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-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1960s Armchair from the late 1960s, manufactured by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil. Structure in ebonized...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in New York, NY
Danish Jens Risom attributed Mid-Century Modern armchairs with new wool felt upholstery, circa 1960s . Button tufted. Tapered legs with minor loses and fading to wood. Good original ...
Wool
$1,188 / set
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs with curved armrests, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Beautiful and classic Italian mid-century modern rattan armchairs with curved armrests, 1960s Armchairs with structure entirely in rattan with bands to hold it all together, with cur...
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Side Armchair by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Teak, 1960
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish wooden side armchair, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard - Nielsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. The chair is formed with laminated Beech...
Beech, Mahogany, Teak, Plywood
$60,000
H 25.2 in W 37.8 in D 33.86 in
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...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$8,400Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 29.93 in W 25.2 in D 30.24 in
Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Modern Armchairs, Unknown Designer, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hidden among Brazil's modern furniture heritage are pieces whose origins remain a mystery. These designs, beautifully crafted and steeped in the aesthetics of their time, are yet to ...
Hardwood, Leather
$25,200 / set
H 30.32 in W 31.11 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid Century, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of lounge chairs made of Brazilian Rosewood was produced in the 1960s by the company Celina Decorações, which signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture at the period. The armchairs have rectangular loose cushions that fit the structure perfectly, recently reupholstered in a Boucle fabric by the experienced craftsmen in our team following archival references. Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted characteristics. The company was created in 1951 when Munis Zilberberg takes over the family business - a small upholstery workshop that worked on refurbishing sofa beds and antique furniture. The name is a tribute to her mother, Celina Zilberberg...
Linen, Rosewood
$25,284Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 31.11 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Vintage Armchairs by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
These Rosewood Armchairs were produced in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer in Brazilian furniture industrialization. Cimo...
Velvet, Imbuia
$3,600 / set
H 35.8 in W 18.1 in D 18.9 in
Mid-Century Modern Modern Armchair Pair in Hardwood & Cane, Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The chairs are defined by a rectilinear wooden framework composed of slender vertical supports and horizontal rails that establish a clear architectural order. The proportions are up...
Straw, Hardwood
$7,500
H 23.63 in W 39.38 in D 25.2 in
Kiko Armchair by BSergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare model from Rodrigues’ 1960s production, the Kiko armchair combines the warmth of Brazilian jacarandá with an industrial sensibility expressed through its visible metal fitting...
Metal
$14,700Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 26.38 in W 25.4 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Modern Armchairs, Unknown Designer, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hidden among Brazil's modern furniture heritage are pieces whose origins remain a mystery. These designs, beautifully crafted and steeped in the aesthetics of their time, are yet to ...
Hardwood
$30,000
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Vivi Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
One of Sergio Rodrigues’ most elegant and understated designs, the Vivi armchairs reveal his talent for merging comfort with architectural clarity. Their low, grounded profile and pr...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$16,800 / set
H 27.56 in W 24.22 in D 19.93 in
Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Modern Armchairs, Unknown Designer, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Hidden among Brazil's modern furniture heritage are pieces whose origins remain a mystery. These designs, beautifully crafted and steeped in the aesthetics of their time, are yet to ...
Leather, Hardwood
Sold
H 72 in W 65 in D 70 in
Pair of Midcentury Brazilian Armchairs by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in São Paulo, SP
This beautiful pair of armchairs is definitely an eyecatcher. The design of the Jacaranda rosewood structure combines beautifully the organic shape and the geometric lines. It is a u...
Rosewood
Sold
H 28.35 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Liceu De Artes & Oficios Lounge Chairs in Faux Suede and Jacaranda
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Brazilian modern lounge chairs, produced circa 1960s by Liceu de Artes & Oficios, back and seat upholstered in light beige faux su...
Fabric, Jacaranda, Rosewood