Wooden Brazilian Chair
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Nylon, Imbuia
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cane, Wood, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Imbuia
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Textile, Wood, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cherry, Leather
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Hardwood, Velvet
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Hardwood, Textile, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Hardwood, Walnut, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Cane, Hardwood, Walnut, Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wenge, Leather
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Imbuia
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Cement
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Minimalist Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Velvet, Polyester, Wood
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Leather, Canvas, Velvet, Polyester, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut, Leather, Textile
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs
Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut, Leather, Textile, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
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Wooden Brazilian Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Wooden Brazilian Chair?
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 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.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
A wooden rocking chair can be cleaned using a sponge, soap, and water. After, you should proceed to pat the rocking chair down with a cloth.
- Are wooden high chairs safe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The cost of a wooden rocking chair varies depending on the type of wood used, its finish and craftsmanship. Also, the period that the rocking chair belongs to will define the price of the chair. An antique rocking chair might cost between $500 and $1,500 while a contemporary rocking chair may cost somewhere between $150 and $400. Find a variety of antique, vintage, and contemporary wooden rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Sgabello is the name of the Renaissance stool or simple chair with a wooden back and an octagon-shaped seat. Normally, these wood furnishings showed off ornate carvings. They remained popular throughout Europe through the end of the 17th century. On 1stDibs, find a variety of sgabello chairs.
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