Móveis Cimo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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
Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe by CIMO Studio, Brazil, 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Wardrobe by CIMO Studio, Brazil, 1950s
Wardrobe manufactured by CIMO Studio (Móveis CIMO) in solid wood with natural varnish finish.
It has lighter, rounded finis...
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Móveis Cimo, Brazil, 1960 Walnut Shelving, Sliding Doors, Four Shelves
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Curitiba, PR
Walnut bookcase, sliding doors, four shelves, manufactured by móveis Cimo, Brazil 1960.
The restoration process only needed refinishing, which was done by our team at the finest d...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by CIMO Studio, Brazil, 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sideboard by CIMO Studio, Brazil, 1950s
Desk/ Sideboard manufactured by CIMO Studio (Móveis CIMO) in solid wood with natural varnish finish.
It has two drawers on...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
'Móveis Cimo' Bookcase in natural veneer and lacquered columns, Brazil, 1960
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Curitiba, PR
'Móveis Cimo' Bookcase in natural veneer and lacquered columns, Brazil, 1960.
The highest historical reference in Brazilian furniture design, Companhia Industrial de Móveis, nicknam...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood, Lacquer
Moveis Cimo, Bookcase/ Vitrine, c. 1960, Brazilian Design
By Moveis Cimo
Located in PARIS, FR
Wooden bookcase by Imbuia's wood, an exotic species of Brazil very appreciated for its warm natural hue and the finesse of its grain. This room has two sliding doors in Imporia wood ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Chest of Drawers in Solid Hardwood, by Móveis Cimo, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This chest of drawers is a classic example of mid-20th century Brazilian furniture, manufactured by Móveis Cimo. This piece embodies the aesthetic of the period with its clean lines,...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Hardwood
Bookcase in Brazilian Imbuia and Cane by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Mid-Century Design
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This elegant bookshelf is one of the many Móveis Cimo's furniture pieces manufactured during the 1960s. The piece is composed of five shelves and one...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Hardwood, Cane
Moveis Cimo Commode
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Washington, DC
Striking vintage commode from the 1960's by Moveis Cimo made with solid Brazilian Imbuia wood and contrasting bright yellow leather dots on the front. A unique and very recognizable ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Leather, Wood
$16,500
1950's dresser with drawers, Móveis Cimo, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite chest of drawers was expertly crafted in the 1950s by the esteemed Brazilian manufacturer, Móveis Cimo. Renowned for their meticulous attention to detail and exception...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Wood
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Founded in 1913 in Santa Catarina, southern Brazil, initially by Jorge Zipperer (1879-1944) and Willy Jung (1879-1919) and "named Jung e Cia", Moveis Cimo was the largest furniture factory in Latin America from the 1930s until the 1970s. In 1919, with the death of Jung, Jorge Zipperer joined forces with his brother Martin Zipperer (1890-1971) who had a solid background in carpentry.
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Móveis Cimo case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Móveis Cimo case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets by Geraldo de Barros, Forma Brazil, and Sergio Rodrigues. Prices for Móveis Cimo case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,172 and can go as high as $18,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,500.