$33,600 / set
H 30.71 in W 27.17 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Armchairs from Hotel Nacional in Brasilia, c. 1960, Midcentury Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
This pair of charming armchairs made around 1960 were part of the furniture of the Hotel Nacional
Linen, Hardwood
$15,000 / set
H 30.71 in W 27.17 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Armchairs from Hotel Nacional in Brasilia, c. 1960, Midcentury Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
This pair of charming armchairs made around 1960 were part of the furniture of the Hotel Nacional
Hardwood, Linen
$15,600
H 13.98 in W 39.38 in D 29.73 in
Caviuna Coffee Table from Hotel Nacional Brasilia circa 1960 Midcentury Brazil
Located in New York, NY
to Hotel Nacional, in Brasília, founded in 1961, which had its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s
Formica, Hardwood
Jorge Zalszupin, Side Table, Cavuina, Formica, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in High Point, NC
Hotel Nacional, 1960s. With a metal plate indicating the commission. Dimensions: 29.4” H x 34
Formica, Wood
$12,800 / set
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 30.5 in
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of caviúna wood and blue fabric lounge chairs designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional
Fabric, Wood
Jorge Zalszupin Armchair in Caviuna Wood & Taupe Upholstery, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Zalszupin for the iconic Hotel Nacional in Rio de Janeiro, this armchair embodies
Wool, Hardwood
$12,000 / set
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in Caviúna Wood
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A pair of vintage Brazilian modern design armchairs made for the Nacional Hotel in Brasília in
Wood
Unavailable
H 18.25 in W 35 in D 19 in
Brazilian Caviuna Wood and Leather Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for L'Atelier for the Hotel Nacional, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, in Rio de Janeiro. This particular
Leather, Wood
CubaStreet Number 14
By Tony Bonanno
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Havana's Malecón with the historic Hotel Nacional in the distance. Tony Bonanno had the foresight
Archival Pigment
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Jorge Zalszupin Caviuna Arm Chairs from 'Hotel Nacional' in Rio de Janeiro
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Curitiba, PR
and natural leather seats. This pair made up the decoration of the 'Hotel Nacional do Rio de Janeiro
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in
Hotel Nacional - Contemporary oil on canvas painting, Figurative, Landscape
By Alek Slon
Located in Warsaw, PL
Alek Slon (b. 1975) graduated from Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome (painting) and University of Warsaw (philosophy).
Oil, Board
Sold
H 16.93 in W 102.37 in D 17.72 in
"Nacional" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, 2022, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
limited series. The creation and conception of the lines is a counterpoint to the Hotel Nacional
Wood
BORDEL
By Jaimendes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hotel Othon Palace (Rio de Janeiro)1984 Hotel Nacional (Rio de Janeiro)1984 Galerias de Arte Borghese
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 74 in Dm 85 in
Brazilian Modern Cocktail Table in Hardwood & White Top by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
condition. The table fits 2-3 people comfortably. This piece belonged to the Hotel Nacional of São
Steel
Sold
H 32.3 in W 73.6 in D 25.2 in
Midcentury Modern Desk in Hardwood & White Top by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
showcase the desk in L’Atelier’s product catalogue and spec sheet. This piece belonged to the Hotel
Formica, Hardwood
Sold
H 32.3 in W 73.6 in D 25.2 in
Jorge Zalszupin “Hotel Nacional” Executive Desk in Caviúna, Rio de Janeiro, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
A documented example from the iconic Hotel Nacional in São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, this executive
Formica, Hardwood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de
Fabric, Wood
Blue Fountain, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
between the Gran Hotel and the Teatro Nacional on Avenida Central," shares artist Leroy Burt. "I love the
Acrylic
Lounge chair by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
, Brazil, 1950s, for the Hotel Nacional in Rio which was designed by Oscar Niemeyer. (seat height: 18")
Curved Long Bench by Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Paris, FR
Curved long bench specially designed by Carlo Hauner for the Hotel Nacional in Rio de Janeiro. The
Chrome
Pair of c. 1960's Scandinavian leather lounge chairs
By Ingmar Relling
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Experience the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design with this exquisite pair of c. 1960's leather lounge chairs, most probably of Norwegian origin. These stunning pieces feature ...
Steel
Forsyth Zebra Hide Pouf Ottoman, Made To Order
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Our zebra pouf ottomans are handcrafted from our beautiful Forsyth zebra hides. The most beautiful zebra hides are selected, handcut, handstitched, and hand stuffed. Each step is met...
Zebra Hide
$1,800 / set
H 16.54 in W 13.59 in D 13.59 in
Set of Japanese Old Octagon Wood Stools 1940s-1960s / Side Table Stool Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a vintage octagonal stool crafted in Japan, dating from the Taisho to early Showa period (1940s–1960s). Made from KIRI (Paulownia wood), a traditional material cherished in J...
Wood
$1,699 / item
H 31.49 in W 21.25 in D 0.98 in
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI
By Gio Ponti, Gubi
Located in Glendale, CA
Gio Ponti 'F.A. 33' Half Length Mirror in Black Brass for GUBI The 'F.A. 33' Mirror was originally designed by Gio Ponti in 1933 for Fontana Arte, the period’s most prominent lamp, ...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Solid Wood Side Table
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Wooden side table in solid wood with an oiled finish. Designed by Project 213A in 2020 This sculptural side table is hand carved by local artisans in Portugal using solid chestnut...
Chestnut
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Sofa, Walnut, Canvas, Velvet, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in High Point, NC
A walnut, beige canvas webbing and brown velvet sofa designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and produced by Widdicomb Furniture Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s. 16” seat hei...
Canvas, Velvet, Walnut
Rare Pendant Lamp attributed to Angelo Lelli for Arredoluce, 1950s
By Arredoluce
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This rare pendant lamp, attributed to the renowned Italian manufacturer Arredoluce in the 1950s, is an exceptional example of mid-century Italian design. The lamp features a softly g...
Metal, Brass
$4,500 / set
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen, Karl Anderson
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
Oak
$2,236 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
Pins Medium Side Table
By Marioni
Located in Milan, IT
Colorful and sophisticated, this side table will make an elegant statement in a contemporary living room, where it can be displayed alone or combined with others in the same Pins col...
Brass
$688 / item
H 20.48 in W 15.56 in D 1.78 in
Hand-Crafted Rattan Pencil Reed Wall Mirror, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Oxford, GB
This beautifully crafted wall mounted mirror is made of pencil reed rattan, providing a unique and elegant texture. Its durable design adds a touch of sophistication to any room whil...
Glass, Rattan
$16,714 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
Wrought Iron Martini Table, Large
Located in London, GB
A wrought iron martini table, hand made in England to a 1940s original design. Shown here finished with a natural bronze patina. Available in bronze or black finishes. Large: 31 c...
Wrought Iron
$9,652
H 13 in W 51.19 in D 24.41 in
Roger Capron Signed Ceramic Coffee Table, Moribana decor, circa 1974, France.
By Roger Capron
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful Roger Capron Tk1 coffee table, Moribana decor, circa 1974, France. 4 cylindrical oak feet plywood and enameled white and brown ceramic tiles, leaf and herb decor. Signed R...
Sandstone
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.