Brazilian Armchairs
Brazilian Design
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 mid-century 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, 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
Trend Armchair, Metal Frame with Checkered Color Fabric and Side in Leather
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Uultis design team has created this beautiful Trend armchair, upholstered with a beautiful checkered fabric, feature with a black metal frame and a light beige leather pocket. Wi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pietra Organic Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone
The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé
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 Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Wind Swivel Armchair with Silk Fringes 21st Century Off White
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The breeze is identified with the lightness and freshness of the feeling of the skin, of the wind, in its constant movement. Thus came the inspiration for the design of the Wind swivel armchair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Linen
Jasmin Swivel Armchair in Natural Wood and Linen
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Jasmine armchair has feminine and sophisticate shapes.
It's delicate and practical by the rotating movement.
Jasmine armchair has sinuous lines, translating the essence of well-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Contemporary Armchair in Tropical Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Contemporary armchair made with reclaimed tropical hardwood, upholstered seat and head cushion in linen.
The backrest is made with rami cord, a vegetable...
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cord, Wood, Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style, Black seat
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The savana armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style.
A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabita...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Wicker
Dinamarquesa Chair, Carlo Fongaro, Brazilian Modern, 1970s
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in Clifton, NJ
Set composed of four Dinamarquesa chairs, designed by Italian-born architect Carlo Fongaro (1915-1986) and produced by Probjeto, who signed one of t...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Super Jardim, Green Armchair by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Super Jardim - Green armchair by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 105 x 80 x 73 cm
Materials: Stainless steel, PVC hose, nozzle and faucet
Also available: blue, red, black, yellow
...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Armchairs, by Martin Eisler, 1950
By Martin Eisler
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of armchairs
Iron, brass, brown and cream velvet
Brazil
1950.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of 2 Original Oscar Lounge Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues 'Documented'
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, BR
Beautiful Set of 2 Original Oscar armchair by Sergio Rodrigues made of brazilian hardwood and cane (rattan webbing).
Full proof of authenticity. Let us know if you would like more...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Original Vintage Tonico Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, BR
Beautiful vintage Tonico Chair in Pau Ferro Wood by Sergio Rodrigues.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather, Fabric
Drummond Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues OCA, Mid-Century Modern, White Bouclé
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
Behold the illustrious Drumond Armchair, a distinguished creation birthed in 1950 under the skilled hands of Oca, a venerable atelier situated in the heart of Brazil. Reverberating w...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
1960s Original Vintage "Sheriff" Armchair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, BR
Original Vintage "Sheriff" Mole Armchair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues with Maker's Mark. The chair and the Ottoman were restored and upholstered with high quality aged leather for...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 02 Armchairs Laje in Dark Brown Wood
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 04 Armchairs Laje in Dark Brown Wood
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 02 Armchairs Laje in Dark Brown Wood
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 04 Armchairs Laje in Dark Brown Wood
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
R3 Armchair by Jacob Ruchti for Branco & Preto
By Jacob Ruchti
Located in São Paulo, BR
Pair of R3 Armchairs designed by the brazilian designer Jacob Ruchti to Branco e Preto, in Imbuia (brazilian hardwood).
Both chairs are original and were recently restored.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
Set of 6 Dinning Chairs Laje in Light Brown Wood
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 4 Armchairs Light Brown Wood
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 4 Dinning Chairs Light Brown Wood
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 2 Armchairs Light Brown Wood
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 2 Dinning Chairs Light Brown Wood
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 10 Dinning Chairs Laje in Light Brown Wood
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Sublime Armchairs, Contemporary Style in Solid Wood, Textiles Upholstery.
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A collection composed by armchairs available in two back heights, coffee tables, side tables and center tables. The Sublime collection, is born from the research in the organic form ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of Two White Armchairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Milan, IT
Brazil, 1950s
Painted stainless steel, fabric upholstery
Set of two pieces.
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sublime High Armchairs, Contemporary Style in Solid Wood, Textiles Upholstery
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A collection composed by armchairs available in two back hights, coffee tables, side tables and center tables. The Sublime collection, is born from the research in the organic form f...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
Kilin Lounge Chair by Sergio Rodrigues OCA, Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
The Kilin armchair, a pinnacle of artistic ingenuity conceived by the visionary designer Sergio Rodrigues, embodies an exquisite fusion of aesthetic brilliance and functional eleganc...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Jangada Armchair & Stool - Leather - Jean Gillon, Mid-Century Modern
By Jean Gillon
Located in Houston, TX
The "Jangada" lounge chair, a stunning example of Brazilian modern design by Jean Gillon, is a masterpiece that exudes timeless beauty and exquisite craftsmanship. Designed in the 19...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Set of 2 Armchair Chairs Laje in Natural Wood
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 2 Dinning Chairs Laje in Natural Wood
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a coll...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
1990s Original Vintage ON Armchair by Oscar Niemeyer
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in São Paulo, BR
Original Vintage ON Armchair by Oscar Niemeyer in brazilian hardwood and genuine leather.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner 'Concha' Lounge Chairs for Forma, Brazil, c 1960
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully reupholstered with soft furry taupe colored sheepskin, this pair of 'Concha' chairs by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, encapsulates the quality and inno...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Percival Lafer Mp97 Lounge Chairs Brazil 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice sculptural pair of MP97 lounge chairs designed and manufactured by MP Lafer, Brazil 1970. Percival Lafer was one of the leading furniture desi...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Reversible ArmChair by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in PARIS, FR
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler both immigrated from Europe to Brazil due to the war. They met in 1953 and shortly after opened Moveis Artesanal, which later on changed its name to Forma.
The Reversivel Chair...
Category
1960s Post-Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful chair with arms produced in Brazil in the 1950s with a high quality wood called "peroba do campo".
The authorship is unknown, but the elegance and the execution of the w...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
“Senior” Armchairs, Jorge Zalszupin. Brazil, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two “Senior” armchairs designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by l’Atelier in 1960s.
An inverted T-shaped chrome steel structure supports ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s Original Vintage Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Jean Gillon
Located in São Paulo, BR
Original Vintage Jangada Chair and Ottoman set in brazilian hardwood and genuine leather designed by Jean Gillon.
Obs: Original with Maker's Mark.
Chair Width: 34.5 in
Chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rope, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Armchair Pair in Purple Leather & Hardwood, Cimo, Brazil, 1960
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this super comfortable and visually striking pair of armchairs are made of a solid hardwood frame and purple leather upholstery with buttons in the backrest.
These ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
1960s Original Vintage Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Jean Gillon
Located in São Paulo, BR
Original Vintage Jangada chair and ottoman set in brazilian hardwood and genuine leather designed by Jean Gillon.
Obs: Original with Maker's Mark.
Chair Width: 34.5 in
Chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rope, Hardwood
Giuseppe Scapinelli High Back Spine Chairs Brazil, 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Astonishing pair of high back lounge chairs designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli, made in his own factiry; Fábrica de Móveis Giesse Brazil 1950. These sculptural high back chairs have a s...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Fane Upholstered Armchair in Walnut Finish and Off-White Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Uultis design team has created this beautiful Fane armchair, upholstered with a beautiful and soft off-white fabric, feature with a walnut wood finish. This beautiful creation wi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
1960s Original Vintage Presidential Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in São Paulo, BR
Original Vintage "Poltrona Presidencial" (Presidential Chair) by Jorge Zalszupin made with brazilian hardwood and genuine leather.
The chair was restored by professionals and is i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
1960s Original Vintage Jean Gillon Jangada Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Jean Gillon
Located in São Paulo, BR
Original Vintage Jangada Chair and Ottoman set in brazilian hardwood and genuine leather designed by Jean Gillon.
Obs: Original with Maker's Mark.
Chair Width: 34.5 in
Chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather, Rope
1960s Original Vintage Moleca Armchair & Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Set of 2
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, BR
Moleca Armchair & Ottoman in brazilian hardwood and genuine leather by brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues.
Ottoman Dimensions: 31.49 (80cm) x 20.47 (52cm) x 15.74 (40 cm) h
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Chita Chair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The colors of the Chita chair come from the cheetah print, the popular fabric of indigenous indian origin that dresses and covers the history of the Brazilian society.
Like bouquets...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
1950s Original Vintage Set of 2 "U" Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in São Paulo, BR
Set of 2 Original Vintage "U" Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro in brazilian hardwood with cane seats.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Ivaí Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: aluminum, upholstery, fabric and naval rope.
Dimensions: 98 cm wide x 88 cm deep x 91 cm high.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Irani Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
{ contemporary freshness } The sophistication transits between the sinuosity of the organic lines and the minutiae of the handcrafted weave. Elements of the Irani Armchair that evoke...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Chaise Atã
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Stylish aesthetics are paired with comfort. Characteristics of the Chaise Atã that place it as a protagonist in contemporary soul decor. The long-lined structure expresses the lightn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Original Vintage Oscar Lounge Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues 'Documented'
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, BR
Beautiful Original Oscar armchair by Sergio Rodrigues made of brazilian hardwood and cane (rattan webbing).
Full proof of authenticity. Let us know if you would like more photos, vi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Cane
Alira Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Organicity that sharpens the senses and awakens memories. The sensoriality of Balanço Alira resides in the seductive aesthetic that fills the eyes and in the handcrafted binding that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Butterfly Couch
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Available in different colors.
Dimensions: 182.5 cm width x 173 cm depth x 65 cm height.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
'Beto' Armchair, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Beto armchair is an iconic piece of furniture designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1967. The armchair features a striking design that blends modernist and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Cigarra Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
{ design with soul, with wings } Lightness. In the line that captures the soul of inspiration and bends metal to delicacy. Forged in stainless steel, the Cigarra Armchair materialize...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Red Velvet Iron Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner
Located in London, GB
This early 1950s pair of armchairs by Hauner for Móveis Artesanal is amazing and super rare set of chair. The design for these armchairs resembles the Executive Armchair by Saarinen,...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
1960s Original Vintage Senior Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in São Paulo, BR
We have 4 available Vintage Senior Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin in very good condition. The chair was restored and upholstered with top-quality genuine leather. This listing is for o...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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