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Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Brazilian

In 1873, a group of wealthy coffee merchants established the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios with the stated aim of supporting future industrialization efforts in Brazil. Seven years later, it became a fully integrated school. For over a century, it has trained the public in fields of agriculture, industry, trade, crafts, the arts and design, including furniture design, leading to the production of incredibly rare student-designed pieces still sought after today. 

Borrowing its model from similar European institutions, the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios built upon methods and curricula popular at the time to instruct and train economically disadvantaged locals. In the hopes of making Brazil’s industries more competitive, the school involved eminent volunteers, including two of its directors, Brazilian architects Bettencourt da Silva and Ramos de Azevedo. At times, the school used its own exceptionally talented students as teachers when volunteers were scarce.

The Sociedade Propagadora das Belas Artes maintained the school in a building designed by Ramos in São Paulo. Ramos’s work also included notable buildings such as the Theatro Municipal de São Paulo and the Palácio das Indústrias. The school has provided furnishings for a range of hotels, like the Manaus Tropical Hotel, as well as the Cumbica International Airport.

On 1stDibs find a collection of Liceu de Artes e Ofícios seating, tables and more.

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$16,367
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Mid-Century Bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-century bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s Structured in wood with a plywood top, this versatile piece by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios can be used either as a low tabl...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

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Wood, Plywood

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Sofa, Rosewood, Grey Fabric, Brazil, 1955
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in High Point, NC
A grey fabric and rosewood sofa designed and produced by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1955. Presents with partial makers label to underside.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

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Fabric, Rosewood

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Leather, Liceu de Artes, Brazil, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Leather by Liceu de Artes made in Brazil during the 1960s are nothing less than spectacular! What makes this mid-cent...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

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Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood & Boucle by Liceu De Artes, Brasil, c. 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this beautiful armchairs designed by Liceu de Artes in the 1960s are nothing less than spectacular! These impressive armchairs are crafted from Brazilian rosewood, ...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

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Bouclé, Hardwood, Feathers

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather, Liceu de Artes e Oficios 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather by Liceu de Artes e Oficios...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

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Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Hardwood and Leather, Brazilian Mid-century Modern
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This pair of mid-century lounge chairs, designed by the esteemed Brazilian design manufacturer Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, is a stunning representation of the innovative and refined cr...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

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Leather, Hardwood

Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge chairs Brazil 1960
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
These chairs are something special, with a beautifully sculpted structure made from solid cocobolo rosewood. They come with grey bouclé cushions, but you can easily change them to a ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

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Fabric, Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu De Artes e Officios, Midcentury
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa designed by Liceu de Artes e Oficios in solid rosewood, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1960s. The piece has been recently refinished and newly upholstered in natural leather. Liceu De Artes & Oficios was established in 1873 by a group of elite coffee aristocrats that pretended to train skilled labor for possible future industrialization of Brazil. Seven years after, the institution changed completely the proposal, really becoming a school of craftsmanship, occupying a building design by Ramos de...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

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Leather, Rosewood

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Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$12,000Armchairs, Club ChairsLeather, Rosewood1960
2024$16,000Armchairs, Club ChairsLinen, Hardwood1960s
$16,367
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$12,000-$20,733
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Liceu De Artes E Ofícios furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios 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 Liceu de Artes e Ofícios furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios 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 Móveis Cimo, Forma, and Forma Brazil. Prices for Liceu de Artes e Ofícios furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,800 and can go as high as $25,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $14,600.

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