The Campana Brothers were among Brazil’s foremost contemporary furniture designers. Inspired by their country’s vernacular culture, Humberto and Fernando Campana (b. 1953; 1961–2022) combined everyday objects in unexpected ways — often waste materials like rope, cardboard, plastic tubing, and aluminum wire — to make their singular chairs, decor, lighting and other items. Their designs have been manufactured by such companies as Alessi, Swarovski and Cappellini. And they received numerous honors, including being named Designer of the Year both at Design Miami in 2008, and by Maison & Objet in Paris in 2012.
Humberto Campana was born in Rio Claro in 1953 and earned a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of São Paulo. Fernando was born in 1961 in Brotas, and graduated from the São Paulo School of Fine Arts with a bachelor’s degree in architecture.
The Campana brothers started working together in 1983, crafting furniture using their signature method of adaptive reuse. Their pieces frequently refer to Brazilian social and cultural traditions and entities. Among these are the country’s favelas, or shantytowns, that have grown up around major cities. An homage to the resourcefulness with which the residents of São Paulo’s favelas make use of the materials at hand, repurposing cast-off objects in ingenious designs and constructions, their Favela armchair is made of cast-off strips of wood (the first one was made from discarded slats from a fruit market), which are glued and nailed together seemingly at random. The end result, however, is a compact, solid and well-proportioned chair.
By 1997, some of the Campanas’ pieces were being produced and sold in Italy, including the Edra Vermelha armchair, constructed of cord handwoven around a steel frame. In 1998, the brothers became the first Brazilian designers to have their work exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Today their furniture is included in MoMA’s permanent collection and in those of numerous other major institutions, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Vitra Design Museum.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Campana Brothers armchairs, case pieces and other furniture.
Boa Living Sofa Lounge by Humberto & Fernando Campana for Edra
By Campana Brothers, Edra
Located in Aachen, NW
Amazing Boa sofa living lounge by the Campana Brothers Humberto & Fernando and produced by Edra in Italy. The Boa sofa comes out of a Belgian castle. The 120m long snake tubular str...
Fabric
Edra Aster Papposus Sofa by Fernando & Humberto Campana, Italy, 2006
By Campana Brothers, Edra
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Aster Papposus sofa is an iconic sculptural seating piece designed in 2006 by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra. Composed of two complementary, intertwined volumes, it has n...
Velvet, Foam, Down, Feathers
Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra 1994
By Campana Brothers
Located in Lisboa, PT
Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra, 1994 Designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana, the Favela Chair is a remarkable example of their groundbreaking approach to design and c...
Pine
Pair of Chairs by the Campana Brothers for Edra, 'Jenette'
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Chairs by the Campana Brothers for Edra, 'Jenette' Pair of Red Jenette chairs by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra, Italy, 21st century. ...
Metal
Vermelha Chair, Campana Brothers for Edra, 2000s
By Campana Brothers, Edra
Located in Renens, CH
The Vermelha Chair by the Campana Brothers, stands out as a distinctive piece of contemporary design. Infused with inspiration from Bra...
Metal
Price Upon Request
Fernando and Humberto Campana, "Bolotas Puff 'Red'", 2018
By Campana Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Fernando and Humberto Campana [Brazilian, b. 1961,1953] Bolotas Puff (Red), 2018 Sheep's wool and Ipê wood 19.75 x 35.5 x 35.5 inches 50 x 90 x 90 cm Edition of 8 Introduced during ...
Fur, Sheepskin
Price Upon Request
Fernando and Humberto Campana, "Bolotas Armchair 'Red' ", 2018
By Campana Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Fernando and Humberto Campana [Brazilian, b. 1961,1953] Bolotas Armchair (Red), 2018 Sheep's wool and Ipê wood 41.25 x 43.25 x 33.5 inches 105 x 110 x...
Sheepskin, Wool, Wood
$19,150
H 29.53 in W 133.86 in D 125.99 in
On the Rocks Sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy, 2004
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra in 2004, On the Rocks is a bold, sculptural sectional sofa made up of three seating elements and one large, freely positioned backrest. With no...
Fabric
Corbeille Leather Sofa by Francesco Binfare for Edra
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A post modern "Corbeille" Sofa by Francesco Binfare for Edra. Eight leather cushions are are held in place by an accordion style tubular metal frame. Original leather upholstery. Sou...
Metal
Mid-Century Red Velvet Vintage Stool, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stool from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful red velvet upholstery. The stool consists of an upholstered part, a seat and wooden legs narrowing downwards, characteristic of the 1960s style. We can prepare this pair also in another color of fabric...
Velvet
$10,827
H 33.08 in W 139.77 in D 65.36 in
Francesco Binfaré Flap Sofa or Daybed in White Leather by Edra 2000s Italy
By Edra, Francesco Binfaré
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A beautiful flap sofa designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra upholstered in white leather with nine reclinable parts. The sofa presents a steel structure an...
Metal
$1,443Sale Price|20% Off
H 25.2 in W 78.75 in D 26.38 in
Postmodern Italian Sofa in Black Velvet and Steel by MDF Italia
By MDF Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Spectacular sofa produced by MDF Italy in black velvet and steel from the 90s.The sofa of MDF was made with precious materials.The beautiful velvet sofa has a very particular shape, ...
Metal
Pair of Simone Chair by William Stuart for Costantini
By Costantini
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Simone chairs by William Stuart Made by Costantini, United States, 2009 Material: Engineered macassar ebony, walnut, rosewood, leather ...
Leather, Macassar, Rosewood, Walnut
$10,827 / set
H 27.17 in W 33.47 in D 94.49 in
Saporiti Italia Confidential Sofa, Armchair and Ottoman Living Room Set, 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This living room set is from Italian manufacture Saporiti Italia and the model is confidential design by Alberto Rosselli. It consist a 3-seat sofa, an armchair and a rare ottoman. ...
Upholstery, Plastic, Leather
Set of Two Blue and Red Velvet 20th Century Stools, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Stools from the turn of the 1960s and 1970s. Beautiful velour upholstery in 2 different colors. The stools consists of an upholstered part, a sea...
Velvet, Wood
$27,000 / set
H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 33.47 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Living Room Set for B&B Italia, 1971, Set of 3
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" living room set for B&B Italia, sofa and two armchairs, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1971, set of three. The search for a new shape for upholstered fu...
Faux Fur, Foam
Post Modern Italian Leather Alanda Sofa by Paolo Piva
By Paolo Piva, B&B Italia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
SUPER RARE. These Paolo Piva Alanda sofas are rarely available in the US and NEVER IN THIS COLOR. This sofa is vintage patinated leather perf...
Leather
Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of Congo Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort. Each chair measures 22.5" wide, 27" deep and 28" high. Seat height is 15". Chair bases have...
Fabric, Wood
$26,227 / set
H 27.56 in W 94.49 in D 39.38 in
Gianfranco Frattini Ocher Velvet Sesann Living Room Set for Cassina, 1972
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, IT
Sesann dining room set, designed by Gianfranco Frattini in 1970 and produced by the Italian manufacturer Cassina. It is composed of a three-seater sofa and an armchair. It features o...
Chrome
Fernando and Humberto Campana Blue Velvet Chair for Edra
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
Blue Velvet chair rendered in a quilted charcoal gray cotton velvet fabric and supported by a dark wood frame. The Blue Velvet chair was designed by...
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 30 in W 31 in D 28 in
Fernando and Humberto Campana Brothers Vermelha Arm Chair by Edra in Gold
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Unique and iconic arm chair designed by the renowned Brazilian designers, Fernando and Humberto Campana, and made in Italy by Edra. This chair is made of metallic gold...
Cord
Anemone armchair, Campana brothers, Edra, 2001
By Campana Brothers
Located in PARIS, FR
Fernando and Humberto Campana Anemone chair manufactured by Edra. Brazil/Italy, 2001. Special hollow tubes in plastic are handwoven methodically and screw-attached to the corolla-sha...
Metal
Sold
H 29 in W 33 in D 34 in
Campana Brothers White Barbarian Collection Armchair, Signed, Dated, 2007, Italy
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Campana Brothers Barbarians Armchair, White, Signed, Dated, 2007, Italy. Gorgeous leather chair designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana (2007), part of the Leatherworks group (2007...
Leather
Purple Velvet Boa Sofa by Fernando & Humberto Campana for Edra
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Izegem, VWV
The Boa sofa by Edra is a large woven nest. A soft embrace. An invitation to explore different positions lying between its pillows. You can sit on it, lie do...
Velvet
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H 30.32 in W 33.86 in D 30.32 in
Fernando & Humberto Campana Vermelha Armchair in Red Rope and Steel by Edra 2000
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Vermelha armchair with epoxy powder painted steel frame and massive glazed aluminum legs, seating and back entirely realized with a brilliant red sha...
Aluminum, Steel
Sold
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in L 29.14 in
Estudio Campana for Edra, Favela Chair, Brazillian Design, Contemporary, 2000'
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Estudio Campana, Edra, Favela chair, Italy, Brazillian design; Modern, Minimalist, Contemporary; Pine; 2000's; Functional Art; Collectible design; Estudio Campana favela...
Pine
Fernando & Humberto Campana, "Bolotas Armchair (Apple)", 2020
By Campana Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Fernando and Humberto Campana [Brazilian, b. 1961, 1953] Bolotas Armchair (Apple), 2020 Sheep's wool and Ipê wood 42 x 44 x 34 inches 105 x 110 x 85 cm
Wool, Wood
Fernando and Humberto Campana "Sushi" Chair for Edra, 2005
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
This Fernando and Humberto Campana "Sushi" chair is a frameless armchair made by rolling different types and thicknesses of fabric, then stuffed into an elasticized tubular fabric. T...
Fabric, Foam
Sofa Boa by the Brothers Campana for Edra
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Brussels, BE
This softly woven, Boa resembles a large nest that also holds many people – lying down, sitting or curled up - who can also crawl inside the weave to feel even more protected. With n...
Velvet
Sold
H 24.81 in W 46.86 in D 36.23 in
Violet Anemone Chair by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra, Italy, 2001
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Vienna, AT
This violet Anemone chair has been designed by the Brazilians Fernando and Humberto Campana and manufactured by Edra, Italy, 2001. It features special h...
Metal
Sold
H 30.25 in W 25 in D 25 in
Favela Chair by Fernando and Humberto Campana, Brazil or Italy, 2003, Excellent
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Favela Chair" designed by the Campana Brothers, Humberto and Fernando, Brazil, made in Italy by Edra, 2003. This chair is in excellent, unused condition....
Wood