Brazilian Wood Benches
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Bronze
Antique 1850s Brazilian Empire Benches
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Benches
Linen, Hardwood
Antique 1760s Brazilian Other Benches
Wood
2010s Brazilian Benches
Plywood, Paper
2010s Brazilian Benches
Hardwood
Antique Late 19th Century Brazilian Neoclassical Revival Benches
Wood
2010s Brazilian Benches
Linen, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Benches
Linen, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Benches
Linen, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian International Style Benches
Wood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches
Steel
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Canvas, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Brazilian Benches
Linen, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Brazilian Other Benches
Upholstery, Cord, Wood, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Benches
Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Benches
Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Cowhide, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Foam, Wood, Plywood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Benches
Rosewood
2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Upholstery, Fabric, Teak
2010s Brazilian Brutalist Benches
Leather, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Hardwood
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Benches
Straw, Wood
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Benches
Wood, Straw
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Upholstery, Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Benches
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Benches
Fabric, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Fabric, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Benches
Teak, Leather
2010s Brazilian Other Benches
Hardwood
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Brass
2010s Brazilian Benches
Linen, Hardwood
2010s Brazilian International Style Benches
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Bronze
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Benches
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Metal
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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 Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.
The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.
Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewood, jacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.
Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairs, sofas, tables 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021Many 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, 2021The 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.
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