Skip to main content

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 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.

411
375
11
to
53
202
100
797
489
612
351
117
9
2
3
372
422
2
332
33
1
10
92
84
28
2
Height
to
Width
to
Depth
to
603
572
355
377
330
333
304
317
291
306
281
299
542
414
358
261
194
7,537
22,205
6,427
3,674
3,404
68
41
37
34
32
Place of Origin: Brazilian
Martin Eisler & Carlos Hauner Pair of Modern Brazilian Armchairs wood and velvet
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlos Hauner (1927-1997) Pair of armchairs Manufactured by Forma Moveis Brazil, 1955 Caviuna wood legs, velvet and cotton upholstery Measurements: 77 c...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Tenreiro Armchair with Rosewood Frame by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic and timeless armchair designed by J Tenreiro is now available with beautiful caramel leather cushions. It was restored and now it's ready to use. ...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood, Rosewood

Contemporary Bella Armchair Featuring Metal Frame and Ivory Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Our creative team from Uultis has created this amazing upholstered armchair, the ideal furniture providing you the comfort and the perfect fit in a variety of settings including livi...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Bella Armchair Featuring Metal Frame and Off-White Leather
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Our creative team from Uultis has created this amazing upholstered armchair, the ideal furniture providing you the comfort and the perfect fit in a variety of settings including livi...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

"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

Jorge Zalszupin Armchair
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Rare armchair design by Brazilian master Jorge Zalszupin.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Super Jardim Contemporary Armchair
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
From a garden hose of 200 meters continuous, with one end of a faucet and the other a splash, the studio reinforces the discussion around the conscious use...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Martin Eisler & Carlos Hauner Model "Reversible" modern Brazilian armchair 1955
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler(1913-1977) & Carlos Hauner (1927-1997) Armchair model “Reversible” Manufactured by Forma Moveis Brazil, 1955 Iron structure, brass, cotton upholstery Measurements: 10...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

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

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

Above Chair in Brown Leather and Black Painted Frame
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The above chair goes above and beyond in terms of design and comfortability. The combination of the brown leather and the black painted frame allows you to mix the Above chair in roo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Lacquer, Wood

Tai Armchair in Teak Wood Finish with Off-White Leather Cushions
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Tai armchair has a lot going on but in a very simplistic way with the beautiful wood frame in a teak finish and its off-white leather cushions. The un...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak, Upholstery

Contemporary Bella Armchair Featuring Metal Frame and Navy Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Our creative team from Uultis has created this amazing upholstered armchair, the ideal furniture providing you the comfort and the perfect fit in a variety of settings including living rooms, offices, and bedrooms to add that extra touch to your modern, contemporary, or minimalist decor. With its padded seat, backrest, and armrests covered in beautiful navy fabric...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Pris Chair by Guto Indio da Costa, Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary Pris Chair by Guto Indio da Costa, Brazil The Pris chair is part of the collection "Machina & Manus" by the Brazilian designer Guto Í...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

'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

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

Tai Armchair in Teak Wood Finish with Black Leather Cushions
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Tai armchair has a lot going on but in a very simplistic way with the beautiful wood frame in a teak finish and its black leather cushions. The unique...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Leather, Upholstery

Pair of Brazilian Midcentury Armchairs, Unknown Designer, Solid Rosewood, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This pair of armchairs with slatted seats and backrests was manufactured in the 1960s, but the authorship is still in research by our team. Pieces are made of solid Brazilian Rosewoo...
Category

1660s Mid-Century Modern Antique Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Brazilian Midcentury Design, Solid Caviuna Armchairs, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of armchairs from the 1960s caught our eyes – it was love at first sight. The pieces are made of solid Caviuna with seats in plaited cane. With large slats and...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Copa Lounge Chair, by Jean Gillon, Brazilian Midcentury Modern Design
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These exquisite Copa lounge chairs, designed by the master Jean Gillon, are a testament to his genius in creating furniture that is both functional a...
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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

"Belo Horizonte" Armchair, by Lucas Takaoka, 2021, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Lucas Takaoka
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Belo Horizonte lounge chair was created by Lucas Takaoka in 2021. The piece has a simple but outstanding design. The structure is made of solid ...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Attributed to Jorge Zalszupin, Brasiliana Armchair, Brazilian Mid-Century 60'
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Houston, TX
In honor of Oscar Niemeyer’s ultra-modern design for the Brazilian capital, Brasiliana was created in the 1950s by Jorge Zalszupin. The curved wooden frame is enriched by handcrafted...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Flavio de Carvalho FDC-1 Chair, Brazil, 1950
By Flavio de Carvalho
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This chair model FDC-1 is designed by Flavio de Carvalho (1899-1973) and manufactured at a local atelier in Brazil, 1950. The chair has a solid steel sctructure, circle shaped and ha...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

"Atalho" Contemporary Lounge Chair by Domingos Tótora
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
In the work of Domingos Tótora beauty is inseparable from function. Therefore, having as the starting point of his creation the use of recycled cardboard as the main medium for his d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Parchment Paper

Win Armchair Featuring Metal & Brown Frame with Fabric Seating
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Win armchair features metal trimmings with a brown wood finish frame, wrapped in a beautiful light gray fabric. Our amazing Uultis design team has cre...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

"RA40" Armchair in Imbuia Wood and Metal by Pedro Useche
By Pedro Useche
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The RA40 armchair has a stainless steel structure and hardwood armrest, seat and back. Upholstered seat and back in flexible polyurethane. Final stretched cover in fabric or leather....
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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

Pair of L-Shaped Armchair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This pair of armchairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) around 1958 is an example of the reductiveness of forms explored by the artist and designer, achieved by using rectangular shapes and no armrests...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

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

Pair of "MP-05" Armchair by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-05 armchair is an exceptional example of the creative vision of the Brazilian architect and designer Percival Lafer. Originally designed as a variation on the MP-03 armchair, ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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

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

Mid-Century Modern "Oxford" Lounge Chair by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This is an outstanding lounge chair designed by Jorge Zalszupin during the Brazilian midcentury. The "Oxford" lounge chair is a great example of a design with perfect proportions. Th...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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 "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

Brazilian Midcentury Design, Solid Rosewood Armchairs by Casulo, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of armchairs with slatted structure was manufactured in the 1960s. Pieces are made of solid Brazilian Rosewood and were reupholstered in a bouclé fabric by our ex...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

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

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

Pair of Armchairs Designed by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful pair of armchairs was designed by Carlo Hauner in Brazil. They are definitely very elegant pieces with clean lines and a minimalistic shape. Because of the organic s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Distrópica, Lounge Chair by Brunno Jahara, Matteo Guarnaccia & Dimitrih Correa
By Brunno Jahara
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
The research of Cross Cultural Chairs in Brazil, was conducted in Rio de Janeiro where Matteo Guarnaccia together with Brunno Jahara and designer Dimitrih Correa. This was the first ...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Brass

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

Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chair by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare piece of Brazilian modern design, the "presidencial" lounge chair with arms was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (b. 1922) for L'Atelier, circa 1960s. Constructed with Brazilian ro...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

Dobra Upholstered Lounge Chair in Grey Linen 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 Post-Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Percival Lafer Midcentury Brazilian "Earth Chair" Set Armchair and Ottoman, 1976
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Percival Lafer midcentury Brazilian "Earth Chair" set armchair and ottoman, 1976. Known internationally, Percival Lafer is a renowned Brazilian design...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Armchair, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful armchair was designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for "Forma". It is definitely a very elegant piece with clean lines and a sculptural feeling. Because of Its organic shape, it is super comfortable. The legs of the armchair are made of solid hardwood and it has a beautiful patina. This piece was carefully reupholstered and restored by one of the best craftsmen in São Paulo. Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) were the main designers creating for the iconic Brazilian furniture...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Brazilian Armchair ´Bia´ by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This imposing Brazilian armchair in steel and leather is featured by geometric lines that contrast with the softness of the seat in natural leather. All the structural elements are i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Rodeio Armchair, by Jean Gillon in Hardwood. Brazilian Midcentury Modern
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Rodeio armchair is an iconic piece that perfectly represents the main characteristics of Brazilian design as a school. It is one of the most outstanding creations of Jean Gillon,...
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Jacaranda

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

Pair of Michel Arnoult "Ouro Preto" Armchair, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Born in Paris, Michel Arnoult found his creative expression on the Brazilian scene. Today considered one of the great names representing design in the country, his pieces reflect his eternal search for the minimization of production costs and industrial processes, offering quality, cheap and easy-to-assemble furniture for the middle class at the time. His attention to wood materiality, comfort, and simple but very elegant lines can be recognized in his extensive legacy. The Ouro Preto...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Tai Armchair in Teak Wood Finish with Light Beige Fabric Cushions
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Tai armchair has a lot going on but in a very simplistic way with the beautiful wood frame in a teak finish and its light beige fabric cushions. The u...
Category

2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

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

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

Brazilian Midcentury Design, Solid Walnut Armchairs, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of solid Imbuia (Brazilian Walnut) armchairs were manufactured in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Casulo, and the authorship is still unidentified by our team....
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

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

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

Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Midcentury brazilian armchair, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Midcentury brazilian armchair, 1955 One of the most iconic armchairs designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, is today a beautiful example of the i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Recently Viewed

View All