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Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Brazilian, Portuguese, 1906-1992

The Portugese-born furniture designer Joaquim Tenreiro was a pioneer of modernism in Brazil, where his work paved the way for the successes of such mid-20th-century design greats as Sergio Rodrigues, Jorge Zalszupin, and Lina Bo Bardi, an Italian-Brazilian architect whose futuristic São Paulo buildings are only part of her legacy.

Tenreiro’s vintage tables, chairs and storage cabinets are known for their simplicity of line and an elegance that is enhanced by the use of richly grained South American hardwoods such as jacaranda and imbuia. 

Tenreiro’s father and grandfather were both master woodworkers, under whom he trained in the craft. He had artistic leanings and in the late 1920s enrolled as a university student at the School of Arts and Crafts in Rio de Janeiro, where he joined a group of upstart modernists protesting the staid, retrograde curriculum at the college. At the time, Brazil was culturally mired in a 19th-century mindset that was reflected in an upper-class preference for academic painting and reproduction furnishings in antique European styles. But the progressive spirit that Tenreiro and his colleagues fostered slowly gained force.

With the terms “lightness” and “functionality” as his bywords, Tenreiro opened a furniture-design business in 1943, where one of his first clients was the legendary architect Oscar Niemeyer. The arrival of Brazil’s first democratically elected government, in 1945, lent modernism official sanction, which culminated in the construction of the new capital, Brasília. Tenreiro eventually stepped away from design in the late 1960s to devote his time to sculpture and painting. 

To appreciate how revolutionary Tenreiro’s work seemed, one must imagine the heavy, ornately carved, deeply varnished furniture that was the standard for top-end Brazilian interior design in the 1930s. Tenreiro’s chairs and sofas employed slender, softly angular frames that were only lightly stained to highlight the grains of the local woods. He preferred chairs and chaises with caned seats and backrests that “breathe” in the tropical climate, and as a carpenter and joiner he wanted to show off the beauty of Brazilian wood.

Two versions of a three-legged side chair introduced in 1947 serve as a veritable manifesto for a new age in Brazilian design: Using the stack-lamination technique, Tenreiro bonded together a gently contoured seat made of alternating layers of different-colored native woods to produce a magnificent stripe effect. These chairs, like all Tenreiro works, demonstrate the enduring power of simple design and superb construction — with a teaspoon of flair.

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Creator: Joaquim Tenreiro
Mid-Century Modern Low chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Low chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Low chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

$15,000

Mid-Century Modern Low chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Low chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s Joaquim Tenreiro low lounge chair with a wood frame and a woven caning seat and backrest, Brazil, 1960s. The chair fe...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Desk, Rosewood, Brazil, 1960s
Joaquim Tenreiro, Desk, Rosewood, Brazil, 1960s

Joaquim Tenreiro, Desk, Rosewood, Brazil, 1960s

$17,400

Joaquim Tenreiro, Desk, Rosewood, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in High Point, NC

A rosewood desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s. Designed and produced for Bloch Editores S.A. Building, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.75"H x ...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Scarce variant of coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro
Scarce variant of coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro

Scarce variant of coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro

$41,872

Scarce variant of coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Splendide table basse en caviuna par Joaquim Tenreiro à section circulaire. Commande spéciale.

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

$74,100 / set

Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful set of chairs crafted in cabreúva wood with leather seats, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, one of the pioneers of Brazilian modernism. Elegant and finely balanced, the chair...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

“Concha” Sofa in Plum Mohair Velvet & Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
“Concha” Sofa in Plum Mohair Velvet & Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

“Concha” Sofa in Plum Mohair Velvet & Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

$27,500

“Concha” Sofa in Plum Mohair Velvet & Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally rare and sculptural “Concha” sofa—named after the Portuguese word for shell—this piece represents a highly refined and seldom-seen expression of Brazilian modernism ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Mohair

Scarce set of Joaquim Tenreiro armchairs
Scarce set of Joaquim Tenreiro armchairs

Scarce set of Joaquim Tenreiro armchairs

$71,781 / set

Scarce set of Joaquim Tenreiro armchairs

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Incroyable série de quatre fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro, Incroyable dessin et délicatesse des lignes.

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Imbuia

Large Coffee Table in Rosewood and Glass by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
Large Coffee Table in Rosewood and Glass by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s

Large Coffee Table in Rosewood and Glass by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s

$26,500

Large Coffee Table in Rosewood and Glass by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Available today in NYC with free domestic shipping included, this exquisite coffee table, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1950s is nothing less than spectacular! The piece showc...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Daybed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Daybed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Daybed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

$30,000

Daybed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This daybed distills Tenreiro’s philosophy of weightlessness and purity of form. Reduced to its essential planes—a linear platform resting on discreet block supports—it embodies his ...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro Attribution, Floor Lamp, Wood, Metal, Acrylic, Brazil, 1960
Joaquim Tenreiro Attribution, Floor Lamp, Wood, Metal, Acrylic, Brazil, 1960

Joaquim Tenreiro Attribution, Floor Lamp, Wood, Metal, Acrylic, Brazil, 1960

$12,500

Joaquim Tenreiro Attribution, Floor Lamp, Wood, Metal, Acrylic, Brazil, 1960

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in High Point, NC

A black-lacquered wood, beige-lacquered metal and white acrylic floor lamp attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1960. Moderate staining to metal shade. Dimensions of Lamp wit...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s

Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s

$127,400

Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Wood, Hardwood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare Screen or Room Divider, Brazil, 1960s
Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare Screen or Room Divider, Brazil, 1960s

Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare Screen or Room Divider, Brazil, 1960s

$23,626

Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare Screen or Room Divider, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Joaquim Tenreiro Rare Screen or Room Divider Separated in Two Pieces Perobinha de Campo Wood !960s

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of Vintage 'Curva' Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s, Brazil
Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of Vintage 'Curva' Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s, Brazil

Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of Vintage 'Curva' Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s, Brazil

$43,609

Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of Vintage 'Curva' Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s, Brazil

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Joaquim Tenreiro / Pair of Vintage 'Curva' Armchairs Wood, Velvet / Brazil, 1950s / Matching Sofa Available The Curva model, designed in the 1950s and produced in different variatio...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

$60,000

Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Softly contoured and impeccably balanced, this pair of curved armchairs reflects Joaquim Tenreiro’s mature phase, when comfort and sculptural form reached perfect harmony. The envelo...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

$7,500

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s Armchair with metal frame and white suede upholstery.

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Metal

Pair of “Leve” Armchairs in Rosewood & Dusty Rose Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942
Pair of “Leve” Armchairs in Rosewood & Dusty Rose Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942

Pair of “Leve” Armchairs in Rosewood & Dusty Rose Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942

$95,000 / set

Pair of “Leve” Armchairs in Rosewood & Dusty Rose Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

A rare early expression of Brazilian modernism, the “Leve” armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) stands as a foundational work in the evolution of 20th-century design in Brazil. C...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood, Rosewood

Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Rosewood and Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Rosewood and Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Rosewood and Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

$18,000 / set

Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Rosewood and Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Designed in the 1950s, this pair of armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro represents one of the most foundational and influential contributions to Brazilian Modern furniture. Often regarded ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Hardwood, Cane

Scarce dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro
Scarce dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro

Scarce dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro

$66,995

Scarce dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare table à jeu ou table à dîner par Joaquim Tenreiro

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Glass, Imbuia, Paint

Mid-Century Modern Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960

$23,400 / set

Mid-Century Modern Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

This exquisitely crafted Rosewood Curved Chair With Stick Back, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), evokes a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics. It...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s

$96,000

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

Gorgeous and impressive dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro
Gorgeous and impressive dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro

Gorgeous and impressive dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro

$299,088

Gorgeous and impressive dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Incroyable et splendide table de Joaquim Tenreiro, c’est une commande spéciale pour une villa à Jardim, sao paulo. Elle mesure 315 cm sur 165 et présente un sublime travail de mosai...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

$3,750 / item

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro during the height of Brazilian Modernism, this rare set of ten dining chairs exemplifies Tenreiro’s refined synthesis of structure, comfort, and material...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Rosewood & Glass by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Rosewood & Glass by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Rosewood & Glass by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

$17,000

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Rosewood & Glass by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and produced during the mature phase of Brazilian Modernism, this refined coffee table exemplifies Tenreiro’s lifelong pursuit of structural clarity, lig...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare and Large Wall Shelf in Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s
Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare and Large Wall Shelf in Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s

Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare and Large Wall Shelf in Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s

$47,791

Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare and Large Wall Shelf in Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Joaquim Tenreiro / Large Wall Shelf Rosewood / Brazil, 1960s This rosewood wall shelf combines a clean geometric structure with slender proportions that create visual lightness. The...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Hardwood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of "Concha" Armchairs, Solid Wood and Fabric. c. 1955
Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of "Concha" Armchairs, Solid Wood and Fabric. c. 1955

Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of "Concha" Armchairs, Solid Wood and Fabric. c. 1955

$23,927 / set

Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of "Concha" Armchairs, Solid Wood and Fabric. c. 1955

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in PARIS, FR

Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) Pair of "Concha" Armchairs, 1955 Solid wood and cotton fabric (Donatelli Publisher - Brazil) 73 x 80 x 70 cm 28 37/50 x 31 1/2 x 27 14/25 in This model,...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

$15,000

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s Three-seater sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, circa 1960s. It has a solid wood base structure and fabric upholstery.

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

$93,600 / item

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Made for a private commission, it is a unique piece from the 1960s featuring a rosewood base and comfortable L-shaped cushions. Newly upholstered with refined cotton velvet by Loro P...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1948
Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1948

Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1948

$143,000 / set

Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1948

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Designed in 1948, this pair of Curved Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro embodies the essence of Brazilian mid-century modern design. The soft, organic lines defining the sculptural form ...

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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947

$78,000 / item

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

This rocking chair was one of the first pieces produced by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) when his Langenbach & Tenreiro store opened in 1947. Far beyond a designer and artist, Tenrei...

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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leatherette, Brazil, 1942
Joaquim Tenreiro, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leatherette, Brazil, 1942

Joaquim Tenreiro, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leatherette, Brazil, 1942

$9,800

Joaquim Tenreiro, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leatherette, Brazil, 1942

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in High Point, NC

A dark-stained wood and beige leatherette lounge chair, model Leve, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in 1942, produced c. 1950s, Brazil. Light staining to leather and a jagged tear uppe...

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1940s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Writing Desk in Rosewood for Bloch Editores, 1960s, Brazil
Joaquim Tenreiro, Writing Desk in Rosewood for Bloch Editores, 1960s, Brazil

Joaquim Tenreiro, Writing Desk in Rosewood for Bloch Editores, 1960s, Brazil

$18,519

Joaquim Tenreiro, Writing Desk in Rosewood for Bloch Editores, 1960s, Brazil

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Joaquim Tenreiro / Writing Desk Rosewood, Glass / Brazil, 1966 From The Bloch Editores Offices Designed in 1966 for Bloch Editores, this rosewood desk combines clean rectangular lin...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

$25,000

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s Side tables designed by the renowned Brazilian designer, Joaquim Tenreiro, crafted during the mid-20th cent...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Scarce shelves by Joaquim Tenreiro
Scarce shelves by Joaquim Tenreiro

Scarce shelves by Joaquim Tenreiro

$47,854

Scarce shelves by Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rarissime bibliothèque par Joaquim Tenreiro.

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Marble

Four-Seat Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
Four-Seat Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s

Four-Seat Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s

$30,000

Four-Seat Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

This rare four-seat sofa exemplifies Joaquim Tenreiro’s radical redefinition of modern seating in postwar Brazil, where structure, lightness, and human scale were treated as insepara...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Scarce sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
Scarce sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

Scarce sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

$65,799

Scarce sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare canapé trois place par Joaquim Tenreiro en imbuvable et cuir fauve.

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Leather, Imbuia

Rare Small Desk for Bloch, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Rare Small Desk for Bloch, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

Rare Small Desk for Bloch, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

$14,500

Rare Small Desk for Bloch, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This writing table by Joaquim Tenreiro is a paragon of Brazilian mid-century modernism, distinguished by its sleek geometry, graceful proportions, and a seamless blend of time-honore...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953
Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

$38,000

Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Defined by crisp lines and material clarity, this roserwoodveneered desk combines floating volumes with integrated drawers — a mature expression of Tenreiro’s modernist language.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Plywood

Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1964
Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1964

Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1964

$60,000

Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1964

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A variation of Tenreiro’s celebrated curved armchairs, this 1960s piece refines the form into a more compact, architectural volume. The softened geometry of the arms and backrest emb...

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1860s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Scarce coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro
Scarce coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro

Scarce coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro

$42,111

Scarce coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Sublime table de Joaquim Tenreiro vers 1955 en Caviuna et verre. Très élégante.

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1950s Brazilian Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee table model 'Octagonal'
Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee table model 'Octagonal'

Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee table model 'Octagonal'

$58,621

Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee table model 'Octagonal'

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Barcelona, ES

Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee table model "Octogonal" Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brazil, 1955 Marble, jacaranda wood Measurements 105 cm × 105 cm x 31h cm 41,3 in x 41,3 in x 12,2h in Literature Joaquim Tenreiro, by Soraia Cals and Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Marble

Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1966
Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1966

Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1966

$35,000

Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1966

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This sideboard embodies Tenreiro’s late-period synthesis of structural clarity and visual restraint. Defined by its elongated proportions and rigorous horizontality, the piece reveal...

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1860s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

$32,200

Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

This exquisitely crafted Rosewood Desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) belonged to BLOCH EDITORES S.A. BUILDING, a Brazilian publisher founded in 1952 and closed in 2000, wh...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro Wood Dining Chair Manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis, Brazil, 1960
Joaquim Tenreiro Wood Dining Chair Manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis, Brazil, 1960

Joaquim Tenreiro Wood Dining Chair Manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis, Brazil, 1960

$17,945 / set

Joaquim Tenreiro Wood Dining Chair Manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis, Brazil, 1960

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Barcelona, ES

Set of dining chairs (14 available) (Price is per chair) Manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis & Decorações Brasil, 1960 Jacaranda wood and cane Modern Br...

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Jacaranda

Scarce pair of armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Scarce pair of armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Scarce pair of armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

$53,835 / set

Scarce pair of armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Rare paire de fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro en cuir et imbuia massif ! Très belle qualité d’assemblage

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Low Bedroom Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Pair of Low Bedroom Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Pair of Low Bedroom Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

$30,000

Pair of Low Bedroom Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Delicate and refined, this pair of low bedroom chairs exemplifies Joaquim Tenreiro’s exploration of structure and lightness. Crafted in peroba do campo wood with cane seats and backs...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Wood

H Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960
H Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960

H Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960

$25,000

H Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Architectural and elemental, this solid rosewood table anchors a white marble top with H-shaped legs — a sculptural shift from Tenreiro’s earlier delicacy toward grounded, modernist ...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Marble

Joaquim Tenreiro, Vintage 'Curva' Sofa, 1950s, Brazil, Velvet
Joaquim Tenreiro, Vintage 'Curva' Sofa, 1950s, Brazil, Velvet

Joaquim Tenreiro, Vintage 'Curva' Sofa, 1950s, Brazil, Velvet

$43,609

Joaquim Tenreiro, Vintage 'Curva' Sofa, 1950s, Brazil, Velvet

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Joaquim Tenreiro / Curva Sofa Velvet, Wood / Brazil, 1950s Matching Pair of Armchairs Available The Curva model, designed in the 1950s and produced in different variations through ...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern
Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern

Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern

$78,600

Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This stunning wall unit is a fine example of Joaquim Tenreiro's work, which is an emblematic master of the mid-20th century modern Brazilian furniture design. Tenreiro is often celeb...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Hardwood, Imbuia

Round Dining Table in Caviúna Wood by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
Round Dining Table in Caviúna Wood by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s

Round Dining Table in Caviúna Wood by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s

$28,000

Round Dining Table in Caviúna Wood by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Designed in the 1950s by Joaquim Tenreiro, this exceptional round dining table represents a mature expression of Brazilian modern furniture at mid-century. Tenreiro—widely regarded a...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Wood

Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

$41,872

Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Canapé concha by Joaquim Tenreiro circa 1950, La tapisserie n’est pas dans une belle condition.

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Wool, Wood

Round Dining Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955
Round Dining Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955

Round Dining Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955

$67,500

Round Dining Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

A quiet exercise in symmetry and precision. The clear glass top inset preserves the visual richness of rosewood while reinforcing Tenreiro’s ethos of clarity and refinement.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Glass, Rosewood

Brazilian Modern Armchairs, Hardwood & Grey Ultra Suede, Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
Brazilian Modern Armchairs, Hardwood & Grey Ultra Suede, Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil

Brazilian Modern Armchairs, Hardwood & Grey Ultra Suede, Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil

$18,000 / set

Brazilian Modern Armchairs, Hardwood & Grey Ultra Suede, Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

The model, titled “Concha”—Portuguese for shell—draws its identity from the gentle curvature of its enveloping backrest. Crafted in hardwood and upholstered in a refined gray Ultra S...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Ultrasuede, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

$106,400 / set

Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

This set of eight exquisitely crafted Cane Chairs in Amendoim Wood, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1960s, is a gorgeous example of his mastery of technical and const...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Hardwood

Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953
Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

$30,000

Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This variation of the Curved Armchair (Poltrona Curva) softens Tenreiro’s geometric rigor with raw silk upholstery and gently rounded forms — a sculptural yet comfortable presence.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Canapé Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Amoreira Wood, Cane, Mid-Century Modern, C.1960
Canapé Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Amoreira Wood, Cane, Mid-Century Modern, C.1960

Canapé Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Amoreira Wood, Cane, Mid-Century Modern, C.1960

$64,400

Canapé Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Amoreira Wood, Cane, Mid-Century Modern, C.1960

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) is known as the “father” of Brazilian modernism, being one of the pioneers, with a work that reflects a refined coexistence of traditional values and mod...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958

Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958

$58,190

Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Barcelona, ES

Joaquim Tenreiro Two seats bench Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1958 Jacaranda wood, cane From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements 1...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Jacaranda

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

$22,000

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1960s This pair of square armchairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro is a stunning examp...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Plywood

Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury Design
Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury Design

Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury Design

$22,400 / set

Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury Design

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

This exquisitely crafted rosewood curved chair with stick back designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in 1961/1962 evokes a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aes...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Rosewood

Sculptural Writing Desk att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Hardwood, 1950s
Sculptural Writing Desk att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Hardwood, 1950s

Sculptural Writing Desk att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Hardwood, 1950s

$60,000

Sculptural Writing Desk att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Hardwood, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992), this sculptural writing desk stands as an exceptional example of the designer’s refined vision for Brazilian modern furniture. Widely rega...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Joaquim Tenreiro furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Joaquim Tenreiro furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Joaquim Tenreiro were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, José Zanine Caldas, and Giuseppe Scapinelli. Prices for Joaquim Tenreiro furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,337 and can go as high as $121,466, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $30,000.

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