$20,397 / set
Julio Roberto Katinsky Sling Chairs, Brazil, 1959
By Julio Katinski
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly beautiful and rare pair of sling chairs designed by Julio Roberto Katinsky, locally made in Brazil 1959.
Metal
Julio Roberto Katinsky Sling Chairs
By Julio Katinski
Located in Long Island City, NY
These rare Julio Roberto Katinsky sling chairs made in Brazil were requested to be made by one of the designer’s private clients.
Chrome
Sold
H 24.02 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in
Julio Katinsky - 1959 - Brazil - Rare Sling Armchair Iron Frame Rosewood
By Julio Katinski
Located in Curitiba, PR
The Julio Roberto Katinsky Sling Chair, designed in 1959, is a notable example of Brazilian modern furniture design.
Iron
Jorge Zalszupin Pétalas side table L'Atelier Brazil 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
In the project of the leaf table Zalszupin had the help of architect Julio Roberto Katinsky, who designed for L’Atelier in the beginning of its activities.
Rosewood
Bentwood Jacaranda Chair attributed to Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, London
During this period, the architect Julio Roberto Katinsky collaborated in the work of L’Atelier.
Wood
Dining Table by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier, Brazil, 1960/65
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, London
During this period, the architect Julio Roberto Katinsky collaborated in the work of L’Atelier.
Concrete
Jacaranda and Chrome Occasional table by Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, London
During this period, the architect Julio Roberto Katinsky collaborated in the work of L’Atelier.
Set of 6 Jacaranda Dining Chairs by Jorge Zalsupin, Brazil
Located in London, London
During this period, the architect Julio Roberto Katinsky collaborated in the work of L’Atelier.
Leather
Suite by Jorge Zalszupin (Sofa, 2 Chairs, Table and Side Tables
Located in London, London
During this period, the architect Julio Roberto Katinsky collaborated in the work of L’Atelier.
Leather
Sofa and Two Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier
Located in London, London
During this period, the architect Julio Roberto Katinsky collaborated in the work of L’Atelier.
Rosewood
Set of 10 Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Sao Paulo Brazil, 1957/63
Located in London, London
During this period, the architect Julio Roberto Katinsky collaborated in the work of L’Atelier.
Wood
$7,343Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 36.23 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
'3LC' T-Chairs by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, 1950s
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in amstelveen, NL
Rare lounge versions of the 3LC chairs, better known as T-chairs. Chrome-plated and enameled steel with original cognac leather sling, designed by William Katavolos, Ross Littell, an...
Chrome
$8,000 / set
H 32 in W 23 in D 22 in
1950s Katavalos, Littell, and Kelly - T-Chairs by Laverne International USA
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful pair of leather sling 'T-Chairs' by William Katavolos, Ross Littell and Douglas Kelly for Laverne International, USA. These chairs are as comfortable as they are striki...
Stainless Steel
Liceu De Artes E Oficios Arm Chairs Pair, Brazil, 1960
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking pair of armchairs designed and made by Lice de Artes e Oficios, Brazil 1960. These lounge chairs made by Liceu de Artes e Officios have a beautiful patina and are in a very ...
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Minimal Designed Side Chairs, France, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Den Haag, NL
Pair of Minimal designed side chairs, France, 1950s.
Metal
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of chairs in Jacaranda and upholstered in black faux leather, made in Brazil, circa 1950 by Joaquim Tenreiro. A total of four chairs are available.
Faux Leather, Jacaranda
$19,600 / set
H 28.35 in W 27.25 in D 26.78 in
Lobby Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin, L'atelier, MidCentury, Brazil, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
Restored
Iron
$8,400Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 30.24 in
Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Modern Armchairs, Unknown Designer, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hidden among Brazil's modern furniture heritage are pieces whose origins remain a mystery. These designs, beautifully crafted and steeped in the aesthetics of their time, are yet to ...
Hardwood, Leather
$17,500
H 32.29 in W 35.04 in D 30.71 in
Armchair by Lev Smarcevscki, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
By Lev Smarcevscki
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare example of Lev Smarcevscki’s sculptural approach to functional design, this 1950s armchair exemplifies the experimental spirit of postwar Brazilian modernism. Its structure ar...
Metal
$10,000
H 24.41 in W 29.93 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Armchairs by Carlo Hauner, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This refined pair of armchairs illustrates Carlo Hauner’s facility with sculptural line and ergonomic comfort. The chairs feature a continuous metal sled base that gives the silhouet...
Metal
$6,160 / set
H 31.5 in W 20 in D 23 in
Italian Midcentury Set of 4 Lounge Chairs by Ross Littell for ICF Milan, 1960s
By Ross Littell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Groovy set of four lounge chairs designed by Ross Littell and manufactured by ICF De Padova, Milan (approx. 1960s). The lounge chairs are in Minimalist style. In beautiful very goo...
Leather
$14,700Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 26.38 in W 25.4 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Modern Armchairs, Unknown Designer, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hidden among Brazil's modern furniture heritage are pieces whose origins remain a mystery. These designs, beautifully crafted and steeped in the aesthetics of their time, are yet to ...
Hardwood
$9,557 / set
H 29.14 in W 29.14 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century 'Costela' Lounge Chair, Design by Unknown Artist, Brazil, 1950s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
'Rib' or 'Costela Lounge Chair Design by Unknown Artist Iron and Wood Brazil, 1950s Custom upholstery will be provided free of charge.
Iron
Armchairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, Brazil 1950s.
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of armchairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, manufactured by Forma S/A in Brazil in the earlies 1950. The structure is made of solid painted steel. The characteristi...
Iron
$44,874 / set
H 32.29 in W 27.96 in D 29.14 in
Jorge Zalszupin Veranda lounge chairs Atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Exquisite Pair of ‘Veranda’ Lounge Chairs designed by Jorge Zalszupin for L’Atelier, Brazil, 1959. A rare and sophisticated example of Brazilian modernism, this exceptional pair of ‘...
Brass
$12,875 / set
H 26.5 in W 24 in D 23.25 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Gastone Rinaldi
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Important Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs / armchairs / slipper chairs by Gastone Rinaldi. These stunning.pieces have a rare, architectural presence and are composed...
Brass, Iron
Pair of Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare early model, the Jockey chairs exemplify Zalszupin’s experimentation with suspended forms and structural tension. The solid jacarandá frame supports a taut leather seat and ba...
Leather, Rosewood
$6,620 / 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
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$5,950 / set
H 16 in W 13.5 in D 4 in
Mid-Century Modern Style Murano Glass Wall Sconces in Smoked Silver Finish
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano sconces in smoked and silver glass. We loved the organic shape of the sconces and their dynamic design. This pair has been newly wired to fit US standards and is in ve...
Murano Glass
$19,700 / item
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
By Alessandro Becchi
Located in Casalguidi, IT
The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...
Wool, Cotton
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$37,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 35 in W 26 in D 34.5 in
1949 Hunting Chair Borge Mogensen Erhard Rasmussen Labeled Leather Sling Lounge
By Børge Mogensen, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very rare hand produced and retains original paper labeled remnants, hunting chair. Handmade by Erhard Rasmussen in 1948-1950 for Borge Mogensen. Retains most of original labels, t...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
$9,790 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Nebula Rug in Olive, Hand-Knotted Wool
By Pieces
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted from 100% New Zealand wool yarn which is batch-dyed and hand-knotted at a luxurious 100 knots per square inch. - All Pieces rugs are made by hand to order - Lead time i...
Wool
$37,240Sale Price|30% Off
H 25.2 in W 78.75 in D 34.26 in
Mid-Century Modern "Cubo" Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This recently upholstered cubo (Cube) sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s. The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from ...
Velvet, Wood
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 of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.
Hardwood
Julio Katinsky Novo Rumo Chair
By Julio Katinski
Located in Washington, DC
Lounge chair designed by Julio Katinsky for Novo Rumo in a comfortable and unique design.
Metal
$6,000
H 25.5 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in
1950s Le Corbusier Jeanneret Perriand LC1 Basculant Lounge Chair Stendig Label
By Pierre Jeanneret, Thonet, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original 1950s LC1 Basculant Sling Lounge Chair, initially designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in 1929. This example is marked with a Stendig...
Steel
$21,845 / item
H 31 in W 49 in D 31 in
Jorge Zalszupin's Presidential Lounge Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in São Paulo, SP
The "Presidencial" lounge armchair is a true icon of Brazilian modern design, created by the legendary Polish-Brazilian architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s. This rare...
Chrome
$12,658
H 28.35 in W 37.41 in D 33.47 in
"Manhattan" armchair, designed by Jorge Zalszupin for "l'Atelier"
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fantastic "Manhattan" armchair designed by the Brazilian architect of Polish origin Jorge Zalszupin, produced by his own company “l’Atelier”, an authentic rarity. Perhaps “Manhattan”...
Iron
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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