1960s Brazilian Armchairs
Sold|$5,139 / set
1960s Brazilian Armchairs
Located in Paris, FR
1960s Brazilian armchairs, pau santo wood, recently reupholstered.
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs
Wood
Sold|$5,139 / 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
Moveis Cimo. Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Imbuia and Pau Marfim Wood
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This is a very rare table by Móveis Cimo, constructed in an exclusive plywood made out of pau
Wood, Walnut, Plywood
Sold|$3,200
Brazilian Pau Marfim Console Table
Located in Astoria, NY
A Brazilian modern console table, crafted from pau marfim wood, on bow legged base, circa 1950s
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Brazilian Pau Marfim Wood
Located in Astoria, NY
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern armchairs in pau marfim wood with recently reupholstered seats. The
Cotton, Wood
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Early Edition 'Reversible' Chair in Leather
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Bardi's Pau-Brazil factory, which would be renamed after Móveis Artesenal. Later on, he would associate
Brass, Iron
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Coffee Table Made of Solid Pau Marfim Wood with Glass Top
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Amazing biormorphic shaped Brazilian modern design furniture item. This coffee
Wood
Mid-century Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Modern Lounge Chair
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Oakland, CA
constructed of solid Pau Ferro wood, a Brazilian hardwood known for its beautiful reddish-brown color, fine
Wood
Sold|$28,626 / item
Pair of "Curva" Armchair, attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
in original condition, produced circa the 1960s, raised on tapered legs in Brazilian wood Pau Marfim.
Velvet, Rosewood
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style Cooper Color Painted Steel and Walnut Woodwork
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
Pau Marfim Console/Sideboard, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Located in London, London
Pau Marfim Console/Sideboard, Sao Paulo, Brazil. We just loved the legs of this piece. We
Unusual Pau Marfim Wood Bench, Rio, Brazil, 1960`s
Located in London, London
Unusual Pau Marfim Wood Bench, Rio, Brazil, 1960s This is the first time we have
Metal
Set of 6 Pau Marfim Wood Dining Chairs & Table, 1950's Brazil
Located in London, London
Set of Six Pau Marfim Wood Dining Chairs and Dining Table, 1950's Brazil. These chairs match (and
Wood, Fabric, Glass
Sold|$1,975
Black Lacquer Pau Marfim Low Centre Table
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in London, London
Black lacquer Pau Marfim low centre table attributed to Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s.
Glass, Wood
Pau Marfim Wood Centre Table, 1950`s, Brasilia,
Located in London, London
Caviuna Wood Centre Table, 1950`s, Brasilia, Brazil Just simple and stylish
Wood
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
Pau Marfim Wood Spider table by Scapinelli of Sao Paulo
Located in London, London
"Spider" Occasional table by Scapinelli of Sao Paulo 1954/58 Brazil. Scapanelli was
Wood, Glass
Pau Marfim Occasional table by Giuseppe Scapinelli of Sao Paulo,
Located in London, London
Pau Marfim occasional table by Giuseppe Scapinelli of Sao Paulo, Brazil 1950`s.
Wood, Glass
Pau Marfim Coffee Table in the style of Scapinelli of Sao Paulo
Located in London, London
Most unusual Pau Marfim Coffee Table in the style of Scapinelli of Sao Paulo,1950s, Sao Paulo
Drinks Cabinet and Drawers by Moveis Catalana
Located in London, London
Very Unusual Cocktail Cabinet and Credenza by Moveis Catalana of Sao Paulo with six drawers in Pau
Wood
Pau-Brazil wood, bronze and leather jewelry chest/side table
Located in Hollywood, CA
A vintage jewelry chest/side table with Pau-Brazil wood, bronze base and covered in a textured
Bronze
Custom Pau-brazil wood and leather chest by Thomas Hayes Studio
By Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A vintage jewelry chest/side table by Thomas Hayes Studio with Pau-Brazil wood, bronze steel base
Bronze
Brazilian Tri-Leg Side Table in Brazilian Pau Ferro Wood
Located in Hollywood, CA
A 3-legged Pau Ferro wood side table from Brazil with round top and tapered solid wood legs that
Brazilian Baruna Wood Credenza with Pau-Ferro Wood Buttons
Located in Hollywood, CA
Brazilian Baruna cabinet with Pau-Ferro wood buttons adorning the center cabinet doors. The two
Brass
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
Brazilian Pau Ferro Console With Sculptural Legs And Marble Top
Located in Hollywood, CA
Lovely Pau Ferra wood desk from Brazil with sculptural legs, white Carrera marble top, and cross
Marble
Brazilian Pau Ferro Side Table in the Manner of Giuseppi Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Hollywood, CA
A solid round Brazilian Pau Ferro wood side table in the manner of Giuseppi Scapinelli balanced on
Sold|$8,250
Pau-Brasil wood desk
Located in Hollywood, CA
A three drawer desk made of rare Pau-Brasil wood from Brazil.
Caviuna and Pau Marfim patchwork leather bench
Located in Hollywood, CA
This bench is made of solid sculptural Caviuna wood and Pau Mafim. It is from Brazil and has been
Caviuna and Pau Marfim heather-lavender mohair bench
Located in Hollywood, CA
Tufted bench with a solid sculptural Caviuna wood and Pau Mafim base from Brazil, newly upholstered
Monumental Pau Marfim Wood "Mucki" Bench by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Hollywood, CA
A classic example of Sergio Rodrigues' beautifully designed "Mucki" bench in solid Pau Marfim wood
Pair of Pau-Brasil wood and leather side tables
Located in Hollywood, CA
A pair of Pau-Brasil wood side tables from Brazil recovered in rich caramel colored leather with
Leather
Circular Pau Ferro pedestal-base dining table by Tunico T.
Located in Hollywood, CA
Circular rare solid Pau Ferro pedestal-base dining table by Tunico T. The base is an organically
Glass
Sold|$8,900
Pau-Brasil and pewter flatbar desk
Located in Hollywood, CA
Vintage desk top from 1960's of Pau-Brasil wood (also called Brazil wood) with a pewter finished
Side table in lacquered and pau marfim wood by Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Side table in black lacquered wood, pau marfim wood and glass top.
Wood, Glass
Solid Pau Ferra Wood Chair And Ottoman By Jose Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Hollywood, CA
This very rare Z line lounge chair and ottoman is truly incredible. It is very tall and substantial. It can only be compared to chairs such as the "OX" chair and the " Papa Bear" cha...
Leather
Solid Pau Ferra Wood Chair And Ottoman By Jose Zanine Caldas
Located in Hollywood, CA
This very rare Z line lounge chair and ottoman is truly incredible. It is very tall and substantial. It can only be compared to chairs such as the "OX" chair and the " Papa Bear" cha...
Fabric
Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Pau Ferro Coffee Table by L' Atelier circa 1960
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jorge Zalszupin ‘Petalas' Brazilian Pau Ferro (Iron Wood) coffee table manufactured by L' Atelier circa
Wood
Vintage Pau-Brasil wood and leather jewelry chests
Located in Hollywood, CA
Two jewelry chests made out of reclaimed Pau-Brasil wood from Brazil wrapped in distressed green
Metal
Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Coffee Table by L' Atelier Brazil, circa 1960
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jorge Zalszupin ‘Petalas' Brazilian Pau Ferro (Iron Wood) coffee table manufactured by L' Atelier circa
Wood
See Saw by Rodrigo Calixto and Guilherme Sass
By Rodrigo Calixto and Guilherme, Rodrigo Calixto
Located in Hollywood, CA
Brazilian designers Rodrigo Calixto and Guilherme Sass and is comprised of Muirapiranga, Pau Marfim, Imbuia
Imbuia
Sold|$19,370 / set
Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Tables by L' Atelier circa 1960
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Zalszupin ‘Petalas' Pau Ferro (Iron Wood) side tables manufactured by L' Atelier Brazil Sao Paolo circa 1960
Wood
Sold|$19,370 / set
Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Tables L' Atelier circa 1960
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Zalszupin ‘Petalas' Pau Ferro (Iron Wood) side tables manufactured by L' Atelier Brazil Sao Paolo circa 1960
Wood
Multi-Wood "Pé-Palito" Side or Lamp Tables by Tunico T.
By Tunico T.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
darker legs of the table on the right are Pau-Ferro, also known as Brazilian Ironwood. Many pieces
Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Pau Ferro Coffee Table by L' Atelier circa 1960
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jorge Zalszupin ‘Petalas' Brazilian Pau Ferro (Iron Wood) coffee table manufactured by L' Atelier circa
Wood
Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Tables L' Atelier Brazil, circa 1960
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Zalszupin ‘Petalas' Pau Ferro (Iron Wood) side tables manufactured by L' Atelier Brazil Sao Paolo circa 1960
Wood
Jorge Zalszupin Petals Coffee Table by L' Atelier circa 1960
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Jorge Zalszupin ‘Petalas' Brazilian Pau Ferro (Iron Wood) coffee table manufactured by L' Atelier circa
Wood
Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Table by L' Atelier circa 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Zalszupin ‘Petalas' Pau Ferro (Iron Wood) side table manufactured by L' Atelier Brazil Sao Paolo circa 1960
Wood
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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