Boneco De Pau, Brazil, 1997
By Barnaby Hall
Located in Hudson, NY
current edition of the photograph. Figurative, Figure, Girl, Woman, Dog, Brazil, Blur, Black and
2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography
Archival Pigment
Boneco De Pau, Brazil, 1997
By Barnaby Hall
Located in Hudson, NY
current edition of the photograph. Figurative, Figure, Girl, Woman, Dog, Brazil, Blur, Black and
Archival Pigment
Girl with Dog, Boneco de Pau, Brazil, 1995
By Barnaby Hall
Located in Hudson, NY
, Brazil, Rio, Rio de Janeiro, Beach, Ocean, Water, B&W
Archival Pigment
Solid Pau Marfim Armchair, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-century Modern
By Móveis Pau Brasil
Located in New York, NY
Designed and manufactured in the 1950s, this lounge chairs was built in Solid Pau Marfim Wood. The
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
Solid Pau Marfim Armchair, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-century Modern
By Móveis Pau Brasil
Located in New York, NY
Designed and manufactured in the 1950s, this lounge chairs was built in Solid Pau Marfim Wood. The
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
1950s Armchair by Fábrica de Móveis Pau Brasil, Brazilian Mid-century Modern
By Móveis Pau Brasil
Located in New York, NY
Designed and manufactured in the 1950s, this lounge chair was built in solid wood. It has been fully restored and is in great condition, with new upholstery made with Bossa Fabrics.
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
1950's Brazilian Pau Marfim Armchair
Located in Washington, DC
In original vintage condition, this handsome Brazilian chair from the 1950s is made of pau marfim
Upholstery, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Side Table, Marble, Pau Marfim, Metal, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pau marfim wood, marble and metal side table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s
Marble, Metal
Moveis Cimo, Coffee Table, Pau Marfim, Brazil, 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in High Point, NC
A stack-laminated plywood and Pau Marfim coffee table or cocktail table produced by Moveis Cimo
Wood
1950s Brazilian Modern Armchair in Pau Marfim Wood & Fabric, Pierre Weckxx
Located in New York, NY
modernist clarity that characterized Brazil’s design renaissance in the mid-century period. Weckx—active in
Hardwood, Fabric
Solid Pau Marfim Lounge chairs, Unknown, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Designed and manufactured in the 1950s, these lounge chairs were built in Solid Pau Marfim Wood
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
Iconic Leve Armchair in Pau Marfim, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942, Midcentury Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
The Leve armchair is one of the fundamental pieces in Brazilian Modern design history. Designed by
Fabric, Rosewood
Solid Pau Marfim Wood Estrutural Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Restored
Glass, Wood
“Z” Armchair in Pau Marfim Wood & Bouclé by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
expressive example of Brazilian modernism, originally produced by Fábrica de Móveis Artísticos Z. Constructed
Bouclé, Hardwood
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma 'Concha' Lounge Chairs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pietro Bardi's Pau-Brazil factory, which was renamed Móveis Artesanal. Later, Carlo Hauner associated
Iron
$21,296Sale Price|20% Off
Defending Yourself from destruction Sculpture by Elvio Becheroni
By Elvio Becheroni
Located in Milano, IT
. Crafted with noble Pau Brazil wood, its origins trace back to trunks salvaged from the devastating fires
Wood
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Lounge Chairs in Blue and Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
bought Lina Bo Bardi and Pietro Bardi's Pau-Brazil factory, which was renamed Móveis Artesanal. Later
Iron
"ORGANIC" Contemporary Pau Ferro Wood Centre Table - Immediate Delivery
By Vermeil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Contemporary Pau Ferro wood centre table.
Wood
$35,419 / item
João Do Pau Nest Wall Separating + Sculpture by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
João do Pau Nest wall separating + sculpture by Mameluca Material: Vime Branches, Pallets, others
Other
"BORSOI" Contemporary Centre Table in Pau Ferro Wood by Janete Costa
By Vermeil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
"BORSOI" contemporary centre table in Pau Ferro wood by Janete Costa.
Wood
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Armchair, c. 1950 Pau Marfim wood and white cotton fabric
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in PARIS, FR
Giuseppe Scapinelli 1911-1982 Fauteuil/ Armchair, c. 1950 Bois Pau Marfim et tissu en coton blanc
Fabric, Hardwood
"OLINDA" Contemporary Side Table in Pau Ferro Wood by Janete Costa
By Vermeil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
"OLINDA" contemporary side table in Pau Ferro wood by Janete Costa.
Wood
Side Table with a Swivel Top in Pau Marfim & Ebony Finish, c.1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
options. It displays a captivating two-tone aesthetic, with black painted legs contrasting against the Pau
Wood
"OLINDA" Contemporary Console Table in Pau Ferro Wood by Janete Costa
By Vermeil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
"OLINDA" contemporary console table in Pau Ferro wood by Janete Costa.
Wood
"1960" Contemporary Console Table in Pau Ferro Wood by Bruno Rangel
By Vermeil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Designer Bruno Rangel. This console is made of Pau Ferro wood with brass details, it draws
Wood
Single armchair Designed by Lina Bo Bardi, Brazil, 1959
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Single armchair Designed by Lina Bo Bardi Manufactured by Pau Bra Brazil, 1959 Measurements 56 cm
Wood
Organic Shape Chair by Moveis Cimo, Brazil 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Whitstable, GB
Small curved chair with organic shaped ivory wood base, 'Pau Marfim'. Brazil, 1950s. The wooden
Wood, Hardwood
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
in laminate MDF from natural wood such as brazilian species like pau ferro, freijó and also oak
Steel
"Lola" Bar Cart Modernist Style Painted Steel natural wood and removable mirror
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
in veneer natural wood such as Brazilian species like pau Ferro, freijó and also oak, walnut, or
Steel
18th Century Marquetry Bureau Secretary in Rosewood
Located in Lisboa, PT
Period: Circa 1760–1780 Style: Transitional D. José I to D. Maria I Materials: Pau-santo (Brazilian
Rosewood
18th century Rosewood Commode
Located in Lisboa, PT
: Circa 1750–1770 Style: D. José I / Portuguese Rococo Materials: Solid pau-santo (Brazilian rosewood
Bronze
Exceptionally rare 18th Century “Coiffeuse” chair
Located in Lisboa, PT
the late 18th century, crafted in Pau-Santo (Brazilian rosewood), a highly prized tropical hardwood
Rosewood
Unavailable|$20,350
Tonico Sofa in Pau Ferro
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Our collection aims to reunite Brazilian design production. Comprised of mid-century designers such
Wood
Unavailable|$5,200 / item
"Fina" Minimalist Coffee Table in Pau Ferro Wood
By Roberta Rampazzo
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This coffee table designed by Roberta Rampazzo and produced by the high-end Brazilian company
Wood
Unavailable|$3,290 / item
"Fina" Minimalist Side Table in Pau Ferro Wood
By Roberta Rampazzo
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This Minimalist side table was designed by Roberta Rampazzo and produced by the high-end Brazilian
Steel
Art Deco Pao Ferro Chest of Drawers Ministratos, Fermín Verdeguer for Darc 2012
By Fermín Verdeguer, Darc
Located in Valencia, Valencia
, Libidibia ferrea, formerly Caesalpinia ferrea, and commonly known as Pau Ferro, Brazilian ironwood, Morado
Stainless Steel
Minimalist Modern Pao Ferro Side Table Twenty by Fermín Verdeguer for Darc 2012
By Fermín Verdeguer, Darc
Located in Valencia, Valencia
Caesalpinia ferrea, and commonly known as Pau Ferro, Brazilian ironwood, Morado, or leopard tree, is a tree
Stainless Steel
Bench slatted in solid Pau Marfim, Brazil, 60s.
Located in Curitiba, PR
Big bench slatted in solid Pau Marfim, manufactured in Brazil, original from 1960.
Wood
Sold|$17,900 / set
José Zanine Caldas, Armchairs, Mohair, Pau Marfim, Brazil, 1950s
By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of Pau Marfim wood and brown beige mohair "Kid" armchairs designed by José Zanine Caldas and
Mohair, Wood
Sold|$14,900 / set
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chairs, Pau Marfim, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green velvet and pau marfim wood "Kid" lounge chairs designed by José Zanine Caldas and
Fabric, Velvet, Hardwood
Brazilian Pau Marfim and Caviúna Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
collector in Brazil. Fabricated from Pau Marfim and Caviúna (Brazilian Rosewood) this bench features a
Rosewood
Side Table in Pau Marfim and Ebonized Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Cute auxiliary table in two tones of wood.
Glass, Hardwood
Giuseppe Scapinelli Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Brazilian Pau Marfim Wood
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern circular coffee table from the 1950s by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Brazilian pau
Glass, Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro Free-Form Sofa in Pau Marfim Wood, Brazil, Late 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful free-form sofa has the structure built in Pau Marfim wood, with sturdy faceted
Hardwood
Pair of Lina Bo Bardi "Tridente" Chairs in Pau Marfim, Brazil early 1950s
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Rare pair of "Tridente" chairs by Lina Bo Bardi, in solid Pau Marfim wood. Faded red cotton
Hardwood
1950s "Tesoura" Chair in Pau Marfim Wood by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil Modern
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Recently refinished, this Classic Zanine design is in amazing conditions. Original screws are in great shape.
1950s Bench / Auxiliary Table in Pau Marfim Wood by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil
By Acácio Gil Borsoi
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Huge table or bench made of vertical Pau Marfim slats, with magazine holder underneath and a
Brass, Wrought Iron
1950s Chair in Pau Marfim Wood and Blue Vinyl by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This model chair is quite harder to find than the regular "tesoura" chairs, and is still in full original condition, including vinyl fabric with no fadings.
1950s Pair of Lounge Chairs in Pau Marfim Wood by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil
By Acácio Gil Borsoi
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Northeast of Brazil. We acquired the collection because of it's beauty, but
Hardwood
Set of Club Chairs and Settee in Pau Marfim and Velvet, Brazil, Early 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful set has the style and looks of early pieces designed by Hauner / Eisler. Brass details on the feet make it for extra luxury. New 100% cotton velvet upholstery, in two ...
1958 Two-Tone Blue Sofa in Pau Marfim Wood by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil Modern
By Acácio Gil Borsoi
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite and unique sofa is constructed in solid Pau Marfim wood, and has three seats
Hardwood
1950's Slat Bench in Pau Marfim and Wrought Iron by Acácio Gil Borsoi, Brazil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Amazing 1950's bench made of Pau Marfim rods / slats. Formica table top is fixed to the side, and
Wrought Iron
Joaquim Tenreiro, Poltrona Leve, Pau Marfim Ebonized, 1942
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Zürich, CH
Joaquim Tenreiro Armchair "Poltrona Leve” Manufactured by Langenbach & Tenreiro Ltda Brazil
Upholstery, Wood
Sold|$5,203 / set
1960s Brazilian Armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
1960s Brazilian armchairs, pau santo wood, recently reupholstered.
Wood
Sold|$7,000 / set
Carlo Hauner for Forma, Pair of Side Tables in Pau Marfim Wood
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Carlo Hauner for Forma. Pair of side tables with two doors made in pau marfim wood. It have a stamp
Wood
Moveis Cimo. Sideboard, c. 1950. Veneer in Caviuna and Pau Marfim
By Moveis Cimo
Located in PARIS, FR
This Moveis Cimo row is composed mainly of Caviuna and Pau Marfim wood veneer on solid Caviuna. It
Metal, Brass
Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables in Pau Marfim Wood
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Pair of rare side tables made in pau marfim wood, extremely sophisticated. They demonstrate both
Wood
Rare Rosewood "Petalas Pau Ferro" Coffee Table by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier
By L’Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil, 1959. The table is formed by eight separate
Rosewood
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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