$33,600 / set
H 30.71 in W 27.17 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Armchairs from Hotel Nacional in Brasilia, c. 1960, Midcentury Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
This pair of charming armchairs made around 1960 were part of the furniture of the Hotel Nacional
Linen, Hardwood
$15,000 / set
H 30.71 in W 27.17 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Armchairs from Hotel Nacional in Brasilia, c. 1960, Midcentury Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
This pair of charming armchairs made around 1960 were part of the furniture of the Hotel Nacional
Hardwood, Linen
$14,000
H 32.3 in W 73.6 in D 25.2 in
Jorge Zalszupin “Hotel Nacional” Executive Desk in Caviúna, Rio de Janeiro, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
A documented example from the iconic Hotel Nacional in São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, this executive
Formica, Hardwood
$15,600
H 13.98 in W 39.38 in D 29.73 in
Caviuna Coffee Table from Hotel Nacional Brasilia circa 1960 Midcentury Brazil
Located in New York, NY
to Hotel Nacional, in Brasília, founded in 1961, which had its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s
Formica, Hardwood
$16,000 / set
H 32 in W 74 in D 25 in
Brazilian Modern Hotel Nacional Desk and Armchair Set by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
A rare and historically cohesive pairing from the iconic Hotel Nacional in São Conrado, Rio de
Wool, Hardwood
Jorge Zalszupin, Side Table, Cavuina, Formica, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in High Point, NC
Hotel Nacional, 1960s. With a metal plate indicating the commission. Dimensions: 29.4” H x 34
Formica, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of caviúna wood and blue fabric lounge chairs designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional
Fabric, Wood
Jorge Zalszupin Armchair in Caviuna Wood & Taupe Upholstery, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Zalszupin for the iconic Hotel Nacional in Rio de Janeiro, this armchair embodies
Wool, Hardwood
$12,000 / set
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in Caviúna Wood
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A pair of vintage Brazilian modern design armchairs made for the Nacional Hotel in Brasília in
Wood
Unavailable
H 18.25 in W 35 in D 19 in
Brazilian Caviuna Wood and Leather Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
for L'Atelier for the Hotel Nacional, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, in Rio de Janeiro. This particular
Leather, Wood
CubaStreet Number 14
By Tony Bonanno
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Havana's Malecón with the historic Hotel Nacional in the distance. Tony Bonanno had the foresight
Archival Pigment
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Jorge Zalszupin Caviuna Arm Chairs from 'Hotel Nacional' in Rio de Janeiro
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Curitiba, PR
and natural leather seats. This pair made up the decoration of the 'Hotel Nacional do Rio de Janeiro
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in
Hotel Nacional - Contemporary oil on canvas painting, Figurative, Landscape
By Alek Slon
Located in Warsaw, PL
Alek Slon (b. 1975) graduated from Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome (painting) and University of Warsaw (philosophy).
Oil, Board
Sold
H 16.93 in W 102.37 in D 17.72 in
"Nacional" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, 2022, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
limited series. The creation and conception of the lines is a counterpoint to the Hotel Nacional
Wood
BORDEL
By Jaimendes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hotel Othon Palace (Rio de Janeiro)1984 Hotel Nacional (Rio de Janeiro)1984 Galerias de Arte Borghese
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 74 in Dm 85 in
Brazilian Modern Cocktail Table in Hardwood & White Top by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
condition. The table fits 2-3 people comfortably. This piece belonged to the Hotel Nacional of São
Steel
Sold
H 32.3 in W 73.6 in D 25.2 in
Midcentury Modern Desk in Hardwood & White Top by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
showcase the desk in L’Atelier’s product catalogue and spec sheet. This piece belonged to the Hotel
Formica, Hardwood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de
Fabric, Wood
Blue Fountain, Original Painting
Located in San Francisco, CA
between the Gran Hotel and the Teatro Nacional on Avenida Central," shares artist Leroy Burt. "I love the
Acrylic
Lounge chair by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
, Brazil, 1950s, for the Hotel Nacional in Rio which was designed by Oscar Niemeyer. (seat height: 18")
Curved Long Bench by Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Paris, FR
Curved long bench specially designed by Carlo Hauner for the Hotel Nacional in Rio de Janeiro. The
Chrome
$13,500
H 27.76 in W 98.43 in D 38.59 in
Frank Lloyd Wright “608 Taliesin” Dining Table for Cassina, 1917
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright “608 Taliesin” dining table for Cassina, cherry, Italy, 1917. This dining table was designed for the Kansas governor and state senator Henry J. Allen in 1917. Rec...
Cherry
$1,425 / item
H 21.66 in W 9.85 in D 13.78 in
Mono Side Table Combining Travertine and Metal Modern Look, Dark Grey
By Yet Design Studio
Located in Istanbul, 34
The Mono side table has a thin rectangular top which lays elegantly on a thick stone pedestal, creating the appearance that it’s floating on air. The table's slim silhouette, elegant...
Travertine, Metal
$3,296
H 51.19 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
1950s Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for ASEA Sweden Floor Lamp Model E1770
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen, ASEA
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This sculptural floor lamp, Model E1770, was designed by Svend Aage Holm-Sørensen for ASEA, Sweden, in the 1950s. The lamp features a black lacquered metal frame with an elegant, ang...
Metal, Aluminum
Industrial Glass & Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century
Located in Culver City, CA
Industrial Glass and Brass Gas Lamp Pendant, Italy, 21st century In the style of an industrial gas lamp pendant, converted to electric.
Brass
Unavailable|$1,988 / item
H 22.45 in Dm 14.57 in
Foscarini Lumiere Extra Large Table Lamp in Brown & Aluminum by Rodolfo Dordoni
By Foscarini, Rodolfo Dordoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Table lamp with direct and diffused light. Hand blown cased glass diffuser with glossy finish, white on the inside and colored on the outside. Die cast aluminum base and rod, hand fi...
Blown Glass
Bar Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1960s
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Bar stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the renowned Les Arcs Ski Resort in France during the 1960s. The stool features a chrome-plated tubular metal frame and a seat crafted fr...
Chrome
$3,120
H 74.81 in W 35.44 in D 23.63 in
Art Deco, Sculptural Narrow Oak Cabinet, Made by an Italian Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
A striking embodiment of Art Deco craftsmanship, born from the hands of an Italian carpenter in the 1940s. This tall, narrow cabinet stands as a testament to both the era's refinemen...
Wood
$1,375 / item
H 34 in W 18 in D 26 in
Outdoor Dining Upholstered Side Chair Powder Coated Stainless Steel Sunbrella
By Heather Ashton Design
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Inspired by the simplicity of Mid-Century design, the fay dining chair is created using a stainless steel powder coated frame and specialized outdoor foam. The design is minimal and ...
Stainless Steel
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Accordion Bell Sconce
By Allied Maker
Located in Glen Cove, NY
This brass and wood vintage style wall sconce provides ample task light and can be extended to an overall reach of 18". The bell shade houses a 40 watt equivalent LED bulb.
Brass
Vittorio Dassi dining chairs Italy 1950
By Vittorio Dassi
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Unique Vittorio Dassi dining chairs manufactured in Italy 1950. These chairs feature beautifully shaped teak frames and the seats have been re-upholstered in a soft cream velvet fabr...
Velvet, Teak
Unavailable|$113,648 / set
H 34.26 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Set of 12 Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Niger Leather, Mahogany
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design. An extraordinary set of twelve Kaare Klint red chairs, executed by cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark. Profil...
Leather, Mahogany
Pink Mirror by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Oval mirror with frame in sculpted Murano glass and brass inlays. Creation by Studio Glustin.
Brass
Illum Wikkelsø Danish Modern Sofa
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Illum Wikkelsø three seater sofa with sculpted Teak legs. Upholstered with green wool. Manufactured by Mikael Laursen
Wool, Teak
$4,850 / set
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 27.5 in
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs. Expertly Restored to Like New.
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of fully upholstered Danish modern lounge chairs in a neutral cream fabric. Very comfortable.
Upholstery, Wood
Mies Easel
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous easel with a clear acrylic base and available in Brass or Polished Stainless. Custom heights available upon request.
Brass, Stainless Steel
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.