More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.
Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.
Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.
The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.
Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewood, jacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.
Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairs, sofas, tables and more.
$380Sale Price|20% Off
Jac-Arte Jacaranda Rosewood Divided Bowl / Tray. Brazil, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard, Emil Milan, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jac-Arte Jacaranda Rosewood Divided Bowl / Tray. Brazil, 1960's.
Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Bronze Ashtray by Eveli Przepiorka, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Eveli Przepiorka bronze ash tray or catchall, Brazil circa 1980s.
Bronze
$897 / item
Tomw Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomw bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 19 cm D 19 cm H 8.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. TOMW BOWL / ASHTRAY / CENTERPIECE / CANDLEHOLDER. Also available in polished bronze. FAK...
Bronze
Weiss workshop. Brazilian ceramics - Centerpiece, c. 1950
By Weiss
Located in PARIS, FR
This Brazilian ceramic piece from the Weiss workshop, dating from the 1950s, is a unique and colorful work of art. This room, with a length of 30 cm, is designed to be used as a cent...
Ceramic, Porcelain
$1,945 / item
Tray by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
Rafael Triboli’s new collection synthesizes the foundational aspects of his practice, bringing together techniques and resources that have long inhabited his repertoire, but now achi...
Bronze
$400 / item
Gota Bottle Opener by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
With a droplet-shaped design and crafted from cast aluminum, this limited edition not only serves as a functional item but also acts as a catalyst for initiating, expanding, and dive...
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Wood Nutcracker from Brazil, Embuia, Circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embuia Brazil nutcracker manufactured, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Wood.
Wood
$239 / item
Crocodile Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 11 cm D 11 cm H 0.6 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. CROCODILE COASTER 2 CUP COASTER...
Bronze
1940'S BRAZILIAN INLAID WOOD TRAY WITH REAL MORPHO BUTTERFLY WiNGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this vintage Brazilian inlaid wood tray with real Morpho butterfly wings. This vintage tray features a geometric pattern m...
Walnut
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Square Small - Color: Vanilla
Located in Curitiba, Parana
A classic that endures. The ALINEA Collection embodies the essence of Aria Home: classic trays with refined finishes, designed to move effortlessly across spaces and styles. Its si...
Leather
Brazilian Modern Serving Tray with Shape of Leaf in Hardwood, Unknown, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in Brazil from solid jacarandá (Brazilian rosewood), this platter reflects the mid-century emphasis on organic form and material expression. Its silhouette is defined by ...
Hardwood
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tray in Hardwood, Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in Brazil in the 1960s, this elongated serving tray reflects the disciplined minimalism that characterized the country’s modern design movement during its period of inter...
Hardwood
$334 / item
Crocodile Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 14.5 cm D 14.5 cm H 0.7 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. Also available in polished bronze. CROCODILE COASTER 1 CUP COASTER...
Bronze
Modernist Porcelain W/Gilt Accents Tea/Coffee Service for 8 by Tania Bulhões
Located in New York, NY
This modernist tea/coffee service for eight, designed by Tania Bulhões and crafted in Brazil during the 20th century, exemplifies refined sophistication and masterful design. The set...
Porcelain
Untitled by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection brings together a new body of work that explores the relationship between materiality, gesture, and time, unfolding through a continuous process of experimentation and...
Ceramic
Jacaranda Wood Tray by Lunning Collection, Brazil, circa 1960
By Jens Quistgaard, Jean Gillon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jacaranda Wood Tray Lunning Collection Brazil, circa 1960 In the style of Jean Gillon, Brazil In the style of Jens Quistgaard, Denmark "in good vintage condition" "oiled with food...
Hardwood
Silver Plated and Rosewood Tea Set by Aurea, 1960s.
Located in New York, NY
Silver Plated, Rosewood Tray: H 4.5 cm x W 36.5 cm x D 30 cm H 1,77 in. x W 14,37 in. x D 11,81 in. Piece 1: H 15 cm x W 7.5 cm x D 14 cm H 5,90 in. x W 2,95 in. x D 5,51 in. Piece...
Silver Plate
Stylish Set of 12 Brazilian Silverplate & Porcelain Demitasse Cups & Saucers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish set of 12 demitasse cups and saucers having a mix of silver plate and white porcelain. Cups are 2" round while saucers are 3.25 square. We love the fabulous sophisticated des...
Silver Plate
Brazilian Modern Ice Bucket in Imbuia and Brazilian Hardwood, Unknown, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in richly figured imbuia and Brazilian rosewood (jacarandá), this sculptural ice bucket highlights the expressive beauty of contrasting hardwoods. Vertical bands of warm, hon...
Plastic, Hardwood
$5,520Sale Price|20% Off
Brazilian Architectural Bowl Slatted Centerpiece Mid-Century like Oscar Niemeyer
By Oscar Niemeyer, Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Made in Brazil, a hand-crafted footed centerpiece sculpture, truly an mid-century masterpiece. A fragile, brass belted, curved Jacaranda (Brazilian Rosewood) slat design. A rare find...
Jacaranda
VINTAGE CIRCULAR BRAZILIAN RIO DE JANEIRO METAL TRAY REAL MORPHO BUTTERFLY WiNGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Morpho Butterfly Metal Tray. A vintage circular metal tray, dating from the mid-20th century, originating from Rio de ...
Hardwood
$729 / item
Nina Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Nina bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 17 x D 17 x H 3.5 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. Nina bowl / ashtray / centerpiece / candle holder / card holder FAKASAKA is a ...
Bronze
Medium Square Tray by Gisela Simas: Modern Form, Versatile Function
By Gisela Simas
Located in Petrópolis´, RJ
With its modernist-inspired edges and vibrant base, the Square tray was designed by Gisela Simas in 2014. Made of freijó wood and acrylic, this versatile piece transitions seamlessly...
Wood
Jean Gillon. Bowl with three cavities, model 407, c. 1960 Solid wood
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
This exceptional bowl designed by Jean Gillon, identifiable under the 407 model, dates from the 1960s. Made of solid wood, this object embodies the elegance and functionality charact...
Hardwood
Pietrina Checcacci Brazilian Modern Bronze Hand Sculpture and Bottle Opener
By Pietrina Checcacci
Located in Miami, FL
Modern patinated bronze sculpture of a hand with bottle opener on the reverse. Signed by Brazilian plastics artist Pietrina Checcacci.
Bronze
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20th Century Wolfe Silverplate Samovar, URN
Located in Birmingham, AL
Silverplate Samovar, Coffee Urn, With Lid and Ebony Insulators. This is a fabulous coffee or hot water , sweet tea or tea urn, could be also used for sweet tea made in Brazil . It ...
Silver Plate
Jean Dobré Jacaranda and Stainless Steel Coasters for Tropic-Art - Set of Six
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Jacaranda and stainless steel drink coasters designed byu Jean Dobré for Tropic-Art, Brazil 1960s.
Wood
$230Sale Price|20% Off
Elegant Pewter Pitcher by John Somers, Mid-20th Century, Brazil, 1980
By John Somers
Located in Raleigh, US
Classic John Somers Pewter Water or Juice Pitcher Elevate your table with this elegant mid-20th-century pewter pitcher by renowned designer John Somers. Crafted in Brazil, this high-...
Pewter
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bowl in Hardwood, Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
This mid-century modern decorative spoon is handcrafted with Brazilian hardwood (also known as jacaranda) and features clean lines with elegant curves. The wood has a deep, dark, and...
Hardwood
$1,889 / item
O'Connor Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
O'Connor bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 41.5 cm D 16 cm H 9.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
Bronze
1950s Brazilian Modern Bar in Rosewood and Ebonized Hardwood, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural expression of Brazilian Modern refinement, this 1950s bar balances architectural clarity with sensual curvature. Executed in two contrasting woods — richly grained rosew...
Metal
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Serving Platter in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian mid-century modern serving platter is absolutely stunning. This platter is handcrafted with Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda) and features...
Wood, Hardwood
Large Square Tray by Gisela Simas: Modern Form, Versatile Function
By Gisela Simas
Located in Petrópolis´, RJ
With its modernist-inspired edges and vibrant base, the Square tray was designed by Gisela Simas in 2014. Made of freijó wood and acrylic, this versatile piece transitions seamlessly...
Wood
Leather Object Holder AVRA by ARIA HOME - Square Small - Color: Savannah
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Function that honors the eye. The AVRA Collection expresses organization through precise, contemporary design, with catchall trays created to structure everyday life in a clear and ...
Leather
Charcuterie Platter in Hardwood by Jean Gillon, c. 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted from rosewood (also known as Jacaranda), this charcuterie platter features clean lines with elegant curves. The rosewood has two rich tones with stunning natural wood gra...
Hardwood
$2,100 / item
Rare Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tray
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Rare Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tray - Collector's Piece An extraordinary Brazilian mid-century modern tray, showcasing expert craftsmanship and an intricate striped wood in...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Vitrified Vase by Carlo Hauner & Ernesto Hauner, 1950s
By Ernesto Hauner, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Vitrified ceramic vase produced by H Cerâmica, a company founded by Carlo Hauner, Ernesto Hauner in partnership with Milton Guper. The works of H Cerâmica follow the principles of mo...
Ceramic
Prata Wolff Silver Plate Platter Tray Centerpiece with Lucite Horn Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
Step into the world of timeless sophistication with this exquisite serving tray, a true masterpiece designed by silversmith Prata Wolff in the 1980s. A striking example of modernist ...
Metal, Silver Plate
Wauja. Contemporary Native Ceramics "Kulupienê, Yanumaka, Temepiyana", 2022
Located in PARIS, FR
Taukana Regui Wauja / Wauja People, Upper Xingu (Brazil) Ceramic Vessel, 2024 This exceptional piece of native Brazilian ceramics was created by the Wauja people of the Upper Xingu ...
Ceramic, Pottery
$897 / item
Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mark small box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm. Materials: black/brown bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a de...
Bronze
'Aya' Minimalist and Modern Tray in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Aya is a simple and multi-functional piece that serves as a tray, a table centre-piece or a fruit bowl. The brass handle facilitates its transport and can be separated allowing the rest to be used solely as a tray. Minimalist and mid-century modern in its style Aya's clean lines and curves combined with the brass details give it a unique and eye-catching aesthetic. Handmade using Brazilian hardwood Cumaru along with brass details. Knót Artesanal...
Brass
Polished Cast Brass Primeiro Corkscrew by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished Cast Brass Primeiro Corkscrew by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 12 x D 5 x H 24 cm Materials: Cast metal. Finishes: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum. About: Studio...
Metal
$3,348 / item
Center Piece, Small Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Center piece, small quartz points. by Aver Dimensions: D 35 x H 27 cm. Materials: quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.
Quartz, Steel
St James Brazil Silver Plate Martini Pitcher Cocktail Mixer Jug, circa 1980
By St. James
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your cocktail experience with this exquisite Art Deco-inspired silver-plated pitcher, a rare masterpiece of modernist barware designed by St. James, Brazil. With its striking g...
Metal, Silver Plate
$1,866 / item
Dark Bronze Ashtray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark Bronze ashtray by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 26 x D 14 x H 9 cm Materials: Dark bronze.
Bronze
Untitled by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection brings together a new body of work that explores the relationship between materiality, gesture, and time, unfolding through a continuous process of experimentation and...
Ceramic
Untitled by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection brings together a new body of work that explores the relationship between materiality, gesture, and time, unfolding through a continuous process of experimentation and...
Ceramic
Untitled by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection brings together a new body of work that explores the relationship between materiality, gesture, and time, unfolding through a continuous process of experimentation and...
Ceramic
Untitled by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection brings together a new body of work that explores the relationship between materiality, gesture, and time, unfolding through a continuous process of experimentation and...
Ceramic
Untitled by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection brings together a new body of work that explores the relationship between materiality, gesture, and time, unfolding through a continuous process of experimentation and...
Ceramic
Untitled by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection brings together a new body of work that explores the relationship between materiality, gesture, and time, unfolding through a continuous process of experimentation and...
Ceramic
$1,945 / item
Tray by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
Rafael Triboli’s new collection synthesizes the foundational aspects of his practice, bringing together techniques and resources that have long inhabited his repertoire, but now achi...
Wood
Untitled by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection brings together a new body of work that explores the relationship between materiality, gesture, and time, unfolding through a continuous process of experimentation and...
Ceramic
Untitled by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection brings together a new body of work that explores the relationship between materiality, gesture, and time, unfolding through a continuous process of experimentation and...
Ceramic
Untitled by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection brings together a new body of work that explores the relationship between materiality, gesture, and time, unfolding through a continuous process of experimentation and...
Ceramic
Untitled by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
The collection brings together a new body of work that explores the relationship between materiality, gesture, and time, unfolding through a continuous process of experimentation and...
Ceramic
$239 / item
Crocodile Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 11 cm D 11 cm H 0.6 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. CROCODILE COASTER 2 CUP COASTER...
Bronze
$5,586 / item
Hilda Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hilda bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 78 cm D 41 cm H 12 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design compan...
Bronze
Wood Fruit Bowl, Marítima, Brazilian Contemporary by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Like a leaf: light and soft. That's how we thought about this piece: Organic like the fruits it contains. Like a fluid - in constant motion. That's how w...
Wood, Plywood
$992Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Red Lace Agate with Stainless Steel Cutlery Tableware Set, Serves 6
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Elevate your dining experience with our exquisite Handmade Red Lace Agate with Stainless Steel Cutlery Tableware Set, thoughtfully designed to serve ...
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
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