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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 NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean 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 rosewoodjacaranda 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 chairssofastables and more.

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Item Ships From: Europe
Place of Origin: Brazilian
Jean Gillon. Rectangular tray, model 321, c. 1960
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
This rectangular top in solid wood, measuring 29 x 16.5 cm, was created by Jean Gillon. The tray bears the WoodArt label with the mention "1/321". The choice of solid wood emphasises...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Geraldo de Barros Lounge Chair in Iron and Yellow Upholstery
By Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, armchair, fabric, iron, wood, Brazil, 1955 Crafted by the Brazilian modernist designer Geraldo de Barros, this lounge chair showcases the typical mat...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Iron

Collections of Butterflies and Insectin Taxidermy from the 60s
Located in Naples, IT
A group of real Brazilian butterflies presented in a beautiful antique wooden box from 1960. These specimens are extremely rare and have been selected from a vintage collection.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Brazilian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Dark Laminated Wood by Móveis Cimo
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Móveis Cimo, pair of lounge chairs, laminated wood, Brazil, 1940s Well-sculpted Brazilian lounge chairs that deserve a prominent place in one's interior. The construction is based o...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Style Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very dramatic looking midcentury specimen wood coffee table, designed by Percival Lafer, dated 1960s. The top and side having these wonderful architectural inset woods. This table ...
Category

20th Century Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Jean Gillon. Plateau modele 109, c. 1960. Wood Art.
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean Gillon Model 109. circa 1960 Wearing the Wood Art label Material: Solid wood Dimensions: 35 x 14.5 x 4 cm This exceptional tray, created by Jean Gillon around 1960, is distingu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Lounger and ottoman "Alta" by Oscar Niemeyer / Authentic
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Zürich, CH
Lounge chair "Alta" was designed in 1971 by Oscar Niemeyer, in collaboration with Anna Maria Niemeyer and produced by Mobilier International. Niemeyer was a Brazilian architect consi...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Steel

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Balance 01 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Balance 01 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 19 x W 20 x H 80 cm. Materials: Ivory and lotus high temperature clay. Reproduction is e...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Architectural coffee table made in Brazil 1960
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Eye-catching architectural coffee table crafted by an anonymous architect in Brazil during the 1960s. The design has similarities to the style of Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, who ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Brazilian Armchair. Moveis Gelli Manufacture, in Caviuna's Wood. 1960's
By Gelli Indústria de Móveis
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair, 1960's in Caviuna and cotton. Gelli armchair in solid wood "Caviuna". With its front and back legs forming a single line composed of carefully controlled curves, its back ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Costela Lounge chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1950s
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Lasne, BE
2 Costela lounge chairs in wood, metal legs and curly fabric cushions by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner. Seat height: 48 cm. Wear due to time and age of the lounge chairs.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Jean Gillon, Bol en bois massif, c. 1960
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in PARIS, FR
Bowl with handle designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Italma/WoodArt, dating from the 1960s. Made from solid wood, this bowl has dimensions of 16 x 3 x 10 cm, giving it a compact ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Very rare brazillian Jean Gillon coffee table
By Jean Gillon
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Very rare brazillian Jean Gillon coffee table An extremely rare ceramic coffee table by Jean Gillon. Jean Gillon designed this coffee table in the 1960s in...
Category

1960s Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jean Gillon. Suite of 4 square trays, c. 1960
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in PARIS, FR
Suite of four square trays designed by Jean Gillon, dating from about 1960. Each top is characterized by dimensions of 2 x 16 x 16 centimeters, offering a compact scale and a geometr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Pair of armchairs, c. 1960
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of armchairs in tubular metal and bouclé cotton upholstery, produced by Forma in the 1960s. The famous duo of designers sign here an innovative piece in which we find the elemen...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Jean Gillon. Plateau rectangulaire , c. 1960. Wood Art
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in PARIS, FR
This rectangular tray of the model 304, by Jean Gillon, dates from about 1960. Made of solid wood, this top has dimensions of 2 x 35 x 12 centimeters. The authenticity of this creati...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Chaise Longue "Rio", by Oscar Niemeyer et Ana Maria Niemeyer (Attributed)
By Oscar Niemeyer, Anna Maria Niemeyer
Located in PARIS, FR
Originally designed in 1978 by Oscar Niemeyer and his daughter Anna Maria Niemeyer, the "Rio" rocking chair is exemplary of Niemeyer's exquisite curv...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood, Plywood

Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge chairs Brazil 1960
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
These chairs are something special, with a beautifully sculpted structure made from solid cocobolo rosewood. They come with grey bouclé cushions, but you can easily change them to a ...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Jean Gillon. Triangular spoon with details, c. 1960
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in PARIS, FR
Triangular spoon designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Italma/WoodArt, dating from the 1960s. Made of solid wood, this spoon is distinguished by its original geometric shape and ca...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Brazilian Mid-Century Armchair by Moveis Gelli Manufacture
By Gelli Indústria de Móveis
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair, c. 1950 in Caviuna and cotton. Gelli armchair in solid wood "Caviuna". With its front and back legs forming a single line composed of carefully controlled curves, its back...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Poured Vessel 04 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Poured Vessel 04 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 19 x W 22 x H 30 cm. Materials: White high-temperature clay. Reproduction is entirely manual...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Fossil Vessel 06 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Fossil Vessel 06 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 15 x W 9 x H 14 cm. Materials: Lotus high-temperature clay with white glaze sprayed. Reprodu...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Fossil Vessel 05 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Fossil Vessel 05 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 3 x W 13 x H 15 cm. Materials: Ivory high temperature clay. Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore it will be a very...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Poured Vessel 06 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Poured Vessel 06 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 15 x W 15 x H 15 cm. Materials: Lotus high temperature clay with white oxide. Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Animal Vessel 01 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Animal Vessel 01 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 14 x W 17 x H 19 cm. Materials: Black low temperature clay with white grog. Reproduction is ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Moveis Cimo sculptural lounge chairs Brazil 1960
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful sculptural B082 lounge chairs manufactured by Moveis Cimo in Brazil in 1960. These chairs are bulky and yet playful, with a strong wooden frame made of Jatoba wood. The fra...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Arrowhead Vessel 03 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Arrowhead Vessel 03 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 5 x W 14 x H 22 cm. Materials: White high-temperature clay. Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore it will be a v...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Arrowhead Vessel 01 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Arrowhead Vessel 01 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece Dimensions: D 6 x W 18 x H 28 cm. Materials: White high temperature clay. Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore it will be a ve...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Armchair 'Longarina IAB' Sérgio Rodrigues Manufactured by Oca Brazil, 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair model “Longarina IAB” Manufactured by Oca Brazil, 1965 Freijó, steel, leather Product designed for auditoriums such as Anhembi and Fapesp Awarded by the Institute of Archite...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set Of 2 01 & 02 Stools by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 01 & 02 Stools by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 16 x W 14 x H 26 cm. Materials: Ivory and lotus high temperature clay. Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Jorge Zalszupin - Tea Trolley, Carrinho de Chá, L´Atelier, 1959 , orig. label
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
Designed by renowned Brazilian architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin, the JZ Tea Trolley, also known as the "Carrinho de Chá", is a true embodiment of...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Ori 02 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Ori 02 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 13 x W 10 x H 17 cm. Materials: Black low temperature clay with white grog. Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore i...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Fossil Vessel 03 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Fossil Vessel 03 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 24 x W 29 x H 70 cm. Materials: Lotus high-temperature clay with white glaze sprayed. Reproduction is entirely manual, t...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Poured Vessel 01 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Poured Vessel 01 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 13 x W 16 x H 22 cm. Materials: Black low temperature clay with white grog. Reproduction is ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Poured Vessel 03 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Poured Vessel 03 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 19 x W 20 x H 27 cm. Materials: Tobacco high-temperature clay. Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore it will be a v...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Amonite 01 Decorative Object by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Amonite 01 Decorative Object by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 5 x W 14 x H 22 cm. Materials: Lotus high temperature clay with black glaze. Reproduction is entirely manual...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Fossil Vessel 01 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Fossil Vessel 01 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 8 x W 23 x H 16 cm. Materials: Lotus high-temperature clay with white glaze. Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Poured Vessel 05 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Poured Vessel 05 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 19 x W 25 x H 25 cm. Materials: Ivory high temperature clay with white and black oxide. Reproduction is entirely manual,...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Fossil Vessel 02 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Fossil Vessel 02 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 8 x W 19 x H 23 cm. Materials: Lotus high-temperature clay with white glaze. Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Arrowhead Vessel 04 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Arrowhead Vessel 04 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 5 x W 11 x H 19 cm. Materials: Lotus high temperature clay. Reproduction is entirely manu...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Fossil Vessel 04 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Fossil Vessel 04 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 15 x W 30 x H 45 cm. Materials: Lotus high-temperature clay with white glaze sprayed. Reproduction is entirely manual, t...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Ori 01 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Ori 01 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 16 x W 11 x H 15 cm. Materials: White high temperature clay. Reproduction is entirely manual...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Poured Vessel 02 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Poured Vessel 02 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 19 x W 20 x H 27 cm. Materials: Tobacco high-temperature clay with white oxide. Reproduction...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Arrowhead Vessel 05 by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Arrowhead Vessel 05 by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 5 x W 14 x H 24 cm. Materials: Ivory high-temperature clay. Reproduction is entirely manu...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Carlo Hauner Headboard, c. 1950 Forma Edition
By Forma, Carlo Hauner
Located in PARIS, FR
Made of Caviuna wood, with a matching veneer and a delicate cane, this piece combines the robustness of the wood with the delicacy of the cane. The generous dimensions of 82 x 257 x ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Straw, Laminate, Hardwood

Rare Baroque Showcase with podium, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
Rare rosewood oratory showcase, from the time of King Jose the I. Body surmounted by richly carved and fenestrated front and side headboards, glazed and framed door and sides with curvilinear cutouts in the upper segments. Side columns carved and above by eminent acanthus finials...
Category

18th Century Baroque Antique Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Glass, Wood

John Graz. John Graz armchair, c. 1960 Caviuna wood and linen tapestry
By John Graz
Located in PARIS, FR
This armchair by John Graz, dating from the 1960s. The room is characterized by a high slightly inclined backrest, offering optimal comfort. Its contoured structure in caviuna, an ex...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Round Brazilian Sofa in Red Upholstery and Black Wooden Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa, lacquered wood, fabric, Brazil, 1970s This bulky Brazilian sofa consist of a round shell that forms an oval ring around the seat. The red fabric is tufted around the shell in...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Carlo Hauner. Suite of 4 Rattan chairs, c. 1950. Metal and rattan
By Carlo Hauner
Located in PARIS, FR
The suite of 4 rattan chairs designed by Carlo Hauner, dating from about 1950, is a superb example of timeless design. Made from rattan and metal, these chairs combine elegance and d...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Baroque Brazilian Sculpture by Antonio Francisco Lisboa “Aleijadinho” 18th centu
Located in London, GB
A very rare Baroque wooden carved sculpture by the Brazilian sculptor Antônio Francisco Lisboa, known as “Aleijadinho” (1738-1814) Original polychrome detailing Circa 1790 Height 1...
Category

18th Century Baroque Antique Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Arco Stool by Gabriela Campos
Located in Geneve, CH
Arco Stool by Gabriela Campos Dimensions: D 45 x W 60 x H 62 cm. Materials: Freijó wood with imbuia finish and hand-painted fabric. The essence of this cap...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Geraldo de Barros, 2-seater Tubular sofa, c. 1970
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in PARIS, FR
Designed in the 1970s, this three-seater sofa in tubular metal and white fabric by Geraldo de Barros is to be placed in the artistic continuity of its creators, who was an important ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Jangada lounge chair with ottoman by Jean Gillon - Mid Century Modern - Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in Zandhoven, BE
JANGADA LOUNGE CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN BY JEAN GILLON - BRAZIL 1968 Jangada lounge chair with ottoman by Jean Gillon. This piece is a true Brazilian Design Classic. Jangade refers to the...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Nylon, Rosewood

Aro Stool by Gabriela Campos
Located in Geneve, CH
Aro Stool by Gabriela Campos Dimensions: D 55 x W 55 x H 62 cm. Materials: Freijó wood with imbuia finish and hand-painted fabric. The essence of this capsule of 4 pieces is a dialo...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Arco Side Table by Gabriela Campos
Located in Geneve, CH
Arco Side Table by Gabriela Campos Dimensions: D 45 x W 60 x H 60 cm. Materials: Freijó wood with imbuia finish and hand-painted fabric. The essence of this capsule of 4 pieces is a...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Aro Side Table by Gabriela Campos
Located in Geneve, CH
Aro Side Table by Gabriela Campos Dimensions: D 45 x W 60 x H 60 cm. Materials: Freijó wood with imbuia finish and hand-painted fabric. The essence of this capsule of 4 pieces is a ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Moveis Cantu Table à manger, 1968. Solid wood and granite
By Cantu
Located in PARIS, FR
This elegant dining table from the Moveis Cantu workshop, dating from 1968, is a remarkable piece that combines timeless style and exceptional artisanal quality. The table proudly b...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Granite

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