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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
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

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

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Metal

Pair of “Concha” Armchairs in Two-Tone Mohair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Pair of “Concha” Armchairs in Two-Tone Mohair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

Pair of “Concha” Armchairs in Two-Tone Mohair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Graceful, sculptural, and unmistakably Brazilian Modern, this exceptional pair of "Concha" armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro captures the effortless refinement that established the desig...

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

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Mohair, Caviuna

Ten Brazilian Modern Chairs in Brazilian Rosewood & Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro
Ten Brazilian Modern Chairs in Brazilian Rosewood & Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro

Ten Brazilian Modern Chairs in Brazilian Rosewood & Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally rare and historically significant set of ten dining chairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, one of the founding figures of Brazilian Modernism. Created during the 1960s...

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

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Mohair, Rosewood

"Joaquim Tenreiro: Madeira, Arte e Design" — Brazilian Design Book
"Joaquim Tenreiro: Madeira, Arte e Design" — Brazilian Design Book

"Joaquim Tenreiro: Madeira, Arte e Design" — Brazilian Design Book

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Published more than a decade before the landmark Tenreiro monograph edited by Soraia Cals (1998), this volume is regarded as one of the earliest comprehensive publications dedicated ...

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1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Paper

Joaquim Tenreiro wall sculpture made in Brazil 1984
Joaquim Tenreiro wall sculpture made in Brazil 1984

Joaquim Tenreiro wall sculpture made in Brazil 1984

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Wall sculpture designed and made by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1984. This extraordinary abstract carved sculpture represents one of the most elusive and experimental facets of Tenreiro...

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1980s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Hardwood, Paint

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

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

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Faux Leather, Wood

Rare “Cadeira de Embalo” Rocking Chair in Rosewood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro
Rare “Cadeira de Embalo” Rocking Chair in Rosewood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro

Rare “Cadeira de Embalo” Rocking Chair in Rosewood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally rare and historically important "Cadeira de Embalo" (Rocking Chair) designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in 1948—one of the earliest and most celebrated seating designs crea...

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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Rosewood

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

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

Concha Sofa in Hardwood & Warm Camel Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Concha Sofa in Hardwood & Warm Camel Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

Concha Sofa in Hardwood & Warm Camel Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional example of Brazilian mid-century modern design, this rare Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro embodies the designer’s unparalleled ability to merge sculptural form, comfor...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Fabric, Mohair

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

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

Brazilian Modern Set of Ten Chairs in Rosewood & Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Set of Ten Chairs in Rosewood & Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Set of Ten Chairs in Rosewood & Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Among the rarest opportunities to acquire one of Joaquim Tenreiro's most celebrated dining chair designs, this exceptional set of ten exemplifies the architect-designer's lifelong pu...

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

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Cane, Rosewood

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

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

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Glass, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Leve Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942
Mid-Century Modern Leve Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942

Mid-Century Modern Leve Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

The Light Armchair marked the first design Tenreiro fully claimed as his own—an early expression of his modern vision. For him, lightness wasn’t about weight but about elegance, prop...

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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Folding Screen by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Folding Screen by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Folding Screen by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Joaquim Tenreiro's folding screen from the 1950s is an articulated panel built in pau-marfim wood. This material was chosen for its stability and clean linear grain. The piece reflec...

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Wood

Scarce sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
Scarce sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

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

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Leather, Imbuia

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

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 Coffee Table in Brazilian Rosewood & Glass, Brazil, 1960s
Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee Table in Brazilian Rosewood & Glass, Brazil, 1960s

Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee Table in Brazilian Rosewood & Glass, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

A masterclass in structural refinement and material intelligence, this exceptional coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro embodies the principles that established him as the father of Braz...

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

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Glass, Rosewood

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

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

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Cane, Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Table in Rosewood Veneer and Bronze Smoked Glass, Brazil
Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Table in Rosewood Veneer and Bronze Smoked Glass, Brazil

Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Table in Rosewood Veneer and Bronze Smoked Glass, Brazil

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

A refined expression of Brazilian modernism, this dining table designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, the pioneering designer widely regarded as the father of modern Brazilian furniture. Crea...

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

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Glass, 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

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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Cane, Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950
Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950

Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1950s, this bookshelf is a rare example of his refined approach to proportion and material. Recently restored according to its original specificat...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Metal

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

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

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Wicker, Imbuia

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

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

Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Daybed
Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Daybed

Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Daybed

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in London, GB

Though it exemplifies Tenreiro's characteristic style, this daybed is a rare creation by the designer. Very low, the lines of the piece are simple and linear. The daybed's design dem...

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1950s Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of chairs in Jacaranda and upholstered in black faux leather, made in Brazil, circa 1950 by Joaquim Tenreiro. A total of four chairs are available.

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Faux Leather, Jacaranda

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

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

Scarce pair of estolril chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Scarce pair of estolril chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Scarce pair of estolril chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Très rare paire de chaises par Joaquim Tenreiro.

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Imbuia

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

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

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Refined and inviting, this sofa embodies Joaquim Tenreiro’s commitment to lightness and modern proportion. Its curved profile and tapered jacarandá legs lend the piece a quiet sophis...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Rosewood

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

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

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Cotton, Upholstery, Rosewood

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

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

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Glass, Imbuia, Paint

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

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

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Aged Brass & Olive Green Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Aged Brass & Olive Green Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Aged Brass & Olive Green Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

An exceptionally rare and architecturally refined pair of Brazilian modern armchairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1950s, representing one of the designer’s most restrained and...

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

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Metal, Brass

Pair of L-Shaped Armchair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian Modern
Pair of L-Shaped Armchair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian Modern

Pair of L-Shaped Armchair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian Modern

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

This pair of armchairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) around 1958 is an example of the reductiveness of forms explored by the artist and designer, achieved by using rectangular shapes and no armrests...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood, Fabric

Cadeira curva
Cadeira curva

Cadeira curva

$19,172 / set

Cadeira curva

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE

Bring timeless sophistication to any interior with these rare Cadeira Curva chairs by the renowned Joaquim Tenreiro, a key figure in Brazilian mid-century design. Known for his metic...

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20th Century Brazilian Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Wood, Imbuia

Room Divider by Joaquim Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes, 1960
Room Divider by Joaquim Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes, 1960

Room Divider by Joaquim Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes, 1960

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Barcelona, ES

Room Divider Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes Brazil, 1960 Black and white painted jacaranda Measurements 280 cm x 3,5 cm x 201,2h cm 110,23 in in x 1,37 in x 71,29h in ...

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1960s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Jacaranda

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

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

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

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

End Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1965
End Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1965

End Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1965

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Joaquim Albuquerque Tenreiro was born in 1906 in the small village of Melo, Portugal, which at the time had 1500 inhabitants. His father and grandfather were woodworkers, and some ac...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs, Brasil, 1950
Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs, Brasil, 1950

Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs, Brasil, 1950

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Barcelona, ES

Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of dining chairs Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes Brasil, 1950 Jacaranda wood, cane From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measureme...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Jacaranda

Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942
Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942

Mid-Century Modern set of 6 dining chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful set of six dining chairs in rosewood, upholstered in a noble fabric, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, one of the pioneers of Brazilian modernism. Elegant and finely crafted, ...

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair in Rosewood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair in Rosewood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair in Rosewood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) in 1961–1962, the Curva chair is one of the designer’s most refined and recognizable seating designs. It exemplifies Tenreiro’s ability to un...

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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Hardwood, Cane

Scarce shelves by Joaquim Tenreiro
Scarce shelves by Joaquim Tenreiro

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

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Marble

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

Joaquim Tenreiro Four-Seat Sofa, Hardwood, Brazilian Modern, 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

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Velvet, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Sculpture by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Sculpture by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960's

Mid-Century Modern Sculpture by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960's

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

By the late 1960s, Joaquim Tenreiro began shifting his focus from design to art, returning to the studio practice that had always accompanied his career. In these works, which he cal...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Iron

“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

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

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Hardwood, Mohair

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

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

Joaquim Tenreiro, Unique Console Table in Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s, Documented
Joaquim Tenreiro, Unique Console Table in Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s, Documented

Joaquim Tenreiro, Unique Console Table in Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s, Documented

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Joaquim Tenreiro / Unique Console Table Jacaranda Rosewood / Brazil, 1950s A monumental console table in jacaranda by Joaquim Tenreiro, uniting precise craftsmanship with vernacular...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Hardwood

Joaquim Tenreiro Rosewood & Crystal Coffee Table — Organic Form, Brazil, 1960s
Joaquim Tenreiro Rosewood & Crystal Coffee Table — Organic Form, Brazil, 1960s

Joaquim Tenreiro Rosewood & Crystal Coffee Table — Organic Form, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Among the most celebrated figures of twentieth-century Brazilian design, Joaquim Tenreiro transformed furniture into an exercise in proportion, lightness, and sculptural restraint. T...

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

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Glass, Rosewood

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

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

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Made of solid rosewood with slatted backs and cane seats, these chairs were designed in the 1950s. As in many of Tenreiro’s works, lightness is not only a matter of weight but of gra...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Rosewood

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rare set of chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Rare set of chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Rare set of chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Jolie set de six chaises par Joaquim Tenreiro ( possibilité de douze) Tout est d’origine.

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Faux Leather, Wood, Paint

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

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

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Fabric, Wood

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

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

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Cane, circa 1960
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Cane, circa 1960

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Cane, circa 1960

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

These exquisitely crafted dining chairs designed in the 1950s by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), known as the “father” of Brazilian modernism, are co...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood, Cane

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

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

Joaquim Tenreiro. Purple Abstract Sculpture in Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro. Purple Abstract Sculpture in Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro. Purple Abstract Sculpture in Wood

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

Purple sculpture in a tape-like, abstract format in wood with impeccable procedence. This work was created by Joaquim Tenreiro, one of the most important names of Brazilian furnitur...

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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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