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
Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Joaquin Tenreriro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hudson, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil. The Tenreiro-designed desk, shown here, is made in solid wood a...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
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Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood and Marble, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with free domestic shipping included, this Brazilian Modern Coffee Table made in Hardwood and Marble by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 50's is gorgeous.
This coffee ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
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Marble
Brazilian Mid Century Armchairs in Hardwood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian pair of armchairs in Rosewood & Caning by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s, is nothing less than gorg...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
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Hardwood, Cane
Joaquim Tenreiro round dining table Brazil 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful and super rare round dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1960. The precision and attention to detail by Tenreiro are visible in every inch of this creation. Each curve and joint speak of his masterful understanding of the medium, transforming solid wood into an ethereal masterpiece. Made of solid rosewood, the table's thin, round structure gracefully holds a smooth, transparent glass top, allowing to see the beauty of the minimalistic cross base. The legs of this table are slender, accentuating the table's lightness. This incredibly rare dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro goes beyond just being useful. Its design is timeless, giving us a glimpse into the creative mind of a true artist.
Joaquim Tenreiro was born into a family of woodworkers and carpenters in Melo, Gouveia Municipality, Portugal. In the late 1920s, he moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and started working for the company Laubisch Hirth...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Solid Wood and Cane, 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
Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
A Dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro made of solid Imbuia with beautiful grain and veins.
A wide solid wood border underlines the modernity of the lines.
The table can be use as a ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
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Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro Side Table, Brazil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro
Side table
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes
Brazil, 1950
Jacaranda, glass
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
Measurements
75 cm x 50...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Glass, Jacaranda
Mid-Century 1948 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Set of 4 Chairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
This set of four chairs, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in 1948, is a refined example of Brazilian modernist furniture. Crafted in peroba wood with woven straw seats, the chairs reflec...
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1940s Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
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Straw, Wood
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
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Hardwood
Joaquim Tenreiro Brazilian Desk
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful Brazilian wooden desk by Brazilian master Joaquim Tenreiro, also known as the "Mestre de Madeira" (Master of Wood), because of his skill and artisanal approach to woodwork.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
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Wood
Solid Caviuna Rectangular Dining Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Caviúna piece was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and produced in 1968
by Tenreiro Arquitetura e Interiores – located in Rio de Janeiro. Its simple design stands out with ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
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Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Metal
Joaquim Tenreiro Office Desk
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro
Office Desk Manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações Brazil, 1960s Solid rosewood and plywood with rosewood laminatio...
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1960s South American Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood & Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern chair set made in Brazilian rosewood and caning designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in Brazil during the fifties is ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Brazilian Mid Century Armchairs in Hardwood & Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian pair of armchairs in Rosewood & Caning by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s, is nothing less than gorg...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Cane
Midcentury Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian modern sofa designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties is gorgeous! The model is called “Concha” (Shell in portuguese) and the sofa features a hardwood structure, upholstered seats in gray velvet, and four toothpick legs. In addition, the back consists of five rounded curves that end in the arm rests. What makes this sofa so special is the sleek design which is iconic from Joaquim Tenreiro. The sofa fits 3 comfortably and is in excellent condition. The last three images showcase the piece in its original state.
The sofa is so awesome that it looks fantastic in any furniture set we match it with. The first set photo showcases the sofa with the matching “Concha” armchairs (sold separately) and a Jean Gillon Rodeio...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
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...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee Table, Brasil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro
Coffee table
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes
Brazil, 1950
Jacaranda wood, marble “beige snake”
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
Meas...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Cane, Jacaranda
Joaquim Tenreiro Armchair
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Washington, DC
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1954
Measurements 86 cm x 76 cm x 83 H cm
34 in x 30 in x 32.5 H in
Provenance Private collection...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
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Upholstery, Wood
Rosewood Desk Brazilian Midcentury Design by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Materials
Rosewood
Caviuna Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Caviúna piece was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and produced in 1968 by one of his companies, located in Rio de Janeiro. Its simple design stands out with the subtle det...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
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Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of 8 Chairs Variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto”
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro, (1906-1992)
Price is per Chair
Rare set of 8 chairs variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto”
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos
Brasil, 1950
Jacarand...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Cane, Jacaranda
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Armchairs Model “Leve”, Brasil, 1942
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro
Pair of armchairs model “Leve”
Manufactured by Langenbach & Tenreiro Ltda
Brasil, 1942
Jacaranda, upholstery
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
M...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Jacaranda
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Armchairs Model “Leve”, Brasil, 1942
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro
Pair of armchairs model “Leve”
Manufactured by Langenbach & Tenreiro Ltda
Brasil, 1942
Jacaranda, upholstery
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
M...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Jacaranda
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
Materials
Rosewood, Cane
Iconic Leve Armchair in Pau Marfim, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942, Midcentury Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
The Leve armchair is one of the fundamental pieces in Brazilian Modern design history. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in 1942, it is considered...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Dining Chairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Washington, DC
Rare pair of iron chairs by Brazilian Modern Master Joaquim Tenreiro.
Brazil, 1950
Manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações
Iron, woo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Six Rosewood Estrutural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid Century, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
To compose light seats, Tenreiro used thin wooden sticks in some of his chairs. One of these pieces, which became well known, was the Structural Chair...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Set of 6 Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Midcentury Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted chair made of Perobinha-do-campo Wood, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), evokes a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics. It...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Office Desk model “Square” by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1966
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Office Desk model "Square"
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçao
Brazil, 1966
Jacaranda, Glass
Measurements
100 cm x 100 cm x 76h cm
39,3 in x 39,3 in x 29,9h in
Detail
This ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Glass, Jacaranda
Brazilian Hardwood Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Midcentury Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted dining table, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in 1947, evokes a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics. Its delicate shapes...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Bookcase by Sergio Rodrigues, 1968
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bookcase
Manufactured by Oca Brazil,
1968 Solid and laminated Rosewood
Measurements : 116x30x160hcm 45,6 x 11,8 x 62,8h in
Literature Soraia Cals, Sergio Rodrigues, Rio de Janeiro,...
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1960s South American Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Important dining table
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes
Brazil, 1950
Solid jacaranda ebonized wood and white lacquered formica top
Measurements
223 cm x 98 cm x 74h cm
87,69 in x 38,58 in x 29,13h in
Literature
Joaquim Tenreiro, by Soraia Cals and Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Formica, Jacaranda
Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair
Manufactured by Joaquim Tenreiro
Brazil, 1954 Peroba wood and leather upholstery
Measurements
61x53x42hcm|24x21x16,5hin
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Curva Armchair with Tubular Legs in Boucle, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960 - Lot 760
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the iconic Curva armchair, originally conceived in the 1960s by the renowned Joaquim Tenreiro for Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos. This timeless piece masterfully blends wid...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Jacaranda
Mid-Century 1960 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Lounge Set
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
The Curva Lounge Set was designed in the 1960s for Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos. Its width and inviting form provide great comfort. From every angle the seat offers a graceful profil...
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1960s Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
This square center table designed by the renowned Brazilian designer, Joaquim Tenreiro was crafted during the mid-20th century, and exemplifies the clean lines and understated elegance that are characteristic of Tenreiro's work.
Crafted with precision, this coffee table exhibits Tenreiro's skill in blending organic materials with a beautiful design aesthetic. The robust wooden frame shows the natural grains and warm tones, while its square shape lends versatility and balance to suit various interior styles.
The greatest feature of this table is its nested glass...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
Pair of Curva Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
Paire de fauteuils de Joaquim Tenreiro, Brésil, 1950.
Tout le modernisme brésilien dans un fauteuil; ses lignes en courbes et une structure tel une architecture.
Les pieds du fauteu...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Wood
Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1966
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk
Created for the offices of Bloch Editores, Sao PAulo
Brazil, 1966
Jacaranda (rosewood) wood
Measurements
145 cm x 70 cm x 75h cm
57 in x 27,55 in x 29,52h in
Details
Paqule of...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Wood, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Brazilian Mid Century Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Pair of Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s, is nothing less than gorgeo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Velvet, Att. Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This thick armchair is made with a wooden frame and a soft gray fabric. The legs of the chair are slim, which is a common theme in Brazilian modern armchairs. The cushions are super soft and make the chair very comfortable. This chair is very old but has been refurbished to look brand new. The frame of the chair was originally designed by Joaquin Tenreiro...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Round Dining Table with Curved Legs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950's
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro- 1950. This magnificent dining table features a round top, cross bars and four curved legs entirely made in Caviuna wood and Caviuna veneer. All pieces are original ...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rare chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare set of six chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro circa 1948 in caviuna and mohair velvet.
Really elegant set, delicat and so chic
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
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
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Joaquim Tenreiro coffee table
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très jolie table basse de Joaquim Tenreiro à piétement d’aile d’avion et traverse fuselée.
Le bois utilisé est de l’imbuia et le plateau est en marbre.
C’est une table de 1950.
...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
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.
Category
1950s Brazilian Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & White Leather Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this beautiful pair of Brazilian Modern armchairs are made of ebonized Pau Marfim hardwood & white leather in buttone style.
The structure is composed of curved arms & feet, and were designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1940’s. The wood joints are composed of delicate wood pins in Pau Marfim also, which were typically used by the artist at the time. Sold as set of two.
For the restoration process, both armchairs where dissembled to understand their condition and to restore them following Tenreiro’s technique. This is shown in the last 3 images. The set comes from a private residence in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro.
This mid-century modern pair would look incredible in any modern, mid-century modern, boho chic or contemporary environment.
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil. Tenreiro was born in Melo, Gouveia Municipality, Portugal into a family of woodworkers and carpenters. In the late 1920s, he emigrated to Rio de Janeiro and began working for the firm of Laubisch & Hirth.
In the early 1940s, Tenreiro was among the first designers in the Brazilian furniture industry to adopt a European modernist vernacular. His initial efforts, including the 1942 "Poltrona Leve," met with considerable success, and in 1943 he established his own firm with factories in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. However, it was not until the 1950s that he began to be recognized as a master furniture designer in Brazil. His design philosophy found a great response with architects who supported modernism.
A forerunner in the use of rediscovered raw materials (like cane and jacaranda -Brazilian Roswood) as well as the creator of a new formal language in 20th-century Brazilian furniture design, he drew on the lessons of past furniture-making as a vital source, not only in the mastery of technical and constructive solutions but also in the aesthetic experience, craftsmanship, and the cultural meaning of his production. As a result, his exquisitely crafted pieces evoke a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics, firmly bound to the Brazilian cultural milieu.
Literature:
• Arquitetura e Decoracao, no. 12, Jul-Aug 1955
• Tenreiro book...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Chenille by Joaquim Tenreiro 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern armchairs in hardwood & chenille by Joaquim Tenreiro are gorgeous!
These elegant low armchairs consist of a hardwood structure with re-upholstered loose cushions. Besides the small marks of time, the piece is in excellent condition. Also, very comfortable.
Owning a piece designed by Joaquim Tenreiro is not just about acquiring a beautiful piece of furniture; it's also about possessing a part of Brazilian design history and culture. These set is a testament to Tenreiro's futuristic vision about Modernism and it would make an excellent addition to any interior space that values and appreciates the significance of this design.
This model is called “L-shape” and is a great example of Tenreiro’s modernistic approach towards simplifying shapes, contrary to elaborate European standards, still in fashion during the fifties in Brazil. He achieves this by using rectangular shapes and no armrest...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Solid Pau Marfim Wood Estrutural Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Restored
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro Three-Seat Sofa, Brasil, 1954
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro
Three seats sofa
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos
Brasil, 1954
Jacaranda, upholstery
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
Measurements:
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Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Jacaranda
Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in São Paulo, BR
Joaquim Tenreiro, a renowned Brazilian furniture designer, created The First Chair in 1942. This chair holds significance as one of the earliest examples of modern furniture design i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Wood
Elliptical Feet Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
Elliptic feet Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro.
Original black Lacquered wood structure with Carrare Marble top, the finish is softened.
The Modernist gesture of Tenreiro from the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Marble
Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Chairs, Solid Wood and Fabric, MidCentury, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available in eight units, this set of dining chairs was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1950s. Much like Tenreiro's other creations, this sense of lightness transcend...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of Armchairs, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of armchairs
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos
Brasil, 1950
Upholstery, jacaranda legs
Measurements:
67 cm x 89 cm x 73 H cm
26.38 in x 35.04 in x 228.75 H in...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
Rosewood Dining Table with Glass Top, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Midcentury Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted dining table, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in 1947, evokes a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics. Its delicate shapes give the impression that the pieces float in the space.
Tenreiro came to see the often heavy, overstuffed pieces that dominated the market as being incompatible with a tropical country like Brazil. He promoted furniture that was formally light, as described in his own words: “Lightness, which has nothing to do with the weight per se, but with grace and functionality in space.”
Our pieces present original stamps of Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações...
Category
1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro, Side Table, Brazil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992)
Side table
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes
Brazil, 1950
Caviuna, Formica
Measurements
78 cm diameter x 41 height cm
30.7 in diame...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture
Materials
Formica, 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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