In its heyday, Móveis Cimo was the most prolific furniture manufacturer in Brazil. From humble beginnings, the company grew into a leading mid-century modern and modern design and production house. It made stylish and quality wood furniture like lounge chairs, coffee tables and buffets, which were made available to the average homeowner who wanted functional and attractive pieces.
Móveis Cimo was founded in 1921 by brothers Jorge and Martin Zipperer in the municipality of Rio Negrinho. Initially a chair company, Móveis Cimo quickly expanded its repertoire to include many types of furniture. At the time, there was a substantial gap in the Brazilian furniture market for quality furniture produced at an industrial scale for homes, schools, offices, cinemas and other public spaces.
Móveis Cimo filled this niche with simple but chic furniture that brought the latest styles to the masses. According to designer João Livoti, who spoke about the company to Gazeta do Povo, the brothers made frequent trips abroad to stay on top of post-war design trends. Comfort, ergonomics and the modern use of different shades of wood characterized the company’s furniture. Móveis Cimo was also the first company in Brazil to employ steam wood lamination techniques.
Jorge Zipperer died in 1944, just as the company was hitting its stride. From the 1940s to the 1960s, Móveis Cimo produced thousands of pieces of wood furniture for the Brazilian market. At the end of the 1960s, new wood fiber panel production methods shifted the furniture landscape in Brazil and introduced a host of new competitors. After Martin Zipperer died in 1971, the company began experimenting with new Dutch and French designs, although these were not widely popular.
Móveis Cimo closed its doors in 1982, but the company left behind a legacy of innovation that paved the way for future furniture makers. Today, Móveis Cimo furniture is collected worldwide as an inventive example of modern Brazilian furniture design.
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| $12,279 |
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$20,000
H 35 in W 94 in D 19 in
Cimo Brazilian Rosewood Credenza with Ebony-Finished Legs & Brass hardware
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
A masterclass in restraint and proportion, this long-form credenza by Cimo exemplifies the quiet sophistication of Brazilian modern design in the 1960s. Executed in richly figured Br...
Brass
Móveis Cimo, Slipper Chair, Wood, Vinyl, Brazil, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown vinyl slipper lounge chairs designed and produced by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, c. 1960s. Wood seams present with light fissures throughout. Vintage upholstery ideally re...
Faux Leather, Wood
$23,176
H 26.78 in W 82.68 in D 30.71 in
Imbuia Wood Sofa by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazil, Dedar Milano Fabric
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Móveis Cimo / Sofa Imbuia Wood, Dedar Milano Fabric 1960s, Brazil Matching Pair of Lounge Chairs Available Founded in 1913 in Santa Catarina, Móveis Cimo grew from a small box fact...
Upholstery, Imbuia
$23,176 / set
H 27.56 in W 37.8 in D 29.53 in
Imbuia Wood Pair of Armchairs by Móveis Cimo 1960s Brazil Dedar Milano Fabric
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Móveis Cimo / Pair of Armchairs Imbuia Wood, Dedar Milano Fabric 1960s, Brazil Matching Sofa Available Founded in 1913 in Santa Catarina, Móveis Cimo grew from a small box factory ...
Upholstery, Imbuia
Móveis Cimo, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Vinyl, Brazil, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of yellow and pink vinyl and wood lounge chairs or slipper chairs produced by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.5"H x 22.75"W x 28.0"D Seat Heig...
Wood
$34,110 / set
H 26.78 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Rare Pair of Lounge Chairs by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, 1960s, Ivory Velvet
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Móveis Cimo / Rare Pair of Armchairs Imbuia Wood, Ivory Velvet 1960s, Brazil Matching Sofa Available This rare Móveis Cimo model is offered as an exceptionally intact sofa and pair...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$7,500
H 12 in W 47 in D 28 in
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Marble, Movies Cimo, c. 1960
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This refined coffee table, produced in Brazil by Cimo in the late 1950s to early 1960s, exemplifies the architectural language that defined Brazilian modernism during its most influe...
Marble
Móveis Cimo, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood lounge chairs produced by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 37.5"H x 30.0"W x 32.0"D Seat Height (inches): 14.75" Arm Height (inches): 24....
Wood
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| $12,279 |
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months |
| $3,425-$26,680 |
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