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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$8,159 / set
H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 38.59 in
Liceu De Artes E Oficios Rocking Chair With Ottoman Brazil 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
A refined Brazilian modern rocking chair, produced in the 1960s by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. The design reflects a clear understanding of proportion and material, where each element...
Leather, Wood
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Brazilian Modern lounge chairs crafted of stunning Brazilian Rosewood with new fabric. Measurements...
Rosewood
1960s Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Lounge Chair
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Founded in 1873, Liceu de Artes e Ofícios de São Paulo is a Brazilian institution inspired by the European Arts & Crafts school model. Its core areas included design, metal casting, ...
Leather, Jacaranda
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown velvet sofa produced by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, c. 1960. Vintage fabric in fair condition.Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 85.25"W x 30.0"D Seat Hei...
Fabric, Wood
$19,800
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 36.23 in
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios — Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1960 Mid-Century Modern Brazil
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Curitiba, PR
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios — Pair of Armchairs, 1960 Elegant pair of armchairs crafted by the Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, São Paulo, circa 1960. Made of solid Jacarandá wood, these piece...
Fabric, Wood
$17,000 / set
H 30.3 in W 33 in D 32 in
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Bouclé Liceu de Artes, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
A powerful and refined pair of Brazilian modern armchairs produced by Liceu de Artes, dating to the 1960s. Executed in solid Brazilian rosewood (jacarandá), the chairs exemplify the ...
Bouclé, Hardwood
$15,000
H 31 in W 27 in D 37 in
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Hardwood & Leather, Liceu de Artes, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
This rocking chair by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios is a strong example of Brazilian modern design from the 1960s. The chair is constructed with a solid rosewood frame and features a susp...
Leather, Hardwood
Liceu De Artes E Oficios Arm Chairs Pair, Brazil, 1960
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking pair of armchairs designed and made by Lice de Artes e Oficios, Brazil 1960. These lounge chairs made by Liceu de Artes e Officios have a beautiful patina and are in a very ...
Leather, Rosewood
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| $17,329 |
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months |
| $16,515-$18,143 |
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