Brazilian Furniture
BRAZILIAN FURNITURE
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.
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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Creator: Giuseppe Scapinelli
Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Grey Fabric, Scapinelli, 1950’s Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Mid-Century Modern armchair in hardwood and grey fabric by Giuseppe Scapinelli made in the fifties is absolutely gorgeous!
The vintage armchair is m...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Ebony
Giuseppe Scapinelli Set of Two Armchairs in Walnut Wood and Fabric 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of two armchairs with structure in walnut wood, seat and back in padded fabric with a beautiful blue/greenish shade, designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian manufacturer from ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Sculptural Sideboard in Caviúna Wood, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Midcentury
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Giuseppe Scapinelli was a Brazilian designer born in Italy in 1908. He was recognized for his unique and innovative designs, which incorporated both traditional and modern elements. ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Bentwood
Set Six Dining Chairs in Hardwood & Fabric, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, This Brazilian Modern Set of Six Dining Chairs in Hardwood and Fabric by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s is nothing les...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood & Suede by Giuseppe Scapinelli, c.1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these pair of Armchairs made in Hardwood & Suede designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli, in Brazil during the 1950s is nothing less than spectacular.
This pair of armchai...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
Coffee Table in Caviuna wood, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Discover the breathtaking beauty and elegance of the Giuseppe Scapinelli coffee table, a true masterpiece designed by the master Italian-Brazilian designer during the 1960s. This rem...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
$9,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Giuseppe Scapinelli Aranha coffee table
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Washington, DC
Iconic "Aranha" table by Italian Brazilian design master Giuseppe Scapinelli. Rich Brazilian wood curved into spindles and a round glass table surface create a form akin to an "Aranh...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
$4,160 Sale Price
20% Off
Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood & Blue Fabric by G. Scapinelli, Brazi
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Mid-Century Modern four chair set in hardwood & blue fabric, designed in the fifties in Brazil is nothing less than spectacular!
Each chair features a Brazilian rosewood (known as Jacaranda) structure with a tall backrest and four curved toothpick legs. The set has been reupholstered in a beautiful blue fabric that contrasts nicely with the wood. The wood has been refinished and besides minimal marks of age, the set looks stunning!
The four delicate dining chairs are showcased in the gallery next to a Sergio Rodrigues vintage dining table, entirely made in rosewood also and the set looks stellar!
This effortlessly sleek chair set can blend into almost any type of contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, boho chic, or modern environment. A beautiful set like this, will add a touch of Mid-Century Modern swagger to any home!
Few contemporary and vintage publications...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Armchair with High Backrests by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s, Midcentury
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
This armchair in solid Caviuna with high backrests was designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli (1911-1982) in the 1950s. The piece has slatted backrests with thin vertical rods and comfortab...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Silk, Organic Material, Hardwood
Set of 6 chairs, Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Scapinelli chairs are a type of furniture known for their unique and stylish design. These chairs are typically characterized by their mid-century modern aesthetic, which was popular...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$11,412 / set
"Whisky" Sideboard, by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-century Modern
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A beautiful example of mid-century Brazilian design, this "Whisky" Buffet by Giuseppe Scapinelli embodies a harmonious blend of functionality and sculptural artistry. Crafted from ri...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table Made of Solid Caviúna Wood
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Coffee table made of solid caviuna wood and glass top. Bronze details.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Round Coffee Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Wood, Brazil, 1950's
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Round Coffee Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Wood, Brazil, 1950's
This sculptural coffee table by Giuseppe Scapinelli shows his signature balance between modernist structure and a m...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Side Table in Caviúna Wood
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
One of a kind side table with one drawer entirely made of solid caviúna wood. Extremely decorative and useful item suitable for any kind of interior decoration.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modern Side Tables in Hardwood & Glass by Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
This pair of side tables, designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in the 1950s, crafted from Ivorywood (pau marfim) featuring exquisitely sculpted spider-like legs. These tables exhibit a st...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Guiseppe Scapinelli Sofa
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful vintage sofa by Giuseppe Scapinelli, an Italian born designer based in Brazil. Known for his unique designs blending Italian crafts...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood , Leather and Bouclé, Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian modern armchair made in Hardwood, Leather and Bouclé by Giuseppe Scapinelli, in the fifties is nothing less than spectacular!
This vintage armchair is made in Caviuna hardwood and has a funky green fabric with patterns in a very midcentury style. It has curved arms and four toothpick legs. The sculpted back looks like the tail of a whale and is also upholstered giving a striking though very delicate look. Attached an image of the armchair in its original state for reference.
The armchair is showcased in our gallery next to a Jorge Zalszupin Credenza and two accent chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Leather, Bouclé
Lounge Chair with Rounded Edges, by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This elegant lounge chair, designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli, is an exquisite piece of modern furniture from the mid-20th century, showcasing the elegant intersection of fabric and woo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table designed and produced by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, c. 1950s.
Dimensions: 13.25” H x 28.75” Diameter
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Marble
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Armchair, c. 1950 Pau Marfim wood and white cotton fabric
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in PARIS, FR
Giuseppe Scapinelli
1911-1982
Fauteuil/ Armchair, c. 1950
Bois Pau Marfim et tissu en coton blanc - Donatelli Editeur
Pau Marfim wood and white cotton fabric - Donatelli Publisher
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-Century Armchair by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Bouclé and Leather Trim, Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Mid-Century Armchair by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Bouclé and Leather Trim, Brazil, 1960s
This elegant mid-century armchair by renowned Brazilian designer Giuseppe Scapinelli is a timel...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Hardwood
Giuseppe Scapinelli pair of Ebonized Armchairs 1950s Brazil Pierre Frey
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Giuseppe Scapinelli
Pair of Ebonized Armchairs
Pierre Frey Fabric
1950s
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Velvet, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Mid-Century Modern armchair in hardwood and red velvet by Giuseppe Scapinelli made in the fifties is absolutely gorgeous!
The vintage armchair is ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Ebony, Velvet
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Sideboard in Caviúna Wood
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Sideboard made in solid caviúna wood with glass top (we will deliver the item with a glass top according to the client's preference, varying from 40 to 60cm and 1.70 to 2.20m). Piece...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Blue Fabric by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, This Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Blue Fabric by Giuseppe Scapinelli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Pair of Giuseppe Scapinelli Side Tables
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful pair of side tables by Italian Brazilian design legend Giuseppe Scapinelli. Known for his curvaceous and organic forms, these tables are reminiscent of his Aranha tables wh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Set of 3 nesting tables, Lacquered wood and glass c. 1960
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in PARIS, FR
As usual, Scapinelli distinguishes himself with these nesting tables "gigogne" by the elegance of the lines and the finesse of the realization. Made of solid wood (probably Pau marfi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Center Table in Solid Caviúna Wood
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Beautiful and classic center table with magazine rack designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli made in solid caviúna wood, a Brazilian wood also known as "golden wood" due to its hue. The buy...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Bentwood Coffee Table, by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The center table designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli is a fine example of mid-century Brazilian furniture that reflects both elegance and a strong sense ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Glass, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern coffee table in Hardwood and Glass by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s, Brazil is absolutely gorgeous!
The coffee table is made in hardwood painte...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern "Cosmos" Dining Table with Wooden Top
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Extraordinary and unique dining table. Its structure is made of solid caviuna; the table top has a caviuna finishing with brass details. This is definitely a masterpiece by Scapinell...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Brass
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