$19,677 / 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
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
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
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
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
$14,800
H 28.2 in W 32.625 in D 28.1 in
Joaquim Tenreiro, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Vinyl, Cord, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron, white vinyl and fabric cord lounge chairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and produced by Langenbach & Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1950s. Possibly reupholste...
Iron
$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
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
Clara Porset Rare Lounge Chairs, 1950's
By Clara Porset
Located in Uccle, BE
Clara Porset (1895-1981) - Xavier Guerrero (1896-1974) Pair of armchairs Rope and lacquered metal Model created circa 1950 Measures: H: 79 x W 70 x D 69 cm This chair model is part ...
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
$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
$12,500
H 36 in W 24 in D 40 in
Brazilian Modern Sculptural Armchair by Antonio de Almeida Rebouças, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Generous in scale and striking in silhouette, this 1950s Brazilian Modern armchair by Antonio de Almeida Rebouças combines expressive woodwork with richly weathered saddle leather. I...
Metal
$5,340 / set
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs with Wood Sled Bases, 1950s
Located in São Paulo, BR
Pair of Brazilian modern lounge chairs from around 1950, by an unknown designer, with solid wood sled bases and fully upholstered bodies in terracotta fabric. The two lounge chairs a...
Upholstery, Wood
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
$33,800 / set
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 33.86 in
Mid-Century Modern MP-91 Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Móveis Lafer and designed by Percival Lafer, the MP 91 lounge chair dates to 1972 and is presented here as a pair. The frames are constructed in solid cedar, finished in ...
Leather, Wood
$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
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Iron, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted wood and iron lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Design after model "Costella" by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler that was produced by mul...
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
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
$24,736 / set
H 33.86 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Set of Two Costela Lounge Chairs by M. Eisler and C. Hauner, Brazil, 1950's
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of Two Costela Lounge Chairs bij M. Eisler and C. Hauner, Brazil, 1950's The Costela chair by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner is a well-known piece of Brazilian modernist design,...
Metal
$6,409 / 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
$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
$19,004 / 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
$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
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
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
ONIX Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Dedar Velvet Tiger Mountain
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with Tiger Mountain, an opulent and luxurious jacquard velvet fabric from italian...
Jacquard, Velvet
$9,444 / 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-sur-Seine, 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
De Sede ‘DS-22’ Modular Sofa in Caramel Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, ‘DS-22’ Modular sofa, leather, Switzerland, 1980s This high quality sectional sofa designed by De Sede in the 1980s contains three corner element and two regular elements. ...
Leather
$2,695Sale Price|50% Off
H 86.62 in W 62.6 in D 15.75 in
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy Wall Unit in Acrylic and Aluminum for Roche Bobois
By Michel Ducaroy, Roche Bobois
Located in Markington, GB
Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois Freestanding Michel Ducaroy modular wall unit in acrylic and aluminum for Roche Bobois from ...
Aluminum
Tito Agnoli for Cinova Daybed Sofa in Cognac Leather
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tito Agnoli for Cinova, sofa or daybed, model '711', leather, laminated wood, copper, Italy, 1968 A cubic sofa designed by Italian designer Tito Agnoli for Cinova, which can be tran...
Copper
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood, plywood, metal and beige leather lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Design inspired by the Boomerang chair by Richard Neutra. Provenance: ...
Leather, Wood
Pierre Chapo S10 'Sahara' Chair
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Long Island City, NY
It’s not hard to see a few of Pierre Chapo’s sources of inspiration: Le Corbusier, Frank Lloyd Wright, the Bauhaus. Before he and his wife Nicole created their atelier and gallery in...
Leather, Rope, Elm
Mario Bellini B&B 'Camaleonda' Lounge Chair in leather
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Argelato, BO
Mario Bellini B&B Italia 'Camaleonda' Lounge chair in original cognac leather, 1973 The Camaleonda sofa, designed by renowned Italian architect and designer Mario Bellini in 197...
Metal
$95,550Sale Price|25% Off
H 114.18 in W 157.49 in D 17.72 in
Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...
Wood, Hardwood
$50,598
H 11.82 in Dm 42.52 in
Jorge Zalszupin Pétalas Coffee Table in Hardwood and Iron, Brazil, c.1975
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Dublin, IE
Details Pétalas Coffee Table by Jorge Zalszupin Hardwood and iron Produced by L'Atelier, Brazil, circa 1975 Height 30 cm (11.8 in) Diameter 108 cm (42.5 in) Provenance Private c...
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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