Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
$30,000
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.
20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
$30,000
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.
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.
Iron
$16,834 / item
Guaraci Sideboard in Pequi Wood by Hugo França
Located in Geneve, CH
Guaraci Sideboard in Pequi Wood by Hugo França Dimensions: D 51,1 x W 27,9 x H 90,9 cm.
Wood
$33,088 / item
Maracá Base Coffee Table in Barauna Wood by Hugo França
Located in Geneve, CH
Maracá Base Coffee Table in Barauna Wood by Hugo França Dimensions: D 141,2 x W 150 x H 25,9 cm.
Wood
Paratinga Bench in Pequi Wood by Hugo França, Post-Modern Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Paratinga Bench in Pequi Wood by Hugo França Dimensions: D 220 x W 550,4 x H 130 cm.
Wood
One-of-a-Kind Contemporary Aziza Easy Chair by Hugo França, Brazil 2017
By Hugo França
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
This lounge chair is an unique piece in pequi wood made in Brazil in 2017, by contemporary designer Hugo França, famous for his sculptural furniture using reclaimed wood and preservi...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Tiquara Bench in Pequi Wood by Hugo França, Post-Modern Design, Brazil
Located in Geneve, CH
Tiquara Bench in Pequi Wood by Hugo França Dimensions: D 73,7 x W 490 x H 78 cm.
Wood
Tafui by Hugo França
By Hugo França
Located in London, GB
This amazingly unique piece is carved from a single piece of solid Pequi wood ethically salvaged from the forests of Bahia The principal motivation behind Hugo França’s work is to...
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 and signed by the designer.
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 França, famous for his sculptural furniture using reclaimed wood and preserving the o...
Wood
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H 12 in W 50.25 in D 43 in
Hugo Franca and Paolo Alves Live Edge Pequi Coffee Table, Brazil, circa 2016
By Hugo França and Paulo Alves
Located in New York, NY
This impressive and unique coffee table came from Hugo Franca's own private collection. Impressed signature to edge 'Hugo Franca and Paulo Alves'.
Wood
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 is of a single piece Imbula and legs of Ipe, both exotic woods.
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 França, famous for his sculptural furniture using reclaimed wood and preserving the or...
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Tarrão Sculpture by Hugo França
By Hugo França
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
This sculpture is a unique piece in Baraúna wood (in its natural colour) made in Brazil in 2016 by contemporary designer Hugo França, famous for his sculptural furniture using reclai...
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 from the remains of Brazil's brutal deforestation of the 1960s and 70s.
Hardwood
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H 19.6 in W 25.5 in D 17.7 in
One of a kind Contemporary Piatá Stool in wood by Hugo França, Brazil 2016
By Hugo França
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
In the early 80s, Hugo França abandoned his previous career as an industrial engineer in São Paulo to be closer to nature, moving to Trancoso, Bahia.
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
"Chara" Bench by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Chara" bench in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo França, Brazil, 2007.
"Tumpe" Bench by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
"Tumpe" bench in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo França, Brazil, 2007.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
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, Brazil, 2010.
"Bore" Screen by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
Carved from a canoe of "pataxos" Brazilian Indians from south of Bahia. Designed by Hugo Franca, Brazil, 2006.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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, 2006.
Leather, Wood
"Açuã" settee by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Açuã" settee in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo França, Brazil, 2008.
"Ceci" settee by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Ceci" settee in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo França, Brazil, 2007.
"Amina" settee by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Amina" settee in solid pequi wood. Designed by Hugo França, Brazil, 2007.
"Ayana" Couch by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Ayana" Couch in solid, carved pequi wood. Designed by Hugo Franca, Brazil, 2007.
"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")
"Piatã" dining table by Hugo Franca
Located in New York, NY
"Piatã" dining table in pequi wood. Designed by Hugo França, Brazil, 2007.
"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.
"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.
"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, Brazil, 2010.
"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.
"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.
"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.
Chinara chair by Hugo França
Located in London, GB
Beautiful ethically sourced wood chair by Hugo França
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H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 22.84 in
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.
Reclaimed Wood
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 Franca. Beautiful grain and natural cavity.
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...
Iron
20th Century Primitive Coffee Table in the Style of Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This three legged coffee table stands out above all others, quality craftsmanship in the style of the iconic Brazilian furniture sculptor Hugo Franca. This piece is a must have to fi...
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.
Wood, Burl
$82,000 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 61.03 in
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" Sofa for De Sede, Brown Leather, 1974, Set of 4
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Ubald Klug DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofas for De Sede, brown leather, Switzerland, 1974, set of four. Ubald Klug designed this rare modular DS-1025 "Terrazza" sofa as a real living landsc...
Leather
$6,621 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Noir Oxblood Lacquer by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Park nightstand is the epitome of exquisite craftsmanship, featuring meticulously proportioned dimensions and exceptional detailing that make it an ideal bedside companion. Our f...
Lacquer
French Designer, Table Lamp, Metal, France, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered metal table lamp designed and produced in France, c. 1950s. Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 10.9"H x 6.5"W x 6.5"D Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 14.4” H x ...
Metal
$251Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 0.4 in Dm 6.3 in
Cabinet de Curiosités, Six Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Bread Plates
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Cabinet de Curiosités collection takes inspiration from the rooms of the same name which in the sixteenth century collected objects and subjects of various kinds. In this collect...
Porcelain
$3,950
H 40 in W 76 in D 29.75 in
18th Century Louis XV Period Walnut Sofa with Floral Carvings and Tapestry Uphol
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant Louis XV period three-seat sofa from the Rhône Valley, beautifully crafted in solid walnut with graceful proportions and richly hand-carved details. The serpentine backres...
Walnut
$4,934 / item
H 42.13 in W 15.75 in D 20.48 in
Eden Chair in Black Pen Shell and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Shagreen Stingray
Celina Decorações, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 12” H x 60” W x 32” D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Marble
$48,400
H 37.5 in W 32.25 in D 41.5 in
Vladimir Kagan Rocking Chair Upholstered in Champagne Ivory Peruvian Alpaca
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Iconic Vladimir Kagan walnut rocker newly upholstered in the softest hide on Earth - Champagne Ivory Alpaca. Most certainly an important acquisition for any discerning and sophistica...
Hide, Alpaca, Walnut
Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima
By George Nakashima
Located in Long Island City, NY
An Original Walnut Coffee Table by George Nakashima. About George Nakashima: George Katsutoshi Nakashima was an American woodworker, architect, and furniture maker who was one of ...
Walnut
$975,000
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in
Playboy Bunny, Synthetic Polymer Drawing, 1985, Warhol Foundation Stamped
By Andy Warhol
Located in Aventura, FL
Synthetic polymer drawing on paper. Unsigned. Warhol Foundation stamp on verso. Sheet size 31.5 x 23.5 inches. Custom framed as pictured. Artwork is in excellent condition. Cert...
Paper, Polymer
$10,500
H 31.5 in W 26.25 in D 29.5 in
Carlo Hauner Attribution, Lounge Chair, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and light pink fabric lounge or slipper chair attributed to Carlo Hauner, Italy, c. 1950s. Light discoloration to wooden legs. Reupholstered in brand new fabric. Over...
Brass
Wharton Esherick Curved Sofa 1958
By Wharton Esherick
Located in Chicago, IL
This Sofa by Wharton Esherick exemplifies his pioneering role in the American Craft Movement. This is his first sofa design, one of Four ever made. Known for his dedication to organ...
Poplar, Tulipwood, Walnut
$3,495
H 58 in W 33 in D 33 in
mid-20th Century Organic Modern Restored Rattan Wicker Hooded Dome Lounge Chair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Embrace the unique charm of this mid-20th century hooded canopy side chair, expertly refinished to highlight its intricate rattan wicker craftsmanship. The chair’s tall, arched back ...
Metal
Rattan Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A coffee table handwoven in natural rattan, featuring a draped base mimicking the look of a cloth-covered table, crafted entirely from woven rattan for a structured, sculptural silho...
Rattan
$38,500
H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...
Fabric
Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Two seats bench Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1958 Jacaranda wood, cane From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements 1...
Cane, Jacaranda
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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