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.
Brazilian Modern Stools by Liceu de Artes, Rosewood & Cane, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of stools, produced in Brazil during the 1960s and attributed to the Liceu de Artes, exemplifies the disciplined yet warm design language that defined Brazilian mod...
Cane, Hardwood
$15,000
H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 32.29 in
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...
Leather, Rosewood
$22,940
H 28.75 in W 34.65 in D 30.71 in
Lounge Chair in Hardwood by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios — Brazil, 1960s
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...
Leather, Hardwood
$20,580 / set
H 14.85 in Dm 15.75 in
Pair of Vintage Rosewood Stools by Cantù Móveis, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s, these Stools are made of solid Rosewood, turned with rounded edges and pointy feet, giving the pieces a lightweight appearance. The seatings are made of black leather with "U" shaped cuts. Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda., a notable player in Brazilian modern design during the 1960s, was led by architects Jorge Jabour Mauad...
Leather, 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
Brazilian Modern Brutalist Stools, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of Brazilian Modern stools from the 1960s showcases a Brutalist yet chic aesthetic, featuring rich brown leather seats and robust Caviuna wood frames. Their construction ec...
Leather, Teak
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
Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge sofa Brazil 1955
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare sculptural lounge sofa designed and made by Liceu de Artes e Oficios, Brazil 1955. The sofa has elegant lines and awesome woodworking details. The feet are slightly angled...
Velvet, Rosewood
$15,000
H 27.56 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Stools by Novo Rumo, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in West Hollywood, CA
These sculptural stools by Novo Rumo illustrate the inventive hybridization of materials that characterized Brazilian modern design in the 1960s. The composition juxtaposes polished ...
Metal
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
$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
$11,539
H 28.75 in W 91.74 in D 27.56 in
Vintage Rosewood Sofa, Liceu De Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s, Mid-Century
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Liceu de Artes e Oficios Vintage Sofa Rosewood, Fabric Brazil, 1950s
Upholstery, Hardwood
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Rosewood Bench or Low Table, Brazil, 1950s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Bench or Low Table Rosewood, 1950s
Hardwood
Sold
H 18.12 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Set of Table and Stools by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century set of table and stools by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s Set composed of 4 wooden stools and table with marble top. Dimensions in centimeters: - Table: h...
Marble
Sold
H 17.72 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Liceu de Artes & Oficios Jacaranda Stools with Velvet Seats
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Brazilian modern stools by Liceu de Artes & Oficios, manufactured circa 1950s, with jacaranda wood button tufted velvet seats, raised on tapered jacaranda bases. Very good ...
Velvet, Wood, Jacaranda, Rosewood