Pair of Armchairs from Hotel Nacional in Brasilia, c. 1960, Midcentury Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
This pair of charming armchairs made around 1960 were part of the furniture of the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, inaugurated on the first official anniversary of Brasília, on April 21,...
Linen, Hardwood
Pair of Armchairs from Hotel Nacional in Brasilia, c. 1960, Midcentury Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
This pair of charming armchairs made around 1960 were part of the furniture of the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, inaugurated on the first official anniversary of Brasília, on April 21,...
Hardwood, Linen
Caviuna Coffee Table from Hotel Nacional Brasilia circa 1960 Midcentury Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This coffee table belonged to Hotel Nacional, in Brasília, founded in 1961, which had its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s, receiving national and international personalities and offeri...
Formica, Hardwood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chairs designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, Brazil, c. 1961. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31” H x 27.5” W x 30.5”...
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, Brazil, c. 1961. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5"H x 27.375"W x 30.0"D Seat...
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of caviúna wood and blue fabric lounge chairs designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, Brazil, c. 1961. In unrestored condition, touch ups and reupholstery r...
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Caviúna & Olive Mohair, Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Of particular significance, one of the chairs retains its original patrimony plaque from Hotel Nacional de Brasília, a rare surviving identifier that directly connects the pair to th...
Mohair, Hardwood
Jorge Zalszupin Armchair in Caviuna Wood & Taupe Upholstery, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Zalszupin for the iconic Hotel Nacional in Rio de Janeiro, this armchair embodies the refined architectural language of Brazilian hospitality design in the 1970s.
Wool, Hardwood
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in Caviúna Wood
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A pair of vintage Brazilian modern design armchairs made for the Nacional Hotel in Brasília in solid caviúna wood.
Wood
Unavailable
H 18.25 in W 35 in D 19 in
Brazilian Caviuna Wood and Leather Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of caviuna wood stools or ottomans with leather tops that flip up designed by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier for the Hotel Nacional, designed by Oscar Niemeyer, in Rio de Janeiro.
Leather, Wood
CubaStreet Number 14
By Tony Bonanno
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Havana's Malecón with the historic Hotel Nacional in the distance. Tony Bonanno had the foresight to visit Cuba with his cameras well before American tourism landed on Cuba's shores.
Archival Pigment
Sold
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Jorge Zalszupin Caviuna Arm Chairs from 'Hotel Nacional' in Rio de Janeiro
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Curitiba, PR
This pair made up the decoration of the 'Hotel Nacional do Rio de Janeiro', a project by architect Oscar Niemeyer in the 60's.
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in
Hotel Nacional - Contemporary oil on canvas painting, Figurative, Landscape
By Alek Slon
Located in Warsaw, PL
Alek Slon (b. 1975) graduated from Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome (painting) and University of Warsaw (philosophy).
Oil, Board
Sold
H 16.93 in W 102.37 in D 17.72 in
"Nacional" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, 2022, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The creation and conception of the lines is a counterpoint to the Hotel Nacional", designed by the architect Oscar Niemayer.
Wood
BORDEL
By Jaimendes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Expositions: Atellier Gian Franco-Roneca 1983 Casa de Portugal 1984 Hotel Othon Palace (Rio de Janeiro)1984 Hotel Nacional (Rio de Janeiro)1984 Galerias de Arte Borghese (Rio d...
Canvas, Oil
Sold
H 74 in Dm 85 in
Brazilian Modern Cocktail Table in Hardwood & White Top by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This piece belonged to the Hotel Nacional of São Conrado in Rio de Janeiro (designed by the famous architect Oscar Niemeyer in 1970) and contains the heritage plaque.
Steel
Sold
H 32.3 in W 73.6 in D 25.2 in
Midcentury Modern Desk in Hardwood & White Top by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This piece belonged to the Hotel Nacional of São Conrado in Rio de Janeiro (designed by famous architect Oscar Niemeyer in 1970) and contains the heritage plaque.
Formica, Hardwood
Sold
H 32.3 in W 73.6 in D 25.2 in
Jorge Zalszupin “Hotel Nacional” Executive Desk in Caviúna, Rio de Janeiro, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
A documented example from the iconic Hotel Nacional in São Conrado, Rio de Janeiro, this executive desk embodies the architectural discipline and material authority that defined Braz...
Formica, Hardwood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Caviúna, Fabric, Brazil, 1961
Located in High Point, NC
A caviúna wood and beige fabric lounge chair designed and produced for the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, Brazil, c. 1961. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.5"H x 27.375"W x 30.0"D Seat...
Fabric, Wood
Blue Fountain, Original Painting
By Leroy Burt
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist Comments"One of my favorite fountains in downtown San Jose, Costa Rica, is located between the Gran Hotel and the Teatro Nacional on Avenida Central," shares artist Leroy Burt.
Acrylic
Lounge chair by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Zalszupin for L'Atelier, Brazil, 1950s, for the Hotel Nacional in Rio which was designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
Curved Long Bench by Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Paris, FR
Curved long bench specially designed by Carlo Hauner for the Hotel Nacional in Rio de Janeiro. The building was projected by Oscar Niemeyer in 1972.
Chrome
Charlotte Pedestal
By Josh Greene
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Josh Greene. Square oak pedestal.
Oak
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$2,476 / set
H 9.85 in W 5.91 in D 8.86 in
Pair of Modern Solid Brass Sconces in the Style of Hans Agne Jakobsson, EL135
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Modern Italian wall lights in the taste of Hans Agne Jakobsson's work. Structure and cup in solid brass and frosted glass disc. Excellent condition (modern creation), quantity on req...
Brass
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$1,698 / item
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
1940s French Mid Century Bar Stools- Set of 3
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A set of three French bar stools in the manner of Pierre Jeanneret circa 1945.
Leather, Walnut
$14,750 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
Regency Style Antiqued Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Regency style mahogany and reclaimed oak veneered console table restored with pollard oak, the rectangular three quarter gallery top with six turned finials atop each turn...
Wood
$2,099 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
$2,830 / set
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 33.86 in
1930s Pair of Art Deco Armchairs in Walnut Finish, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Adjustable backrest - Original pillows with springs - Suitable for new upholstery - Sturdy and stable
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut
$6,300 / item
H 16 in W 58 in D 32 in
Organic Shaped Modern Nesting Coffee Tables by Last Workshop, Walnut
By Last Workshop
Located in Chicago, IL
Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...
Hardwood, Walnut
$5,440 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$16,745 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
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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