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José Zanine Caldas easy chair for Móveis Artísticos Z
José Zanine Caldas easy chair for Móveis Artísticos Z

José Zanine Caldas easy chair for Móveis Artísticos Z

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Tomi, Nagano

easy chair manufactured by Móveis Artísticos Z designed by José Zanine Caldas. plywood with wool fabric by Kvadrat.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Wool, Pine, Plywood

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair Imbuia Plywood Leather Mòveis Artísticos Z 1949
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair Imbuia Plywood Leather Mòveis Artísticos Z 1949

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair Imbuia Plywood Leather Mòveis Artísticos Z 1949

By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z

Located in High Point, NC

A lounge chair designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, in 1949. It features Imbuia plywood, brass, and black-dyed leather webbing.  

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Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Imbuia

José Zanine Caldas  - MÓVEIS ARTÍSTICOS Z Chair, Brazil, 1960s
José Zanine Caldas  - MÓVEIS ARTÍSTICOS Z Chair, Brazil, 1960s

José Zanine Caldas - MÓVEIS ARTÍSTICOS Z Chair, Brazil, 1960s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE

This beautiful and very rare chair is attributed to José Zanine Caldas and his company Móveis Artisticos Z. Structure in solid noble wood, totally original, only cleaned and refinish...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Armchair by José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z
Armchair by José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z

Armchair by José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in San Francisco, CA

Armchair chair by José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, c. 1950s. Constructed in solid caviúna wood, the frame has been fully refinished to highlight the natural tone a...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Sofa in wood and fabric, by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Sofa in wood and fabric, by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

Sofa in wood and fabric, by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

By Mòveis Artisticos Z

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

The sofa designed by H. Schnicker for Móveis Artísticos Z is a masterful representation of Brazilian mid-century modern design, seamlessly blending contemporary sensibilities with th...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas "Linha Z" Lounge Chair for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil 1950s
José Zanine Caldas "Linha Z" Lounge Chair for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil 1950s

José Zanine Caldas "Linha Z" Lounge Chair for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z

Located in Utrecht, NL

The pioneering Brazilian designer, José Zanine Caldas’s present design was created by Mòveis Artisticos Z, the factory Zanine Caldas founded in São José dos Campos in 1948.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Rare Oversized Scoop Chair After José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artísticos Z, 1950s
Rare Oversized Scoop Chair After José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artísticos Z, 1950s

Rare Oversized Scoop Chair After José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artísticos Z, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a truly one-of-a-kind scoop chair built in the manner of José Zanine Caldas. Built from a frame of solid Douglas Fir and featuring new straps hand-cut and dyed from a ful...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

José Zanine Caldas, Bar Cabinet, Naval Plywood, Moveis Z, c. 1950
José Zanine Caldas, Bar Cabinet, Naval Plywood, Moveis Z, c. 1950

José Zanine Caldas, Bar Cabinet, Naval Plywood, Moveis Z, c. 1950

By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z

Located in PARIS, FR

José Zanine Caldas (1919-2001) Bar Cabinet, c. 1950 Edition "Moveis Artisticos Z" Naval Plywood Dimensions: 94 x 66 x 43 cm (37 1/100 x 25 49/50 x 16 93/100 in) This rare piece, si...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Table Designed by Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Table Designed by Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Table Designed by Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s

By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas

Located in Barcelona, ES

Amazing table designed by José Zanine Caldas, manufactured by “Móveis Artísticos Z” in Brazil, 1950s. Three inclined legs support the table top with an organic shape.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Jose Zanine Caldas, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chair, Leather, 1950s
Jose Zanine Caldas, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chair, Leather, 1950s

Jose Zanine Caldas, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chair, Leather, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z

Located in Stamford, CT

Jose Zanine Caldas, Moveis Artisticos, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chair, Leather, Brazil, 1950s Lounge chair designed by Jose Zanine Caldas for Moveis Artisticos Z in Braz...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Zeca Armchairs by José Zanine Caldas, Bouclé & Plywood, Brazil, 1960
Zeca Armchairs by José Zanine Caldas, Bouclé & Plywood, Brazil, 1960

Zeca Armchairs by José Zanine Caldas, Bouclé & Plywood, Brazil, 1960

By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas

Located in Madrid, ES

The "Zeca" chair was created in the early 1960s by a Brazilian designer José Zanine Caldas (1918-2001) for Móveis Artísticos Z, a factory he founded in São José dos Campos in 1948.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood, Plywood

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Imbuia Plywood, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Imbuia Plywood, Leather, Brazil, 1950s

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Imbuia Plywood, Leather, Brazil, 1950s

By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas

Located in High Point, NC

A lounge chair designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, in 1949. It features Imbuia plywood, brass, and black-dyed leather webbing.

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Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Imbuia

Zanine Caldas for INFA. Mid-Century Modern Pair of Iron Chairs
Zanine Caldas for INFA. Mid-Century Modern Pair of Iron Chairs

Zanine Caldas for INFA. Mid-Century Modern Pair of Iron Chairs

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Zanine worked on this project just after leaving Fábrica de Móveis Artísticos Z. These chairs appear on the catalog of INFA edited in the 1950’s.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

José Zanine Caldas, Chaise Longue, Plywood, Rope, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
José Zanine Caldas, Chaise Longue, Plywood, Rope, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

José Zanine Caldas, Chaise Longue, Plywood, Rope, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in High Point, NC

A marine plywood, cord, and fabric chaise longue designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, 1949. Present example was exhibited at Galería Millan, in the exhibi...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Plywood

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leatherette, Brazil, 1950s
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leatherette, Brazil, 1950s

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leatherette, Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in High Point, NC

A wood and blue leatherette lounge chair or armchair designed by José Zanine Caldas and produced by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, 1950s. Light staining and discoloration to wood.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in High Point, NC

A plywood and red fabric lounge chair designed José Zanine Caldas by and produced by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, 1950s. Provenance: Cristiano Ross, Curitiba.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Wood, Steel, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Wood, Steel, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Wood, Steel, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in High Point, NC

A plywood, stainless steel and white bouclé fabric lounge chair designed by José Zanine Caldas and produced by Móveis Artísticos Z Brazil, 1950s. Provenance: Apartamento 61, São Pau...

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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Plywood, Brazil, 1960s
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Plywood, Brazil, 1960s

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Plywood, Brazil, 1960s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in High Point, NC

A plywood, floral-printed fabric and stainless metal lounge chair José Zanine Caldas and produced by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, c. 1960s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, r...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Steel, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Steel, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Steel, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of plywood, stainless steel and white bouclé fabric lounge chairs or slipper chairs designed José Zanine Caldas by and produced by Móveis Artísticos Z Brazil, 1950s. Armless ...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Steel, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Steel, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Steel, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of plywood, stainless steel and yellow fabric lounge chairs or slipper chairs designed José Zanine Caldas by and produced by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, 1950s. Armless versi...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Pair of 2-2 Armchair by Zanine Caldas, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of 2-2 Armchair by Zanine Caldas, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of 2-2 Armchair by Zanine Caldas, 1960s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

In 1948, he co-founded Móveis Artisticos Z in Rio de Janeiro, producing plywood furniture at accessible price points for a nascent collector market.

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood

Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Zanine Caldas Armchair
Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Zanine Caldas Armchair

Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Zanine Caldas Armchair

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in London, GB

Caldas created the design at the beginning of his career, soon after opening his company Fábrica Moveis Artísticos Z. The piece was one of the young designer’s first major accomplish...

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Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

José Zanine Caldas 'Attr.' Small Bookcase, Brazil, 1960s
José Zanine Caldas 'Attr.' Small Bookcase, Brazil, 1960s

José Zanine Caldas 'Attr.' Small Bookcase, Brazil, 1960s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Utrecht, NL

The shape of the design, the use of plywood and the distinctive bolts and rings are typical for the work of José Zanine Caldas and his manufactory, Fábrica de Móveis Artísticos Z of ...

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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Rarissime armoire de Zanine Caldas, pièce unique
Rarissime armoire de Zanine Caldas, pièce unique

Rarissime armoire de Zanine Caldas, pièce unique

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Formé « sur le tas » en créant des maquettes d’architecture pour Oscar Niemeyer, il vivait jusqu’alors confortablement de son atelier Móveis Artísticos Z et de sa ligne de production...

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wardrobes and Armoires

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Metal

Pair of Wrought Iron chairs by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
Pair of Wrought Iron chairs by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s

Pair of Wrought Iron chairs by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Whitstable, GB

Born in Belmonte, Bahia, he began his career in 1939, with an architectural scale model workshop in Rio de Janeiro - this experience was fundamental for the opening of Móveis Artisti...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Jose Zanine Caldas Pair of Mid-century modern BrazilianArmchairs Model "H"
Jose Zanine Caldas Pair of Mid-century modern BrazilianArmchairs Model "H"

Jose Zanine Caldas Pair of Mid-century modern BrazilianArmchairs Model "H"

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Barcelona, ES

Pair of armchairs model “H.” Manufactured by Moveis Artísticos Z. Brazil, 1949. Marine plywood, fabric upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plywood, Velvet

Brazilian Midcentury Modern - José Zanine Caldas Sculptural Armchair. 1950s
Brazilian Midcentury Modern - José Zanine Caldas Sculptural Armchair. 1950s

Brazilian Midcentury Modern - José Zanine Caldas Sculptural Armchair. 1950s

By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas

Located in São Paulo, SP

Rare sculptural armchairs designed by José Zanine Caldas in Brazil in the early 1950s. Made in marine plywood, the piece is authentic period examples and represent one of the most im...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Plywood

José Zanine Caldas Rare Console in Brazilian Hardwood
José Zanine Caldas Rare Console in Brazilian Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Rare Console in Brazilian Hardwood

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Waalwijk, NL

In 1948 he founded the company Moveis Artisticos Z, and there he produced semi-mass produced plywood furniture.

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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

“Zeca” Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960s
“Zeca” Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960s

“Zeca” Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Utrecht, NL

This was the great advantage of the joinery Móveis Artístico Z founded in 1948 by the architect Zanine Caldas, in partnership with Sebastião Pontes and Paulo Mello, was a great succe...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Plywood Chest of Drawers by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
Plywood Chest of Drawers by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s

Plywood Chest of Drawers by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

Designed in Brazil during the 1950s by José Zanine Caldas for his pioneering workshop Z Móveis Artísticos, this sculptural chest of drawers exemplifies the designer’s radical vision ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Dra...

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Plywood

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Attributed to Móveis Artísticos Z Midcentury Brazilian Armchair, 1950s
Attributed to Móveis Artísticos Z Midcentury Brazilian Armchair, 1950s

Attributed to Móveis Artísticos Z Midcentury Brazilian Armchair, 1950s

By Mòveis Artisticos Z

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Attributed to Móveis Artísticos Z midcentury Brazilian armchair, 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian Armchair in Ivory Wood, 1950s
Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian Armchair in Ivory Wood, 1950s

Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian Armchair in Ivory Wood, 1950s

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H 29.53 in W 27.17 in D 27.56 in

Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian Armchair in Ivory Wood, 1950s

By Mòveis Artisticos Z

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Zanine Caldas midcentury Brazilian armchair in ivory wood, 1950s Produced by the Móveis Artísticos Z, this comfortable armchair model has upholstery arms for full support of the u...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian armchair, 1954
Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian armchair, 1954

Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian armchair, 1954

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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 26.38 in

Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian armchair, 1954

By Mòveis Artisticos Z

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian armchair, 1954 One of the most famous armchairs produced by the Móveis Artísticos Z, this comfortable armchair model has wide arms for full suppor...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Ivory Wood, 1958
Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Ivory Wood, 1958

Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Ivory Wood, 1958

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H 29.53 in W 84.26 in D 27.56 in

Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian Sofa with Ivory Wood, 1958

By Mòveis Artisticos Z

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Zanine Caldas midcentury Brazilian sofa with ivory wood, 1958 Expetacular and rare sofa produced in Móveis Artísticos Z in the 1950s. Its structure is in ivory wood and its seat c...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wood

Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian Armchair, 1949
Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian Armchair, 1949

Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian Armchair, 1949

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H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in

Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian Armchair, 1949

By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Zanine Caldas midcentury Brazilian armchair, 1949 Plywood armchair designed by Zanine Caldas in the late 1940s for the Móveis Artísticos Z.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plywood

Jose Zanine Caldas Pair of Armchairs
Jose Zanine Caldas Pair of Armchairs

Jose Zanine Caldas Pair of Armchairs

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H 21.26 in W 22.45 in D 22.45 in

Jose Zanine Caldas Pair of Armchairs

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Pair of armchairs in marine plywood, upholstery in linen, manufactured by Moveis Artisticos Z.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

José Zanine Caldas "Boomerang" Lounge Chair - Brazil, 1950s
José Zanine Caldas "Boomerang" Lounge Chair - Brazil, 1950s

José Zanine Caldas "Boomerang" Lounge Chair - Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Dubai, AE

Designed by José Zanine Caldas - edited by "Moveis Artisticos Z", Brazil, circa 1950. Plywood, green leather Measures: 27 x 27 x 31 in. 70 x 70 x 80 cm.       

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Leather

BookShelf
BookShelf

BookShelf

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H 81.5 in W 64.97 in D 16.15 in

BookShelf

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Barra Funda, SP

It features labels from the Móveis Artísticos Z Factory. The piece is made of marine plywood and is in its original state of conservation.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Plywood

1950's Brazilian "Linea Z" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas
1950's Brazilian "Linea Z" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas

1950's Brazilian "Linea Z" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas

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H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 43.31 in

1950's Brazilian "Linea Z" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

The "Linea Z" Lounge Chair by José Zanine Caldas, manufactured by Moveis Artisticos Z, is a remarkable piece of furniture that exemplifies the innovative and artistic approach of its...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

José Zanine Caldas ‘Banco Pilão' Carved Chair, Brazil, circa 1979
José Zanine Caldas ‘Banco Pilão' Carved Chair, Brazil, circa 1979

José Zanine Caldas ‘Banco Pilão' Carved Chair, Brazil, circa 1979

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A few years later Zanine started the “Z Artistic Furniture” line (Moveis Artisticos Z).

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Rustic Chairs

Materials

Cherry

José Zanine Caldas Console Table Brazil circa 1978
José Zanine Caldas Console Table Brazil circa 1978

José Zanine Caldas Console Table Brazil circa 1978

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H 33 in W 85 in D 18.5 in

José Zanine Caldas Console Table Brazil circa 1978

By Zanini de Zanine, José Zanine Caldas

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A few years later Zanine started the “Z Artistic Furniture” line (Moveis Artisticos Z).

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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Rustic Console Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian "Zanine 1-12" chair in Ivory Wood, 1949
Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian "Zanine 1-12" chair in Ivory Wood, 1949

Zanine Caldas Midcentury Brazilian "Zanine 1-12" chair in Ivory Wood, 1949

By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Zanine Caldas midcentury Brazilian "Zanine 1-12" chair in ivory wood, 1949 Exposing the most famous design of Zanine Caldas, this model of chair is all built in ivory wood and the...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

1950's Brazilian "Boomerang" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas
1950's Brazilian "Boomerang" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas

1950's Brazilian "Boomerang" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas

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H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

1950's Brazilian "Boomerang" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

This led him to begin designing furniture in the 1940s, ultimately producing a range of innovative and elegant pieces under the name "Moveis Artisticos Z." The Boomerang lounge chai...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Plywood

José Zanine Caldas H Armchairs, Pair, Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, 1950s
José Zanine Caldas H Armchairs, Pair, Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, 1950s

José Zanine Caldas H Armchairs, Pair, Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, 1950s

By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

Armchairs called 'H Armchair' designed by Brazilian architect and designer José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artisticos Z in 1950s. Reupholstered with linen fabric.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plywood

José Zanine Caldas Bookcase for Móveis Artísticos Z, 1950s, Brazil
José Zanine Caldas Bookcase for Móveis Artísticos Z, 1950s, Brazil

José Zanine Caldas Bookcase for Móveis Artísticos Z, 1950s, Brazil

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A rare plywood bookcase designed by José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z in 1950s. Asymmetry design with unique legs.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Plywood

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Pau Marfim, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Pau Marfim, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Pau Marfim, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of green velvet and pau marfim wood "Kid" lounge chairs designed by José Zanine Caldas and produced by Móveis Artisticos Z, Brazil, 1950s. 17“ seat height

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas, Armchairs, Mohair, Pau Marfim, Brazil, 1950s
José Zanine Caldas, Armchairs, Mohair, Pau Marfim, Brazil, 1950s

José Zanine Caldas, Armchairs, Mohair, Pau Marfim, Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of Pau Marfim wood and brown beige mohair "Kid" armchairs designed by José Zanine Caldas and produced by Móveis Artisticos Z, Brazil, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 17" Arm He...

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Jose Zanine Caldas 1949 Chaise Longue
Jose Zanine Caldas 1949 Chaise Longue

Jose Zanine Caldas 1949 Chaise Longue

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H 35.83 in W 23.63 in D 59.85 in

Jose Zanine Caldas 1949 Chaise Longue

By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas

Located in Barcelona, ES

Chaise longue. Manufactured by Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, 1949. Marine plywood, fabric upholstery.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Upholstery, Plywood

José Zanine Caldas, "Infinity" Coffee Table, Peroba Plywood, Glass, Brazil 1955
José Zanine Caldas, "Infinity" Coffee Table, Peroba Plywood, Glass, Brazil 1955

José Zanine Caldas, "Infinity" Coffee Table, Peroba Plywood, Glass, Brazil 1955

By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z

Located in High Point, NC

Designed by José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artisticos Z, the firm Zanine Caldas co-founded in 1948.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Plywood

Set of Armchairs by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s
Set of Armchairs by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s

Set of Armchairs by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s

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H 29.93 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in

Set of Armchairs by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A set of armchairs designed by Jose Zanine Caldas for his studio 'Moveis Artisticos Z' in 1950. Brazilian midcentury design.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Boomerang Lounge Chairs by Zanine Caldas
Boomerang Lounge Chairs by Zanine Caldas

Boomerang Lounge Chairs by Zanine Caldas

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H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in

Boomerang Lounge Chairs by Zanine Caldas

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Antwerp, BE

Jose Zanine Caldas, boomerang lounge chairs, Mòveis Artisticos Z, Brasil, circa 1950s Important chairs in original condition.

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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Plywood

“Z” Armchair in Pau Marfim Wood & Bouclé by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
“Z” Armchair in Pau Marfim Wood & Bouclé by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s

“Z” Armchair in Pau Marfim Wood & Bouclé by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

Designed in the 1950s by José Zanine Caldas, this rare “Z” armchair is an early and highly expressive example of Brazilian modernism, originally produced by Fábrica de Móveis Artísti...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas, "Z Armchair", 1950's
José Zanine Caldas, "Z Armchair", 1950's

José Zanine Caldas, "Z Armchair", 1950's

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H 29.52 in W 28.34 in D 32.67 in

José Zanine Caldas, "Z Armchair", 1950's

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in PARIS, FR

His creation is divided into two periods with very distinct creations and techniques: the "Móveis Artísticos Z" years and then, from the 1970s onwards, the "Móveis Denúncia" line, wh...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Lounge Chair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
Lounge Chair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s

Lounge Chair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s

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H 36.23 in W 24.41 in D 58.27 in

Lounge Chair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s

By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas

Located in Utrecht, NL

With its great graphic expression, this piece is iconic of the pioneering Brazilian designer. It was created by Mòveis Artisticos Z, the factory Zanine Caldas founded in São José dos...

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in hardwood & floral upholstery by Jose Zanine Caldas
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in hardwood & floral upholstery by Jose Zanine Caldas

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in hardwood & floral upholstery by Jose Zanine Caldas

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

Size: H 26.5” x W 14” x D 16” x SH 16” These chairs were designed and executed by Jose Zanine Caldas during his time as the lead designer of “Moveis Artisticos Z''. The frame is in ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Zanine Caldas, Green Chair, C. 1950, Plywood and Green Synthetic Leather
Zanine Caldas, Green Chair, C. 1950, Plywood and Green Synthetic Leather

Zanine Caldas, Green Chair, C. 1950, Plywood and Green Synthetic Leather

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in PARIS, FR

His creation is divided into two periods with very distinct creations and techniques: the "Móveis Artísticos Z" years and then, from the 1970s onwards, the "Móveis Denúncia" line, wh...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

José Zanine Caldas, "Compass Armchair", 1950's
José Zanine Caldas, "Compass Armchair", 1950's

José Zanine Caldas, "Compass Armchair", 1950's

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H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in

José Zanine Caldas, "Compass Armchair", 1950's

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in PARIS, FR

His creation is divided into two periods with very distinct creations and techniques: the "Móveis Artísticos Z" years and then, from the 1970s onwards, the "Móveis Denúncia" line, wh...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

José Zanine Caldas “Z” Armchair in Pau Marfim and Olive Mohair, Brazil, 1950s
José Zanine Caldas “Z” Armchair in Pau Marfim and Olive Mohair, Brazil, 1950s

José Zanine Caldas “Z” Armchair in Pau Marfim and Olive Mohair, Brazil, 1950s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in New York, NY

Designed during the 1950s for Fábrica de Móveis Artísticos Z, the chair reflects a decisive shift within Brazilian furniture toward architecture-driven form — where geometry, constru...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Mohair

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Moveis Artisticos Z For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the moveis artisticos z you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, plywood and fabric, every moveis artisticos z was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a moveis artisticos z — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right moveis artisticos z, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Moveis Artisticos Z?

A moveis artisticos z can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $11,417, while the lowest priced sells for $1,445 and the highest can go for as much as $33,250.

On the Origins of Brazil

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 NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean 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 rosewoodjacaranda 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 chairssofastables and more.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.