José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair, Fabric, Plywood, Brazil, 1960s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in High Point, NC
A plywood, floral-printed fabric and stainless metal lounge chair José Zanine Caldas and produced by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, c. 1960s. Vintage fabric in distressed condition, r...
Fabric, Plywood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Plywood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A marine plywood, metal and off-white fabric lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Provenance: Private collection, Minas Gerais, Brazil. Fully restored and reupho...
Fabric, Plywood
José Zanine Caldas easy chair for Móveis Artísticos Z
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Tomi, Nagano
easy chair manufactured by Móveis Artísticos Z designed by José Zanine Caldas. plywood with wool fabric by Kvadrat. This chair gives a glimpse of the designer's intentions.
Hardwood, Wool, Pine, Plywood
Pair of José Zanine Caldas Zeca Armchairs
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Madrid, ES
The "Zeca" chair was created in the early 1960s by a Brazilian designer José Zanine Caldas (1918-2001) for Móveis Artísticos Z, a factory he founded in São José dos Campos in 1948. T...
Bouclé, Hardwood, Plywood
Brazilian Lounge Chair in Dark Laminated Wood by Móveis Cimo
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Móveis Cimo, lounge chair, laminated wood, Brazil, 1940s Well-sculpted Brazilian lounge chair that deserves a prominent place in one's interior. The construction is based on rounded...
Plywood
Trama G Lounge Chair
By Humberto da Mata
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Lounge Chairs 22 made with fabric an...
Wool, Foam, Plywood
Trama G Lounge Chair - Linen
By Humberto da Mata
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Lounge Chairs 22 made with fabric an...
Wool, Foam, Plywood
$26,600 / set
H 30.71 in W 30.71 in D 32.68 in
Zeca Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Fábrica De Móveis Z, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition
Plywood, Faux Leather
Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 101 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cotton Weave, Plywood, Upholstery. Weight: 7,9kg / 17, 5 lbs The Tela armchair is a meeti...
Upholstery, Wood, Plywood
Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 101 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cotton Weave, Plywood, Upholstery. Weight: 7,9kg / 17, 5 lbs The Tela armchair ...
Upholstery, Wood, Plywood
Trama G Lounge Chair - Leather
By Humberto da Mata
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Lounge Chairs 22 made with leather a...
Wool, Foam, Plywood
$1,745Sale Price|20% Off
H 39.77 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Brazilian Armchair with Cognac Color Leather Seat Cushion, 70s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Very beautiful and special lounge chair attributed to Brazil 1970. The chair is made of curved brown plywood and has a cow leather seat supported by a firm back and with brown lea...
Leather, Plywood
$3,550 / item
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Brazilian Handcrafted Lounge Chair ''An Life'' by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The lounge chair was designed and first produced in 2015 when the designer lived in Dublin, being a tribute to Irish people and culture. "An Life" came from Gaelic language and it is...
Hardwood, Plywood
$22,000
H 32.49 in W 24.22 in D 40.95 in
José Zanine Caldas "Linha Z" Lounge Chair for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beloved José Zanine Caldas lounge chair from the “Linha Z” or “Z Line” is an exceptional example of Brazilian design of the 1950s. The design dates to 1949, The woven leather st...
Leather, Plywood
$42,079 / item
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Jose Zanine Caldas Pair of Mid-century modern BrazilianArmchairs Model "H"
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Barcelona, ES
JOSE ZANINE DE CALDAS (1919-2001). Pair of armchairs model “H.” Manufactured by Moveis Artísticos Z. Brazil, 1949. Marine plywood, fabric upholstery. Measuremenents 58 cm x 50 cm x...
Plywood, Velvet
Unavailable
H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 43.31 in
1950's Brazilian "Linea Z" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
The "Linea Z" Lounge Chair by José Zanine Caldas, manufactured by Moveis Artisticos Z, is a remarkable piece of furniture that exemplifies the innovative and artistic approach of its...
Leather, Plywood
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
1950's Brazilian "Boomerang" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
The Boomerang lounge chair by Jose Zanine Caldas is a special and unique piece of furniture, notable for its innovative use of materials, its elegant design, and the rich history of ...
Leather, Plywood
Orgus Chair N.03 by Brazilian Designer Humberto Da Mata
By Humberto da Mata
Located in Bordeaux, FR
ORGUS CHAIR N.03, 2022 Measures: L 85 x W. 74 cm x H. 75 cm Unique work signed by the artist Materials: Steel, plywood, paper pulp, kaolin mortar, wool and resin. The ORGUS VI ...
Steel
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 43.31 in
José Zanine Caldas Midcentury Linea Z Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Dubai, AE
José Zanine Caldas Linea Z lounge chair - A pair is available Manufactured by Movies Artisticos Z Plywood, leather strap seating Brazil, 1950s.
Leather, Plywood
José Zanine Caldas "Boomerang" Lounge Chair - Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Dubai, AE
Designed by José Zanine Caldas - edited by "Moveis Artisticos Z", Brazil, circa 1950. Plywood, green leather Measures: 27 x 27 x 31 in. 70 x 70 x 80 cm.
Plywood, Leather
Contemporary Circular Chair, "Ruptura" Armchair
By Estúdio Rika
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
This contemporary chair is part of the Ruptura collection, inspired by woodworking techniques, where a series of parametric cuts are made in a single piece of wood, with this process...
Steel
Brazilian Modern Chaise Lounge by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s, Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian Modern Chaise designed by Jose Zanine Caldas for Moveis Z is nothing less than spectacular. Designed in 1949 , this sleek chaise longe crafted fr...
Fabric, Cord, Plywood
Jorge Zalszupin Cubo chairs grey L'Atelier 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Bulky pair of ‘Cubo’ club chairs designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959. Cubo chairs and sofas, made in the 1970’s show how the design...
Upholstery, Plywood
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H 33.47 in W 29.14 in D 33.86 in
Mid-Century Modern 'Vronka' Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern 'Vronka' Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s This pair of classic Vronka Armchairs by the acclaimed designer Sergio Rodrigues has wood and curved plywoo...
Leather, Wood, Plywood
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H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 33.86 in
1950s Brown Teak Pair of Lounge Chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Matching pair of lounge chairs, teak and plywood, Eisler / Hauner, Brazil, 1959. Wonderful Brazilian lounge chairs designed by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner. This pair has been pro...
Metal
Lounge Chair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare José Zanine Caldas lounge chair is an exceptional example of Brazilian design of the 1950s. The woven leather straps and the organic shape is unmatched. This large loung...
Leather, Plywood
Boomerang Lounge Chairs by Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jose Zanine Caldas, boomerang lounge chairs, Mòveis Artisticos Z, Brasil, circa 1950s Important chairs in original condition. Personally I believe it to be the utmost importance ...
Canvas, Plywood
José Zanine Caldas "Zeca" Armchair, Brazil, 1950s
By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas
Located in Dubai, AE
"Zeca" armchair by José Zanine Caldas Produced in the early 1950s by Moveis Z Plywood and fabric.
Plywood
Sold
H 33.86 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in
1950s Brown Teak Pair of Lounge Chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Matching pair of lounge chairs, teak and plywood, Eisler / Hauner, Brazil, 1959. Wonderful Brazilian lounge chairs designed by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner. This pair has been pro...
Metal
Early Plywood Lounge Chair
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Early plywood lounge chair with black and white striped slung canvas seat. Designed by Jose Zanine, Brazil, 1950s.
Plywood
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in L 31.5 in
1950s Armchair in Plywood and Cotton Fabric by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil Modern
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Rare variant of Zanine's Classic designs, this chair shows nice patina and original screws. Restoration is complimentary and will be done according to client's desire.
Plywood
Sold
H 25.6 in W 37.41 in D 30.32 in
Pair of Jorge Zalszupin Presidencial Lounge Chairs in Brazilian Rosewood, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Pair of Jorge Zalszupin Presidencial lounge chairs in Brazilian rosewood, 1960s.
Chrome, Wrought Iron
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Wonderful Brazilian lounge chair with matching ottoman designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner. This pair has been produced with rosewood and plywood slats bent elegant to the end...
Brass, Metal
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H 29.93 in W 28.75 in D 37.8 in
Mid-Century Presidential Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil , 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Doral, FL
"Presidencial" Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier. Brazil 1960s. The structure is in a plywood and jacaranda veneer, cushions on natural suede. Feet and legs in chromium iron.
Leather, Plywood, Wood
Pair of 1960s Brazilian "Presidencial" Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare pair of 1960s Presidential armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, in Brazilian jacaranda with leather cushions. The armchairs form a set with the sofa, but can be sold separately.
Metal
$9,437
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural d...
Leather, Wood
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$7,000 / item
H 26.5 in W 72 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Inspired "Victoria" Credenza, Boho Stereo Cabinet in Walnut
By Pete Deeble
Located in Long Beach, CA
This design is a celebration of, and homage to, the geometric patterns that so often inspired Mid Century design. With this piece we also brought in a little bit of a Boho spirit as ...
Walnut
Solana Wall Sconces
By Blueprint Lighting
Located in Westport, CT
The "Solana" wall mount sconce or reading light is strongly influenced by Scandinavian, Danish, French, and Italian Mid-Century Modernism. The walnut back plate (available in natural...
Enamel, Brass
$2,566 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
French Reconstruction Lounge Chair
By Pierre Guariche, Jean Prouvé
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Presenting a remarkable armchair from the 1950s. Inspired by the timeless designs of mid-century masters, this chair pay homage to the iconic styles of renowned designers such as Pie...
Oak
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Classic ...
Steel, Brass
$6,372 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Custom Made Round Sheepskin Ottoman with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar - Large Luupo Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in Sweden using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in 'Moonl...
Sheepskin, Oak
$9,237 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
Alabaster, Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
$1,275 / item
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 6 in
JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Stilnovo, Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$2,520Sale Price|30% Off
H 29.2 in W 22.5 in D 4.3 in
Uchiwa Wall Lamp by Ingo Maurer, Bamboo, Mid-Century Modern, 1980
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Centreville, VA
Uchiwa wall lamp Designer: Ingo Maurer Year: 1973 German lighting designer Ingo Maurer first spotted some uchiwa, traditional Japanese fans made of bamboo and lacquered rice paper,...
Bamboo
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
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.
Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairs, sofas, tables and more.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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