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Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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
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 Seating

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Mohair, Caviuna

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 Seating

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Fabric, Mohair

Ten Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Chairs in Brazilian Rosewood & Velvet, Brazil, 1960s
Ten Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Chairs in Brazilian Rosewood & Velvet, Brazil, 1960s

Ten Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Chairs in Brazilian Rosewood & Velvet, Brazil, 1960s

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 Seating

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Mohair, Rosewood, Velvet

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Rosewood

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 Seating

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Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood

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 Seating

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Leather, Imbuia

Joaquim Tenreiro, Daybed, Ebonized Wood, Mohair Upholstery, Brazil, 1960s
Joaquim Tenreiro, Daybed, Ebonized Wood, Mohair Upholstery, Brazil, 1960s

Joaquim Tenreiro, Daybed, Ebonized Wood, Mohair Upholstery, Brazil, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A refined daybed designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, executed in ebonized wood. The design is distinguished by the cylindrical legs and restrained detailing characteristic of Tenreiro’s wo...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Mohair, 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 Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

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 Seating

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Wicker, Imbuia

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 Seating

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Faux Leather, Wood

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 Seating

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Cane, Rosewood

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 Seating

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Cane, Rosewood

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 Seating

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Rosewood, Fabric

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern "Curva" Chair by Brazilian Designer Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern "Curva" Chair by Brazilian Designer Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern "Curva" Chair by Brazilian Designer Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern "Curva" Chair by Brazilian Designer Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960's This stunning chair, designed circa 1960s by the great name of Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design, ...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Hardwood

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

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro's Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Aged Brass & Green Velvet, 1958
Joaquim Tenreiro's Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Aged Brass & Green Velvet, 1958

Joaquim Tenreiro's Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Aged Brass & Green Velvet, 1958

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in Brazil in the late 1950s, this pair of Brazilian modern armchairs presents an architecturally refined balance of slender metal framing, generous uphol...

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

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Metal, Brass

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

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 Seating

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Upholstery, 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 Seating

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Cane, Rosewood

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

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 Seating

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Upholstery, 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

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 Seating

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Leather, 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

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 Seating

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Cotton, Upholstery, Rosewood

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Hardwood

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Rarissime paire de fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro
Rarissime paire de fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro

Rarissime paire de fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Très rare paire de fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro, l’assise en cuir clouté et la structure en caviuna. Cette paire de fauteuils, très rare sur le marché est une pièce majeure du des...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Curva Armchair with Tubular Legs by Joaquim Tenreiro for Langenbach & Tenreiro
Curva Armchair with Tubular Legs by Joaquim Tenreiro for Langenbach & Tenreiro

Curva Armchair with Tubular Legs by Joaquim Tenreiro for Langenbach & Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

The Curva armchair stands as one of the most recognizable and sophisticated expressions of Brazilian Modern design, conceived in 1960 by Joaquim Tenreiro. Often regarded as the fathe...

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

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Metal

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 Seating

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Faux Leather, 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 Seating

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Cane, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare Pair of Stools, 1950s, Brazil
Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare Pair of Stools, 1950s, Brazil

Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare Pair of Stools, 1950s, Brazil

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Joaquim Tenreiro / Pair of Stools Two Different Woods, Iron / Brazil, 1950s Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) is widely regarded as the father of modern Brazilian furniture. Born in Port...

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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Metal

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 Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Rosewood Estrutural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid Century, Brazil
Set of Six Rosewood Estrutural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid Century, Brazil

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 Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

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 Seating

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Cane, Rosewood

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 Seating

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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

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 Seating

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Fabric, Wood, Plywood

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 Seating

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Upholstery, Rosewood

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

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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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Upholstery, Rosewood

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

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 Seating

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Cane, 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

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, Te...

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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

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 Seating

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Wool, Wood

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

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 Seating

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Metal

Joaquim Tenreiro “Rectangular” Four-Seat Sofa in Hardwood & Rose Velvet, Brazil
Joaquim Tenreiro “Rectangular” Four-Seat Sofa in Hardwood & Rose Velvet, Brazil

Joaquim Tenreiro “Rectangular” Four-Seat Sofa in Hardwood & Rose Velvet, Brazil

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

A rare and highly desirable four-seat sofa designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and produced in Brazil during the 1950s, this exceptional example embodies the designer’s enduring contributio...

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

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Velvet, Hardwood

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) designed and produced the Curved Sofa in circa 1960, commercializing it in his company Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações – with stores in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. A wooden frame comprises a shell-shaped piece with soft nubuck leather upholstered padding and cushions. Tenreiro's design choice for the feet contrasts with the curved upholstery, bringing four rectangular legs made of solid Brazilian...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

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 Seating

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Imbuia

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 Seating

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Cane, Jacaranda

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 Seating

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Cane, Rosewood

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 Seating

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Velvet, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Upholstery Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1956
Mid-Century Modern Upholstery Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1956

Mid-Century Modern Upholstery Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1956

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Deerfield Beach, FL

Mid-Century Modern upholstery lounge chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1956 Designed in 1956 in Brazil by the designer Joaquim Tenreiro, this lounge chair features splayed feet in...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Fabric, Wood

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 Seating

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Faux Leather, Wood, Paint

Vintage Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Midcentury Design
Vintage Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Midcentury Design

Vintage Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Midcentury Design

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, Tenreiro was an intellectual and thinker of the Brazilian culture. The rocking chairs were part of the interior spaces in most Brazilian colonial...

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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Rosewood, Leather

Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of 8 Chairs Variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto”
Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of 8 Chairs Variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto”

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 Seating

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Cane, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Bloch Dining Chairs, 1966s, Brazil, Rosewood
Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Bloch Dining Chairs, 1966s, Brazil, Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Bloch Dining Chairs, 1966s, Brazil, Rosewood

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Joaquim Tenreiro / Set of Eight Dining Chairs Rosewood, Cane / Brazil, 1966 / From The Bloch Editores Offices This set of eight rosewood chairs, created for Bloch Editores in the 19...

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Cane, Hardwood

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Caviúna Wood & Green Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1955
Set of Six Dining Chairs in Caviúna Wood & Green Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1955

Set of Six Dining Chairs in Caviúna Wood & Green Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1955

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

This rare set of six dining chairs, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1950s, exemplifies the designer’s pivotal role in shaping Brazilian modernism through clarity of structure, ma...

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

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Mohair, Velvet, Caviuna

“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 Seating

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Hardwood, Mohair

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

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 Seating

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Mohair, Hardwood, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 Structural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 Structural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Set of 10 Structural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Saudade, MG

Structural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, from the 1960s, featuring a black-painted iron frame and a fabric-upholstered seat.

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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Iron

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

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 Seating

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Cane, Wood

Original and early Cadeira baixa
Original and early Cadeira baixa

Original and early Cadeira baixa

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Incroyable chauffeuse dite Cadeira de baixa, Première édition.

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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Rope, Wood

Set of 6 Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Midcentury Design
Set of 6 Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Midcentury Design

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 Seating

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Leather, Hardwood

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 Seating

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Rosewood, Cane

Joaquim Tenreiro seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Joaquim Tenreiro seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Joaquim Tenreiro seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Joaquim Tenreiro were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Jorge Zalszupin, and José Zanine Caldas. Prices for Joaquim Tenreiro seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $15,440 and can go as high as $36,922, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $19,804.