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 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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Item Ships From: USA
Place of Origin: Brazilian
Girandola bench
By Cristina Celestino
Located in Houston, TX
Girandola Bench
A sinuous volume designed by a curved wooden shape welcomes a seat wrapped in quilted velvet upholstery. The Paraíso armchair appears light, suspended on slender meta...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
U-shaped Bench in Hardwood & Wicker, Unknown, Brazil, c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Available today this beautiful U-shaped Bench made in Hardwood and Wicker made in Brazil in the 1960s s nothing less than spectacular.
This U-shaped bench was manufactured in the 1...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wicker, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Phone in Table in Hardwood & Steel, Geraldo de Barros, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with free domestic (US) shipping included, this super cute Brazilian Modern Phone Table in Hardwood & Steel designed by Geraldo de Barros in Brazil during the 50s is...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, 1960s
Slatted bench with wooden structure and Formica legs manufactured by Celina Decorações circa 1960.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Formica, Wood
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood, by Carlo Hauner for Forma, Brazil, c. 1950
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
The bench features two legs, a module for storage and one seat with a reupholstered yellow fabric. The piece is made with Brazilian hardwood and it has a beautiful color and pattern ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Mucki Bench in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, c. 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Mucki bench, designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1958 and manufactured by Oca, is a versatile and stunning piece suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Featuring a low rect...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Bench “Cíntia” by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1964
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Cíntia bench was created in 1964 by the renowned Brazilian designer and architect, Sergio Rodrigues. The bench’s beautiful design is made with Brazilian rosewood (also known as j...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Mid-Century Bench in Hardwood, Attributed 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 excellent condition. The bench can fit 4 people comfortably and features a low seat with four legs. It has a very clean and sleek design to it, which makes it a perfect addition to any kind of home.
This piece is very versatile and can be used as a bench but also as a coffee table, which is displayed in our showroom next to Liceu de Artes e Oficios sofa...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Marquesa Beench by Oscar Niemeyer, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1978
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Houston, TX
Currently available for acquisition, this exquisitely crafted Mid-Century Modern masterpiece, known as the "Marquesa," represents an embodiment of the remarkable design acumen of Osc...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Lacquer
Contemporary "Benjamin" Bench by Brazilian Designer Gustavo Bittencourt, 2023
By Gustavo Bittencourt
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary "Benjamin" Bench by Brazilian Designer Gustavo Bittencourt, 2023
The bench is made up of two wooden seat modules with a straw finish, joined by a steel structure, finis...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Metal
Wooden Curved Bench by Fergo Moveis, Mid-Century Modern Vintage
Located in Houston, TX
The Exquisite Curved Plywood Bench in Jacaranda
Immerse yourself in the allure of this stunning curved plywood bench, a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. Meticulously ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Laminate, Hardwood
Brazilian Jacaranda 1960s Onda Bench by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Onda bench by Jorge Zalszupin from the 1960s with three wavy seats in jacaranda with metal legs and magazine rack of beige/tan suede
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Chrome
Trapezio Bench 4 Seats in Black Wood Finish and Gray Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The trapezoid geometric shape is a plane figure formed by four sides. This shape inspires base and solidity, which are the outstanding characteristics of the TRAPÉZIO bench. Made of ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Trapezio Bench 4 Seats in Teak Wood Finish and Beige Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The trapezoid geometric shape is a plane figure formed by four sides. This shape inspires base and solidity, which are the outstanding characteristics of the TRAPÉZIO bench. Made of ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
1960s Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood by Jorge Jabour Mauad for Móveis Cantu
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern bench, designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad for Móveis Cantu in Brazil, is a showstopper! The bench is entirely m...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Búzios Bench by Guto Indio da Costa, Brazil, 2015
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The Buzios Bench is a unique and elegant piece of furniture designed by Brazilian industrial designer Guto Indio da Costa. The bench draws its inspirati...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto, 1970’s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood designed by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto in the seventies is nothing less than gorgeous!
This Mid-century modern bench is made of hardwood and consists of a low base structure five wood slabs on the top and chrome pins.
This piece has all the fun aspects of a seventies mid-century piece: clean, straight lines and abundance of wood. A gorgeous piece like this would look awesome in a living room next to a sofa or in front of two lounge chairs. This Brazilian Modern piece will look great in in any mid-century modern, modern, contemporary, or even boho chic environment.
The last couple images are vintage ads...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Rustic Brazilian Cow Hide & Rustic Wooden Day-Bed or Bench
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Brazilian daybed with cowhide seat and wood frame mid 20th century. This vintage bed from Brazil features a cowhide upholstered seat/bed, which wraps about the wood frame along all sides, and is presented upon four squared legs. The brown and tan cowhide...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Benches
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood & Orange Cushions by Fatima, 1960s, Brazil
By Moveis Fatima
Located in New York, NY
Available immediately, this Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood & Orange Cushions by Fatima Moveis is stunning!
This midcentury modern bench is made of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Solid Brazilian Rosewood Bench / Coffee Table
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Oakland, CA
Celina Decoracoes mid century bench consisting of rare, solid Brazilian rosewood planks, each with varying grain.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Rosewood Slatted Bench by Cantu Moveis, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Cantù Móveis e Interiores LTDA produced this gorgeous bench in the 1960s. It consists of a very well-constructed piece in solid Rosewood, with slats rhythmically positioned supported...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Oakland, CA
Bench crafted of dark figured solid Brazilian rosewood and hand woven cane in manner of Joaquim Tenreiro.
Bench is in excellent condition with minor signs of age and use.
Measu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Sergio Rodriguez Rosewood Bench
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood bench designed by Sergio Rodriguez crafted of solid, dark brazilian rosewood and upholstred in the original black vinyl. Sturdy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
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.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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 (Brazilian Rosewood) veneered wood, ch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Jacaranda
Taturana Bench, 3 Seat
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The designer Sergio J Matos, presents the Tatuarana bench. This time, with a look at the biome of the forest that goes beyond the great animals, being also inhabited by an immensity ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Stainless Steel
A Charmingly Bucolic Vintage Brazilian Cowhide & Wood Frame Single Size Day Bed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Brazilian cowhide and wood frame single size daybed. This Brazilian bed, which is sized between a twin and double, features simplistic wooden foot...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Benches
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
Jorge Zalszupin 1960s Brazilian Parquet Jacaranda Wood 102 Bench
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
102 bench by Jorge Zalszupin from the 1960s in parquet Brazilian jacaranda wood with two-seat and black metal base.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Metal
Contemporary "Bullet Proof" Bench by Brazilian designer Alê Jordão, Brazil 2017
By Alê Jordão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The 2017 "Bullet Proof" Bench by the contemporary Brazilian designer Alê Jordão is structured in welded steel and armoured glass, featuring the unique shots...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Small Slatted Bench, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Small Mid-Century Modern slatted bench, Brazil, 1960s.
This Minimalist bench is structured in solid wood, completed with side stretchers for additional support, and featuring a se...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Hardwood
"Sofá Güell" in Laminated Jotoba Wood by Julia Krantz, 2008
By Julia Krantz
Located in New York, NY
Unique "Sofá Güell" in stack-laminated jatoba wood. Designed and made by Julia Krantz, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2008.
Category
Early 2000s Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
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