Brazilian Side Chairs
BRAZILIAN FURNITURE
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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Place of Origin: Brazilian
SESC Pompeia Side Chair in Pine by Lina Bo Bardi, 1980s
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in amstelveen, NL
SESC Stools/Side Chairs by Lina Bo Bardi, Marcelo Ferraz & Marcelo Suzuki. Crafted for the iconic SESC Pompeia cultural center in São Paulo.
This rare pine stool embodies the vision...
Category
Late 20th Century Minimalist Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Pine
Contemporary Chair in Hand-Hammered Iron and Uhpolstered by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
In the Confetti chairs, we were inspired by the circular shape of the confetti, playing with the backrest, exploring different colors and combinations. ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Minimalist Brazilian armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sandra Armchair by Samuel Lamas
Introducing the Sandra Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece that seamlessly combines steel, solid wood, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Walnut Wood Finish Customizable Armchair with Caramel Leather, Osa Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A modern Osa curved back armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with walnut wood finish and upholstered in a distressed caramel leather. ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut, Wood
Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Helena Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Helena Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece designed by Samuel Lamas. This chair is crafted with architectural and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Chair in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
This contemporary chair is a three legged comfortable and elegant piece of fine crafted furniture, made in tropical Brazilian hardwood and natural fiber cord at the artist workshop.
...
Category
2010s Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Wood, Cord
Dhira Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Dhira Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 63 x D 60 x H 74 cm
Materials: Metal and fiberglass chair with upholstered seat..
With the intention of providing good taste and personal...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Iconic Pair of Armchair by Rino Levi, c. 1950, Brazilian Mid-century Design
By Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous armchair was created by the Danish designer Grete Jalk and produced in Brazil in circa 1951 by Móveis Ambiente under the order of the arc...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wool, Hardwood
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Jacaranda & Leather Cantu Chairs, c 1959 Brazil, Signed
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An important set of six (6) Jacaranda Rosewood 'Cantu' dining chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Arquitetura e Interiores in original leather, signed with labels and Brazilian tax st...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Granite
Customizable Teak Wood Occasional Armchair with Beige Upholstery, Osa Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
An Osa teak wood occasional armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Osa armchair seamlessly blends organ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
Full Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Full Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 50 x D 59 x H 80 cm
Materials: Metal, Natural leather.
With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Básica Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Básica Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 49 x D 54 x H 80 cm
Materials: Metal with wood or upholstery seat.
With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo dec...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Armchairs by Grete Jalk/Rino Levi, c. 1951, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Grete Jalk
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous armchair was created by the Danish designer Grete Jalk and produced in Brazil in circa 1951 by Móveis Ambiente under the order of the arc...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Wool, Leather, Hardwood
Set of 6 Comfortable Brazilian Rosewood Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 comfortable Brazilian rosewood chairs. Sturdy angled Brazilian rosewood frames, original black vinyl upholstery.
Category
20th Century Minimalist Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
PVC, Walnut
Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Modern Chair in Caviuna Rosewood and Leather
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s modernist ladder-back chair executed in Brazilian rosewood with leather seat, designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli. Professionally restored with original patina left untouched and r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Bauhaus Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bauhaus Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 51 x D 58 x H 76 cm
Materials: Metal and fiberglass chair with upholstered seat.
With the intention of providing good taste and persona...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Masp 7th Abril" Chair, by Lina Bo Bardi, 1947, Mid-Century Brazilian
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in New York, NY
This iconic chair was designed by the Italian-born Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) for the MASP's auditorium when it still was placed on 7th April street...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Giuseppe Scapinelli Lounge Chair
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Giuseppe Scapinelli lounge chair
Brazil, circa 1960’s
Sculptural piece with architectural details
Ebonized lacquered wood frame
Newly upholstered cushions in a rich charcoal bouclé.
Category
1960s Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Toy Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Toy Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 51 x D 54 x H 81 cm
Materials: Veneer, Paint.
With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Other
Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid Century, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of lounge chairs made of Brazilian Rosewood was produced in the 1960s by the company Celina Decorações, which signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture at the period.
The armchairs have rectangular loose cushions that fit the structure perfectly, recently reupholstered in a Boucle fabric by the experienced craftsmen in our team following archival references.
Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted characteristics. The company was created in 1951 when Munis Zilberberg takes over the family business - a small upholstery workshop that worked on refurbishing sofa beds and antique furniture. The name is a tribute to her mother, Celina Zilberberg...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
Rare Brazilian Jacaranda Two Chairs and Table Art Nouveau Set, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Brazilian Jacaranda two chairs and table Art Nouveau set, circa 1900. Mission arts and crafts design.
Table height: 30.5" Diameter: 22".
Conditio...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Jacaranda
Brazilian Modern Armchair Set in Caviuna Wood & Faux Leather, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available immediately, these Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Faux Leather, are stunning!
The armchair structure has straight lines and is made entirely of Caviuna wood,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
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 de Brasília, inaugurated on the first official anniver...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Helena Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Helena Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece designed by Samuel Lamas. This chair is crafted with an architectural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Smart Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Smart Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 52 x D 57 x H 81 cm
Materials: Metal, covered with reconstituted leaher.
With the intention of providing good t...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Peg Lev Armchair, Michel Arnoult, 1968, Midcentury Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
Michel Arnoult (1922-2005) defended that good design should be accessible to everyone. To this end, he has always invested in industrial and assembly processes that could lower the c...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Hardwood
Original MTF 600 Chair by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor
By Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage iron chair designed by notable mid-century Brazilian furniture designer Geraldo de Barros and made by his company Unilabor in São Paulo.
Great as a desk chair for someone pas...
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Minimalist Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sandra Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Sandra Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece crafted from steel, solid wood, and lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fly Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Fly Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 50 x D 60 x H 82 cm
Materials: Metal chair covered with reconstituted leather.
With the intention of providing good taste and personality, ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Brazilian Hardwood Petite Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
These truly special small scale chairs in Brazilian hardwood and original woven cane seats feature cheetah print cushions (removable) and just a wond...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Arredamento Armchair in Freijo wood, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian
By Arredamento, Ricardo Arrastia
Located in New York, NY
This armchair made in solid Brazilian wood was designed by Ricardo Arrastia and produced by Arredamento Móveis Ltda., a company founded by Cesar Wasserfirer in 1960 that stood out fo...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather, Hardwood
Ale Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ale Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 52 x D 55 x H 78 cm
Materials: Metal, Natural leather with upholstered seat.
With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Do...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Unique Sculptural Chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique sculptural chair - Zara by Gustavo Dias
Zara chair
wood: santos palisander / caviuna
designer: Gustavo Dias
Unique Edition
Dimensio...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Brass and Cane Chair by Acácio Gil Borsoi
By Acácio Gil Borsoi
Located in Chicago, IL
Unique chair by Acácio Gil Borsoi, in nylon cane and full brass body. Recently polished. New upholstery in Claremont / Mohair Velvet / Aubergine.
Proven...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Unique Sculptural Chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique sculptural chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias
Zara chair
Wood: Different woods are available
Designer: Gustavo Dias
Dimensions: 74 x 35 x 3...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
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 de Brasília, inaugurated on the first official anniver...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Vintage Rosewood Armchair by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is made of solid Brazilian Rosewood, with new upholstery in gorgeous suede leather. The armrests have a rectangular design with a back of vertical slats. This model features a delicate and still well-constructed use of this precious wood, which became very scarce with the passage of the years.
This piece received new upholstery in soft nubuck leather, but its structure in solid Rosewood remais in original condition.
Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted characteristics. The company was created in 1951 when Munis Zilberberg takes over the family business - a small upholstery workshop that worked on refurbishing sofa beds and antique furniture. The name is a tribute to her mother, Celina Zilberberg...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
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. The chair has a unique manufacturing stamp and recently upholstered in Fine white...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Wool, Linen
"Nanda" Chair, By Marcelo Magalhães, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Marcelo Magalhães
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This outstanding chair was designed by Marcelo Magalhães in 2022.
The unique organic shape of the wood is beautifully combined with the handwork of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Maria Alice" Chair, by Marcelo Magalhães, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Marcelo Magalhães
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This outstanding chair was designed by Marcelo Magalhães in 2022.
The unique organic shape of the wood is beautifully combined with the handwork of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of 6 Comfortable Brazilian Rosewood Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Comfortable Brazilian Rosewood Chairs. Sturdy angled Brazilian rosewood frames, original black vinyl upholstery.
Category
20th Century Minimalist Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut, PVC
Set of 6 Comfortable Brazilian Rosewood Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 comfortable Brazilian rosewood chairs. Sturdy angled Brazilian rosewood frames, original black vinyl upholstery.
Category
20th Century Minimalist Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
PVC, Walnut
Ola Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ola Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 55 x D 57 x H 83 cm
Materials: Metal, upholstered seat.
With the intention of providing good taste and persona...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vico Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Vico Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 54 x D 60 x H 72 cm
Materials: Metal, natural leather.
With the intention of providing good taste and personal...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Helena Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Helena Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece designed by Samuel Lamas. This chair is crafted with an architectural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bloo Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bloo Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 50 x D 53 x H 79 cm
Materials: Veneer and fiberglass chair with upholstered seat.
With the intention of providing good taste and personali...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
"Frevo" Chair by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Frevo chair is a stunning piece of furniture created by the Brazilian artist and designer Ronald Sasson in 2021. It reflects the unique vision and sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
Reich Swivel with Return Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Reich Swivel with Return Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 60 x D 63 x H 77 cm
Materials: Metal, Fiberglass, upholstered seat.
With the intention of providing good taste and per...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Armchairs, Unknown Designer, Solid Rosewood, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This pair of armchairs with slatted seats and backrests was manufactured in the 1960s, but the authorship is still in research by our team. Pieces are made of solid Brazilian Rosewoo...
Category
1660s Mid-Century Modern Antique Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award winning minimalist armchair 'Helena' designed by Samuel Lamas has an architectonic and geometric reasoning. The aim is to create a simple chair, with pure geometric shapes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wicker and Iron Armchair, Unknown Designer, Brazilian Midcentury Modern, c. 1955
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is a free inspiration in one of the most iconic pieces designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and produced by Móveis Artesanal and Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Nit Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Nit Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 53 x D 56 x H 76 cm
Materials: Metal, upholstered seat.
With the intention of providing good taste and persona...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award winning minimalist armchair in steel, solid wood and leather is designed with a Classic and geometric reasoning.
The continuity of the structural lines suggests fluidity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sandra Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Sandra Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece crafted from steel, solid wood, and lea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sandra Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Discover the Sandra Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece that seamlessly combines steel, solid wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Tubo Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Tubo Chair by Wentz
Dimensions: D 58 x W 62 x H 76 cm
Materials: Steel, Upholstery.
Weight: 11,5kg / 25 lbs
The Tubo chair is a soft synthesis. In a sensor...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mera Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Mera Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 61 x D 60 x H 79 cm
Materials: Metal, upholstered seat.
With the intention of providing good taste and person...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bruta Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bruta Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 56 x D 53 x H 81 cm
Materials: Metal chair with upholstered seat.
With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo decip...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
