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.
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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Creator: Sergio Rodrigues
Small Sideboard in Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This meticulously crafted sideboard by Sergio Rodrigues is a paradigm of Brazilian mid-century modern design, seamlessly integrating functionality with a striking aesthetic. The stru...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Steel
Vintage Eleh Bench by Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in New York, NY
The Eleh bench is a furniture piece from the 1960s designed by Sergio Rodrigues (1914-2012). Its structure is composed of a veneered wood box covered with R...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Sérgio Rodrigues, Alex Dining Table, 1960's
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Designed in 1960 by Sergio Rodrigues, this modern dining table is made of Rosewood (Jacaranda).
Created by Sergio Rodrigues in 1960, the round dining table, named as "Alex" has the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Set of two “Lúcio Costa” dining chairs, by Sérgio Rodrigues. Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two “Lúcio Costa” dining chairs, a classic icon of Brazilian design, simple and timeless, a tribute to the acclaimed Brazilian architec...
Category
1960s Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Sergio Rodrigues, 'Adolpho' Bookcase, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR
Excellent condition.
Designed by Sergio Rodrigues and manufactured by OCA in Brazil in the 1960s, the "Adolpho" bookcase perfectly embodies the aesthetic of mid-century modern desig...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
Bloch Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1964
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
A particular characteristic in Brazilian mid-century furniture making was the practice of furnishing houses and commercial buildings in exchange for a special commission. This chair ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table by Sergio Rodrigues in Lacquered Wood
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brazilian modern "Augusto" round coffee table by Sergio Rodrigues, 1991
Black lacquered wood and marble top
Sergio and Adolpho were already old acquaintances when, in 1991, the entr...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Marble
Sergio Rodrigues, 60s Drummond armchair, solid rosewood, Brazilian modern design
By Sergio Rodrigues, Oca
Located in São Paulo, SP
“Drummond” Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1959 (Set of 2)
Designed in 1959 by the acclaimed Brazilian architect and designer Sergio Rodrigues (1927–2014),...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, Jacarandá Dining Chair Set of 4, Brasil, circa 1955
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, Jacarandá Dining Chair Set of 4, Brasil, 1950s. Exceedingly rare set of 4. Appear to be all original. Original textile is faded and has some wear. Each chair with original label. Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda). Museum quality pieces by the father of Brazilian Modernism, Sergio Rodrigues. Stunning woodgrain. Original upholstery. Each chair Labelled with original Oca leather tag and paper label. See photos.
Sergio Rodrigues is credited as the father of modern design in Brazil for having introduced a uniquely Brazilian formal vocabulary with his unique mix of thick and sturdy, “earthy” modernist style.
Internationally recognized as one of Brazil's most influential modern designers, Rodrigues' most famous project is undoubtedly the Mole chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Textile, Jacaranda
$21,630 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Sérgio Rodrigues, Cinthia Bench, 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barra Funda, SP
The Cinthia bench, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, is a stunning example of Brazilian modern design. Crafted from beautiful Brazilian rosewood, the bench features a simple yet elegant ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, Jacarandá Dining Chair, Brasil, circa 1955
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, Jacarandá Dining Chair Set of 4, Brasil, 1950s. Exceedingly rare set of 4. Appear to be all original. Original textile is faded and has some wear. Each chair with original label. Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda). Museum quality pieces by the father of Brazilian Modernism, Sergio Rodrigues. Stunning woodgrain. Original upholstery. Each chair Labelled with original Oca leather tag and paper label. See photos.
Sergio Rodrigues is credited as the father of modern design in Brazil for having introduced a uniquely Brazilian formal vocabulary with his unique mix of thick and sturdy, “earthy” modernist style.
Internationally recognized as one of Brazil's most influential modern designers, Rodrigues' most famous project is undoubtedly the Mole chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Textile, Jacaranda
$5,400 Sale Price / item
27% Off
Eleh Side Table / Bench by Sérgio Rodrigues, Circa 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Originally designed for Bloch Company in 1965 this exquisite bench, that also play as a side board has time patina waiting for the customers definition on how the restoration work should be done.
Hardwood veneer rectangular box with shaped corners, solid hardwood legs, chrome-plated brass trim.
The pice is made in jacarandá wood.
Literature: Soraia Cals, Sérgio Rodrigues, ed. Icatu, 2000
Aric Chen, Brazilian Modern, ed. The Monacelli Press, 2016.
Sergio Roberto Santos...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Magrini Stool (1 unit) by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Magrini Stool was designed in 1963 by Sergio Rodrigues and produced by his company, Oca.
These pieces are composed of a solid Rosewood structure wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Sérgio Rodrigues, Arco Armchair, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barra Funda, SP
The Arco armchair by Sergio Rodrigues is a mid-century modern design from the 1960s. It features a rosewood frame, with a upholsthered seat and backrest. This beautiful piece creates...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Jacaranda
Round Rosewood Mirror by Sergio Rodrigues (attributed), 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Round mirror with Rosewood frame, probably designed by Sergio Rodrigues in the 1960S.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Taja Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1970s
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Previously Restored
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cimba Loveseat by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1970s
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Previously Restored
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Cimba Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1970s
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Previously Restored
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Round Rosewood Mirror by Sergio Rodrigues (attributed), 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Round mirror with rosewood frame, probably designed by Sergio Rodrigues in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Dining Table by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Original Design Sergio Rodrigues, Lucio Chairs for OCA Brazil, 1950s
By Sergio Rodrigues, Oca
Located in Renens, CH
Sergio Rodrigues set the standard for Modern furniture in Brazil during the 1950s. His works have become a reference for Brazilian design, which often use indigenous wood species suc...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Sergio Rodrigues, Pair of Shelves Model “Georges Nelson”, Brasil, 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sergio Rodrigues,
Pair of shelves model “Georges Nelson”
Manufactured by Oca
Brasil, 1965
Jacaranda wood, chrome metal frame and leather
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barce...
Category
1960s Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Set of 8 ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Lucio chair is an icon of Brazilian design, made with a solid wood structure, originally rosewood, and a flat cane seat. The backrest is sculpted with anatomical design and turned feet. Sergio Rodrigues designed this piece in 1956 in honor of Lucio Costa...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood Luxor bed by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) in 1962, Luxor Bed was formerly part of Hotel Luxor's bedroom in São Paulo, which had its interior design signed by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
"Mocho" stools by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, England
Iconic "Mocho" stool created by Sergio Rodrigues in 1954 in Imbuia Wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Price Upon Request
"Magrini" stools by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, England
Iconic "Mocho" stool created by Sergio Rodrigues in 1954 in Rosewood and Original Cushions.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Price Upon Request
Credenza by Sérgio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Credenza in jacaranda with leatherette doors. Designed by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s.
Category
1960s Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Price Upon Request
Bar-cart by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, England
Bar-cart by Sergio Rodrigues
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Formica
Price Upon Request
"Magrini" stool by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, England
Iconic "Mocho" stool created by Sergio Rodrigues in 1954 in Pine Wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Price Upon Request
"Mucki" bench by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, England
Iconic "Mucki" bench created by Sergio Rodrigues in 1959.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Price Upon Request
"Mucki" bench by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, England
Iconic "Mucki" bench created by Sergio Rodrigues in 1959.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Price Upon Request
"Magrini" stool by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, England
Iconic "Mocho" stool created by Sergio Rodrigues in 1954 in Imbuia Wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Price Upon Request
"Mocho" stool by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, England
Iconic "Mocho" stool created by Sergio Rodrigues in 1954 in Imbuia Wood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Price Upon Request
Franco Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, England
Iconic and rare "Franco" sofa by Sergio Rodrigues.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Price Upon Request
"Daav" Chair by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
"Daav" chair in imbuia wood with black upholstered seat and metal base. Designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1983, this example was custom made for R 20th century, 2004.
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Price Upon Request
Mucki Bench by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, England
Iconic "Mucki" bench designed by Sergio Rodrigues.
Provence: private collection in the South of Brazil.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Price Upon Request
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