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
Sculptural Table Lamp by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Side Table by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Side Table by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Sofa & Armchairs Lounge Set, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Whitstable, GB
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler midcentury sofa and armchairs; 1950s
Sofa designed for their manufacturing company, Forma around 1955.
This model is an icon of Brazilian midcentury des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Jacaranda Wood Bowl By Jean Gillon For Wood Art, 1960
By Jean Gillon
Located in Toronto, ON
This is a masterful, smooth, exotic and beautifully hand carved Jacaranda wood bowl by Brazillian design icon Jean Gillon for Wood Art. It bears its original production label classif...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Jean Gillon, Solid wood coffee table. c. 1960. Label of the Probel workshop
By Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
The coffee table designed by Jean Gillon is a remarkable piece in solid wood, with a thick removable top with square cutouts in the corners. This feature adds a touch of sophisticati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating the Savana...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Rare Small Yellow Citrine Cluster with Sparkly Yellow Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Small Yellow Citrine Cluster with Sparkly Galaxy Druzy
▫️ Description
Though small in size, this magnificent Citrine specimen presents a stunning formation and rarity. Topped with Yellow Galaxy Druzy. Its distinctive combination of features makes it a prime candidate for a premier spot in your collection or a special accent in your decor.
The two main highlights of this citrine are the deep yellow druzy and the overall cluster formation. The druzy in this specimen possesses a sparkly quality due to its microscopic size, giving a shiny luster effect on the specimen.
The Citrine Stalactites...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Rug & Kilim’s Cowhide Rug in Silver-Gray and White Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x8 contemporary cowhide rug, originating from Brazil, is a comfortable and stylish addition to a wide range of spaces for its unique shape inherent to the craft.
On the Desig...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Animal Skin
"Joca" Chair with arms, Solid Wood and Customized Handwoven
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
When she created Joca chair, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features, exploring the curves of the wood with a design inspired by the master designer Joaquim Tenreiro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Polyester, Wood
Collection of Seven 20th Century Yanomami Baskets
Located in Chicago, IL
This collection of seven Yanomami gathering baskets is a stunning display of traditional Amazonian artistry. Each basket features a unique geometric pattern, including circles, wavy ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Reed
Mid Century Brutalist Coffee Table by Percival Lafer Made in Brazil c 1970’s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional example of the Mid Century, Brutalist school furniture produced in Brazil, designed by Percival Lafer circa 1970’s.
The table features oval legs which splay out from to...
Category
1970s Brutalist Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Brazilian Marble Top Coffee Table
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This round coffee table was made in Brazil and is made of Caviuna wood with white marble. Caviuna wood is famous as a material used extensively in furniture making during this Brazil...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Marble
Percival Lafer Garnitur Sessel Sofa Tisch Hocker Designersessel Ledersessel mp41
By Percival Lafer
Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE
Percival Lafer MP 41 Garnitur bestehend aus einem Dreisitzer, Zweisitzer, zwei Sesseln einem Hocker und einem Glastisch. Alles Original.
Markierungen vorhanden.
Originalzustand.
...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather
Brazilian Lounge Chair
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
1950s (estimated) Brazilian vintage lounge chair. Native Brazilian wood, invuia, also known as Brazilian walnut, has a great appeal due to its deep texture. The details created by mo...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Brazilian Sofa in Brown Leather and Rosewood by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Karlstad, SE
Four-seat sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960s.
This sofa consists of a rosewood frame upon which the cushions rest. The cushions are upholstered in brown leather with buttons of ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
Rug & Kilim’s Cowhide Rug in Beige-Brown and White Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x8 contemporary cowhide rug, originating from Brazil, is a comfortable and stylish addition to a wide range of spaces for its unique shape inherent to the craft.
On the Desig...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Animal Skin
Brazilian Midcentury Eva White Ice Bucket by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Ice bucket produced by the plastic factory Hévea, which launched a line of utility products called Eva in the 1970s designed by architects Jorge Zalszupin, Paulo Jorge Pedreira and O...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Brazilian Midcentury Modern Bar-set in Steel and Wood by Hercules Inox, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Complete bar set in stainless steel and noble Brazilian wood in the original box. Composed of eight parts: spoon, corkscrew, dispenser, tweezers, opener, knife, strainer and nutcracker.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Natural Citrine Geode Cave with Orange Druzy Crystals and Calcite Flowers
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Breathtaking Citrine Geode Cave with Deep Orange, Sparkly Citrine Druzy and Rare Calcite Flowers
▫️ Description
An extraordinary natural Citrine cave, featuring shiny, rich, satu...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Brazilian Midcentury Foldable Rosewood Stool, c. 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Folding stool very well manufactured in Brazilian rosewood. Savonarola style with a Brazilian modern touch.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin by Abraham Palatinik made in the 1960s is beautiful!
This is part of the Artemis collection that feature...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Resin
Natural Citrine Geode Cave with Orange Druzy Crystals and Calcite Inclusion
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Breathtaking Citrine Geode Cave with Deep Orange, Sparkly Citrine Druzy and Calcite Inclusions
▫️ Description
An extraordinary natural Citrine cave, featuring shiny, rich, satura...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Brazilian Midcentury Wall Tapestry by Nadi, c. 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Brazilian midcentury stunning wall tapestry woven in natural fibers designed by Nadi, Brazil, c. 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wool, Jute
MASP Auditorium Chair by Lina Bo Bardi
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Houston, TX
MASP Auditorium Chair
1948 /re-edited started 2015
The MASP (São Paulo Museum of Art) is well known for its headquarters, a 1968 concrete and glass structure designed by Lina Bo Bar...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
High-Grade Citrine Geode Cave - Saturated Orange Druzy Crystals and Stalactites
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Fabulous Citrine to Your Home Decor: Deep Orange Citrine Geode Cave with Sparkling Druzy
▫️ Description
An extraordinary natural Citrine cave, featuring shiny, rich, saturated or...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
High-Grade Citrine Cluster with Rich Amber Citrine Color and Flower Calcite
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Citrine Cluster with Rich Amber Citrine Druzy and Calcite Flower
▫️ Description
A Citrine with world-class citrine color tones, high-grade druzy, and an aesthetical calcite flower inclusion, this small yet gorgeous crystal promises to be a stunning addition to your office table, home decor, or crystal collection, and is sure to spark conversations between you and your friends.
The first thing we notice is the deep orange druzy, with perfectly natural polished faces that give a luster effect on the specimen. The color tone of the points is a rarely seen deep orange, that resembles natural amber stones...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Genuine Large Polished Rose Quartz Heart from Brazil (18.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Expertly polished and shaped, this genuine Rose Quartz heart from Brazil weighs an impressive 18.6 lbs. Known as the stone of unconditional love, Rose Quartz is highly valued for its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Other
Brazilian Midcentury Basket in Rosewood by Casa Finland. c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Basket made in rosewood slats of Brazilian rosewood with leather finish, manufactured by Casa Finland which produced utilitarian objects in noble Brazilian woods in Brazil in the mid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Single armchair Designed by Lina Bo Bardi, Brazil, 1959
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Barcelona, ES
Single armchair
Designed by Lina Bo Bardi
Manufactured by Pau Bra
Brazil, 1959
Measurements
56 cm x 72 cm x 79h cm
22 in x 28,5 in x 31h in
Provenance
Private collection, Sao Paulo
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Sculptural Vase "Causucanas" by Ernesto Sanchez
Located in Argelato, BO
Large Sculptural Vase "Causucanas" by Ernesto Sanchez (Signed), with abstract and sinuous shapes, the vase will furnish your home environment with style and elegance
Category
1970s Other Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Bookmatching Natural Citrine Geodes wit Top-Grade Saturated Orange
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Pair of Bookmatching Citrine Geodes: A Stunning Display of Deep Orange, Sparkly Citrine Druzy
▫️ Description
This extraordinary pair of natural Citrine geodes features shiny, rich,...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Lace Agate Geode on Stand with Natural Blue Banded Agate - All Natural
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Blue Banded Agate Geode with Blue and White Laces
▫️ Description
Gorgeous and intact, with superb blue and white agate laces (also known as Blue Lace Agate), this agate geo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Pair of Rare Blue Lace Agate Geodes, Gallery-Grade with Calcite Flower Inclusion
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Collector's Bookmatching Pair of Blue Lace Agate Geodes: Harmoniously Matched with Rare Formations, Bold White and Blue Laces, and Calcite Flower Inclusions
▫️ Description
Crafted ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Blue and White Lace Agate Geode with Calcite Flower Inclusion: A Rare Agate
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Collector's Blue Lace Agate Geode: A Harmonious Agate with Rare Formation, Bold White and Blue Laces, and a Calcite Flower Inclusion
▫️ Description
An artwork crafted by nature, th...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Brazilian Mid-Century Eva Yellow Ice Bucket by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Ice bucket produced by the plastic factory Hévea, which launched a line of utility products called Eva in the 1970s designed by architects Jorge Zalszupin, Paulo Jorge Pedreira and O...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Brazilian Midcentury Tray #506 in Noble Wood by WoodArt
By Jean Gillon
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Rare and beautiful tray with handle carved in Brazilian rosewood model 506 from the WoodArt catalogue.
Jean Gillon (1919-2007) was born in Romania, where he graduated in Architectur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Brazilian Wall-mounted Cutlery in Rosewood, c. 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Vintage pair of wall-mounted cutlery carved in solid Brazilian rosewood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Taj Style Chairs Attributed to Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Indoor/outdoor use.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Midcentury Side Table in Rosewood and Marble, c. 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful and delicate side table with solid Brazilian rosewood structure and marble top by unknown author.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Marble
Natural Citrine Geode Cave with Sparkly Orange Citrine Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Citrine Geode Cave with High-Grade Orange Citrine Druzy - A All-Natural, Perfect Citrine Geode
▫️ Description
With its golden-orange hue and naturally beautiful cave-like shape, th...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Large Sculptural Vase "Causucanas" by Ernesto Sanchez
Located in Argelato, BO
Large Sculptural Vase "Causucanas" by Ernesto Sanchez, with abstract and sinuous shapes, the vase will furnish your home environment with style and elegance
Another vase from the sa...
Category
1970s Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Brazilian Midcentury Center Table in Rosewood and Glass, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Coffee or center table with solid Brazilian rosewood structure and glass top of unknown modern design authorship.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Brazilian Wall-mounted Cutlery in Rosewood, c. 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Vintage pair of wall-mounted cutlery carved in solid Brazilian rosewood.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Midcentury Organic Bowl in Rosewood, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Organic bowl piece carved in Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship.
Category
Early 17th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Midcentury Serving Round Plate in Rosewood, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful serving plate made of a single piece of Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Midcentury Serving Tray in Rosewood by Casa Finland, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful tray carved from a single piece of Brazilian rosewood manufactured by Casa Finland which produced utilitarian objects in noble Brazilian woods in Brazil in the mid-20th cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Midcentury Serving Tray in Rosewood by Casa Finland, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful tray carved from a single piece of Brazilian rosewood manufactured by Casa Finland which produced utilitarian objects in noble Brazilian woods in Brazil in the mid-20th cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Midcentury Serving Tray in Rosewood, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful tray carved from a single piece of Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Midcentury Candlestick in Rosewood by Casa Finland, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Sculptural vintage candlestick made in Brazilian rosewood with metal finish produced by Casa Finland. Preserves the manufacturer's seal.
Casa Finland produced utilitarian objects in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Rosewood by Tora Arquitetura, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful upholstered armchair with structure in Brazilian rosewood Bahia. designed by Tora Arquitetura. Preserves seal.
We turn our gaze to the modern production in an integral way...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
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