in different types of typical Brazilian wood.
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama", Rose
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Benches are made with linen fabric a...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Banco Fronteira Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Banco Fronteira Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio Dimensions: W 40 x D 190 x H 45 cm Materials: Recycled cardboard. Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the moun...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Bench in Tropical Hardwood and Cord by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Contemporary tropical bench made in freijó or "Brazilian 'walnut" hardwood and natural ramie cord. The rope which draws the arms and the backrest of the bench acts also as a suppo...
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2010s Brazilian Other Benches

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Upholstery, Cord, Wood, Hardwood

Banco Taipa Escudo Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Banco Taipa Escudo Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio Dimensions: W 32 x D 234 x H 44 cm Materials: Recycled cardboard. Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the m...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Banco Estrada Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Banco Estrada Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio Dimensions: W 32 x D 232 x H 46 cm Materials: Recycled cardboard. Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the mounta...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Benches

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Wood

Banco Totora Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Banco Totora Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio Dimensions: W 34 x D 233 x H 45 cm Materials: Recycled cardboard. Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the mountai...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Benches

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Wood

Banco Totora Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Banco Totora Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
H 17.72 in W 13.39 in D 91.74 in
Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Presenting a larger than usual version of the Eleh bench, a distinguished creation by the renowned designer Sergio Rodrigues, manufactured by Oca in Brazil in 1965. This versatile pi...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Jean Gillon bench with magazine rack Italma Brazil 1965
By Jean Gillon
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare 'banco revisteiro’ designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma Woodart in Brazil in 1965. Beautiful slat bench made from solid rosewood with its red/brown warm ...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cowhide, Rosewood

Sérgio Rodrigues, Cinthia Bench, 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barra Funda, SP
The Cinthia bench, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, is a stunning example of Brazilian modern design. Crafted from beautiful Brazilian rosewood, the bench features a simple yet elegant ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Sérgio Rodrigues, Cinthia Bench, 1965
Sérgio Rodrigues, Cinthia Bench, 1965
H 17.72 in W 70.87 in D 15.75 in
Tramawood 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Tramawood 22 bench by Humberto da Mata Dimensions: L 170 x W 45 x H 45 cm Materials: Solid Freijó structure, foam, plywood and wool. Also available in other colors. Humberto da Mata...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

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Foam, Wood, Plywood

Tramawood 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Tramawood 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 66.93 in
Ernesto Hauner. Solid Hardwood Bench, 1950's
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Midcentury bench in jacaranda by Ernesto Hauner for Mobilinea manufacturer, Brazil, 1950s. Mr. Hauner emigrated to Brazil in 1948, together with his brother Carlo Hauner. In Italy he...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Hardwood

Ernesto Hauner. Solid Hardwood Bench, 1950's
Ernesto Hauner. Solid Hardwood Bench, 1950's
H 16.15 in W 118.12 in D 23.63 in
Rare Vintage Mucki Bench in Rosewood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1958, 80cm depth
By Oca
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Crafted by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) in 1958 and produced by Oca, the Mucki bench is a versatile and remarkable piece suitable for various settings, both indoors and outdoors. Th...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Benches

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Rosewood

Single-Seat Bench in Walnut Finish with Off White Sheepskin Fabric, Wave Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Wave single-seat bench designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis in walnut finish with off-white sheepskin fabric. The Wave bench, designed with meticulous care, blends vintage-inspi...
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Upholstery, Fabric, Teak

Sela Bench
By Zanini de Zanine
Located in Barra Funda, SP
A limited-edition bench by Zanini de Zanine, crafted from reclaimed wood and leather.
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2010s Brazilian Brutalist Benches

Materials

Leather, Reclaimed Wood

Sela Bench
Sela Bench
H 16.93 in W 32.29 in D 22.84 in
Mid Century Modern Bench in Hardwood, Unknown 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
This bench is entirely crafted from Brazilian rosewood, also known as jacaranda, renowned for its rich color and distinctive grain patterns that enhance its beauty. The legs are form...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Hardwood

Equador bench
By ,OVO
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Equador bench, designed by ,Ovo, is a beautifully crafted piece that combines organic and geometric elements in a refined, precise design. Part of the Equador collection, which a...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Benches

Materials

Straw, Wood

Equador bench
Equador bench
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 73.23 in
Equador bench
By ,OVO
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Equador bench, designed by ,Ovo, is a beautifully crafted piece that combines organic and geometric elements in a refined, precise design. Part of the Equador collection, which a...
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2010s Brazilian Minimalist Benches

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Wood, Straw

Equador bench
Equador bench
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 27.96 in
Two-Seater Bench in Chocolate Finish with Neutral Beige Leather, Wave Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Wave two-seater bench designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis in chocolate metallic finish with soft neutral beige leather fabric. The Wave two-seat bench combines timeless sophisti...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Leather, Wood

"Construction" Minimalist Bench in Natural Solid Wood and Painted Steel
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The design Construction bench is inspired in the improvised structures used in non-professional constructions such as scaffolding made of reclaimed materials from the construction si...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Volpi bench in natural wood and fabric seat
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The simple yet striking and delicate geometry of the Volpi Bench was inspired by the little flags eternalized by the work of master painter Alfredo Volpi. Made from mdf with natural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches

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Wood, Fabric

Volpi bench in natural wood and fabric seat
Volpi bench in natural wood and fabric seat
H 17.72 in W 47.25 in D 17.72 in
Brazilian Bench in Rosewood by FAI (Fatima Arquitectura de Interiores), 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
FAI (Fátima Arquitetura de Interiores) - Two-seater bench in solid rosewood and laminate with loose cushion on the seat covered in orange fabric. Preserves manufacturer's seal. Braz...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Oscar Niemeyer - MARQUESA Bench
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
The Marquesa bench by Oscar Niemeyer and his daughter Ana Maria Niemeyer was originally designed in 1974. This iconic design embodies Niemeyer's exquisite curves and sweeping forms t...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rattan, Wood

Oscar Niemeyer - MARQUESA Bench
Oscar Niemeyer - MARQUESA Bench
H 30.71 in W 100.4 in D 21.66 in
Brazilian Luggage Bench, 1970s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This is a luggage bench made of Caviuna wood. The heartwood of Caviuna wood is chocolate to brownish in color with brown stripes along the grain. In addition, the wood is heavy and h...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Brazilian Luggage Bench, 1970s
Brazilian Luggage Bench, 1970s
H 18.12 in W 36.62 in D 18.12 in
Customizable Four-Seater Bench with Walnut Finish, Leather Top - Trapézio Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Trapézio four-seater bench merges architectural precision with modern elegance, making it a refined choice for residential or commercial spaces. Crafted from sustainably sourced ...
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2010s Brazilian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak, Leather

Maíra bench
By Studio Volanti
Located in São Paulo, SP
O Banco Maíra é uma peça extremamente versátil, leve e fácil de transportar, ideal para diferentes ambientes e situações. Com capacidade para acomodar confortavelmente três pessoas (...
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2010s Brazilian Other Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Maíra bench
Maíra bench
H 17.72 in W 59.06 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Percival Lafer Midcentury Brazilian "MP-97" Stools Foot Rests Ottomans
By Percival Lafer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brazilian rosewood tan leather upholstery foot stools benches.
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

"Kansai" Bench by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Kensai bench is one of his most recognized designs. It is a limited edition of 10 pieces, made with brass and wood. The brass appears internally, and the wood blades coat the ben...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama", Grey
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Benches are made with linen fabric a...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Solida Bench, by Rain, Contemporary Bench, Solid Garapá Wood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Sólida series’ main characteristic is the synthetic character of its design contrasted with the use of a natural material. Each piece in the collection is composed of two or thre...
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2010s Brazilian International Style Benches

Materials

Wood

Itamar Bench by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
Through a fusion of functional and sculptural objects, Pedro channels the aesthetics of astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

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Bronze

Itamar Bench by Pedro Ávila
Itamar Bench by Pedro Ávila
H 17.73 in W 110.32 in D 15.76 in
1950's Brazilian bench by Liceu de Arte
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
The Liceu de Arte bench is unique and special due to its exceptional blend of natural materials and artistic design, deeply rooted in the educational and cultural ethos of the Liceu ...
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950's Brazilian bench by Liceu de Arte
1950's Brazilian bench by Liceu de Arte
H 27.56 in W 86.62 in D 25.99 in
'Tora' Bench in Solid Wood, by Zanini de Zanine, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By Zanini de Zanine
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Tora bench, designed by Zanini, is a fine example of contemporary design that celebrates the inherent beauty and form of natural materials. The bench is distinguished by its orga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood

Brazilian Modern Phone in Table in Hardwood & Steel, Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with free domestic (US) shipping included, this super cute Brazilian Modern Phone Table in Hardwood & Steel designed by Geraldo de Barros in Brazil during the 50s is...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Metal

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Brazilian Wood Benches For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of brazilian wood benches available for sale. We have 118 antique and vintage brazilian wood benches in-stock, while there are 43 modern editions to choose from as well. Brazilian wood benches have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Brazilian wood benches bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large brazilian wood benches can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller brazilian wood benches available at 1stDibs — each spanning 11 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many brazilian wood benches are appealing in their simplicity, but Sergio Rodrigues, Jorge Zalszupin and Maria Fernanda Paes de Barros produced popular brazilian wood benches that are worth a look.

How Much are Brazilian Wood Benches?

Prices for brazilian wood benches start at $745 and top out at $65,003 with the average selling for $5,250.

On the Origins of Brazilian

More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.

Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.

Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.

The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.

Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewoodjacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.

Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairssofastables and more.

Finding the Right Benches for You

Don’t underestimate a good bench — antique and vintage benches are storage pieces, stylish accents and statement-making additional seating.

Today, benches are a great option to maximize seating in your house and outdoor space. The perfect option to create a warm, welcoming atmosphere in foyers and entryways, benches can also transform dining areas, making it possible to host a hungry family with limited space. Whether you’re sprucing up your entertaining with upholstered Empire-style benches or adding more options to a dining room that’s seen a farmhouse makeover, this humble furnishing has only become more versatile over the years. Designers have recognized the demand for a good bench, crafting the convenient seating alternative from a range of materials, including wood, iron and even concrete.

Mid-century modern benches from George Nakashima, Charlotte Perriand and the pared-down Platform bench by George Nelson for Herman Miller are classics of innovation, but maybe you’re looking for an unconventional design approach to your home's seating. Opt for something totally outside the box — an antique pine church-pew bench paired with a vintage wool throw and stationed under the mounted coatrack in your mudroom is a distinctive touch.

For your outdoor oasis, a wrought-iron patio bench is the obvious choice but not the only option. An enclosed back patio would do well to inherit a rattan bench with cushions, but it can be susceptible to weathering and should be covered or moved indoors when not in use.

Whatever your seating arrangement needs are, find vintage, new and antique benches for every space on 1stDibs.

Questions About Brazilian Wood Benches
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    Many types of wood can be used for an outside bench — it is really a matter of preference. Generally, hardwood is considered the best option since these varieties are durable, rot-resistant and have the best chance at a long life outdoors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best wood for a garden bench is one that is durable and naturally weather-resistant. The need for outdoor chairs, tables and benches to withstand varying weather conditions means that many contemporary offerings prioritize durability over form. For a touch of glamour in your garden, antique and vintage pieces from France or Italy, which have already proven they can stand the test of time, can introduce an elegant sensibility to your outdoor space. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage garden benches.