1950s Sofa, Rino Levi, Brazilian Midcentury
By Rino Levi
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Rino Levi is one of the major architects of the Brazilian modernism, the creator of several iconic
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Rosewood
1950s Sofa, Rino Levi, Brazilian Midcentury
By Rino Levi
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Rino Levi is one of the major architects of the Brazilian modernism, the creator of several iconic
Rosewood
$13,000 / set
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Armchairs by Rino Levi, Brazilian MidCentury Design
By Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Rino Levi, the pair of armchairs its made of caviuna wood, a type of Jacaranda Rosewood
Rosewood, Wool, Linen
$12,000 / set
H 29 in W 25.6 in D 27.6 in
Mid-Century Brazilian Armchairs by Rino Levi, Hardwood & Boucle, 1960s
By Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
This rare pair of armchairs, designed by Rino Levi in the 1950s, exemplifies the refined
Bouclé, Hardwood
$15,000
H 29 in W 81 in D 27.6 in
Rino Levi Brazilian Mid-Century Sofa, Hardwood & Boucle, 1960s Design
By Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural expression of architectural modernism, this exceptional sofa by Rino Levi distills the
Bouclé, Hardwood
$11,500 / set
H 33.25 in W 25.5 in D 31.5 in
Rino Levi Mid-century Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs in Caviuna
By Rino Levi
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian Modern lounge chairs designed by Brazilian architect Rino Levi. Finely crafted from solid
Wood
Brazilian Wood Three-Seater Sofa by Rino Levi, Brazil 1950s
By Rino Levi
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rino Levi was one of the pioneers of the modern movement in Brazil, advocating for simple
Bouclé, Wood
$10,000 / set
H 34.26 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Rino Levi, Brazil, 1960s
By Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Rino Levi (1901–1965), this set of four dining chairs from the 1960s reflects the
Leather, Hardwood
$8,500
H 29 in W 28 in D 31 in
Grete Jalk Armchair in Caviuna & Mushroom Brown Bouclé, Rino Levi, Brazil, 1960s
By Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
A study in restraint and proportion, this Brazilian Modern armchair from the 1960s reflects the quiet sophistication that defined the era. Crafted in richly figured Caviuna wood, the...
Bouclé, Hardwood
$8,760
H 28.75 in W 70.08 in D 30.32 in
Grete Jalk Sofa in Caviúna, Manufactured in Brazil Móveis Ambiente for Rino Levi
By Grete Jalk
Located in Curitiba, PR
Ambiente under exclusive commission from architect Rino Levi during the 1960s. The piece beautifully
Hardwood
$6,000
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 23.23 in
Brazilian Modern Armchair Set in Caviuna Wood & Faux Leather, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
designers like Giuseppe Scapinelli and Rino Levi. The seat and backrest are made of beige faux leather. The
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Julio Roberto Katinsky Sling Chairs, Brazil, 1959
By Julio Katinski
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Vilanova Artigas, Oscar Niemeyer and Rino Levi, Katinsky belongs to a generation of architects concerned
Metal
$21,297
H 66 in W 71 in D 102 in
Martin Eisler & Carlos Hauner Model "Reversible" modern Brazilian armchair 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
modernist generation in Brazil: the Italian Rino Levi (1901-1965) and the Ukrainian Gregori Warchavchik
Iron
$19,383 / set
H 29.14 in W 23.23 in D 24.02 in
Branco e Preto Pair of Modern Brazilian Armchairs solid jacaranda wood, fabric
By Branco & Preto
Located in Barcelona, ES
modernist generation in Brazil: the Italian Rino Levi (1901-1965) and the Ukrainian Gregori Warchavchik
Upholstery, Jacaranda
$22,135
H 13 in W 35.44 in D 70.87 in
Branco e Preto 'Carlos Milan' Brazilian mid-century coffee table jacaranda, 1950
By Branco & Preto, Carlos Milan
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brazil: the Italian Rino Levi (1901-1965) and the Ukrainian Gregori Warchavchik (1896-1972). Living
Jacaranda
Pair of Armchairs by Rino Levi, Brazil, 1950s
By Rino Levi
Located in Whitstable, GB
A pair of armchairs made of Caviúna. Designed by Rino Levi, Brazil, 1950s The grain & colour of
Hardwood, Fabric
Rino Levi, Lounge Chairs, Walnut, Fabric, Italy, 1960s
By Rino Levi
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and brown fabric lounge chairs designed by Rino Levi and produced in Italy, c
Fabric, Walnut
Armchair and Ottoman, by Rino Levi, Brazil, 1960s
By Rino Levi
Located in Whitstable, GB
Solid wood armchair and ottoman, by Rino Levi. Brazil, 1960s Manufactured by Móveis Ambiente. A
Fabric, Hardwood
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Rino Levi
By Rino Levi
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Rino Levi Mid-Century Modern armchairs produced in Brazil, during the 1950s. The chair
Wood
Rino Levi, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
By Rino Levi
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced by Rino Levi, Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 31.11 in
Modernist Sofa in Hardwood, by Rino Levi, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Rino Levi
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
designer Rino Levi, a pivotal figure in the development of modernist architecture in Brazil. Levi, known
Fabric, Hardwood
Sold
H 29 in W 28.3 in D 31 in
Grete Jalk Armchair with Ottoman in Caviuna Wood & Beige Fabric, Rino Levi, 1960
By Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
architect Rino Levi. Crafted in Brazil during the 1960s by Móveis Ambiente, this set is a testament to
Mohair, Hardwood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 28.55 in D 30.52 in
Iconic Pair of Armchair by Rino Levi, c. 1950, Brazilian Mid-century Design
By Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
circa 1951 by Móveis Ambiente under the order of the architect and designer Rino Levi. The model is a
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 28.55 in D 30.52 in
Pair of Armchairs by Grete Jalk/Rino Levi, c. 1951, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
circa 1951 by Móveis Ambiente under the order of the architect and designer Rino Levi. The model is a
Wool, Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 30.32 in
1950s Lounge Chair in Rosewood, Grete Jalk Design, Brazilian Production
By Grete Jalk, Ambiente
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
used chair by master Architect Rino Levi throughout his residential projects.
Rosewood
Low table by Branco & Preto
By Branco & Preto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
designed by Rino Levi, Sao Paulo. Solid wood, glass. 150 x 60 x h 35 cm. 59 x 23.6 x h 13.7 in. Literature
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 36.62 in W 100.4 in D 20.48 in
Brazilian Modern Credenza in Caviuna Wood & Brass by Zilberberg, Brazil, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
and Rino Levi. The piece is displayed in our showroom next to a Sergio Rodrigues Mole armchair and
Brass
Sold
H 27.6 in W 26.8 in D 27.6 in
Midcentury Modern Rocking Chairs in Hardwood & Cream Aqua Block cushions, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
of modernist designers like Giuseppe Scapinelli and Rino Levi. The last 3 pictures showcase how we
Fabric, Hardwood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 31.5 in
Brazilian Modern Dining Table in Caviuna Hardwood & White top by Fatima, 1963
By Moveis Fatima
Located in New York, NY
Scapinelli and Rino Levi. The table has four spider-like legs that converge in the center becoming four arms
Formica, Hardwood
Sold
H 27.2 in W 61 in D 37.4 in
Brazilian Modern Dining Table with Sculpted Base, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
favorite hardwood for designers like Giuseppe Scapinelli and Rino Levi. Anywhere you see you’ll find design
Formica, Hardwood
Sold
H 29 in W 28 in D 27 in
Grete Jalk Armchair in Rosewood & Light Gray Bouclé, Rino Levi, Brazil, 1960s
By Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
A study in restraint and proportion, this Brazilian Modern armchair from the 1960s reflects the quiet sophistication that defined the era. Crafted in richly figured rosewood, the fra...
Bouclé, Hardwood
1950s Pair of Armchairs
By Rino Levi
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Rino Levi is one of the major architects of the Brazilian modernism, the creator of several iconic
Rosewood
Pair of Rino Levi 'Palm Beach' Chairs
Located in London, London
Pair of ‘Palm Beach’ Chairs by Rino Levi (31 December 1901 – 29 September 1965) The
Wood
Pair of 1950s Caviuna Armchairs by Rino Levi
Located in London, London
Pair of Caviuna Arm Chairs by Rino Levi (1901 - 1965) The son of Italian parents, Levi studied
Cotton Canvas, Rosewood, Upholstery
Pair of Armchairs by Rino Levi, Brazil, 1950s
Located in London, London
The son of Italian parents, Levi studied architecture in Milan and Rome as a student of Marcello
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Pau Marfim Wood Arm Chairs attributed to Rino Levi
Located in London, London
Pair of Pau Marfim Wood Arm Chairs attributed to Rino Levi (1901 - 1965) Reupholstered in
Small and Unusual Trolley Cocktail Bar in the Style of Zanine
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in London, London
Oscar Niemeyer, Oswaldo Arthur Bratke, Rino Levi and Henrique Mindlan. The experience he acquired
Rare And Unusual Wood And Formica Occasional Table By Zanine
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in London, London
Oscar Niemeyer, Oswaldo Arthur Bratke, Rino Levi and Henrique Mindlan. The experience he acquired
Pair of Rare Armchairs by Rino Levi
By Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
Rino Levi (1901 - 1965) was born in São Paulo, Brazil, to Italian immigrant parents. In 1926 Levi
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Rino Levi Brazilian 1960s Jacaranda Armchairs
By Rino Levi
Located in Houston, TX
), and part of the furniture inventory has been sold. Rino Levi was a Brazilian architect who developed
Linen, Rosewood
Rare Brazilian Modern Pau Marfim Wood Sofa by Rino Levi
By Rino Levi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Brazilian Modern Pau Marfim wood frame sofa with amazing thin lines Designed by Rino Levi
Pair of Armchairs by Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of armchairs with lathed sides in jacaranda and plaid upholstery.
Jacaranda
Rino Levi ' Palm Beach ' Chair ( 1901-1965 )
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arm Chair
Sold
H 29.53 in W 27.96 in D 30.32 in
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Grete Jalk Made in Solid Caviuna Wood
By Grete Jalk, Ambiente
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Rino Levi, was part of his interior design projects. This armchair is made of solid caviuna wood
Wood
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$670Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
$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
$16,990 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$16,000 / set
H 24.02 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cubo" Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cubo" Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s Created by renowned Brazilian designer Jorge Zalszupin circa 1960, the "Cubo" - or Cube - armchair is s...
Fabric, Plywood
$15,990
H 27.17 in W 29.14 in D 26.78 in
'Stella' Lounge Chair, by Sérgio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Stella" lounge chair, a creation of Sergio Rodrigues from 1956, is a symphony of timeless elegance and meticulous design. At first glance, its plush upholstery, reminiscent of s...
Other
$19,600
H 36.03 in W 25.6 in D 27.96 in
Brazilian Armchair with High Backrests by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s, Midcentury
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
This armchair in solid Caviuna with high backrests was designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli (1911-1982) in the 1950s. The piece has slatted backrests with thin vertical rods and comfortab...
Silk, Organic Material, Hardwood
$5,441 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
Long Chandelier in Murano Glass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass with globes and plates in Murano glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
$30,000
H 28 in W 102 in D 29 in
Brazilian Modern Dining or Conference Table in Rosewood, Metal, Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Designed in the 1960s by Sergio Rodrigues, this large dining and conference table belongs to the Beg family, a group of works developed to address collective use within institutional...
Metal
$16,468
H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in
Original Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma Chair, 1960s, Italy
By Ignazio Gardella
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare original Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma chair, designed in the late 1950s and produced by Gavina, Italy in the 1960s. Newly upholstered in green velvet, metal frame in ori...
Brass, Steel
$16,000
H 35.4 in W 86.6 in D 31.5 in
Brazilian Modern Three-Seat Leather Sofa in Rosewood & Leather, Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural three-seat sofa designed by Jean Gillon in the 1970s, executed in solid Brazilian rosewood (jacarandá) and black leather—an iconic expression of Brazilian Modernism at i...
Leather, Hardwood
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce Chandelier in Hammered Brass
By Angelo Lelii, Arredoluce
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Angelo Lelii for Arredoluce, chandelier model 12369, brass, Italy, design circa 1951 Organic chandelier by Angelo Lelii designed for Arredoluce. Six leaves open towards the ceiling ...
Brass
$23,930 / set
H 29.93 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
Pair of 1930s danish cabinet maker lounge chairs reupholstered in Kvadrat bouclé
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
This pair of Danish cabinetmaker lounge chairs dates from the 1930s, a formative decade in the development of Danish modernism, when traditional craftsmanship began to merge with eme...
Bouclé, Beech
$29,400 / set
H 28.75 in W 22.84 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Vintage Imbuia Lounge Chairs by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Imbuia Lounge chairs was designed by Martin Zipperer in 1950 and manufactured by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer in Brazilian furniture industrialization. I...
Velvet, Imbuia
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.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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