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Carlo Hauner for Forma, Pair of Side Tables in Pau Marfim Wood
Carlo Hauner for Forma, Pair of Side Tables in Pau Marfim Wood

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Moveis Cimo. Sideboard, c. 1950. Veneer in Caviuna and Pau Marfim
Moveis Cimo. Sideboard, c. 1950. Veneer in Caviuna and Pau Marfim

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal, Brass

Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables in Pau Marfim Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables in Pau Marfim Wood

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Rosewood "Petalas Pau Ferro" Coffee Table by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier
Rare Rosewood "Petalas Pau Ferro" Coffee Table by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier

Rare Rosewood "Petalas Pau Ferro" Coffee Table by Jorge Zalszupin for L'atelier

By Jorge Zalszupin, L’Atelier

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil, 1959. The table is formed by eight separate

Category

20th Century Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Moveis Cimo. Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Imbuia and Pau Marfim Wood
Moveis Cimo. Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Imbuia and Pau Marfim Wood

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Plywood

Brazilian Pau Marfim Console Table
Brazilian Pau Marfim Console Table

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Brazilian Pau Marfim Wood
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Brazilian Pau Marfim 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

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Early Edition 'Reversible' Chair in Leather
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Early Edition 'Reversible' Chair in Leather

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Giuseppe Scapinelli, Coffee Table Made of Solid Pau Marfim Wood with Glass Top
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Coffee Table Made of Solid Pau Marfim Wood with Glass Top

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-century Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Modern Lounge Chair
Mid-century Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Modern Lounge Chair

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of "Curva" Armchair, attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Pair of "Curva" Armchair, attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

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.  

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style Cooper Color Painted Steel and Walnut Woodwork
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style Cooper Color Painted Steel and Walnut Woodwork

"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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

Pau Marfim Console/Sideboard,  Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Pau Marfim Console/Sideboard,  Sao Paulo, Brazil.

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Console Tables

Unusual Pau Marfim Wood Bench, Rio, Brazil, 1960`s
Unusual Pau Marfim Wood Bench, Rio, Brazil, 1960`s

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Pau Marfim Wood Dining Chairs & Table, 1950's Brazil
Set of 6 Pau Marfim Wood Dining Chairs & Table, 1950's Brazil

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Glass

Black Lacquer Pau Marfim Low Centre Table
Black Lacquer Pau Marfim Low Centre Table

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pau Marfim Wood Centre Table, 1950`s, Brasilia,
Pau Marfim Wood Centre Table, 1950`s, Brasilia,

Pau Marfim Wood Centre Table, 1950`s, Brasilia,

Located in London, London

Caviuna Wood Centre Table, 1950`s, Brasilia, Brazil Just simple and stylish

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of Pau Marfim Wood Arm Chairs attributed to Rino Levi
Pair of Pau Marfim Wood Arm Chairs attributed to Rino Levi

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Pau Marfim Wood Spider table by Scapinelli of Sao Paulo
Pau Marfim Wood Spider table by Scapinelli of Sao Paulo

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pau Marfim Occasional table by Giuseppe Scapinelli of Sao Paulo,
Pau Marfim Occasional table by Giuseppe Scapinelli of Sao Paulo,

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian End Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Pau Marfim Coffee Table in the style of Scapinelli of Sao Paulo
Pau Marfim Coffee Table in the style of Scapinelli of Sao Paulo

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Drinks Cabinet and Drawers by Moveis Catalana
Drinks Cabinet and Drawers by Moveis Catalana

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Pau-Brazil wood, bronze and leather jewelry chest/side table
Pau-Brazil wood, bronze and leather jewelry chest/side table

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Bronze

Custom Pau-brazil wood and leather chest by Thomas Hayes Studio
Custom Pau-brazil wood and leather chest by Thomas Hayes Studio

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Bronze

Brazilian Tri-Leg Side Table in Brazilian Pau Ferro Wood
Brazilian Tri-Leg Side Table in Brazilian Pau Ferro Wood

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Side Tables

Brazilian Baruna Wood Credenza with Pau-Ferro Wood Buttons
Brazilian Baruna Wood Credenza with Pau-Ferro Wood Buttons

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare Brazilian Modern Pau Marfim Wood Sofa by Rino Levi
Rare Brazilian Modern Pau Marfim Wood Sofa by Rino Levi

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

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Sofas

Brazilian Pau Ferro  Console With Sculptural Legs And Marble Top
Brazilian Pau Ferro  Console With Sculptural Legs And Marble Top

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Marble

Brazilian Pau Ferro Side Table in the Manner of Giuseppi Scapinelli
Brazilian Pau Ferro Side Table in the Manner of Giuseppi Scapinelli

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Side Tables

Pau-Brasil wood desk
Pau-Brasil wood desk

Pau-Brasil wood desk

Located in Hollywood, CA

A three drawer desk made of rare Pau-Brasil wood from Brazil.

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Desks

Caviuna and Pau Marfim patchwork leather bench
Caviuna and Pau Marfim patchwork leather bench

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Benches

Caviuna and Pau Marfim heather-lavender mohair bench
Caviuna and Pau Marfim heather-lavender mohair bench

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Benches

Monumental Pau Marfim Wood "Mucki" Bench by Sergio Rodrigues
Monumental Pau Marfim Wood "Mucki" Bench by Sergio Rodrigues

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Benches

Pair of Pau-Brasil wood and leather side tables
Pair of Pau-Brasil wood and leather side tables

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian End Tables

Materials

Leather

Circular Pau Ferro pedestal-base dining table by Tunico T.
Circular Pau Ferro pedestal-base dining table by Tunico T.

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Dining Room Tables

Materials

Glass

Pau-Brasil and pewter flatbar desk
Pau-Brasil and pewter flatbar desk

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Desks and Writing Tables

Side table in lacquered and pau marfim wood by Scapinelli
Side table in lacquered and pau marfim wood by Scapinelli

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian End Tables

Materials

Wood, Glass

Solid Pau Ferra Wood Chair And Ottoman By Jose Zanine Caldas
Solid Pau Ferra Wood Chair And Ottoman By Jose Zanine Caldas

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Solid Pau Ferra Wood Chair And Ottoman By Jose Zanine Caldas
Solid Pau Ferra Wood Chair And Ottoman By Jose Zanine Caldas

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Pau Ferro Coffee Table by L' Atelier circa 1960
Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Pau Ferro Coffee Table by L' Atelier circa 1960

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pau-Brasil wood and leather jewelry chests
Vintage Pau-Brasil wood and leather jewelry chests

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Metal

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Coffee Table by L' Atelier Brazil, circa 1960
Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Coffee Table by L' Atelier Brazil, circa 1960

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Coffee Table by L' Atelier Brazil, circa 1960

By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Jorge Zalszupin ‘Petalas' Brazilian Pau Ferro (Iron Wood) coffee table manufactured by L' Atelier circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

See Saw by Rodrigo Calixto and Guilherme Sass
See Saw by Rodrigo Calixto and Guilherme Sass

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Imbuia

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Tables by L' Atelier circa 1960
Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Tables by L' Atelier circa 1960

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Tables by L' Atelier circa 1960

By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Zalszupin ‘Petalas' Pau Ferro (Iron Wood) side tables manufactured by L' Atelier Brazil Sao Paolo circa 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Tables L' Atelier circa 1960
Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Tables L' Atelier circa 1960

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Tables L' Atelier circa 1960

By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Zalszupin ‘Petalas' Pau Ferro (Iron Wood) side tables manufactured by L' Atelier Brazil Sao Paolo circa 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Multi-Wood "Pé-Palito" Side or Lamp Tables by Tunico T.
Multi-Wood "Pé-Palito" Side or Lamp Tables by Tunico T.

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian End Tables

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Pau Ferro Coffee Table by L' Atelier circa 1960
Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Pau Ferro Coffee Table by L' Atelier circa 1960

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Pau Ferro Coffee Table by L' Atelier circa 1960

By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Jorge Zalszupin ‘Petalas' Brazilian Pau Ferro (Iron Wood) coffee table manufactured by L' Atelier circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Tables L' Atelier Brazil, circa 1960
Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Tables L' Atelier Brazil, circa 1960

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Tables L' Atelier Brazil, circa 1960

By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Zalszupin ‘Petalas' Pau Ferro (Iron Wood) side tables manufactured by L' Atelier Brazil Sao Paolo circa 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Jorge Zalszupin Petals Coffee Table by L' Atelier circa 1960
Jorge Zalszupin Petals Coffee Table by L' Atelier circa 1960

Jorge Zalszupin Petals Coffee Table by L' Atelier circa 1960

By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Jorge Zalszupin ‘Petalas' Brazilian Pau Ferro (Iron Wood) coffee table manufactured by L' Atelier circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Table by L' Atelier circa 1960
Jorge Zalszupin Petalas Side Table by L' Atelier circa 1960

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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Pau Brazil For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pau Brazil available at 1stDibs. Each pau Brazil for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and hardwood. There are 168 variations of the antique or vintage pau Brazil you’re looking for, while we also have 34 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pau Brazil — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A pau Brazil, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made pau Brazil has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Joaquim Tenreiro, Alessandra Delgado and José Zanine Caldas are consistently popular.

How Much is a Pau Brazil?

Prices for a pau Brazil can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $300 and can go as high as $82,590, while the average can fetch as much as $6,800.

On the Origins of Brazilian

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.