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Sculptural Lounge Sling, Dominic Michaelis "Sail Chair" for Moveis Corazza
By Dominic Michaelis, Moveis Corazza, Sao Paulo
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Collectible lounge chair designed by Dominic Michaelis for Moveis Corazza consisting of a
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

L´Atelier , swivel Office Chairs, very rare, original label, Brazil, 1970s
By L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
through L'Atelier. Established in São Paulo in 1959, L'Atelier was born out of Zalszupin's desire to
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Canto Chair
By Luiz Solano
Located in São Paulo, SP
the legs of the pieces to accommodate them on the floor. All CANTO objects are handmade in São Paulo
Category

2010s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Canto Chair
Canto Chair
H 27.17 in W 15.75 in D 17.33 in
MASP Auditorium Chair by Lina Bo Bardi
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Houston, TX
MASP Auditorium Chair 1948 /re-edited started 2015 The MASP (São Paulo Museum of Art) is well
Category

2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

MASP Auditorium Chair by Lina Bo Bardi
MASP Auditorium Chair by Lina Bo Bardi
H 34.45 in W 18.11 in D 23.03 in
Qoticher Chair by Ángel Mombiedro
By Ángel Mombiedro
Located in Geneve, CH
throughout his life. Born in Madrid, with training in Hamburg and São Paulo and professional experience in
Category

2010s Spanish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Qoticher Chair by Ángel Mombiedro
Qoticher Chair by Ángel Mombiedro
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Qoticher Chair by Ángel Mombiedro
Located in Geneve, CH
. Born in Madrid, with training in Hamburg and São Paulo and professional experience in New York, drawing
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Qoticher Chair by Ángel Mombiedro
Qoticher Chair by Ángel Mombiedro
H 31.5 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Set of Four Mid-Century Chairs, Brazil Modern
Located in Barcelona, ES
. Móveis e Decorações”, São Paulo, Brazil.
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

Set of Four Mid-Century Chairs, Brazil Modern
Set of Four Mid-Century Chairs, Brazil Modern
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Curva Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Soho, London, GB
Loschiavo dos Santos, Modern Furniture in Brazil, Olhares, Sao Paulo 2015, p. 87 and 121 Ruy Teixeira e
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cane

Set of 4 Curva Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Set of 4 Curva Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 16.93 in
MASP 7th April Chair by Lina Bo Bardi, 1947
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in São Paulo, BR
of a suitable modern chair in São Paulo's auditorium scene. Faced with this void, she took matters
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

MASP 7th April Chair by Lina Bo Bardi,  1947
MASP 7th April Chair by Lina Bo Bardi,  1947
H 34.45 in W 18.12 in D 23.04 in
Mid-Century Chair by Branco & Preto (attr.), Brazil 1950s
By Branco & Preto
Located in Utrecht, NL
39.5 cm About the designer: In the provincial São Paulo of the 1950s, a group of architects consisting
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Unique Sculptural Chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Brazilian designer. Born in 1978 and raised in a small city in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Gustavo
Category

2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unique Sculptural Chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias
Unique Sculptural Chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias
H 29.14 in W 11.82 in D 13.78 in
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
Category

2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Unique Sculptural Chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias
Unique Sculptural Chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias
H 29.14 in W 11.82 in D 13.78 in
Minimalist Brazilian Chair "Joao" by Samuel Lamas in leather ch88
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
category This item is made to order in São Paulo, Brazil Please message us for information about custom
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Nanda" Chair, By Marcelo Magalhães, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Marcelo Magalhães
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
. Marcelo Magalhães is a Brazilian designer living in São Paulo. Prominent in the Brazilian contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Lounge Chair by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
characteristics of the wood, and the pieces have been reupholstered by one of our best craftsmen in São Paulo
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Chairs by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
MuBa. São Paulo, Brazil.
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

SESC Pompeia Chair by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Center, a cultural facility in the São Paulo Pompei area. This is the first reissue in the world by CASA
Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Pine

"Maria Alice" Chair, by Marcelo Magalhães, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Marcelo Magalhães
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
. Marcelo Magalhães is a Brazilian designer living in São Paulo. Prominent in the Brazilian contemporary
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Wood

"Monobloco" Contemporary Sculptural Chair in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This contemporary chair was meticulously handmade by master
Category

2010s Brazilian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Brass

Tubo Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
market, the Officer desk, developed for the São Paulo brand Decameron. 2013 — Receives the iF Design
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tubo Chair by Wentz
Tubo Chair by Wentz
H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Caramel
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
, then at the Hampton Designer Show House, and Design Weeks in Milan, Rome, Paris, Stockholm and São
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Black
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
, then at the Hampton Designer Show House, and Design Weeks in Milan, Rome, Paris, Stockholm and São
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Trama G Lounge Chair
By Humberto da Mata
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
studio located in São Paulo, Brazil. Stablished in 2012 and focused on design research with different
Category

2010s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Plywood

Trama G Lounge Chair
Trama G Lounge Chair
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
"Monobloco'' Contemporary Sculptural Chair in Cast Aluminum by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Contemporary chair in cast aluminum. Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This chair was meticulously
Category

2010s Brazilian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 Vintage Chairs by Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Grimaldi Forum of Monaco, or even at the MUBE of Sao Paulo. Imagination and necessity launch Willy Rizzo
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Craft Lounge Chairs, Percival Lounge Chairs, Black Leather and Walnut
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Universidade Mackenzie in São Paulo. Ironically, Lafer never intended to be a furniture designer. Upon
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

"Revoar" Swing Hanging Chair with Fringes in Natural Leather Coffee Color
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
leather cord. The result is a sophisticated design piece, an indoor hanging chair. Created as a unique
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid-Century Chairs by Branco & Preto 'Attr.', Brazil, 1950s
By Branco & Preto
Located in Utrecht, NL
. 60 cm W x 61 cm D x 85cm H; seat height 39.5 cm. About the designer: In the provincial São Paulo
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Craft Lounge Chairs, Lafer Lounge Chairs, Brown Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
São Paulo. Ironically, Lafer never intended to be a furniture designer. Upon graduating college, he
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 8 Rosewood Cane Chairs, Branco & Preto, 1952, Brazilian Midcentury
By Branco & Preto, Luiz Pássaro
Located in New York, NY
and design firm that opened in 1952 in São Paulo. Branco & Preto was one of Brazil's forerunners of
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rosewood

"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade Light Pink Color
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
, then at the Hampton Designer Show House, and Design Weeks in Milan, Rome, Paris, Stockholm and São
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Midcentury Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Hauner, Martin Eisler and the modernization of furniture in Brazil" in MuBa. São Paulo, Brazil.
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Canoa Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
market, the Officer desk, developed for the São Paulo brand Decameron. 2013 — Receives the iF Design
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Canoa Lounge Chair by Wentz
Canoa Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 22.84 in W 37.41 in D 55.12 in
Trama G Lounge Chair - Linen
By Humberto da Mata
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
studio located in São Paulo, Brazil. Stablished in 2012 and focused on design research with different
Category

2010s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Plywood

Trama G Lounge Chair - Linen
Trama G Lounge Chair - Linen
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Trama G Lounge Chair - Leather
By Humberto da Mata
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
studio located in São Paulo, Brazil. Stablished in 2012 and focused on design research with different
Category

2010s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Foam, Plywood

Trama G Lounge Chair - Leather
Trama G Lounge Chair - Leather
H 27.56 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Set of Six Rosewood Estrutural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid Century, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Tenreiro Decorações store in São Paulo. After completing the delivery of pieces designed to compose the
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Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Pair of Wrought Iron chairs by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Whitstable, GB
experience was fundamental for the opening of Móveis Artisticos Z in 1948, in São Paulo, where he produced
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

"Masp 7th Abril" Chair, by Lina Bo Bardi, 1947, Mid-Century Brazilian
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in New York, NY
Pietro Maria Bardi, her husband, says that in 1947 she did not find any modern chair in São Paulo for the
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Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Chairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Hauner, Martin Eisler and the modernization of furniture in Brazil" in MuBa. São Paulo, Brazil.
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Straw, Rosewood

Craft Lounge Chair, Leather Lounge Chair, Black Leather and Walnut, Modern
By Craft Associates, Percival Lafer
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
São Paulo. Ironically, Lafer never intended to be a furniture designer. Upon graduating college, he
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood, Cane, Leather, Joaquim Tenreiro 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
with factories in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. However, it was not until the 1950s that he began to be
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Girafa" Chairs by Lina Bo Bardi, Brazil, 1986
By Lina Bo Bardi, Baraúna
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
workshop in São Paulo and designed by Bo Bardi, Ferraz and Suzuki as part of their Casa do Benin Restaurant
Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

White Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
for his first product on the market, the Officer desk, developed for the São Paulo brand Decameron
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

White Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
White Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Green Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
for his first product on the market, the Officer desk, developed for the São Paulo brand Decameron
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Green Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
Green Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Black Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
for his first product on the market, the Officer desk, developed for the São Paulo brand Decameron
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Black Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
Black Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Brown Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
for his first product on the market, the Officer desk, developed for the São Paulo brand Decameron
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Brown Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
Brown Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Chrome & Red Velvet by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965 Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
São Paulo. He began in the 1950s decade with craftwork and soon after, to the production in series
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Reta Chair from "Cars Never Die" Collection by Alê Jordão, Brazil
By Alê Jordão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
exhibits in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba, Salvador and Fortaleza, as well as
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Angel Chair from "Cars Never Die" Collection by Alê Jordão, Brazil
By Alê Jordão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
part in nacional individual and collective exhibits in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Welcome Hybrid Chair by Sofia Alvarado
By Fi Sofia Alvarado
Located in Geneve, CH
/ bid20, Madrid, Spain and MADE Latina and in Sao Paulo Design week, 2019, Sao Paulo, Brazil with its
Category

2010s Panamanian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Welcome Hybrid Chair by Sofia Alvarado
Welcome Hybrid Chair by Sofia Alvarado
H 39.38 in W 19.69 in D 59.06 in
Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
market, the Officer desk, developed for the São Paulo brand Decameron. 2013 — Receives the iF Design
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Plywood

Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 39.77 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Contemporary Fusca Chair from "Cars Never Die" Collection by Alê Jordão, Brazil
By Alê Jordão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
exhibits in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba, Salvador and Fortaleza, as well as
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Cubo" Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
manufacturing company L'Atelier in São Paulo, Brazil, in the 1950s. It became a benchmark for modernism. The
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"Cubo" Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
"Cubo" Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
H 27.17 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Carlo Hauner Lounge Chair, Móveis Artesanal, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lounge chair designed by Carlo Hauner, produced by “Móveis Artesanal” around 1954 in São Paulo
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of 8 Chairs Variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto”
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
). Desenho da utopia, by Ruy Teixeira and Jayme Vargas, ediçoes Olhares. Sao Paulo, 2016. No page
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Jacaranda

Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
in São Paulo by Percival Lafer. Both very comfortable chairs are in great condition as can be seen in
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mima Lounge Chair. Handcrafted from solid wood
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
. The designer Amilcar Oliveira hails from São Paulo, the capital city. He studied Radio and TV at ECA
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Straw

Mima Lounge Chair. Handcrafted from solid wood
Mima Lounge Chair. Handcrafted from solid wood
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 25.99 in
Bleached Tauari Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
objects. 2014 — Moves the studio to São Paulo, takes on the Style Directorship of the Decameron and
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Bleached Tauari Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
Bleached Tauari Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in
Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
market, the Officer desk, developed for the São Paulo brand Decameron. 2013 — Receives the iF Design
Category

2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Plywood

Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
H 39.77 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Martin Eisler Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Martin Eisler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and organized an exhibition of his furniture. From 1952 onwards, he stayed in Sao Paulo where he
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Martin Eisler Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Martin Eisler Lounge Chair in Black Leather
H 32.68 in W 37.8 in D 32.29 in
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Sao Paulo Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sao paulo chair for your home. Each sao paulo chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and animal skin. There are 84 variations of the antique or vintage sao paulo chair you’re looking for, while we also have 49 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the sao paulo chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A sao paulo chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Arts and Crafts styles are sought with frequency. A well-made sao paulo chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Estúdio Orth, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler and Joaquim Tenreiro are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sao Paulo Chair?

Prices for a sao paulo chair start at $95 and top out at $82,000 with the average selling for $9,000.

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