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.
Early Production Pine Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra, Italy, 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
$10,000
‘Vermelha’ Chair
By Campana Brothers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
‘Vermelha’ Chair By Campana Brothers for Edra Italy, Circa 2000 Lacquered Steel and Rope 32”W x 25 ½”D x 30”H
Steel
Edra Aster Papposus Sofa by Fernando & Humberto Campana, Italy, 2006
By Edra, Campana Brothers
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
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
Pair of Chairs by the Campana Brothers for Edra, 'Jenette'
By Campana Brothers, Edra
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
$15,320Sale Price|20% Off
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
$100,000
H 25.6 in W 137.8 in D 74.81 in
Monumental “Boa” Sofa by Fernando and Humberto Campana — Brazil, 2002
By Fernando and Humberto Campana
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A striking icon of contemporary Brazilian design, the “Boa” sofa, created by celebrated designers Fernando and Humberto Campana in 2002, stands as a bold testament to the Campana Bro...
Velvet
Column Chair
By Micah Rosenblatt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Column Chair brings a striking architectural silhouette to any space. Solid steel rods transition into scrolls at the top of the chair, evoking classic ionic columns. The flared ...
Steel
Pair of Minimalist Pine Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Pine, Italian, design, rustic, minimalist, wabi-sabi, 1970s, mid-century modern A pair of minimalist lounge chairs made out of solid pine wood in Italy during the 1970s. These armchairs have chunky arms and a solid wooden frame made out of large slabs of wood. The wood has a beautiful golden shade that adds warmth to any room. The taupe-grey soft matte velvet cushions complement the armchairs perfectly. They are a standout piece that can also blend in with any interior. The armchairs are both functional and beautiful in their simplicity. They are rather small in size, making them perfect for any kind of smaller interior project. The cushions have been reupholstered by a skilled craftsman in a high-quality Belgian fabric...
Wood, Pine, Fabric, Cotton
Large Italian Lounge Chair in Stained Pine and Rope Seating
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, stained pine, rope, Italy, 1970s The designer of this Italian lounge chair truly wanted to impress the viewer with a monumental, volumetric design. The wide frame in s...
Rope, Pine
Hergon Chair
By Emmemobili
Located in Milan, IT
One of the ideas from which Hergon was brought to life is the intention to maximize the ergonomics offered by the backrest. A dynamic seat, featuring the strong and innovative lines ...
Wood
Le Corbusier, Chaise 209, Early French production
By Le Corbusier
Located in Hasselt, VLI
A design classic designed by Le Corbusier, the Chaise 209, signifies the pinnacle of craftsmanship and design. This elegant bentwood masterpiece displays exceptional construction and design: crafted with a single curved cantigate frame from French production, it forms both the backrest and armrests. Following the tradition of the original bentwood...
Wood, Bentwood, Cane
$4,947 / set
H 29.93 in W 35.44 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Solid Pine Sculptural Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1970s
Located in Aartselaar, BE
A fun pair of sculptural lounge chairs. Made out of solid pine wood. From the 1970s. These stunning chunky chairs make an undeniable statement with their bold and unique shape. Craf...
Fabric, Pine
Space Age Italian Velvet Modular Sofa, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful two-seater sofa in Italian velvet from the 1970s Space Age period. The Italian sofa is made of dark orange textured velvet fabric. Its lines are very rounded with soft and ...
Velvet
Alligator Gold Campana Brothers Armchair
By Fernando and Humberto Campana
Located in Paris, FR
Armchair Alligator Gold Campana Brothers all in leather gold, this piece is a part of the Brazilian Baroque Collection, it has been designed in 2011 by...
Leather
Soshun Flower Stools by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990s
By Masanori Umeda, Edra
Located in Antwerp, BE
Striking 'Soshun' flower stools by Masanori Umeda for Edra, Italy, 1990s. Designed as sculptural blossoms, each stool features a velvet seat in deep crimson, evoking the softness and...
Metal
SACHA CHAIR - Modern Chic Velvet Chair
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
The Sacha Chair is a chic and sophisticated piece of furniture that features sculptured channeled velvet to create a unique and stunning silhouette. Its...
Upholstery
Fernando and Humberto Campana Blue Velvet Chair for Edra
By Campana Brothers, Edra
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
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H 30 in W 31 in D 28 in
Fernando and Humberto Campana Brothers Vermelha Arm Chair by Edra in Gold
By Campana Brothers, Edra
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 Campana Brothers, Edra
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 Campana Brothers, Edra
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
Sold
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 Campana Brothers, Edra
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 Campana Brothers, Edra
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 “Boa” Sofa for Edra, Italy, 2002
By Campana Brothers, Edra
Located in Miami, FL
Excellent example of the creative talents of the Campana Bros. The Boa sofa, a woven nest constructed of 120 meters of polyurethane and goose feather tubing ...
Velvet, Foam, Down, Feathers
Fernando and Humberto Campana "Sushi" Chair for Edra, 2005
By Campana Brothers, Edra
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 Campana Brothers, Edra
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