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
20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Loveseats
Hardwood
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
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
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. Materials
Wood
Tiquara Bench in Pequi Wood by Hugo França
Located in Geneve, CH
Tiquara Bench in Pequi Wood by Hugo França Dimensions: D 73,7 x W 490 x H 78 cm. Materials: Pequi
Wood
Paratinga Bench in Pequi Wood by Hugo França
Located in Geneve, CH
Paratinga Bench in Pequi Wood by Hugo França Dimensions: D 220 x W 550,4 x H 130 cm. Materials
Wood
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
$22,000
H 47.2 in W 23.6 in D 22.8 in
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
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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
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
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
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
Hugo Franca and Paolo Alves coffee table with live edge slab of pequi wood atop three sets of
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
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
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
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
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
tree. In the early 80s, Hugo França abandoned his previous career as an industrial engineer in São
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.
"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.
"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.
"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
"Bore" Screen by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in New York, NY
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.
"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.
"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.
"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
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
"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
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
the iconic Brazilian furniture sculptor Hugo Franca. This piece is a must have to fill a character
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
Sold|$233,477
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$67,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.34 in W 10.63 in D 10.95 in
Pierre Jeanneret PJ-SI-32-A Upholstered Easy Armchair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional pair of authentic vintage Pierre Jeanneret upholstered easy chairs. These chairs have untouched frames in solid teak. Painted lettering designation showing the buil...
Teak
Vladimir Kagan, Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, USA, 1960s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in High Point, NC
A possibly unique walnut and off-white fabric sofa designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss, USA, 1960s. Provenance: Sofa custom ordered the apartment of Susan Schl...
Fabric, Walnut
$5,800 / set
H 28.35 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
Arne Norell, Pair of "Sirocco" Safari Chairs in Ash & Green Leather, 1960s
By Arne Norell, Aneby Mobler
Located in Odense, DK
Presenting a beautiful pair of “Sirocco” armchairs designed by Arne Norell and produced by Arne Norell AB in Aneby, Sweden, during the 1960s. Crafted with stained ash wood frames and...
Leather, Ash
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
$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
Italian Lounge Chair, 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues, ISA Bergamo
Located in bruxelles, BE
Lounge chair with cowhide and leather cushion and wooden frame. Reversible cushion. Seat height: 38 cm. Wear due to time and age of lounge chair. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE...
Leather, Wood, Cowhide
Italian Art Deco Daybed in Walnut
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Daybed or bed, walnut, sheepskin, Italy, 1940s This daybed evokes the stylistic hallmarks of the Art Deco movement of the 1940s. Its design embraces a sense of unity and purity thro...
Sheepskin, Walnut
$4,485 / 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
$3,065Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Low Rope Lounge Chair by Audoux-Minet, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Charming low lounge chair by the French designer duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, crafted in France in the 1950s. The patinated solid wood frame supports a hand-braided rope seat a...
Wood, Rope
$24,109 / set
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in
Mario Bellini Le Bambole Modular Sofa, Upholstered in Alpaca, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Mario Bellini Le Bambole five piece modular sofa / chair set, produced by B&B Italia, Italy in the 1970s, newly upholstered in luxurious 100% alpaca. The pieces without arms each...
Alpaca
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
19th Century Russian Biedermeier Cherrywood Settee
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a graceful Russian cherrywood Biedermeier settee with a cresting top rail containing centred ebonized oval over upholstered back and seat flanked by fully padded arms above c...
Fabric, Cherry
$36,518
H 34.26 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Gio Ponti Model 811 armchair made of walnut and rubber, Cassina, Italy, 1957
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Gio Ponti
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A rare armchair Model 811, with a walnut structure and rubber bands, designed by Gio Ponti and produced in Italy by Cassina in 1957. There are artifacts from past decades that, due ...
Rubber, Walnut
$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
$16,450
H 18.5 in W 40 in D 40 in
Echo Coffee Table in Deep Olive, Translucent Polyurethane Resin, Ian Cochran
By Ian Cochran
Located in New York, NY
Echo coffee table by Ian Alistair Cochran Solid Resin W 40" x H 18.5" x D/L 40" W 101.6 x H 47 x D/L 101.6 cm A continuation of the Echo series, the Echo Coffee Table is a 40 i...
Resin
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.