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
$17,151 / 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
$33,711 / 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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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 De Sede, Ubald Klug
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
$8,500
H 28.75 in W 20.08 in D 78.75 in
Bauhaus, Chaise Lounge by Peter Zumthor, Mahogany, Design, 2007
By Dietiker
Located in Stein am Rhein, CH
Rare item. This chaise lounge is made of bent mahogany and chromed tubular metal. Cushion included. As seen in the architectural masterpiece Thermes of Vals. It echoes the classic...
Metal
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
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
$65,000
H 15.25 in W 69.5 in D 31 in
George Nakashima, Freeform Coffee Table, English Walnut, Studio USA 1971
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in High Point, NC
A unique and sizable coffee / cocktail table in the "sled-shape" style. Produced by Nakashima Studio, New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States. Dated 1971 Executed in English Walnut...
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
$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
$5,161
H 32.68 in W 30.71 in D 28.75 in
Mexican Modern, Don S Shoemaker, Sling Swinger chair with footstool, 1960's
By Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Uccle, BE
Iconic Don S. Shoemaker Sling Swinger chair with footrest. Made from cocobolo (Mexican rosewood) and black leather in the 1960s. The biomorphic lines of the exotic rosewood create an...
Leather, Cocobolo
$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
$13,602 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Vintage Osvaldo Borsani Bar
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Red Lion, PA
Very nice two piece Osvaldo Borsani vintage bar. Bottom cabinet comes with the original key Beautifully made Top of Bar Measurements Height: 50.5" Width: 16.5"
Wood
$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
$98,768
H 35.04 in W 60.24 in D 81.11 in
Live Edge Bathtub Carved from Single Piece of Wood, Fully Functional, Logniture
By Logniture
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Unique functional sculpture carved from a single piece of wood in the shape of a bathtub. This magnificent bathtub is carved by artists with basic wood carving power tools with dedic...
Wood
$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
$36,077
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
$359,587Sale Price|20% Off
H 27.17 in W 123.63 in D 32.68 in
Rare Sofa prototype by Marzio Cecchi Model Serpente with certificate
By Marzio Cecchi
Located in Milano, IT
Marzio Cecchi was an Italian designer of great talent and innovation who left an indelible mark on the world of design. He was an assiduous participant in the artistic and cultural m...
Leather
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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