Hugo Franca
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made
Category
20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Loveseats
Materials
Hardwood
Chaise Lounge by Hugo França, Leather and Iron, Brazil, 1980s
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
Chaise Longue with iron and leather structure, designed by Hugo França from the 1980s.
Category
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron
One-of-a-Kind Contemporary Aziza Easy Chair by Hugo França, Brazil 2017
By Hugo França
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Hugo França, famous for his sculptural furniture using reclaimed wood and preserving the organic forms
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
H 47.2 in W 23.6 in D 22.8 in
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Tafui by Hugo França
By Hugo França
Located in London, GB
from the forests of Bahia
The principal motivation behind Hugo França’s work is to give
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sofas
Pair of Side Tables by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of cantilever shape side tables by Hugo Franca made from naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood
Category
20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Side Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Fossil Wood Sculpture in the Style of Hugo França
By Hugo França
Located in Naples, IT
This sculpture is a unique piece of fossil wood made in the manner of contemporary designer Hugo
Category
Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hugo Franca and Paolo Alves Live Edge Pequi Coffee Table, Brazil, circa 2016
By Hugo França and Paulo Alves
Located in New York, NY
Hugo Franca and Paolo Alves coffee table with live edge slab of pequi wood atop three sets of
Category
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
H 12 in W 50.25 in D 43 in
Cloud Coffee Table by Hugo Franca, Brazil. Made of Imbuia and Ipe
By Hugo França
Located in Kansas City, MO
Wonderful organic modern cloud shaped coffee table by Hugo Franca, Brazil. The 2.5 inch thick top
Category
1990s Brazilian Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Imbuia
Embaú Bench by Hugo França
By Hugo França
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
This bench is a unique piece in pequi wood made in Brazil in 2016 by contemporary designer Hugo
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Tarrão Sculpture by Hugo França
By Hugo França
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
contemporary designer Hugo França, famous for his sculptural furniture using reclaimed wood and preserving the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Hugo Franca Reclaimed Ancient Pequi Wood Bowls / Trays, 2015-6
By Hugo França
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Trays or bowls hand-carved by Brazilian craftsman, Hugo Franca, from old-growth pequi wood sourced
Category
2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Hardwood
One of a kind Contemporary Piatá Stool in wood by Hugo França, Brazil 2016
By Hugo França
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
tree.
In the early 80s, Hugo França abandoned his previous career as an industrial engineer in São
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Benches
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
H 19.6 in W 25.5 in D 17.7 in
"Tumpe" Bench by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Tumpe" bench in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo França, Brazil, 2007.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
"Argolas" sculptures by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Argolas" sculptures in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo Franca, Brazil, 2007-2011.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
"Janaina" sculpture by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
Large "Janaina" sculpture in solid pequi wood. Designed by Hugo França, Brazil, 2007.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
"Chinue" bowl by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
Unique "Chinue" bowl made of Pequi wood. Designed by Hugo Franca, Brazil, 2008.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Serving Bowls
"Braúna" table by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Braúna" table in pequi wood. Designed and made by Hugo França, Brazil, 1997.
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Dining Room Tables
"Araraúna" settee by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Araraúna" settee in solid baraúna wood. Designed and made by Hugo França, Brazil, 2010.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Settees
"guaraci" Chaise by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Guaraci" chaise in pequi wood with woven leather. Designed by Hugo França, Brazil, 2007.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chaise Longues
Coffee table by Hugo França
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Apinaera" coffee table in pequi wood with inlaid glass top. Designed and made by Hugo França
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
"Bore" Screen by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
Bahia. Designed by Hugo Franca, Brazil, 2006.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Screens and Room Dividers
"Aparador Ramakeele" console by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Aparador Ramakeele" in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo Franca, Brazil, 2006.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Console Tables
"Mesa Isoke" console by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Mesa Isoke" console in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo Franca, Brazil, 2007.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Console Tables
"Nambi" Coffee Table by Hugo França
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Nambi" coffee table in pequi wood. Designed and made by Hugo França, Brazil, 2011.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
"Urissanê" coffee table by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Urissanê" coffee table in pequi wood. Designed and made by Hugo França, Brazil, 2011.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Side Tables
"Popanone" lounge chair by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Popanone" lounge chair in solid baraúna wood. Designed and made by Hugo França, Brazil, 2010.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Lounge Chairs
"Maiara" dining table by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Maiara" asymmetrical, oval dining table in solid pequi wood. Designed by Hugo França, Brazil, 2007.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Dining Room Tables
"Sirinhaem" Chaise Longue by Hugo Franca, Brazil, 2006
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Sirinhaem" chaise longue in juerana wood and leather. Designed and made by Hugo Franca, Brazil
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chaise Longues
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Ceci" settee by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Ceci" settee in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo França, Brazil, 2007.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sofas
"Açuã" settee by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Açuã" settee in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo França, Brazil, 2008.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
"Amina" settee by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Amina" settee in solid pequi wood. Designed by Hugo França, Brazil, 2007.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Settees
"Ayana" Couch by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Ayana" Couch in solid, carved pequi wood. Designed by Hugo Franca, Brazil, 2007.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sofas
"Yurua" armchair by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Yurua" armchair in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo Franca, Brazil, 2006. (Seat height: 17.25")
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
"Piatã" dining table by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Piatã" dining table in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo França, Brazil, 2007.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Dining Room Tables
"Gimbya" lounge chair by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Gimbya" lounge chair in pequi wood. Designed and made by Hugo Franca, Brazil, 2010.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Lounge Chairs
"Hasina" coffee table by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Hasina" coffee table in pequi wood. Designed and made by Hugo França, Brazil, 2009.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
"Apinaera" coffee table by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Apinaera" coffee table in pequi wood with inlaid glass top. Designed and made by Hugo França
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
"Mesa Itaquena" coffee table by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Mesa Itaquena" coffee table in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo Franca, Brazil, 2005.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
"Mesa Joatinga" coffee table by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Mesa Joatinga" coffee table in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo França, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2005.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
"Mesa Amanaci" coffee table by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Mesa Amanaci" coffee table in solid pequi wood. Designed and made by Hugo França, Brazil, 2010.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
"Chara" Bench by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Chara" bench in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo França, Brazil, 2007.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Chinara chair by Hugo França
Located in London, GB
Beautiful ethically sourced wood chair by Hugo França
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Hugo Franca, Unique Itajai Coffee Table, 2005
Located in New York, NY
Large and impressive Itajai coffee table, made of pequi tree by contemporary Brazilian artist Hugo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Coffee and Cockta...
Materials
Hardwood
Chaise Longue by Hugo França 80´s
By Hugo França
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...
Category
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Iron
Unique Handmade Sideboard in Brazilian Pequi Wood by Hugo França
By Hugo França
Located in Doral, FL
Sideboard on reclaimed Pequi wood by Hugo França, piece unique.
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Tables
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
20th Century Primitive Coffee Table in the Style of Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
the iconic Brazilian furniture sculptor Hugo Franca. This piece is a must have to fill a character
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Primitive Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
In the Style of Hugo Franca Rare Pequi Burl Wood Live Edge Chaise Lounge
By Hugo França
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Beautiful non-skid texture, and warm brown color. Weather resistant and water resistant naturally as Brazilian rain forest wood.
Category
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood, Burl
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the hugo franca you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each hugo franca for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and reclaimed wood. Find 4 options for an antique or vintage hugo franca now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer hugo franca, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A hugo franca is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made hugo franca over the years, but those crafted by Hugo França are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Hugo Franca?
Prices for a hugo franca can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,900 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $22,750.
On the Origins of Brazil
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.
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