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Geraldo de Barros Bench
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Washington, DC
Long bench designed by Geraldo De Barros, considered one of the most important artists and
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Geraldo De Barros leather armchairs
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Washington, DC
reminiscent of Sergio Rodrigues's iconic Mole chair However when incorporated with Geraldo De Barro's more
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Geraldo De Barros Bar Cart
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Washington, DC
Solidly elegant bar cart by important Brazilian Modernist Geraldo De Barros, whom many consider to
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Metal
Desk by Geraldo de Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Milan, IT
Desk by Geraldo de Barros. Brazil, 1950s.
Manufactured by Unilabor. Wood, black painted metal
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
14 Chairs by Geraldo de Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Milan, IT
concretista de Geraldo de Barros na arte e no design, "Casa Claudia Luxo", jul 2013, p. 156; Mauro Claro
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Geraldo De Barros pair of armchairs
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of armchairs designed by very important Brazilian Modernist figure Geraldo De Barros who was
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Coffee table by Geraldo de Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Milan, IT
Coffee table by Geraldo de Barros. Brazil, 1950's.
Manufactured by Unilabor. Manufacturer's label
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Brass, Metal
Structural Lounge Chair, by Geraldo de Barros, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Crafted from the innovative mind of Geraldo de Barros, this lounge chair is a testament to the mid
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fur, Faux Fur, Hardwood
H 24.41 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Geraldo de Barros, Tubular Sofa, c. 1970
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in PARIS, FR
looking for geometric shapes, pattern repetitions and black and white work.
Geraldo de Barros, as a
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Rosewood Bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, 1950s, Mid-Century
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This bookshelf was designed in the 1950s by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and produced by Unilabor
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Vintage 1950s South American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Iron
H 79.14 in W 61.03 in D 16.74 in
Small Bench with Rounded Edges, Geraldo de Barros, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
country’s modernist movement.
In the mid-1950s, Geraldo de Barros shifted his focus to furniture design
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
H 13 in W 54.34 in D 22.45 in
Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf in Hardwood, Brass & Steel Geraldo de Barros Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
The MF 710 bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros is stunning & probably the most complete of the systems
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Vintage 1950s South American Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 79.14 in W 61.03 in D 16.07 in
Rosewood Desk by Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros C. 1954, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Unilabor community was founded in 1954 by Geraldo de Barros and a Dominican Priest. He designed and
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 29.41 in W 42.92 in D 20.87 in
Geraldo de Barros Long Bench with original label
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Washington, DC
Solid wooden bench by important Brazilian Modernist figure Geraldo De Barros with original label
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s
Geraldo de Barros crafted an ingenious
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Bookshelf by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, 1950s, Mid-Century Modern
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Houston, TX
This bookshelf was designed in the 50s by Geraldo de Barros and produced by Unilabor.
Its
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Desk with Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
-century collection but in any modern, contemporary or eclectic space.
Geraldo de Barros was a key player
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29.1 in W 43 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Desk & Chair in Hardwood & Iron by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern desk and chair set by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor is nothing less than
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
H 29 in W 43.3 in D 21 in
Geraldo de Barros, 2-seater Tubular sofa, c. 1970
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in PARIS, FR
looking for geometric shapes, pattern repetitions and black and white work.
Geraldo de Barros, as a
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Geraldo de Barros, pair of tubular metal armchairs, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
Geraldo de Barros (1923–1998) was a pioneering Brazilian artist whose influence extended across
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Set of six MT 552 by Geraldo de Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in São Paulo, BR
Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998), a multifaceted artist hailing from Brazil, embodied a diverse range
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Geraldo de Barros, Bar Cart in Caviuna, c. 1960
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in PARIS, FR
Made in the 1960s by Geraldo de Barros, this tea trolley of solid caviuna is a landmark piece of
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Metal
Bar Cart in Rosewood by Geraldo de Barros, 1960s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s two-tier bar cart by Geraldo de Barros, made in Brazilian rosewood (Jacaranda), top tray is
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Rosewood, Formica
Geraldo de Barros By Hobjeto, Bench/ Coffee Table, c. 1960
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in PARIS, FR
This solid wood bench/coffee table by Geraldo de Barros for "Hobjeto" is a good example of the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Tubular Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto, Brazil, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Brasília, BR
Tubular armchair designed by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto in the 70s.
Made from black lacquered
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Metal, Hardwood & Boucle, Geraldo de Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Brazilian Modern armchairs designed by Geraldo de Barros are nothing less
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Geraldo de Barros, 2-seater sofa of tubular metal, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
Geraldo de Barros (1923–1998) was a pioneering Brazilian artist whose influence extended across
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Desk by Geraldo de Barros 1950s, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Desk Geraldo de Barros.
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
H 27.96 in W 51.19 in D 29.53 in
Pair of chairs by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto, Brazil, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Brasília, BR
Pair of chairs designed by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto in the 70s.
Made from black lacquered
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Geraldo de Barros, Center Table, c. 1970. Wood and wood veneer
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in PARIS, FR
Geraldo de Barros, Center Table, c. 1970
Wood and wood veneer, 31 x 79 x 85 cm.
This wooden table
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Wood
Geraldo de Barros writing desk Unilabor Brazil 1956
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice minimalistic small writing desk designed by Geraldo de Barros and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Desk in Cerejera Hardwood, Geraldo de Barros, 1970s Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern Desk designed by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto is is
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Hardwood
H 28.75 in W 47.25 in D 27.96 in
Midcentury Brazilian Rosewood Bed by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s, Queen Size
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This rosewood bed was designed by Geraldo de Barros in the 1950s and produced by Unilabor. The feet
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Iron, Brass
H 10.83 in W 55.52 in D 74.81 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table in Tubular Chrome & Wood by Geraldo Barros, 1970
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
(the capital of Parana, a southern state in Brazil) where all the furniture was from Geraldo de Barros
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 66.9 in D 35.4 in
Geraldo de Barros Midcentury Brazilian Coffee Table, 1960s
By Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modern Chest in Hardwood & Brass by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
will make this desk an absolute must in everyone’s mid modern century collection.
Geraldo de Barros
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...
Materials
Brass
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H 29.1 in W 40.9 in D 15.4 in
Brazilian Modern Sideboard in Hardwood and Metal by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Size: H 30 x W 41 x 16”
This sleek sideboard was designed by Geraldo de Barros during his time at
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 41.34 in D 15.75 in
Brazilian Modern Phone in Table in Hardwood & Steel, Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Table in Hardwood & Steel designed by Geraldo de Barros in Brazil during the 50s is gorgeous!
This
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Metal
H 25.5 in W 36.5 in D 15.5 in
Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Rosewood and Leather Chair
By Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros
Located in Houston, TX
Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, This chair was designed in the late '50s. Unilabor was the first
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
Iron Armchairs by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil, 1955, Unilabor
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in Houston, TX
Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998)
Set of two Iron armchair
Manufactured by Unilabor
Brazil, 1955
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Bar Cart in Hardwood, Iron, & White Formica by Geraldo de Barros, 1950s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
refinished and is in excellent condition.
Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) was one of the key players of the
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Iron
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H 31.4 in W 35 in D 17.7 in
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto, 1970’s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood designed by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto in
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
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H 13 in W 39.38 in D 22.45 in
Brazilian Modern Table in Hardwood by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto Brazil 1972
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
by Geraldo de Barros.
This hardwood, midcentury modern table has an extendable circular top with
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 31.5 in Dm 47.25 in
GB01 RIPAS - 6 chairs and sealed table in Rosewood, Geraldo de Barro Unilabor
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Curitiba, PR
GB01 RIPAS - 6 chairs and sealed table in Rosewood, Geraldo de Barro Unilabor
Dimensions:
Chairs
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
H 29.93 in W 31.5 in D 63 in
Set of Four Rosewood Chairs Model 4015 by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, 1960
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This chair designed by Geraldo de Barros has a light structure in solid rosewood, a characteristic
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Vintage 1960s South American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Unilabor Chairs MT 552, Geraldo de Barros, 1960s, Brazilian Design
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This incredible set of six chairs designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
H 33.27 in W 16.74 in D 14.57 in
Geraldo de Barros Lounge Chair in Iron and Yellow Upholstery
By Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, armchair, fabric, iron, wood, Brazil, 1955
Crafted by the
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Modern File Cabinet Pair in Wood by Geraldo de Barros, c 1970, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available immediately, these Brazilian Modern file cabinet pair in wood by Geraldo de Barros for
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Materials
Formica, Hardwood
H 29.14 in W 37.41 in D 20.48 in
Set of Six Chairs in Rosewood, Model 4015 by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, 1950s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This chair designed by Geraldo de Barros has a light structure in solid rosewood, a characteristic
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Vintage 1950s South American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 33.47 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Set of 8 Unilabor Chairs MT 552, Geraldo de Barros, 1960s, Brazilian Design
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in New York, NY
This incredible set of eight MT 552 chairs designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 19.49 in
1970's Midcentury Modern Desk in Tubular Chrome & Wood Leaf by Geraldo Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
from Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto. It was love at first site. Matching file cabinet set is sold
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Chrome
H 29.53 in W 82.68 in D 35.44 in
Geraldo De Barrors Rolling Cart, Unilabor, 1950s
By Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros
Located in Barcelona, ES
Rolling cart designed by Geraldo de Barros (1933-1998) and produced by Unilabor (1954-1961) in São
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Formica, Hardwood
Small Slat Bench in Solid Brazilian Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
essence of innovation and creativity that resonates with the work of Geraldo de Barros, a celebrated
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-century Brazilian Modern Rosewood Coffee Table With Iron Legs
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Oakland, CA
1960's Brazil Modern rosewood coffee table crafted of rosewood slats assembled to a wrought iron frame. The coffee table is in good condition with minor signs of age and use.
Measure...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Iron
Rosewood Bed by Celina Decorações, 1960s, Double Size, Mid-Century Brazilian
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
H 10.83 in W 55.52 in D 74.81 in
Unilabor Rosewood Credenza by Geraldo de Barros, Brazilian Midcentury, c. 1954
By Unilabor, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This credenza was designed in the 1950s by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and produced by Unilabor
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Brass
H 15.56 in W 81.3 in D 30.32 in
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Fabric by Liceu de Artes, c. 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
next to a coffee table designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and a pair of armchairs by Geraldo de Barros. A
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 138.59 in D 31.5 in
Dining Table in Hardwood, by Novo Rumo, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Novo Rumo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
and internationally. Novo Rumo was a collective that included designers like Geraldo de Barros and
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood
H 29.53 in W 37.41 in D 85.44 in
Architectural Desk in Iron and Wood, by Unilabor, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Unilabor
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Unilabor was an important Brazilian furniture manufacturer during the mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
H 29.93 in W 50.79 in D 23.23 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Wood & Marble by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
showroom next to a Geraldo de Barros Credenza, an also Zalszupin pair of armchairs and a daybed by Carlo
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
H 11.4 in W 39.4 in D 39.4 in
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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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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 legendary 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.
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.
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