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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Item Ships From: Manhattan
Period: Mid-20th Century
Place of Origin: Brazilian
Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs by FAI 'Fatima Arquitetura Interiores', 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
These charming Rosewood were designed and produced by the Brazilian company Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the 1960s. The pieces are compose...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted Rosewood Desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) belonged to BLOCH EDITORES S.A. BUILDING, a Brazilian publisher founded in 1952 and closed in 2000, wh...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Bar Cart in Rosewood by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, the bar cart is made of Rosewood, Glass, and Steel. Composed of three removable serving trays and steel casters for Forma S/A Móveis e Obj...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Modern 7.8" Credenza in Hardwood, Celina Decoracoes, 1960s, Brazil
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Midcentury Modern 7.8" Credenza by Celina Decoracoes in the 1960s is a true beauty!
This stunning credenza, crafted from 1960s Brazilian rosewood (Jacaranda) b...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 8 Rosewood and Cane Chairs by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
These Cane Chairs made in solid Rosewood were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s.
The pieces are composed of solid Rosewood structure that explores differen...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Cane, Wood
Brazilian Silver Plate Coin Ashtray
Located in New York, NY
A silver plate and metal coin ashtray from Brazilian restaurant 'Cine Modas', circa mid-20th century, Brazil. Restaurant information is embossed around to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Curva Armchair with Tubular Legs in Boucle, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960 - Lot 760
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the iconic Curva armchair, originally conceived in the 1960s by the renowned Joaquim Tenreiro for Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos. This timeless piece masterfully blends wid...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Mid-Century Bench in Hardwood, Att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960’s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This bench is made with Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda), and it has a stunning tone with natural wood grain. In addition, the wood has been refinished and is now in exce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Bowl in Hardwood by Tropic Art, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian mid century modern bowl, designed by Tropic Art, is absolutely stunning. Handcrafted with hard rosewood (also known as jacaranda), this bowl has a deep, dark, and ric...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood, Metal & Fabric, Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this unique pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs designed by Carlo Hauner in the 1950s are nothing less than spectacular!
This and one-of-a-kind set showcase a gracef...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Pair of Chairs in Hardwood & Chenille, Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this pair of chairs in Rosewood and chenille designed by Carlo Hauner is nothing less than spectacular!
The chair structure has four long legs and five wood stripes ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Chenille
Brazilian Modern "Tião" Chair in Hardwood & Leather, Sergio Rodrigues, 1959
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
These Brazilian Modern "Tião" Chair in Hardwood and Rosewood designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1959 is nothing less than spectacular!
The "Tião" chair was designed by Sergio Rodrigues...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Organic Modern Walnut Slab Coffee Table 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Large scaled walnut burl live edge slab coffee table, 1960's.
This monumentally scaled table is striking for both its size and its figuring. It's natural, organic form is perfect ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & Metal, Forma, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Introducing a stunning bar cart that seamlessly combines style and functionality. This exquisite piece boasts a sleek chrome frame, elegantly complemented by two removable trays. One...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Brazilian Modern Chest of Drawers with 5 drawers in Rosewood, Unknown, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this chest of drawers made in Brazil in the 1960s is nothing less than gorgeous!
The chest is crafted from Brazilian Rosewood and boasts five pull-out drawers. The ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Wood & Black, Zanine Caldas, 1950s, Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this iconic Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table made of wood in Black designed by Jose Zanine Caldas, in the fifties is a gorgeous piece!
The iconic coffee table has ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Brazilian Armchair with Ottoman in Hardwood and Leather, Carlo Hauner, c. 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Armchair with Ottoman in Hardwood and Leather, Carlo Hauner, c. 1950s, is nothing less than gor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Brazilian Midcentury Bar Cart in Wood by Carlo Hauner for Moveis Artesanal, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century Bar Cart in Hardwood designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Moveis Artesana...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair & Ottoman in Hardwood & Leather, Liceu de Artes
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Available today with free domestic shipping included, this one-of-a-kind Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair with Ottoman in Hardwood & Leather designed by Liceu de Artes made in the 60s ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Sideboard in Hardwood and Metal by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Size: H 30 x W 41 x 16”
This sleek sideboard was designed by Geraldo de Barros during his time at Unilabor. This piece showcases many of Barros’ designs characteristics such as the ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Side Table in Hardwood & Black Granite, Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, Giuseppe Scapinelli’s iconic Maracanã coffee table is made of Caviuna wood and sleek. black granite. The top has a circular wood base that holds the marble, giving a...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Granite
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Wood & Leather, Michel Arnault, c. 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in New York, NY
This sleek armchair in Imbuia wood and reupholstered lime green leather was designed by Michael Arnault in the 1960s. In spite of its light structure, this chair is very comfortable....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Pair of Armchairs in Wood & Fabric, Geraldo de Barros, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood by Geraldo de Barros, c. 1970s is nothing less than gorgeous! ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Boucle, Rino Levi , 1960s, Brazil
By Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this stunning sofa embodies the essence of Brazilian mid-century design, showcasing captivating beauty through exquisite wood craftsmanship and organic shapes. The a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Desk & Chair in Hardwood & Iron by Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern desk and chair set by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor is nothing less than spectacular.
The desk is made with Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda) and ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Armchair in Metal & Wood by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Mid Century Modern Armchair in Metal, Wood & Ebony by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950s nothing less than g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Iron
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Ebony, Velvet
Brazilian Modern Checkered Coffee Table in Metal & Tile w. Illustration, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available in NYC today with domestic free shipping included, this Brazilian Modern Checkered Coffee Table in Metal & Tile with Illustration made in the 50's is gorgeous!
This coffee table is made with black metal and features thin legs and a magazine rack that is attached to the side. The table top has a black and white checkered tile...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Fabric, Hardwood & Metal, Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern armchair set in velvet, Hardwood & Steel designed by Carlo Hauner in the fifties is perfect!
This gorgeous set features a steel structure painted in black and a seat & body backrest in new gray velvet upholstery with three buttons and delicate Brazilian Rosewood (known as Jacaranda) arms.
The restoration of the set took a few months because when I bought it the armchairs didn't have the Jacaranda arms, and every collector knows that the value of a piece is on the integrity of the piece, meaning original pieces and method. Finding Hauner’s wood arms took me to many antique markets until two months after I found the wood arms in a shop specialized in vintage furniture in Rio de Janeiro’s city center. Now the piece is complete!
These armchairs are so awesome that we’ve paired them in the gallery with other pieces and are always spectacular. The first furniture set showcases the armchairs with Scapinelli’s famous Acqua coffee table and Jorge Zalszupin Pullman sofa. The second image has the set next to Celina Decoracoes four seat sofa and a delicate Scapinelli coffee table. The third image has one armchair next to Sergio Rodrigues’s Sabara Rosewood trunk...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Black Accent Side Table by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Mid Century Modern accent/phone table in plywood designed by Jose Zanine Caldas in the fifties is beautiful! The table consists of four legs and two shelves...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Sculptural Mahogany Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sculptural mahogany lounge chairs upholstered in boucle fabric. Set of 2.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Mahogany
1960s Brazilian Modern Pipe Holder in Rosewood by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian mid-century modern pipe holder was designed by Jean Gillon for WoodArt and made in Brazil in the 1960’s. Handcrafted from hard rosewood (also known as jacaranda), the pipe holder features clean lines with elegant curves. The rosewood is a deep, dark, and rich tone with stunning natural wood grain.
Jean Gillon was a Brazilian furniture designer born in Romania in 1919. He studied at the Architecture and Fine arts Schools at the National University. After immigrating to São Paulo, Brazil in 1956, he founded his first company, Fábrica de Móveis Cidam, in 1961. Gillon's firm designed many luxury hotels, homes, and stores throughout Brazil. He was known for his one of a kind tapestries. His second furniture company, WoodArt, produced full lines of Brazilian rosewood furniture...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Rosewood Slatted Bench by Cantu Moveis, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
The Slatted Bench was produced by Cantù Móveis in the 1960s. It is made entirely from solid rosewood and has slats positioned on a well-structured two-footed base.
Cantù Móveis e I...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood & Bouclé, Fatima, c. 1960
By Moveis Fatima
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC, including free domestic shipping, this Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood & Bouclé designed by Fatima is nothing less than a beauty!
Introducing a pair of cozy armchairs expertly crafted by Fatima during the 1960s, boasting a sturdy structure made from Brazilian Rosewood, commonly known as Jacaranda, and elegantly upholstered in a sophisticated off white boucle. The arms and legs of these armchairs are exquisitely sculpted, enhancing their overall aesthetic appeal. The deep color of the Rosewood further accentuates the shape of each armchair, while the wood itself has been skillfully refinished. Additionally, the upholstery has been recently replaced, ensuring a fresh and new look. The matching sofa, designated as lot 550, is available for purchase separately (Sofa can be seeing in images).
A beautiful set like this could fit into any environment, from mid-century modern, modern, contemporary, eclectic and even farmhouse.
Attached vintage press featuring the elegant set.
About the designer:
FAI, also known as Fatima Arquitetura Interiores, was founded in 1960 by architects Guilherme Nunes and Sávio Visconti in Rio de Janeiro. The company aimed to bring together architecture, decoration, and art, providing a gallery space for artistic expressions related to architecture.
Additionally, Sávio and Guilherme aimed to push the boundaries of the local scene by organizing furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Bouclé
Brazilian Modern Sculpture of a Horse in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Heron in Resin by Abraham Palatinik made in the 1960s is gorgeous!
This is part of the Artemis collection that featur...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Resin
Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & White Shelves, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Bar cart in Hardwood and White Formica designed by Sergio Rodrigues in Brazil in the 60s is nothing less than spectacular!
The bar cart i...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Brazilian Modern Side Table in Hardwood & Metal, Unknown, c. 1950
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern Side table in Hardwood and Metal, designed in the 50s is nothing less than gorgeous!
The piece has a Brazilian Rosewood top with two delicate and slim drawers....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Fabric, Fatima, c. 1960
By Moveis Fatima
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC, including free domestic shipping, this Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Fabric designed by Fatima is nothing less than a beauty!
Introducing this cozy sof...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Iron & Woven Cotton Fiber, Carlo Hauner, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern armchair set in steel & hand woven cotton fiber designed by Carlo Hauner in the fifties is a masterpiece of Craft and design!
This gorgeous ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Bench in Hardwood, Unknown 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
This bench is entirely crafted from Brazilian rosewood, also known as jacaranda, renowned for its rich color and distinctive grain patterns that enhance its beauty. The legs are form...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
Brazilian Modern Side Cabinet with Drawer in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Side Cabinet with Drawer in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin c. 1960s, is nothing less than g...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Caning and Metal by Carlo Hauner, 1950s, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Mid-Century Modern chairs in Caning and Metal designed by Carlo Hauner in the fifties are beautiful!!
The chairs feature an iron structure painted in black ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pipe Holder in Hardwood by Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian mid-century modern decorative pipe holder was designed by Jean Gillon for WoodArt in the sixties. Handcrafted with hard rosewood (also known as jacaranda), the pipe ho...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Midcentury Brazilian Modern Bowl in Hardwood by Jean Gillon, 1960s, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this midcentury Brazilian modern rosewood decorative Bowl was designed by Jean Gillon for WoodArt and made in Brazil circa 1960. Handcrafted from hard Rosewood (also known as jacaranda), the bowl features clean lines with elegant curves. The rosewood has two tones with stunning natural wood grain. The manufacturing seal is at the bottom of the bowl.
Jean Gillon was a Brazilian furniture designer born in Romania in 1919. He studied at the Architecture and Fine arts Schools at the National University. After immigrating to São Paulo, Brazil in 1956, he founded his first company, Fábrica de Móveis Cidam, in 1961. Gillon's firm designed many luxury hotels, homes, and stores throughout Brazil. He was known for his one of a kind tapestries. His second furniture company, WoodArt, produced full lines of Brazilian rosewood furniture...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & Brass by Ming Moveis, Brazil, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-century bar cart in Pau Marfim hardwood & brass is stunning! Its unique design, for the time, draws attention for its functionality and practicality. It has...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Steel
Brazilian Mid Century Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Pair of Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s, is nothing less than gorgeo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
High Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma S.A Móveis e Objetos de Arte in circa 1960.
A modern Brazilian armchair made in curved iron structure and recently upholstery in...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Beige Fabric by Jorge Jabour, Brazil
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available now, these Brazilian Modern armchairs in hardwood & beige ultra suede by Jorge Jabour are gorgeous!
These gems were designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Decorative Spoon in Brazilian Rosewood
Located in New York, NY
This mid-century modern decorative bowl is handcrafted with Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda) and features clean lines with elegant curves. The wood has a deep, dark, and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modern Credenza in Hardwood & Brass Handles, Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Hardwood with Brass finishes designed by Jean Gillon in the sixties in Brazil is the FIND of the year.
The credenza has a rectangular structure made of Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda, with two main legs and two support legs on each side. It has five large drawers and four doors with shelves inside. The brass finishes are located in the joints, fringes and keys.
There are few reasons why this credenza is one-of-a-kind: First, the high end wood work. This piece was commissioned for a private residence in Sao Paulo and it shows. The joints, the wood carving, the smooth curves in the drawers, even the hidden toothpick support legs are superbly finished. Second, the rosewood is of the finest quality which can be seen in the wood veins, the grain and smoothness of the wood. Lastly, design. This piece has all the components of a true Brazilian Modern piece with straight almost brutalist silhouettes softened with smooth curves (seen in the drawers and edges) that resemble Modernist architecture from Brasilia of the sixties.
Owning a Jean Gillon piece like this is not just about acquiring a beautiful piece of furniture; it's also about possessing a part of Brazilian design history and culture. This credenza is a testament to Jean Gillon’s creativity and vision, and it would make an excellent addition to any interior space that values and appreciates the significance of this design.
The credenza is showcased in our showroom next to Jorge Zalszupin’s bar cart...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern Cabinet with Three Drawers in Rosewood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Immediately available with complementary shipping n NYC area this Brazilian modern filing cabinet in Rosewood and leather is a true beauty!
This filing cabinet was designed by Jorge...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Extendable Table in Hardwood with Ebony Finish, Novo Rumo, 1960
By Novo Rumo
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this very Brazilian Modern Eextendable table in hardwood with Ebony finish, designed by Novo Rumo, in the sixties in Brazil is simply spectacular!
The table features a hardwood structure with two legs with an oval top with beveled edge that fits four comfortably. When extended the table gets an extra 12 inches that can fit 2 more.The matching chair set...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Ebony
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
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Metal and Acrylic, Unknown, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Metal and Acrylic, Unknown,1970 is nothing less than gorgeous!
Unlike tr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Boucle, A Forma Decorativa, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Armchair by A Forma Decorativa, made in Brazil in the 1960s is a true gem!
This stunning chair is crafted from solid Imbuia hardwood and sho...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
