Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
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.
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Linen, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Brass
20th Century Brazilian Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Upholstery, Jacaranda
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Fabric, Hardwood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Brass
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Hardwood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Linen, Jacaranda
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Textile, Beech
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Textile, Beech
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Naugahyde
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Brazilian Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Cord, Wood, Hardwood, Upholstery
20th Century Brazilian Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Upholstery, Jacaranda
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Velvet, Beech
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Iron
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Wood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Leather, Suede, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Cotton, Jacaranda
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Rosewood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Sheepskin, Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Rosewood
20th Century Brazilian Modern Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Jacaranda, Upholstery
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Armchairs
Upholstery, Jacaranda