Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
Brazilian, Portuguese, 1906-1992
The Portugese-born furniture designer Joaquim Tenreiro was a pioneer of modernism in Brazil, where his work paved the way for the successes of such mid-20th-century design greats as Sergio Rodrigues, Jorge Zalszupin, and Lina Bo Bardi, an Italian-Brazilian architect whose futuristic São Paulo buildings are only part of her legacy.
Tenreiro’s vintage tables, chairs and storage cabinets are known for their simplicity of line and an elegance that is enhanced by the use of richly grained South American hardwoods such as jacaranda and imbuia.
Tenreiro’s father and grandfather were both master woodworkers, under whom he trained in the craft. He had artistic leanings and in the late 1920s enrolled as a university student at the School of Arts and Crafts in Rio de Janeiro, where he joined a group of upstart modernists protesting the staid, retrograde curriculum at the college. At the time, Brazil was culturally mired in a 19th-century mindset that was reflected in an upper-class preference for academic painting and reproduction furnishings in antique European styles. But the progressive spirit that Tenreiro and his colleagues fostered slowly gained force.
With the terms “lightness” and “functionality” as his bywords, Tenreiro opened a furniture-design business in 1943, where one of his first clients was the legendary architect Oscar Niemeyer. The arrival of Brazil’s first democratically elected government, in 1945, lent modernism official sanction, which culminated in the construction of the new capital, Brasília. Tenreiro eventually stepped away from design in the late 1960s to devote his time to sculpture and painting.
To appreciate how revolutionary Tenreiro’s work seemed, one must imagine the heavy, ornately carved, deeply varnished furniture that was the standard for top-end Brazilian interior design in the 1930s. Tenreiro’s chairs and sofas employed slender, softly angular frames that were only lightly stained to highlight the grains of the local woods. He preferred chairs and chaises with caned seats and backrests that “breathe” in the tropical climate, and as a carpenter and joiner he wanted to show off the beauty of Brazilian wood.
Two versions of a three-legged side chair introduced in 1947 serve as a veritable manifesto for a new age in Brazilian design: Using the stack-lamination technique, Tenreiro bonded together a gently contoured seat made of alternating layers of different-colored native woods to produce a magnificent stripe effect. These chairs, like all Tenreiro works, demonstrate the enduring power of simple design and superb construction — with a teaspoon of flair.
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Creator: Joaquim Tenreiro
Pair of Metal Leve Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Whitstable, GB
Joaquim Tenreiro, leve armchairs (light) - 1960s. Metal version. Manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações. Metal frame, armrests in Jacarandá. Metal ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Steel
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & White Leather Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this beautiful pair of Brazilian Modern armchairs are made of ebonized Pau Marfim hardwood & white leather in buttone style.
The structure is composed of curved arms & feet, and were designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1940’s. The wood joints are composed of delicate wood pins in Pau Marfim also, which were typically used by the artist at the time. Sold as set of two.
For the restoration process, both armchairs where dissembled to understand their condition and to restore them following Tenreiro’s technique. This is shown in the last 3 images. The set comes from a private residence in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro.
This mid-century modern pair would look incredible in any modern, mid-century modern, boho chic or contemporary environment.
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil. Tenreiro was born in Melo, Gouveia Municipality, Portugal into a family of woodworkers and carpenters. In the late 1920s, he emigrated to Rio de Janeiro and began working for the firm of Laubisch & Hirth.
In the early 1940s, Tenreiro was among the first designers in the Brazilian furniture industry to adopt a European modernist vernacular. His initial efforts, including the 1942 "Poltrona Leve," met with considerable success, and in 1943 he established his own firm with factories in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. However, it was not until the 1950s that he began to be recognized as a master furniture designer in Brazil. His design philosophy found a great response with architects who supported modernism.
A forerunner in the use of rediscovered raw materials (like cane and jacaranda -Brazilian Roswood) as well as the creator of a new formal language in 20th-century Brazilian furniture design, he drew on the lessons of past furniture-making as a vital source, not only in the mastery of technical and constructive solutions but also in the aesthetic experience, craftsmanship, and the cultural meaning of his production. As a result, his exquisitely crafted pieces evoke a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics, firmly bound to the Brazilian cultural milieu.
Literature:
• Arquitetura e Decoracao, no. 12, Jul-Aug 1955
• Tenreiro book...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Leather, Hardwood
1950s Brazilian Stool by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
1950s Brazilian Stool by Joaquim Tenreiro.
Two-tone wood seat on black enamelled steel base.
Produced for a private commission in Copacabana, Rio de Ja...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Hardwood
1950's Brazilian 'curva' Set of 6 Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
The set of six chairs crafted by Joaquim Tenreiro embodies a unique blend of aesthetic innovation, practicality, and cultural resonance that distinguishes them as remarkable pieces i...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Cane, Rosewood
Joaquim Tenreiro: Exceptional Pair of Jacaranda Armchairs, Brazil 1940's
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906 - 1992)
A stunning pair of armchairs of exceptional lightness and elegance, in jacaranda, by pioneer of Brazilian modernism Joaquim Tenreiro. With their slim...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Fabric, Hardwood
Pair of Leve Metal Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Whitstable, GB
Joaquim Tenreiro, Leve armchairs (light) - 1960s. Manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações. Metal frame, armrests in Jacaradá. Metal shows signs of a...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Steel
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, Mid Century Modern design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
Pair of rare Joaquim Tenreiro lounge chair Brazilian midcentury
Joaquim Tenreiro
Brazil, 1954
Measurements:
78 cm x 85 cm x 84 H cm
Provenance:
Private Collection from Brazil
Bi...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Velvet, Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro Cane and Rosewood Armchair, circa 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Braga, 03
Pair of Brazilian Modern lounge chairs designed by Joachim Tenreiro. The chairs structures are made of solid Rosewood with seats and backrests in cane...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Cane, Rosewood
Pair of “Leve” armchairs in hardwood & leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with free domestic shipping, these one a kind pair of “Leve” armchairs in hardwood and leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1942are nothing less than spectacular, c...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Leather, Hardwood
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Armchairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil.
Tenreiro was born in Portugal into a family of woodworkers and carpenters. In the late 1920s, he emigrated to Rio de Janeiro and began working for the firm of Laubisch Hirth...
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Mid-20th Century Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Fabric, Jacaranda
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Sofa
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil.
Tenreiro was born in Portugal into a family of woodworkers and carpenters. In the late 1920s, he emigrated to Rio de Janeiro and began working for the firm of Laubisch Hirth...
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Mid-20th Century Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Fabric, Jacaranda
Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair
Manufactured by Joaquim Tenreiro
Brazil, 1954 Peroba wood and leather upholstery
Measurements
61x53x42hcm|24x21x16,5hin
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Upholstery
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Light Blue Fabric, Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This “Curva” (curve in Portuguese) sofa was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1950s for his own company Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçãos. It fits four people comfortably. The shell-sha...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Armchair Set in Metal and Suede by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
These armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro are nothing less than specatcular.
The structure of these two chairs is made with painted tubular metal. It features a mustard suede upholstery. ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Metal
Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of lounge chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro with a slick elegant back seat.
The absence of back seat cushion gives lightness and modernity to the traditional chauffeuse structure.
Sm...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Wool, Fabric
Joaquim Tenreiro Armchair
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Washington, DC
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1954
Measurements 86 cm x 76 cm x 83 H cm
34 in x 30 in x 32.5 H in
Provenance Private collection...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Upholstery, Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Chairs, Solid Wood and Fabric, MidCentury, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available in eight units, this set of dining chairs was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1950s. Much like Tenreiro's other creations, this sense of lightness transcend...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Slim Armchair in Grey Fabric Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This slim armchair is made with a wooden frame and a soft gray fabric. The legs of the chair are slim, which is a common theme in Brazilian modern armcha...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Thick Armchair in Grey Fabric Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This thick armchair is made with a wooden frame and a soft gray fabric. The legs of the chair are slim, which is a common theme in Brazilian modern armchairs. The cushions are super soft and make the chair very comfortable. This chair is very old but has been refurbished to look brand new. The frame of the chair was originally designed by Joaquin Tenreiro...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Armchairs Model “Leve”, Brasil, 1942
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro
Pair of armchairs model “Leve”
Manufactured by Langenbach & Tenreiro Ltda
Brasil, 1942
Jacaranda, upholstery
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
M...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Fabric, Jacaranda
Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in São Paulo, BR
Joaquim Tenreiro, a renowned Brazilian furniture designer, created The First Chair in 1942. This chair holds significance as one of the earliest examples of modern furniture design i...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva chairs set of 8 Brazil 1961
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare and sought after ‘Curva’ chairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and manufactures by his own company Tenreiro Movèis & Decorações, Brazil 1961. Tenreiro was a sculptor, painter, engraver and designer, born into a family of joiners. By the late 1940s, the modern movement had taken hold...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Cane, Rosewood
Canapé Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Amoreira Wood, Cane, Mid-Century Modern, C.1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) is known as the “father” of Brazilian modernism, being one of the pioneers, with a work that reflects a refined coexistence of traditional values and mod...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Cane, Wood
Midcentury Brazilian Sofa Design by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Marble, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Wood and Upholstery Restored. Marble in original condition
Solid Rosewood structure, Rosewood veneers, Marble and Bossa Fabrics Upholstery.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Marble
1960's Brazilian Modern Sofa “Concha” in Hardwood & Fabric, by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this beautiful Brazilian modern sofa, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties, is absolutely stunning. The model is cal...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Solid Wood and Cane, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This set of eight exquisitely crafted Cane chairs in Amendoim Wood, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1960s, is a gorgeous example of his mastery of technical and const...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Cane, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood, Cane, Leather, Joaquim Tenreiro 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern four chair set made in Brazilian Rosewood, Leather and Caning designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in Brazil during the fifties is absolutely magnifi...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Leather, Cane, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern 10 Chair Set in Hardwood & Beige Leather Joaquim Tenreiro 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern ten dining chair set n hardwood & beige leather by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties is the find of the year!
Each chair features a solid Rosewood structure upholstered in beige leather. The legs and the backrest are delicately curved and the square seat is very comfortable. The wood work is absolutely stunning, characteristically of Joaquim Tenreiro.
The set was designed specifically for Bloch Editors, a publishing & broadcasting Brazilian conglomerate. Sergio Rodrigues and Joaquim Tenreiro were both hired to design Modern furniture for the Bloch’s headquarters in Sao Paulo and these chairs belonged to the salons as is shown in the vintage publications...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Leather, Hardwood
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) designed and produced the Curved Sofa in circa 1960, commercializing it in his company Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações – with stores in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
A wooden frame comprises a shell-shaped piece with soft nubuck leather upholstered padding and cushions. Tenreiro's design choice for the feet contrasts with the curved upholstery, bringing four rectangular legs made of solid Brazilian...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood & Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern chair set made in Brazilian rosewood and caning designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in Brazil during the fifties is ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Cane, Hardwood
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Dining Chairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Washington, DC
Rare pair of iron chairs by Brazilian Modern Master Joaquim Tenreiro.
Brazil, 1950
Manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações
Iron, woo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Iron
Iconic Leve Armchair in Pau Marfim, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942, Midcentury Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
The Leve armchair is one of the fundamental pieces in Brazilian Modern design history. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in 1942, it is considered...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Fabric, Rosewood
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Cane, 1950s, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This set of eight chairs was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1950s. These breathtaking chairs are made of solid rosewood, with slatted backs and cane seats.
As wit...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Cane, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this very Brazilian Modern armchair pair in hardwood and gray suede designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties is gorgeous!
The model is called “Concha” (Shell in Portuguese). The armchairs feature a hardwood structure upholstered in gray velvet and four toothpick legs. The back (the “shell”) is curved and ends in the arm rests.
What makes these armchairs so special is the beautiful design iconic from Joaquim Tenreiro (Publications attached also). The original upholstery was also suede so we decided to do something similar.
The furniture set photo showcases the armchairs with the matching “Concha” sofa (sold separately) and a Jean Gillon Rodeio...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Velvet, Hardwood
Midcentury Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian modern sofa designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties is gorgeous! The model is called “Concha” (Shell in portuguese) and the sofa features a hardwood structure, upholstered seats in gray velvet, and four toothpick legs. In addition, the back consists of five rounded curves that end in the arm rests. What makes this sofa so special is the sleek design which is iconic from Joaquim Tenreiro. The sofa fits 3 comfortably and is in excellent condition. The last three images showcase the piece in its original state.
The sofa is so awesome that it looks fantastic in any furniture set we match it with. The first set photo showcases the sofa with the matching “Concha” armchairs (sold separately) and a Jean Gillon Rodeio...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Velvet, Hardwood
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Cane, circa 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
These exquisitely crafted dining chairs designed in the 1950s by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), known as the “father” of Brazilian modernism, are co...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Cane
Vintage Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This rocking chair was one of the first pieces produced by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) when his Langenbach & Tenreiro store opened in 1947.
Far beyond a designer and artist, Tenreiro was an intellectual and thinker of the Brazilian culture.
The rocking chairs were part of the interior spaces in most Brazilian colonial...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Rosewood, Leather
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Leather & Wood by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1955, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern armchair set in beige leather & hardwood designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in 1955 is a showstopper. Full stop.
The stately pair consists of a hardwood structure with ebonized feet, spring seat and backrest in leather. Both pieces have the "Tenreiro Arquitetura de Interiores SA" seal under the seat which can be seen by opening the zipper underneath the seat (as seen in the pics). The armchairs are very wide, making them not only super rare but very comfortable.
These Brazilian Modern gems effortlessly flex into any Mid-Century Modern, modern, Danish modern or contemporary environment. This piece would also look wonderful in a boho chic, or Hollywood Regency styled home or office as well.
During the restoration process, both armchairs where dissembled to understand their condition and to restore them following Tenreiro’s technique. Part of the process is shown in the last few images.
Back in the fifties, most of the high-end furniture was created as special requests by wealthy patrons. As such, this is the case of this set that belonged to a private residence in Teresopolis, a well-known city for modernist architecture, two hours away from Rio de Janeiro.
The mastery of the work is seen throughout the entire piece: The curved arms, joints and back sitting on a wide comfortable seat resting on Tenreiro’s iconic wood...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Leather, Hardwood, Ebony
Three Mid-Century Modern Hardwood & Cane Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950 Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this exquisite Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Cane, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro are exquisite! The boldness of the high-quality Jacaranda wood is eased ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Straw, Hardwood
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1960s
This pair of square armchairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro is a stunning examp...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Rosewood, Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Houston, TX
Emanating from the creative genius of Joaquim Tenreiro, this circa 1947 rocking chair embodies an exquisite testament to mid-20th-century design. Comprising a hardwood framework eleg...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Cane, Hardwood
Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Wood and Leather, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of armchairs made of solid walnut from Joaquin Tenreiro, 1960
Sculpted wood with a great quality of wood: density and deep grain.
Subtil and geo...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Leather, Wood
Joaquim Tenreiro, "Estoril", 1947
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
This armchair was designed around 1947 by Joaquim Tenreiro, the Brazilian master designer. It has typical Tenreiro characteristics. First of all, the use of this rare wood and cane, ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Cane, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Salmon Linen by Joaquim Tenreiro 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern armchairs in hardwood & salmon linen by Joaquim Tenreiro are gorgeous!
These elegant low armchairs consist of a hardwood structure with re-upholstered loose cushions in orange linen. Besides the small marks of time, the piece is in excellent condition. Also, very comfortable.
The last images feature the same armchair featured on Tenreiro (by Soraia Cals) book. Also we're attaching images of the set throughout the upholstery process to showcases the piece from the inside
Owning a piece designed by Joaquim Tenreiro is not just about acquiring a beautiful piece of furniture; it's also about possessing a part of Brazilian design history and culture. These set is a testament to Tenreiro's futuristic vision about Modernism and it would make an excellent addition to any interior space that values and appreciates the significance of this design.
This model is called “L-shape” and is a great example of Tenreiro’s modernistic approach towards simplifying shapes, contrary to elaborate European standards, still in fashion during the fifties in Brazil. He achieves this by using rectangular shapes and no armrest...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Linen, Hardwood
Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted rosewood curved chair with stick back designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in 1961/1962 evokes a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aes...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Cane, Rosewood
Pair of Curva chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 60'
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing the exquisite Brazilian modern 'curva' chairs, expertly crafted by the renowned artisan Joaquim Tenreiro in the vibrant era of the 1960s in Brazil. With their timeless ap...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Cane, Hardwood
Pair of L-Shaped Armchair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This pair of armchairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) around 1958 is an example of the reductiveness of forms explored by the artist and designer, achieved by using rectangular shapes and no armrests...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Rosewood, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Upholstery Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1956
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern upholstery lounge chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1956
Designed in 1956 in Brazil by the designer Joaquim Tenreiro, this lounge chair features splayed feet in...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Curva Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Soho, London, GB
Set of 4 Curva dining chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis & Decorações (circa 1960). The set can be split and ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
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Wood, Cane
Set of 6 Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Midcentury Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted chair made of Perobinha-do-campo Wood, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), evokes a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics. It...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs, Brasil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro
Pair of dining chairs
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes
Brasil, 1950
Jacaranda wood, cane
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
Measureme...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
Materials
Cane, Jacaranda
Set of Six Rosewood Estrutural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid Century, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
To compose light seats, Tenreiro used thin wooden sticks in some of his chairs. One of these pieces, which became well known, was the Structural Chair...
Category
1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of 8 Chairs Variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto”
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro, (1906-1992)
Price is per Chair
Rare set of 8 chairs variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto”
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos
Brasil, 1950
Jacarand...
Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
Materials
Cane, Jacaranda
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Armchairs Model “Leve”, Brasil, 1942
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro
Pair of armchairs model “Leve”
Manufactured by Langenbach & Tenreiro Ltda
Brasil, 1942
Jacaranda, upholstery
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
M...
Category
1940s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
Materials
Fabric, Jacaranda
Joaquim Tenreiro Wood Dining Chair Manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis, Brazil, 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of dining chairs (14 available) (Price is per chair)
Manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis & Decorações
Brasil, 1960
Jacaranda wood and cane
Modern Br...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
Materials
Jacaranda
Pair of Concha Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of concha armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950. Manufactured by Tenreiro Mo´veis e Decorac¸o~es. Wood, fabric upholstery. Measures: 80 x 86...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of chairs in Jacaranda and upholstered in black faux leather, made in Brazil, circa 1950 by Joaquim Tenreiro. A total of four chairs are available.
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Jacaranda
Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro
Two seats bench
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos
Brasil, 1958
Jacaranda wood, cane
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
Measurements
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Category
1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating
Materials
Cane, Jacaranda
Joaquim Tenreiro seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Joaquim Tenreiro seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Joaquim Tenreiro seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Joaquim Tenreiro were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Jorge Zalszupin, and José Zanine Caldas. Prices for Joaquim Tenreiro seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $15,440 and can go as high as $36,922, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $19,804.
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