Brazilian Armchairs
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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Number in Set: Set of 12 or more
Place of Origin: Brazilian
Ereré Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Ancestry, connection to nature, identity. This is the triad that supports the concept of Ereré armchair. The imposing feature gains importance in the translation of the word of Tupi ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist Armchair " ina" Outdoor by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This timeless outdoor armchair is designed within an architectonic and geometric reasoning. The aim is to create a light and simple chair, with pure geometric shapes whose elements c...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Cupuí Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The organic shape, the handcrafted weave that elaborates volume and texture, the natural color that produces welcome. The Cupuí Armchair has an intricate connection with nature and h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Batinga Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Organicity reverberates poetry. Essence of Batinga armchair rooted in the exuberance and diversity of Brazilian forests. The original name of the Tupi language refers to the tree wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Acaú Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The inspiration comes from the sea. A dive with the talent and the keen eye of Sergio Matos, the designer from Mato Grosso, Paraíba, which brings to the surface the products of his c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cariri Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The randomness of the stacked baskets at the Central Fair of Campina Grande, in Paraíba, is the starting point for the concept of the Cariri Balance. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Solo
By André Ferri
Located in Belo Horizonte, MG
The solo armchair is a work of art.
Developed during the Covid-19 pandemic, it stands out for its sculptural form and the way it sits looking for an ideal meditation position.
Andre ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Sole Scandinavian-Styled Armchair in Walnut Wood Finish and Black Leather
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Sole armchair is an interpretation of the Scandinavian style with a walnut wooden shell finish multi-laminated and upholstered black leather covering the seat and back. This armc...
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
Dobra Upholstered Lounge Chair in Red Velvet by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The DOBRA chair is part of the Dobra furniture line which is designed with the concept of a continue steel bar folded to create legs and frames for the different components.
"Dobra" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award winning minimalist armchair in steel, solid wood and leather is designed with a Classic and geometric reasoning.
The continuity of the structural lines suggests fluidity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
"Jasmin" Swivel Armchair in Natural Wood Cotton Straw and Linen Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
A pice is delicate and practical. The Jasmin armchair has sinuous lines, translating the essence of well-being and wellness to the piece.
It has 4 feet in natural wood swivel that ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Straw, Hardwood
"Jasmin" Swivel Armchair in Black Wood and Linen Fabric
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
"Lina" Minimalist Armchair in Pau Ferro Brazilian Wood and Handwoven Work
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado is passionate about Lina Bo Bardi architectural work, including the project for the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo - MASP and its structural pillars that seems to hold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Polyester, Walnut, Oak, Synthetic, Velvet
Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted rosewood curved chair with stick back designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in 1961/1962 evokes a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aes...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Aubergine Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, nautical rope, upholstery and fabric.
Dimensions: 89 cm wide x 85 cm deep x 74 cm high.
Reference: Fabric polipropileno
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fartura Armchair in Neotenic Style by Tiago Curioni
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
"Fartura" in Portuguese, means abundance, wealth. Not in the financial sense exactly, but of everything that brings joy and happiness. It is a term widely used in Italian family meals, to represent the quantity and variety of food on the table.
Fartura armchair appropriates this concept exactly, with a solid wood structure of large and succulent proportions. Inspired by the concept of Neotenic Design...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Fur, Synthetic, Hardwood
"Punto" Armchair in Wooden Multi laminate Upholstered with Golden Four Feet
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The punto armchair has an elegant and versatile design. Easy to match, transitions into many interior decor styles.
Its finishes are impeccable, with a harmonious mix of high quality materials: Curve multilaminate wooden backrest, coated with cinnamon natural wood blade...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
'Canela' Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A minimalist design combining structure and aesthetic. Canela armchair with its mid-century modern and Scandinavian influences makes an elegant addition to any environment be it a living room, bedroom or reading area. The complex joinery is rendered timeless & contemporary by its delicate lines. Striking from all angles, in particular from behind where the copper components contrast against the natural wood tone. The wide comfortable cushion allows for various seating positions.
Handmade from Cumaru or Freijó with copper supports and cotton upholstery.
Knót Artesanal...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Copper
Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award winning minimalist armchair 'Helena' designed by Samuel Lamas has an architectonic and geometric reasoning. The aim is to create a simple chair, with pure geometric shapes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
"Arreio" Armchair
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The craft of the tannery, inseparable from the regional identify, embodies the concept of the Arreio lounge chair
The belts on this lounge chair are designed to attached the saddl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Irajá Couch
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, upholstery, fabric and naval rope.
Dimensions: 171 cm wide x 155 cm deep x 75 cm high.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Easychair Vidigal Brazilian Contemporary Handwoven Natural Fiber by Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This armchair is the result of several experiences with hand-woven natural fiber rush. On this armchair project we focused on exploring the in numerous possibilities of contrast and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Natural Fiber
Contemporary Armchair in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Contemporary armchair made with tropical hardwood and upholstered seat and head cushions in linen.
The backrest is made with rami cord, a vegetable fiber, which is twisted and tre...
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Cord, Wood, Hardwood, Upholstery
Minimalist Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award winning minimalist armchair in steel, solid wood and leather is designed with a Classic and geometric reasoning.
The continuity of the structural lines suggests fluidity...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Irajá Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, upholstery, fabric and naval rope.
Dimensions: 130 cm wide x 105 cm deep x 96 cm high.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award winning minimalist armchair 'Helena' designed by Samuel Lamas has an architectonic and geometric reasoning. The aim is to create a simple chair, with pure geometric shapes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Surf Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Leather Easychair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Developed for both outdoor and indoor areas, this armchair refers directly to a sport with great cultural identification with Brazil: surf.
The first piece produced in order to present the concept had the backrest and chair seat shaped manually in expanded polyurethane, the same used in the manufacture of surfboards.
Now, in the official release for the market as serial pieces, we offer both chair and armchair in two versions: upholstered or wooden chair seat.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Easychair Vidigal 2 Brazilian Contemporary Handwoven Natural Fiber by Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This armchair is the result of several experiences with handwoven natural fiber rush. On this armchair project we focused on exploring the in numerous possibilities of contrast and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
"Punto" Armchair in Wooden Multi-laminate Upholstered with Golden Four Feet
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The punto armchair has an elegant and versatile design. Easy to match, transitions into many interior decor styles.
Its finishes are impeccable, with a harmonious mix of high quality materials: Curve multi-laminate wooden backrest, coated with cinnamon natural wood blade...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award winning minimalist armchair 'Helena' designed by Samuel Lamas has an architectonic and geometric reasoning. The aim is to create a simple chair, with pure geometric shapes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Armchair "Sonia" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award winning minimalist armchair in steel and leather is designed within a geometric and architetonic reasoning. Lightness is guaranteed by the delicate iron structure that gen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Gravatá Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Many denominations, a unique beauty. Gravatá bromeliad also echoes in Brazilian flora such as gravá, croatá, caroá, caraguatá, coroatá. Typical of the cerrado region, the species wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Fur Armchair in Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Black Sheep chair was conceived under the concepts of ergonomics. The two cylinders are perfectly adapted to the contours of the human body and the cur...
Category
2010s Other Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Modern Outdoor Armchair, Metal with Nautical Rope Pattern
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This outdoor armchair or lounge chair is part of the Flap 2.0 Outdoor collection, design is based on the flaps part of aircrafts. This element is possible to be seen in the arms curv...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
BEE Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, nautical rope, upholstery and fabric.
Dimensions: 109.5 cm wide x 69.5 cm deep x 70 cm high.
Reference: Fabric polipropileno
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Biboca Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
A suspended shelter, with multiple cracks, where the geometric weave, elaborated by hand, plays hide and reveal, projecting a welcome that does not steal the outside atmosphere. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Green PK8 Armchair, Seat-Lamp Hybrid, Handmade Metal Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
The idea of PK8 armchair came during a renovation project of a clinic.
The project had as premise to transform the environment with just a few interventi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Sun Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Sun Armchair
Materials: Aluminum and naval rope.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Samburá Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, upholstery and fabric.
Dimensions: 154 cm wide x 118 cm deep x 145 cm high.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Red PK8 Armchair, Seat & Lamp Hybrid, Handmade Metal Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
The idea of PK8 armchair came during a renovation project of a clinic.
The project had as premise to transform the environment with just a few interventi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Lounge Style Minimalist Armchair, Indoor or Outdoor, Hardwood, Metal and Rope
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The “Fence” collection concept is inspired by the country side elements that are part of the daily life, to create this premium outdoor collection the main question asked was how to ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
ELO Armchair Lounge chair In/Outdoor in Metal and Rope by Filipe Ramos
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
A pair of ELO armchairs were selected for the terraces of the 60s iconic Wolff House in Los Angeles Hollywood Hills by master architect John Lautner with new interiors by the award-winning studio Clive Wilkinson Architects.
ELO chair is designed to provide a different experience for the user's backrest inspired by the shape of stretching and gymnastics equipment...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Black PK8 Armchair, Seat-Lamp Hybrid, Handmade Metal Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
The idea of PK8 armchair came during a renovation project of a clinic.
The project had as premise to transform the environment with just a few interventi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Yellow PK8 Armchair, Seat-Lamp Hybrid, Handmade Metal Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
The idea of PK8 armchair came during a renovation project of a clinic.
The project had as premise to transform the environment with just a few interventi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Blue PK8 Armchair, Seat & Lamp Hybrid, Handmade Metal Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
The idea of PK8 armchair came during a renovation project of a clinic.
The project had as premise to transform the environment with just a few interventi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Arca Brazilian Contemporary Woven Fiber Outdoor Easychair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
In this project of armchair, we established a dialogue between curves or straight lines and rigid or soft materials in which the striking feature that stands out is the curve on the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Synthetic
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
Irajá Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, upholstery, fabric and naval rope.
Dimensions: 105 cm wide x 89 cm deep x 75.5 cm high.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Modern Organic style armchair in Solid Wood, Upholstered 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 Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Fiberglass, Upholstery, Textile
Modern Style Gaia Chair from Tiago Curioni
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
In honor of the 100 years of Bauhaus, the Gaia chair reflects the purity and strength of the well-known school.
The piece, of pure lines and in primary c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Puã Armchair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The fluid lines punctuate lightness and mark the Minimalist essence of Poltrona Puã. The name taken from the Tupi language means “round” and refers to the connection of the circles t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Bodocongó Swing - In black
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Piece inspired in the elements of the free market of Campina Grande, at Paraíba. Structure made of carbon steel. The woof is handmade with polyester rope.
Application of wooden spoons...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vivá Swing
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, nautical rope.
Dimensions: 150.5 cm wide x 121 cm deep x 142 cm high.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Handmade Black & Red PK6 Armchair, Carbon Steel and Metal Mesh by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Honorable mention by European Product Design Award: Home Interior Products Category.
The main inspiration for PK6 chair comes from standard metal structures used for secondary arc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
"Lina with Ottoman" Minimalist Armchair in Pau Ferro Wood and Handwoven Work
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The use of fine woodwork at the sides and legs of the minimalist armchair adds to its sophistication. Both the wood and upholstery can be customized t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Synthetic, Polyester, Oak, Walnut
Temes Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Straw Easychair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The design of the Temes easychair chair was born of the fusion of two extraordinary pieces of furniture: ´La Chaise´ by Charles and Ray Eames (created in 1948), and the chair designe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
Black PK15 Single Seat Sofa, Steel Structure and Ebonized Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Handmade Pink PK6 Armchair Carbon Steel Structure & Metal Mesh by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Honorable mention by European Product Design Award: Home Interior Products Category.
The main inspiration for PK6 chair comes from standard metal structures used for secondary arc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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