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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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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Amethyst Cluster with Rare UV-Reactive Calcite on Lavender Purple Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A small but gorgeous amethyst cluster, this deep purple specimen showcases a rarely seen formation of UV-reactive calcite arranged as a geological landscape, with tall, intact calcit...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Jacaranda & Leather Cantu Chairs, c 1959 Brazil, Signed
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An important set of six (6) Jacaranda Rosewood 'Cantu' dining chairs by Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Arquitetura e Interiores in original leather, signed with labels and Brazilian tax st...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Granite

Pair of José Zanine Caldas Zeca Armchairs
By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas
Located in Madrid, ES
The "Zeca" chair was created in the early 1960s by a Brazilian designer José Zanine Caldas (1918-2001) for Móveis Artísticos Z, a factory he founded in São José dos Campos in 1948. T...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood, Plywood

Solid Pau Marfim Lounge chairs, Unknown, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-century Modern
Located in New York, NY
Designed and manufactured in the 1950s, these lounge chairs were built in Solid Pau Marfim Wood. The legs and backrest have a "V” shaped structure that resembles a boomerang. Solid w...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Hardwood

ORGUS Contemporary Mirror N.18
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
ORGUS collection is composed of pieces with organic shapes of different types, such as mirrors, lamps and seats. All executed by hand with paper pulp, and resin mortar. All the pi...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Paper

1960 Sofa Mp129 Leather tufted by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Surrey, BC
Very nicely shaped lounge sofa designed and manufactured by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970. This sofa has a solid rosewood wooden frame and leather upholstery, chrome connections and l...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Steel

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Black Elephant Brazil, c1970
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A very good lucite black elephant made by Abraham Palatnik in Brazil in about 1970. This one is mid sized, being 23.5cm in height. It retains its ori...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Lucite

Citrine Cluster with Sparkly, Intense Golden Orange Druzy on Custom Metal Stand
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Gorgeous Citrine Geode Cluster with Intense Golden-Orange Druzy and Beautiful Aesthetical Formation ▫️ Description This is a beautiful example of a citrine cluster, formed with gor...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather seating, cane
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Lina Bo Bardi. Stool SESC Pompéia, Drawing 1982/ Edition 2023
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in PARIS, FR
Lina Bo Bardi Stool SESC Pompéia, Designed 1982 / Edition 2023 Laminated pine Dimensions: 52 x 40 x 68 cm (20.47 x 15.75 x 26.77 in) This stool is one of the most sought-after iconi...
Category

2010s Bauhaus Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Laminate, Pine

Modular Shelving Unit by Jorge Zalszupin for l'Atelier, Brazil, 1960's
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Modular shelving rounded corner unit designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the 1950s, made from Brazilian Rosewood, also known as Jacaranda. The wood displays rich, natural patterns with da...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin, L'atelier, MidCentury, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
This pair of armchairs had the wood completely restored and the upholstery redone.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Clear Quartz Flame Generator, Sculpted from a Natural Crystal Quartz Stone
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Ethically Sourced Water Clear Quartz Flame Bringing exceptional clarity and superb lapidary work, this crystal quartz was carefully cut into a flame shape by an artisan in Curvelo, ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

"39" Chaise Longue by Finnish designer Alvar Aalto designed in 1936-1937, Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in New York, NY
The "39" Chaise Longue was designed by the notorious Finnish designer Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) in 1936–37 and manufactured by Artek Oy. This design is present in The Met Museus collec...
Category

1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Giuseppe Scapinelli Coffeetable in solid Caviuna and Glass, Brazil, 1950's
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Brazilian design at its best! This marvellous coffeetable was designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in the 1950's and crafted in solid Caviuna wood. The tabletop is oval and framed in wo...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood and Glass Coffee Table, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Miami, FL
Handcrafted Brazilian Jacaranda Rosewood stacked base coffee table with 3/4” pencil polish glass top circa 1960s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Glass, Jacaranda

Cuia table lamp - green - Romaria collection
Located in Campinas, BR
The Cuia table lamp is part of the Romaria collection, it was developed by Raísa Anderson, the brand's creative, and produced in the interior of São Paulo, from clay, by the hands of...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Customizable Teak Wood Dining Room Chair with Beige Fabric, Nowe Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Nowe teak wood dining room chair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with beige fabric. The Nowe teak wood dining room chair, designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, blends conte...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Teak

White & Blue Lace Agate Butterfly Wings Geode
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Delicate, rare, and gorgeous, these agate butterfly wings are a natural work of art. The geode that created these wings is a rare form of agate containing a white limestone layer, bl...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Brazilian Designer, Side Table, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid wood side table or stool designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Light staining and scratching present throughout bench; splitting wood in a few spots. Dimensions: 20.4”...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Rare Blue & White Lace Agate Geodes with Delicate Striped Pattern
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
This uniquely rare, large, and beautiful pair of agate geodes will surely elevate your collection or space. Originally one spectacular piece, it has been expertly cut into two matchi...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

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...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Jangada with Ottoman Armchair By Jean Gillon, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1968
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Nylon, Rosewood

Candeia wall sconce - sand / sand - Romaria Collection - Brazilian ceramics
Located in Campinas, BR
The Candeia wall sconce is part of the Romaria collection, developed by Raísa Anderson, the brand's creative director, and produced by partners from the interior of São Paulo. This ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Clay

Dining Chairs in Walnut Finish with Beige Performance Fabric, Cappio Line, Pair
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Cappio dining chairs, designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, seamlessly combine modern sophistication and timeless elegance. Inspired by the refined buckle detail on the backrest...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Teak

Polished Hand Carved Fluorite Finch on a Green Tourmaline in Quartz Matrix (5.5"
Located in New York, NY
This Finch carving is a unique piece of art, carved from museum-quality fluorite with garnet eyes and carnelian beaks. The finches are perched atop a ruby in quartz matrix and mounte...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Tourmaline

Brota 1, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brota 1 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: 28 (Ø) x 19 (H) ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist ...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Soapstone

Modern Organic Style Collana Armchair in Solid Wood, Leather Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE." THE ARMCHAIRS 

The Collana armchairs are a celebration of refined design and unparalleled comfort. Crafted to elev...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile

Dominic Michaelis Leather Sling Sail Chair and Ottoman in Jatoba Cherry Wood
By Dominic Michaelis
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Made in Brazil in the 1970s of rare wood. This chair is sculptural, ergonomically designed as was designed to be light-weight for shipping from Brazil. Perfect for a third floor lo...
Category

1970s Bohemian Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather

Minimal style, solid wood chair, textiles or leather seatings
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Textile, Hardwood

Rodeio Sofa in Hardwood, by Jean Gillon, Brazilian Midcentury Modern
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exceptional "Rodeio" sofa, designed by renowned Brazilian modernist Jean Gillon in the 1960s, is a testament to the seamless integration of traditional craftsmanship and moderni...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Leather, Suede

Coffee Table in Chocolate Finish with 47-Inch Top and Metal Legs – Pantê Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Pantê coffee table by Uultis brings an organic elegance to modern interiors with its smooth, asymmetric silhouette and rich chocolate-toned finish. *Please check availability pri...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of "Oscar" Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1956
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Created by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) in 1956, the Oscar armchair was an homage to Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012), one of the most important Brazilian architects in modern architecture...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Straw, Rosewood

Porto Side Table, High, by Rain, Contemporary Side Table, Ebonized Oak
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The collection has rounded lines that look for inspiration in the anchor elements present in the ports. The weight and scale of this elements guide t...
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Clear Quartz Flame Sculpture, High-Grade Crystal on Metal Stand
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Superb Clear Quartz Flame Sculpture set on a Metallic Stand Bringing exceptional aesthetics that matches a superb lapidary work with a high-quality crystal quartz, this crystal piec...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Bouclé by John Graz, 1950’s
By John Graz
Located in New York, NY
Discover the exquisite mid-century Brazilian modern armchair crafted by John Graz in the 1950s, available today! This stunning chair showcases a caviuna hardwood frame and a comforta...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Doves Bird Brazil, 1970s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Doves bird sculpture in Lucite and acrylic by Abraham Palatnik, circa 1970.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Resin, Acrylic, Lucite

Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues created the "Mole'' concept between 1956 and 1957 at the photographer Otto Stupakoff's request, who wanted a two-seater sofa for his studio. The sofa should have cus...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

The Simple Chair. Solid Purpleheart wood from Brazil
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
A chair crafted entirely from solid wood. Sturdy, resilient, and comfortable, it features straight lines and a carved seat. The design's intention was to create a chair that is simpl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood, Purpleheart

Selenite Chandelier 120 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite chandelier 120 by Aver. Dimensions: D 120 x H 80 cm. Materials: Selenite, metal. Available in other sizes. Designed by Marcele Murar...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Stone, Metal

Curva Chair by +55design – Modern Wood and Leather Armchair with Geometric Form
By Martin Corullon
Located in Campinas, BR
The Curva Chair brings elegant simplicity to contemporary interiors with its sculptural geometry and refined materiality. Composed of solid wood and smooth leather, its compact volum...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Contemporary Chair in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
This contemporary chair is a three legged comfortable and elegant piece of fine crafted furniture, made in tropical Brazilian hardwood and natural fiber cord at the artist workshop. ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Wood, Cord

Golden Orange Citrine Sphere, Crystal Art, Rare Genuine Natural Citrine
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Authenticity first: Our photos are taken without any colored lighting, offering an authentic view of our exceptional Citrine Sphere. ▫️ Description A Natural and Genuine Golden Ora...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Bookshelf with Rosewood Veneers by Brazilian company Celina Decorações, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this Rosewood bookshelf has a robust and elaborate structure. Built with four columns, two drawer modules, and one cabinet module, it can ...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Purple Amethyst Geode with Rare Sparkly Flower-Like Druzy Formation and Calcite
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
An Amethyst Geode that brings rarely seen dual-zoned purple Amethyst druzy, gorgeous aesthetics, and rare calcite inclusions, this is a piece of natural artistry. This geode is a cen...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

White Corda Wall Lamp by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
White Corda Wall Lamp by Wentz Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 55 cm Materials: Aluminum, Blown Glass. WEIGHT: 1,2kg / 2,6 lbs Colors: Black, White LIGHT SOURCE: Built-in LED. 150lm. 2...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Brazilian Modern Set of 6 Chairs in Hardwood & Cane, Unknown, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this set of six chairs were made in the 1960s and are entirely made in Brazilian Rosewood and caning. The seats are slightly curved with round edges making them extr...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Rosewood and marble Coffee Table by Unknown designer, Brazilian Midentury, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brazilian designs inspired many other craftsmen and small manufacturers with their vanguard production concerning Brazilian materiality and the "modern values" of the form...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Marble

Joaquim Tenreiro Curva chairs set of 8 Brazil 1961
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare and sought after ‘Curva’ chairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and manufactures by his own company Tenreiro Movèis & Decorações, Brazil 1961. Tenreiro was a sculptor, painter, engraver and designer, born into a family of joiners. By the late 1940s, the modern movement had taken hold...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Sergio Rodrigues, Franco armchair in rosewood, headrest brazillian modern design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, SP
Pair of “Franco” Lounge Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues – Icons of Modern Brazilian Design (1963) We are pleased to offer an original pair of the iconic “Franco” lounge chairs, designed ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rosewood

Rare Pink Amethyst Geode with Red Amethyst Druzy and Green Jasper
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A gorgeous formation featuring Pink and Red Amethyst, surrounded by natural Green Jasper, this Pink Amethyst Geode displays many rare characteristics. It is ready to become a centerp...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Set of 4 Curva Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Soho, London, GB
Set of 4 Curva dining chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis & Decorações (circa 1960). The set can be split and ...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Brazilian Armchairs
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Discover a beautifully crafted pair of Brazilian armchairs from the 1960s, epitomizing the sophistication and natural warmth that defines Brazilian mid-century design. These chairs c...
Category

19th Century Antique Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Collector-Grade Deep Purple Amethyst Geode on Intact Blue Lace Agate Lace Matrix
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Gorgeous at first sight, this geode, composed of Amethyst on a Lace Agate matrix, showcases a rare and harmonious combination of colors, aesthetics, and pristine condition. Geodes of...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Almond Oak Wood 68-Inch Dining Table with Sculpted Base - Neon Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural and understated, the Neon dining table by Uultis pairs clean geometry with soft detailing for a quietly powerful presence in any interior. Crafted from oak with an almond ...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Oak

Giuseppe Scapinelli Dining Chairs for Fábrica de Móveis Giesse, 1950, Set of 6
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Giuseppe Scapinelli dining chairs for Fábrica de Móveis Giesse, Brazil, 1950, set of six. These dining chairs, designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli, feature a wooden structure with a scu...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Clear Quartz Flame, Sculpted in Brazil, on Custom Made Metal Stand
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Clear Quartz Flame Sculpture on Made-To-Order Stand Through skilled lapidary work, this clear quartz has been sculpted into a stunning flame, with a crystal-clear apex perch...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

José Zanine Caldas Large Hand-Carved Console in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, console, Brazilian hardwood, Brazil, 1980s This exceptional hand carved console embodies everything that José Zanine Caldas stood for: love of nature and especia...
Category

1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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