Móveis Cimo Seating
Brazilian, 1921-1982
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.
On 1stDibs, find Móveis Cimo seating, tables, case pieces and more.
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Creator: Móveis Cimo
Móveis Cimo, Slipper Chair, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and cream-white fabric slipper lounge chairs designed and produced by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, c. 1960s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 30.5"H x 22.0"W x 33.0"D
Seat Height (inche...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Modernist Club Chairs by Móveis Cimo, a Pair, circa 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of Brazilian modernist chairs by Móveis Cimo, circa late 1950s. Sculpturally crafted from rosewood and featuring original camel-hued l...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$20,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs in Exotic Jacaranda by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Signed
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
If you are looking for unique lounge chairs utilizing exotic materials that are also sought after by collectors and investors of art and design, this pair of Brazilian Modern lounge ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Faux Leather
$9,150 Sale Price / set
23% Off
'Móveis Cimo' two-seater Sofa In solid Imbuia wood. Brazil 1960
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Curitiba, PR
'Móveis Cimo' two-seater Sofa In solid Imbuia wood. Brazil 1960.
The highest historical reference in Brazilian furniture design, Companhia Industrial de Móveis, nicknamed Móveis Cim...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Imbuia
Imbuia wood Sofa, Brazilian Design by Móveis Cimo, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, this sofa structure is entirely made of solid imbuia, including the wooden partitions on both the armrests and backrest, s...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Brass
Vintage Imbuia Sofa by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This Imbuia sofa reupholstered in a stunning velvet was manufactured in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer in Brazilian furniture industrialization.
Cimo Sofa is very charming, presenting the seat and backrest as a single piece that seems to float over the Imbuia structure. It is a very comfortable piece of furniture and has many details to be in love with. It is worth highlighting the wooden partitions...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Velvet, Imbuia
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Móveis Cimo, 1970's
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Lisboa, PT
Step into the vibrant world of 1970s Brazilian design with this exquisite pair of lounge chairs, crafted by Móveis Cimo. Each chair features a harmonious blend of exotic wood and sle...
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$6,394 / set
Exceptional Pair of Brazilian Lounge Chairs by Móveis Cimo, 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Echt, NL
Exceptional pair of restored Brazilian lounge chairs in excellent condition.
Manufactured by Móveis Cimo, Brazil in the late 1950s.
The chairs feature an organic shaped seat and ba...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Brass
Cimo S/A Pair of Armchairs B-082, 1960s in Caviúna. Brazilian Modern Furniture
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Curitiba, PR
Cimo S/A Pair of Armchairs B-082, 1960s in Caviúna.
The highest historical reference in Brazilian furniture design, Companhia Industrial de Móveis, nicknamed Móveis Cimo, was first ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Lounge Chair in Dark Laminated Wood by Móveis Cimo
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Móveis Cimo, lounge chair, laminated wood, Brazil, 1940s
Well-sculpted Brazilian lounge chair that deserves a prominent place in one's interior. The construction is based on rounded...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Plywood
Mid Century Modern Loveseat in Bent Wood by Cimo, c. 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Mid Century Modern Loveseat in Bent Wood by Cimo, c. 1950s is nothing less than gorgeous!
Made with precis...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 2 Armchairs in Hardwood & Boucle by Movies Cimo, c. 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional pair of armchairs designed by Cimo in the 1950’s feature a structure made in Imbuia wood (a favorite of CImo) and boucle.
The unique pair has a separate seat and b...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Wood, Imbuia
Brazilian Modern Pair of Auditorium Armchairs in Bentwood, Moveis Cimo, c. 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Pair of Auditorium Armchairs in Bentwood, Moveis Cimo, c. 1950s is nothing less than spectacular.
The chairs are made completely out of bentw...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Armchair by “Móveis Cimo”, Brazil, 1940s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Model “201” armchair designed and produced by “Móveis Cimo” in 1940s, made of plywood and solid “imbuia” wood. Very strong and comfortable chair.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Bentwood by Moveis Cimo, 1950, Brazil
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Mid-Century Modern rocking chair in Bentwood by Moveis Cimo in Brazil during the fifties decade is magnificent!
The curved shapes that provided a different...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Vintage Imbuia Armchairs by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Imbuia Armchairs was manufactured in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer in Brazilian furniture industrialization.
This armchair is very charming,...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Imbuia, Suede
Pair of Vintage Imbuia Lounge Chairs by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Imbuia Lounge chairs was designed by Martin Zipperer in 1950 and manufactured by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer in Brazilian furniture industrialization. I...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Velvet, Imbuia
Vintage Imbuia Lounge Chair by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This Imbuia Lounge chair was designed and manufactured by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer in Brazilian furniture industrialization.
Cimo's history starts in 1921 with a...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Imbuia
Single Armchair by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Mid-Century Brazilian Design
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This Armchair was produced in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer in Brazilian furniture industrialization.
Cimo's history starts in 1921 with a wood boxes fac...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Silk
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Móveis Cimo, 1960's, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite pair of lounge chairs by Móveis Cimo has been meticulously renovated by our skilled craftsmen, who have taken great care to ensure that both the outer aesthetics and t...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Bentwood Lounge Chair by Moveis Cimo Mid-Century Modern
By Moveis Cimo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brazilian Bentwood lounge chair by Moveis Cimo Mid-Century Modern.
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20th Century Brazilian Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Bentwood
Moveis Cimo Model 201 Armchair
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful curved wood expertly joined together by Moveis Cimo to create this handsome armchair. Moveis Cimo is a Brazilian furniture company that has produced quality furniture for g...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Wood
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...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Velvet, Imbuia
Armchair by “Móveis Cimo”, Brazil 1940s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Classic armchair designed and produced by “Móveis Cimo” in 1940s, made of solid “imbuia” wood, curved “imbuia” plywood and brass details. Very strong and c...
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1940s Brazilian American Craftsman Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Brass
Móveis Cimo Round Sofa, 60's Brazilian Midcentury
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This amazing lounge sofa is definitely an eyecatcher. The design of this amazing Brazilian hardwood structure combines beautifully the curve lines of the comfortable seat. This piece...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Wood
$12,600 / item
Organic Shape Chair by Moveis Cimo, Brazil 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Whitstable, GB
Small curved chair with organic shaped ivory wood base, 'Pau Marfim'. Brazil, 1950s.
The wooden frame is really eye catching; the organic shape frame is divided into three parts, with beautiful rounded edges and curves. There are some minor marks of wear and age, normal in a vintage piece, but frame is in excellent condition.
The slightly angled back and seating appear to float on the frame.
This chair design is very unique, and at the same time, very ergonomic: The seat and backrest provide a very comfortable seating experience.
New upholstery in a light green zigzag fabric.
Móveis Cimo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Pair of Curved Ply Armchairs by "Moveis Cimo", in Brazilian Imbuia
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Whitstable, GB
A rare and special pair of armchairs, made by Móveis Cimo.
Made at the end of 1940s, there are not many around nowadays as this design was produced in small quantities.
The seat and back rest are made with a single sheet of curved Imbúia plywood (Brazilian Wallnut)
The structure of the chair is made of Açoita Cavalo wood ('horse whip...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Imbuia
$12,034 Sale Price / set
34% Off
Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs by Móveis Cimo, 1960s Signed
By Moveis Cimo
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional pair of Brazilian modernist lounge chairs by Móveis Cimo, 1960's. Sculpturally crafted from solid Brazilian rosewood these statement club chairs are rare and valuable ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Móveis Cimo, Brazil - set of 4 rare Dinner Chairs, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
These 4 rare hardwood dining chairs were manufactured in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer of Brazilian furniture manufacturing that existed from 1921 to 1982...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
$5,223 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Pair of Chairs, Moveis Cimo, Brazil, 1960
By Moveis Cimo
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of chairs by Cimo Factory, Brazil, 1960
Delicate machinery of two types of wood: pau marfim and imbuia wood.
A curvy Modern design with elegant lines...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Plywood
$3,028 / set
Pair of Cimo armchairs. Brazil, 1950s.
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Cimo armchairs in "imbuia" wood. Brazil, 1950s. Original condition.
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
$3,261 / set
Lounge Chairs by Moveis Cimo
By Moveis Cimo
Located in London, England
Pair of lounge chairs by Moveis Cimo
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Price Upon Request
Móveis Cimo seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Móveis Cimo seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Móveis Cimo seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Móveis Cimo were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Forma Brazil, and Geraldo de Barros. Prices for Móveis Cimo seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,950 and can go as high as $26,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,000.