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Brazilian Benches

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.

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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1940s. In all original condition with lively wear and patina. Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.2"H x 98.625"W x 19.85"D All...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Wood

Brazilian Designer, Large Bench, Ipê wood, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A large Ipê-wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1970s. Modeled after the New York City subway bench. Provenance: Apartamento 61, São Paulo. ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

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Wood

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.9"H x 76.5"W x 22.25"D All items ship from High Point, No...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Wood

Volpi bench in natural wood and fabric seat
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The simple yet striking and delicate geometry of the Volpi Bench was inspired by the little flags eternalized by the work of master painter Alfredo Volpi. Made from mdf with natural ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Benches

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Wood, Fabric

Brazilian Modern "Mucki" Bench in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, c. 1958
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1958, the Mucki bench by Sérgio Rodrigues stands as an essential expression of Brazilian modern design—an era that fused architectural clarity with the warmth and soul of...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

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Hardwood

Contemporary Bench with Handwoven B&W Upholstery
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Cloud collection was created around the concept of tress. These contemporary styled benches and stools are made with cotton fabric and foam stripe...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

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Fabric

Banco Solar — One-of-a-Kind Sculptural Bench-Lamp with Integrated Light
By Otávio Motta
Located in Vargem Pequena, BR
Banco Solar is a one-of-a-kind bench–lamp conceived and handcrafted by Otávio Motta over years of studio work. Part functional seating, part sculptural presence, it emerges from an a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Benches

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Steel

Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama" CRU
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Benches a...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

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Linen, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Rosewood & Iron, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural bench, crafted in Brazil in the 1960s by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, exemplifies the intersection of modern design, artisanal skill, and architectural thinking that def...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

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Iron

Geraldo de Barros, Bench, Wood, Metal, Brazil, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in High Point, NC
A slatted wood bench designed by Geraldo de Barros and produced by Hobjeto, Brazil, c. 1970s. Light scratching and discoloration on top. Dimensions: 12.75” H x 78” W x 22.65” D 10...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Metal

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Árvore, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid Árvore wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Some splitting wood present on top and minor separation where the legs meet the seat. Dimensions: 16.25” H x 48...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Wood

Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama", Grey
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Benches a...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

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Linen, Hardwood

Sergio Rodrigues Eleh Jacaronda Coffee Table or Bench, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Rodrigues Eleh Jacaronda coffee table or bench, Brazil, 1965. "Eleh" model from the "Arcos" series, Made by Oca, Brazil, 1965. Jacaranda (Brazili...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

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Jacaranda

Brazilian Ipe Outdoor Bench Set — Crafted in Pará, Brazil
Located in San Antonio, TX
Handcrafted in the Pará region of Brazil, these remarkable benches are made from reclaimed Ipe wood, originally sourced in 2008. Each piece tells a story of sustainability and artist...
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Early 2000s Organic Modern Brazilian Benches

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Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood

Celina Decoracoes Rosewood Leather Bench with Storage
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid century rosewood ottoman/bench by Munis Zilberberg for Celina Decorações, Brazil. Crafted of Brazilian rosewood with a newly upholstered full-ani...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

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Leather, Rosewood

Bis Bench with removable upholstery seat
Located in República, SP
Bis bench is drawn with a single trace gesture. It has one seat and one support surface, that are differentiated by the curve and the straight line, making the functionality of the ...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

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Metal

Bis Bench
Located in República, SP
Bis bench is drawn with a single trace gesture. It has two seats and one support surface, that are differentiated by the curve and the straight line, making the functionality of the...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

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Metal

Bis Bench
Bis Bench
$1,430 / item
Mid-Century Bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-century bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s Structured in wood with a plywood top, this versatile piece by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios can be used either as a low tabl...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Wood, Plywood

Single-Seat Bench in Walnut Finish with Off White Sheepskin Fabric, Wave Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Wave single-seat bench designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis in walnut finish with off-white sheepskin fabric. The Wave bench, designed with meticulous care, blends vintage-inspi...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

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Upholstery, Fabric, Teak

Pair of Monumental Early 20th-Century Plantation Benches Paraíba Valley, Rio
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Pair of Monumental Early 20th-Century Plantation Benches Paraíba Valley, Rio de Janeiro This extraordinary pair of early 20th-century benches originates from a historic coffee plantation in the Paraíba Valley, Rio de Janeiro—a region that once formed the very heart of Brazil’s coffee aristocracy. Monumental in scale and presence, each bench measures an impressive 252 cm in length and 121 cm in height, conceived not merely as seating, but as architectural furniture meant to command space. Crafted from solid Brazilian hardwood, these benches display a restrained yet deeply expressive design language typical of plantation furniture...
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1910s Neoclassical Revival Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench from Forma Manufacture, Brazil, 1970s
By Forma
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Slatted bench produced in Brazil in the 1970s by Forma Manufacture. This beautiful piece's seating is composed of regularly arranged solid Brazilian hardwood slats, finished with n...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Wood

Exquisite 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Settee — Rare Inlaid Hardwood Bench
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Exquisite 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Settee — Rare Inlaid Hardwood Bench with Cane Seat An exceptional example of Brazilian Colonial furniture from the early to mid-19th century...
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Late 19th Century Neoclassical Revival Antique Brazilian Benches

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Wood

Tião, Minimalist Shoe Bench with Storage, Brazilian Contemporary, by Danilo Vale
By danilo vale Design
Located in Brasilia, Distrito Federal
Inspired by the construction rebar columns used in buildings, the Tião product family beholds a strong relation with the Industrial style through its exposed metal frames contrasting...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

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Steel

Vintage Eleh Bench by Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Eleh bench is a furniture piece from the 1960s designed by Sergio Rodrigues (1914-2012). Its structure is composed of a veneered wood box covered with R...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Rosewood

Curved Bench, Large, by Rain, Contemporary Bench, Laminated Oak Wood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Curved benches exploit the flexibility of wood to assimilate the curves of the body. Alluding to a fundamental building system, the benches form a trilitic sctructure, where two vert...
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2010s International Style Brazilian Benches

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Wood

Bench by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Architectural and elemental, this bench exemplifies the dialogue between structure and material that characterizes Brazilian modern design. Crafted in jacarandá rosewood with taut le...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

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Leather, Rosewood

"Elsa" bench in natural wood, fabric seat and painted steel base
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The "Elsa" bench pays homage to the Italian "Elsa Peretti", acclaimed jewelry designer and model who for 50 years has inspired countless women through her design, leaving an unforget...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Benches

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Steel

Rosamaria Row Bench by +55design – Leather, Wood & Steel Craft Fusion
By Bruno de Carvalho
Located in Jardim America, SP
The Rosamaria Row Bench by Bruno de Carvalho is a striking testament to the designer’s ability to harmonize diverse materials with elegance and precision. In this sculptural seating ...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

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Steel

Customizable Four-Seater Bench with Walnut Finish, Leather Top - Trapézio Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Trapézio four-seater bench merges architectural precision with modern elegance, making it a refined choice for residential or commercial spaces. Crafted from sustainably sourced ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Benches

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Teak, Leather

Moveis Maravilha, Large Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A large wood bench produced by Moveis Maravilha, Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.625"H x 27.5"W x 113.125"D All items ship from...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Wood

Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Presenting a larger than usual version of the Eleh bench, a distinguished creation by the renowned designer Sergio Rodrigues, manufactured by Oca in Brazil in 1965. This versatile pi...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Rosewood

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Canvas, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown canvas bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1970s. Fully refinished and brand new canvas seat replaced. Pre-restoration images available upon request. Overall...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Canvas, Wood

Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama", Orange
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Benches a...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

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Linen, Hardwood

Bench by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This slatted jacarandá bench from the 1950s distills the essence of Brazilian modernism—clarity of form, integrity of material, and a deep respect for craftsmanship. Its horizontal r...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

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Rosewood

'Canela III' Mid-Century Modern Bench in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
The latest addition to the Canela family, the three seated version of the 'Canela II' bench is faithful to the original mid-century modern design albeit in a more robust and imposing...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Benches

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Brass

"Construction" Minimalist Bench in Natural Solid Wood and Painted Steel
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The design Construction bench is inspired in the improvised structures used in non-professional constructions such as scaffolding made of reclaimed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Benches

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Steel

Nice brazilian benche attributed to Zalszupin
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie banc modulable attribué à Jorge Zalszupin
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Carrara Marble, Metal

Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Oakland, CA
Bench crafted of dark figured solid Brazilian rosewood and handwoven cane in manner of Joaquim Tenreiro. Bench is in excellent condition with minor signs of age and use. Measurements...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

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Cane, Rosewood

Contemporary Bench in Tropical Hardwood and Cord by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Contemporary tropical bench made in freijó or "Brazilian 'walnut" hardwood and natural ramie cord. The rope which draws the arms and the backrest of ...
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2010s Other Brazilian Benches

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Upholstery, Cord, Wood, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Mid Century Exotic Wood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid Century bench consisting of ten planks of exotic Brazilian hardwoods raised on a solid wood frame and squared legs. Can be used as a bench, coffee table. Fully restored in a exce...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

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Rosewood

Rosewood Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, Brazil, 1960s, Mid-Century Modern
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Celina Decorações Low Bench Hardwood 1960s Brazil
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1960s Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Hardwood

Porto Bench, by RAIN, Contemporary Bench, Laminated Oak Wood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Porto low tables are composed of a circular top that seems to rest on a sturdy oblong base. Lightness and weight overlap creating a harmonic and unconventional monoblock. The unagreement between the geometry of the elements generates irregular pieces capable of evoking movement, as they elude the gaze, changing according to the viewing angle. The tables give continuity to the Porto collection, whose inspiration comes from the weight and scale...
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2010s International Style Brazilian Benches

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Wood

'Arca' Mid-Century Modern Shoe Rack in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Arca shoe rack/bench is made up of thin slats of wood which encircle the piece supporting the main body and creating a sensation of movement. The slats permit constant ventilation wh...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Benches

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Curved Bench by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma, 1960s
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern CurvedBench by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma, 1960s This curvaceous bench was done in a beautiful solid wood, and it has a natural finish that mainta...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Metal

19th-Century Brazilian Colonial Bench in Vinhático and Sucupira — Minas Gerais
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
19th-Century Brazilian Colonial Bench in Vinhático and Sucupira — Minas Gerais, Circa 1860 A rare and beautifully authentic example of 19th-century Brazilian rural craftsmanship, th...
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1860s Other Antique Brazilian Benches

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Wood

Xingu Bench Brazilian Contemporary Design in Two Hardwoods
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
This contemporary bench in hardwood is an interpretation of functionality and technical refinement of fittings and handmade wood joints, the origin of the Xingu bench design. The co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Brazilian Benches

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Wood

Outdoors bench, attributed to Jorge Zalszupin. Brazil, 1960s.
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outdoors bench, probably designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by l’Atelier in 1960s, made of fiber glass and plastic. The bench is perfect for outdoor garden area, with two seats...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Geraldo de Barros Long Bench with original label
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Washington, DC
Solid wooden bench by important Brazilian Modernist figure Geraldo De Barros with original label attached. De Barros pursued his interest in adaptin...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Wood

Sergio Rodrigues, 'Slatted 'Mucki' Bench, LinBrasil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sergio Rodrigues Mucki Bench Model created in 1959 LinBrasil edition
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

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Hardwood

Ovni, Purple Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - Purple bench by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm Materials: MDF, Carbon Steel, Resin, Painting in Duco Paint. Also Available: tri...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Benches

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Steel

Tramawood 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Tramawood 22 bench by Humberto da Mata Dimensions: L 170 x W 45 x H 45 cm Materials: Solid Freijó structure, foam, plywood and w...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Benches

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Foam, Wood, Plywood

Pair of Percival Lafer Midcentury Brazilian "MP-97" Stools Foot Rests Ottomans
By Percival Lafer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brazilian rosewood tan leather upholstery foot stools benches.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

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Leather, Rosewood

Bis Bench with upholstery seats
Located in República, SP
Bis bench is drawn with a single trace gesture. It has two seats and one support surface, that are differentiated by the curve and the straight line, making the functionality of the...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

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Metal

Marina Bench by +55design – Unified Wood Form with Brass Detail
By Bruno de Carvalho
Located in Jardim America, SP
With a design rooted in structural clarity and minimalist precision, the Marina Bench by Bruno de Carvalho reimagines the bench form through the disciplined use of a single section p...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

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Hardwood

Brazilian Mid-Century Bench in Hardwood, Att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960’s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This bench is made with Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda), and it has a stunning tone with natural wood grain. In addition, the wood has been refinished and is now in exce...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

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Hardwood

Contemporary Bench with Handwoven B&W Upholstery
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Cloud collection was created around the concept of tress. These contemporary styled benches and stools are made with cotton fabric and foam stripes, woven and stitched by hand. E...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Fabric

Jorge Zalszupin Oxford sofa l'Atelier Brazil 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice so called 'Oxford' sofa designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company l'Atelier, Brazil 1970. These chairs are made with a chrome-plated tubular structure...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Chrome

Vintage Brazilian Sofa in Rattan
Located in Milano, IT
This original vintage sofa in wood and rattan is of fine Brazilian manufacture. The structure is very particular with the front legs, characterized by rigid lines and sharp curves, that rise to become the armrests. The rear legs are attached to the front ones forming a softer arch in contrast with the rigidity of the armrest. The structure is elegant but minimal: the backrest is attached only to the seat and to the armrest, without compromising the stability. The two seats and backrests are made of woven rattan to form geometrical designs and separated by a wooden component. This elegant and original vintage sofa would be ideal to furnish vintage...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

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Rattan, Wood

Vintage Brazilian Sofa in Rattan
Vintage Brazilian Sofa in Rattan
$6,263 Sale Price
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Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama", Blue
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies . Trama Benches a...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

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Linen, Hardwood

Paratinga Bench in Pequi Wood by Hugo França
Located in Geneve, CH
Paratinga Bench in Pequi Wood by Hugo França Dimensions: D 220 x W 550,4 x H 130 cm. Materials: Pequi wood. Dimensions may vary. Please contact us. Atelier Hugo França's principle...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Benches

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Wood