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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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Place of Origin: Brazilian
Mid-Century Modern Paulistana Armchair with Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The Paulistana lounge chair and ottoman were designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier in 1959. After traveling...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage print At Cost Price
By Edival Ramosa
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Signed and dated lithography by Edival Ramosa. Oakwood frame.
Brazil, 1969.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Geraldo De Barros Bar Cart
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Washington, DC
Solidly elegant bar cart by important Brazilian Modernist Geraldo De Barros, whom many consider to be the father of Brazilian Modernism.
Simple lines and curvaceous corners give th...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Lina Bo Bardi Pair of Deckchairs
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful vintage iron and leather deckchairs by Brazilian icon Lina Bo Bardi. Original iron structure with a newly set distressed thick saddle leather seating. Pair available.
Las...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Carlos Milan Branco e Preto MF5 Chair
By Carlos Milan
Located in Washington, DC
This MF5 chair was designed by Carlos Milan of the design company Branco e Preto in Brazil. It features solid wood, woven cane, and original upholstery.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid Century Modern Percival Lafer Brutalist Rosewood Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Percival Lafer Brutalist Rosewood Coffee Table
Above average condition and structurally sound. Wood is in very good con...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Glass
Forma Brazil Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood dining chairs by Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte, 1957, Brazil. In the manner of Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, this set of six vintage dining chairs is crafted fr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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
Pair of Carved Wood Lions from Minas Gerais
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable pair of mid century lions in repose hand carved, in a stylized modern form, from the Cammatillo tree or Kingwood grown in the Minas Gerais region of Brazil.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Kingwood
Moveis Pailar Costela chair
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful and rare vintage Brazilian Costela chair by Moveis Pailar. Costela means "rib" in Portuguese, which perfectly describes this slatted sculptural...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Celina Decorações Side Table
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Washington, DC
Elegant and sophisticated vintage side table by Brazilian company Celina Decorações. Modern lines with rich high quality Brazilian wood and marble give this small table a significant...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Marble
Jorge Zalszupin Hotel Gloria Mirror
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful and rare vintage mirror by Brazilian master Jorge Zalszupin designed for the Hotel Gloria in Rio de Janeiro. Once considered the most glamorous hotel in Brazil, guests incl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Brazilian sofa by Percival Lafer model MP097 Wool upholstery
By Percival Lafer
Located in Zandhoven, BE
This Percival Lafer MP097 is in excellent condition and was reupholstered in a high quality wool upholstery.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wool, Wood
Sergio Rodriguez "Pescador" Chair by Mendez-Hirth, Brazil, 2006
By Fernando Mendes, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Sergio Rodriguez "Pescador" Chair rendered in Peoria Mica and Cedar edited by Mendez-Hirth(Labeled), and retailed at Espasso, Made in Brazil, Edition Number 051, circa 2006
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Cedar
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and White Linen by Celina, Brazil, c. 1960
By Celina
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and White Linen by Celina made in the 60s is nothing less than spectacular!
The frame of the sofa is made with Brazilian Rosewood and the cus...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Sofa in Caviuna's wood, 4 seats, c. 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in PARIS, FR
Four-seater sofa in solid Caviuna wood, recently redone tapestry in unbleached linen. The finesse and sinuousness of the wooden round section legs and armrests marks the elegance of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Table lamp in gold metal and white for six lights by OCA circa 1960.
By OCA Brazil
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and tall table or floor lamp in gold metal and white for six lights circa 1960. By OCA circa 1960.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Moveis Cimo Model 201 Armchair
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful curved wood expertly joined together by Moveis Cimo to create this handsome armchair. Moveis Cimo is a Brazilian furniture company that has produced quality furniture for g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Geraldo De Barros pair of armchairs
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of armchairs designed by very important Brazilian Modernist figure Geraldo De Barros who was an artist and furniture designer. These utilitarian chairs are not only beautiful, ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jorge Zalszupin Commander Office Chair
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Handsome vintage Commander Chair designed by Brazilian master Jorge Zalsuzpin. Features a rare gray color way with leather, fiberglass, and aluminum materials.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Armoire in Hardwood by Moveis Cimo, 1950s, Brazil
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this one-of-a-kind Brazilian Modern Armoire in Hardwood by Moveis Cimo in the fifties is a very rare FIND and is gorgeous!
The armoire is entirely made in Imbuia h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Cimo S/A Sofa from the 60s, Brazil, structure in Jacaranda
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Curitiba, PR
Cimo S/A sofa from the 60s, Brazil, structure in Jacaranda.
The restoration process only needed refinishing and reupholster, which was done by our team at the finest details and pre...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Jacaranda
Mid-century Modern bar cabinet.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing Mid-Century Modern bar cabinet. The bar rests on four tall legs, which gives it an image of lightness and elegance. The door fronts are done in marquetry work, different tone...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Dominici table lamp in two types of lucite circa 1970
By Dominici
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible table lamp by DOMINICI circa 1970 in two types of lucite.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Lucite
'MP-97' Sofa, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-97 sofa designed by Percival Lafer is a truly exceptional piece of furniture. This sofa is constructed with a solid wood frame and features high-quality leather upholstery in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Mid Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Fabric Att. to Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Fabric attributed to Jorge Zalszupin are nothing less than spectacular.
This pair was designed in the sixties and fea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage Jangada Leather Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon, 60's
By Jean Gillon
Located in Outremont, QC
Vintage Jangada Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon, 60's
Features jacaranda frame, hammock like base made of nylon ropes. Newly reupholstered Italian leather cushions.
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Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Cat in Resin by Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian modern kinetic sculpture of a cat in resin was designed by Abraham Palatinik in the 1960s. This is part of the Artemis collection that features hundreds of different a...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Resin, Polyester
Vintage Brazilian Tiled Chrome Side Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and very unusual vintage Brazilian tiled chrome side table. This was made in Brazil, it dates from around the 1980’s.
It is of superb quali...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
BraziLIAN Rosewood and White Leather Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel S.A.
By Probel, Jean Gillon
Located in Buffalo, NY
BraziLIAN Rosewood and White Leather Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel S.A... Classic Modernist 1970's design.. Extremely comfortable.. Superior quality and construction.Retains its o...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian vintage floor metal lamp polychrome with regulation circa 1970.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible brazilian vintage metal floor lamp in metal polychrome with regulation circa 1970.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Móveis Drago ‘Novelty’ Armchair in Blue Velvet and Brazilian Hardwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Móveis Drago, lounge chair, model ‘Novelty’, velvet Kvadrat – Harald 182, hardwood, coated steel, brass, Brazil, 1950s
This 'novelty' lounge chair is cre...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Percival Lafer MP-79 Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in St Louis Park, MN
C. 1970s
Percival Lafer was one of the most prolific designers of the Brazilian midcentury period.
The tufted camel leather cushion sits on sturdy leather straps, which are attache...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
"Manhattan" armchair, designed by Jorge Zalszupin for "l'Atelier"
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Fantastic "Manhattan" armchair designed by the Brazilian architect of Polish origin Jorge Zalszupin, produced by his own company “l’Atelier”, an authentic rarity. Perhaps “Manhattan”...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Iron
Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in PARIS, FR
"Onda" is a moulded anatomic 3 seats and curved rosewood bench, the date of creation is 959.
The aluminum feet contrasts with grain and veneers.
This version is a newspaper holder fr...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Kennedy Bahia Large Scale Brazilian Modern Wall Tapestry
By Kennedy Bahia
Located in Miami, FL
Large scale woven wall tapestry by Brazilian textile artist Kennedy Bahia.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Textile
Jean Gillon for Probel Leather and Brazilian Rosewood Sofa, c. 1970, Signed
By Probel, Jean Gillon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Brazilian Modern sofa is by Jean Gillon for Probel and features a gorgeous Brazilian Jacaranda frame with very-comfortable black leathe...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rare Sofa bed designer Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Costela
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Rovereta, SM
Beautiful and iconic Costela sofa by legendary Brazilian designers Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma, Brazil. Very good condition, Il nome "Costela", che si traduce come cost...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Iron
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Caviúna Wood and Silk Upholstery
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Superb four seater mid-century modern sofa made of Brazilian caviúna wood. Extremely well-made, beautiful and stylish, with a sophisticated blue silk upholstery.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Silk
Rare lounge chair by Percival Lafer, Brazil 1970s.
By Percival Lafer
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rare lounge chair by Percival Lafer, Brazil 1970s. Tropical hardwood frame and thick leatherette seat. The seat hangs in the frame that is positioned as a cross with nice metal detai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Daybed in Tropical Hardwood and Iron, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite platform bed, a creation of the renowned designer Jorge Zalszupin, seamlessly merges minimalistic elegance with functionality, encapsulating his signature style and se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rare Sergio Rodrigues Cantu Dining Chairs
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Set of 4 Brazilian rosewood dining chairs design 1959 by Sergio Rodrigues
The chairs are in good vintage condition.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood and Boucle, Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NY, this Brazilian Modern Pair of Armchairs in Caviuna Wood & Boucle by Giuseppe Scapinelli, are stunning!
The frames of this chair is made with Caviuna hardwood ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
Percival Lafer Brazilian Modern Sofa and Ottoman
By Percival Lafer
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning and rare example designed by Percival Lafer. This sofa and ottoman have been fully restored with new leather and refinished Jacaranda frame. The leather straps are in go...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather
Giuseppe Scapinelli lounge chairs pair Brazil 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful lounge chairs designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli and manufactured by his own factory Fábrica de Móveis Giesse in Brazil 1950. These lounge chairs have a solid rosewood frame w...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
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
Zalszupin Attr. Modern Leather & Rosewood Console
Located in New York, NY
Jorge Zalszupin (Polish/Brazilian, 1922-2020) Attributed Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Leather and Rosewood Console Table, with four suspended raspberry leather faced...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood tall bookcase Made in Brazil
By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning rosewood tall bookcase. This bookcase is completely original and in very good vintage condition. The bookcase has (5) adjustable shelves. Beautiful rosewood grain. The rosew...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner 'Reversivel' Pair Edition Forma , Brazil, c. 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in PARIS, FR
An iconic pair of lacquered metal and fabric "Reversivel" armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma Moveis
Circa 1950
Bibliographie :
M. Vasconcellos & A. Vincente, Movel...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Iron
Danish Modern Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Mesa Norma Rosewood Game Dining Table
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Wayne, NJ
Mid-Century Modern rosewood game table ' Mesa Norma ' with four inset drink holders and reversible top to felt, by Sergio Rodrigues. This Item may only be shipped within the USA .
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Abraham Palatnik. Owl II, c 1970. Signed under the base. Painted acrylic resin
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in PARIS, FR
This captivating piece, entitled "Owl II", is a creation by the artist Abraham Palatnik, dating from about 1970. Made of acrylic resin painted with artistic meticulousness, this work...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Resin, Acrylic
1970’s Leather Settee
By Percival Lafer
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1970’s Leather Settee. Bentwood arms with brass details. Button Cushions. Soft light Butterscotch color vintage leather. Sofa sits low and deep for loung...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather
Eight Estrutural Structural Brazil Modern Chairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of eight dining chairs in the manner of Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), Brazil, circa 1947. Handcrafted from solid jacaranda rosewood, these chairs feature architectural quadrangul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Armchairs by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A set of armchairs designed by Jose Zanine Caldas for his studio 'Moveis Artisticos Z' in 1950.
Brazilian midcentury design.
Made with solid wood, reu...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Brazilian Modern Charcuterie Platter in Hardwood, Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Midcentury Brazilian Modern Charcuterie Platter in Hardwood by Jean Gillon, is gorgeous!
Handcrafted from hard rosewood (also known as Jacaranda), this charcut...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Bronze Candle Stick Holder, 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian modern bronze candle stick holder with rising sun design. Unsigned.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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