Brazilian Chairs
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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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Walnut Finish with Wooden Back and Textile
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Minimalist Modern Armchair in solid wood, Brazilian Design
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This Minimalist Armchair is part of the Hug collection, concept is based in the act of hugging, represented in solid wood, and a fluid form factor that flows along the design in the ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood
Post Modern Stool in Walnut Finish, Cane Back Leather Seat Counter or Bar Height
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Calder's Chair, Limited Edition by Gabriela Campos
By Estúdio Mais Alma, Gabriela Campos
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Calder's Chair, limited edition by Gabriela Campos
Edition 2 of 8
Dimensions: 25,59 x 17,72 x 35.43 in
Materials: Structure in Stainless Steel and Composition of Marble
Verde Alpi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
"Laura" Minimalist chair in painted steel with wooden armrests
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about using steel to create delicate pieces. Laura chair is the materialization of these thoughts. The chair is part of a series of furniture des...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Julio Katinsky - 1959 - Brazil - Rare Sling Armchair Iron Frame Rosewood
By Julio Katinski
Located in Curitiba, PR
The Julio Roberto Katinsky Sling Chair, designed in 1959, is a notable example of Brazilian modern furniture design. Originally created to fulfill a private commission, this chair sh...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Iron
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 Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
"Bruna" Minimalist Chair with Arms in Painted Steel and velvet Handwoven
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about wire. What would emerge if one started to fold lengths of wire randomly? Bruna chair is the materialization of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Solid Wood Arms Chair with Wooden Slats, for the Outside, Outdoor Resistant
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The lake of Fiastra is located in Italy, a beautiful location, many times the inspiration for a new concept strikes from the most exotic experiences and panoramas, in this collection...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood, Hardwood
Set Of 6 Chairs Attributed To Martin Eisler, circa 1950.
By Martin Eisler
Located in Barra Funda, SP
This offering presents a set of six chairs attributed to the influential designer Martin Eisler, dating from approximately 1950. Crafted in the prevailing Mid-Century Modern aestheti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Modern Chair in Cane & Iron by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian modern chair was designed by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler and is absolutely beautiful. The structure is made with an iron frame ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Solid Wood and Cane, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This set of eight exquisitely crafted Cane chairs in Amendoim Wood, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1960s, is a gorgeous example of his mastery of technical and const...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Set of 10 Del Rey Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Midcentury Design, Brazil, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Rosewood
Set of Brazilian Rosewood and Straw Dining Chairs. Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
The set of six Brazilian Mid-Century Modern dining chairs are made of rosewood (Jacaranda) and cane seat.
The structure has a square section design with four feet, made in solid ros...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
'Pilão' Chair in Solid Brazilian Hardwood, in the Style of Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Cadeira Pilão," inspired by Zanine Caldas' style, is an emblematic piece of Brazilian vernacular design. With its modern and elegant appeal, combined with an organic approach an...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, camel leather Seating tone
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Calder's Chair, Limited Edition by Gabriela Campos
By Estúdio Mais Alma, Gabriela Campos
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Calder's Chair, limited edition by Gabriela Campos
Edition 2 of 8
Dimensions: 25,59 x 17,72 x 35.43 in
Materials: Structure in Stainless Steel and Composition of Marble
Verde Alpi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Dining chair in Leather and solid wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This dining room armchair is part of the Arrow collection, which carries the concept of precision and the figurative arrow element abstraction, present thru the design.
Using the ha...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Hardwood
Mid-Century Dining Chairs 'Marco', by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Hardwood
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Designed by the renowned Brazilian modernist Sergio Rodrigues, the "Marco" chair is a striking example of mid-century design, blending functionality with timeless aesthetics. Origina...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Hardwood
Minimal Style, Solid Wood Chair, Leather Seating, Upholstered Backboard
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Hardwood, Upholstery
Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood & Blue Fabric by G. Scapinelli, Brazi
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Mid-Century Modern four chair set in hardwood & blue fabric, designed in the fifties in Brazil is nothing less than spectacular!
Each chair features a Brazilian rosewood (known as Jacaranda) structure with a tall backrest and four curved toothpick legs. The set has been reupholstered in a beautiful blue fabric that contrasts nicely with the wood. The wood has been refinished and besides minimal marks of age, the set looks stunning!
The four delicate dining chairs are showcased in the gallery next to a Sergio Rodrigues vintage dining table, entirely made in rosewood also and the set looks stellar!
This effortlessly sleek chair set can blend into almost any type of contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, boho chic, or modern environment. A beautiful set like this, will add a touch of Mid-Century Modern swagger to any home!
Few contemporary and vintage publications...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Solid Wood with Caning Back and Cane Seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Minimalist "Célia" Chair, Brazilian Contemporary Style, by Danilo Vale
By danilo vale Design
Located in Brasilia, Distrito Federal
The Celia chair is a contemporary workpiece conceived through straight and strong lines. Its structure is built by bent cold-drawn steel and the upholstery...
Category
2010s Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, black leather Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, cian textiles Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
"Masp 7th Abril" Chair, by Lina Bo Bardi, 1947, Mid-Century Brazilian
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in New York, NY
This iconic chair was designed by the Italian-born Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) for the MASP's auditorium when it still was placed on 7th April street...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Solid Wood Chair in Teak, with Wooden Slats, for the Outside, Outdoor Resistant
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The lake of Fiastra is located in Italy, a beautiful location, many times the inspiration for a new concept strikes from the most exotic experiences and panoramas, in this collection...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Textile, Wood
Arraia Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Chair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The Arraia armchair design once again links the shapes of nature to the traits of Lattoog designers.
Here, marine life, with its vast “library” of ever-flowing and sinuous forms, lent its curves to encourage formal speculations about the possibilities of folding wood.
A certain idea of ??melting or organicity was brought precisely to break the rigidity of the wood of the arms and backrest, which are gently supported on the base structure.
The final result of this piece reminds us of a stingray in motion – light...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary Pair of "Buati" Stools by Dj Papagaio, Brazil, 2021
By DJ Papagaio
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary pair of "Buati" stools by DJ Papagaio, Brazil, 2022.
Stool composed of different types of Brazilian woods.
With the use of traditional woodworking techniques, the desig...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Bruna" Minimalist Chair with Arms in Painted Steel and velvet Handwoven
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about wire. What would emerge if one started to fold lengths of wire randomly? Bruna chair is the materialization of t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Novo Rumo Dining Chairs in Brazilian Hardwood and Suede, Brazil, 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Set of 4 Novo Rumo Dining Chairs in Brazilian Hardwood and Suede, Brazil, 1960s
This exquisite set of four dining chairs was crafted by Novo Rumo, a distinguished Brazilian design h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Suede, Hardwood
Post Modern Stool in Solid Wood, Caning Back and Seat, Counter or Bar Height
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Round Modernist Wood and Leather Chair, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These beautiful and unique chairs are a distinctive piece of Brazilian mid-century furniture that showcases the special blend of material craftsmanship and design simplicity that was...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler Concha Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1950
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning and comfortable ‘Concha’ (shell) lounge chair designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler and manufactured by Forma Moveis, Brazil 1950. This chair has a solid steel structur...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Chairs with Armrests by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Sold by Cantù Móveis in the 1960s, this pair of chairs with armrests presents a very interesting design. Its one-piece seat and backrest are connected by two side pieces of solid ros...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in honey solid wood, vegan leather seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the award-winning Aurora Collection, also known as Dawn — a transformative milestone in our esteemed design legacy that has earned the pr...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Toy Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Toy Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 51 x D 54 x H 81 cm
Materials: Veneer, Paint.
With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Other
Hatch Bench by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Hatch Bench by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 200 x D 50 x H 45 cm
Materials: Base: Aged Steel, Seat: Natural Leather
With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Bauhaus Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bauhaus Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 51 x D 58 x H 76 cm
Materials: Metal and fiberglass chair with upholstered seat.
With the intention of providing good taste and persona...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 10 Rosewood Dining Chairs, Celina Decorações, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set is composed of ten chairs produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. Chairs are made of solid Rosewood, with seats and backs upholstered with 100% Organic Silk fabric from our collection Bossa Fabrics. The restoration process followed historical references published in magazines from the period.
Celina Decorações signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture in the 1960s. Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted characteristics.
With a color pallet rooted in natural shades, our Fabric collection tells a bit about Brazilian biodiversity through raw and natural materials and artisanal processes. This fabric color was made using Mango tree...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Silk
Pair of Rare Chairs with Armrests by Martin Eisler, circa 1955 Midcentury Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1955 by Martin Eisler for "Forma," the rare chai with armrests is made of Jatobá wood and leather
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler are most known by well-shaped armchairs made in iron, but the production it's away more complex, handcrafted, and extensive.
The wood pieces produced by Forma Móveis...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Wood & Mint Faux Leather, Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian Modern armchair in wood & mint faux leather by Jose Zanine Caldas, in the fifties decade is gorgeous!
This Brazilian Modern rarity consists of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Minimalist Velvet Armchair in Brazilian Contemporary Style, by Tiago Curioni
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The 'Velvet' armchair in black was designed from clean and pure lines with the elimination of any kind of excesses so that your greater identity were the colors, in a range of 09 options chosen by the user. By its Minimalist appearance, the color of the structure always accompanies the color of the fabric, guaranteeing visual unity to the product.
The backrest height does not exceed the top of tables which reflects its minimalism concept...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minimalist Organic Chair in Solid Wood, camel leather Seating tone
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs by Móveis Cimo, 1960s Signed
By Moveis Cimo
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional pair of Brazilian modernist lounge chairs by Móveis Cimo, 1960's. Sculpturally crafted from solid Brazilian rosewood these statement club chairs are rare and valuable ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Dining chair in Leather and solid wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This dining room armchair is part of the Arrow collection, which carries the concept of precision and the figurative arrow element abstraction, present thru the design.
Using the ha...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Hardwood
"Julia" chair in solid wood with armrests
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
When she created Julia chair with wooden arms, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features, exploring the curves of the wood with a design ins...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood, Cane, Leather, Joaquim Tenreiro 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern four chair set made in Brazilian Rosewood, Leather and Caning designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in Brazil during the fifties is absolutely magnifi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Hardwood
Minimal style, solid wood chair, textiles or leather seatings
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The wing chair solid wood collection, flexibility, modern aesthetics, comfort and softness are the keywords for this collection. The concept is inspired by the B-52 plane design, thi...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Chrome & Red Suede, Jorge Zalszupin, 1965 Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Chairs in Chrome & Red fabric by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965 Brazil are a showstopper!
These gorgeous chairs feature a super sleek design composed of two chrome legs and a curved body structure consisting of a seat and backrest in red velvet. Sold as a set of three.
These beauties are showcased in our showroom next to a Jorge Zalszupin credenza and a Giuseppe Scapinelli armchair and the convo is stunning! Attached image. The last image is a vintage publication featuring the same chairs.
Equally as practical as beautiful, these chairs will add a touch of mid-century swagger to any home but will also fit into a Modern, Contemporary, or even Eclectic environment.
Dimensions: H31.5, W18.5, D19.7 (in) H80, W47, D50 (cm)
In regards to the creator, Jorge Zalszupin (1 June 1922 – 17 August 2020) was a Polish-born Brazilian architect and designer, who founded L’Atelier, in São Paulo. He began in the 1950s decade with craftwork and soon after, to the production in series.
Jorge Zalszupin a native of Warsaw, Poland, studied architecture at Bucharest’s Ecole des Beaux Arts. While working as an architect in Paris, he found inspiration in articles about Brazilians Oscar Niemeyer and Roberto Burle Marx and immigrated to Brazil.
His work as an architect created a demand for decoration and furniture proposals that suited the style of his projects and, for many years, Zalszupin designed and executed them for his clients. The demand was as great as the desire to grow and expand his business, and he then decided to found Atelier Móveis in November 1959.
A significant part of Zalszupin's furniture production is tributary to his architecture. He used new design language and tendencies, while maintaining a functional view of Ambience for internal spaces. L’Atelier was a design collective of architects, engineers, craftsmen, and a full-scale team of professionals that did everything from researching materials to finalizing the product.
Jorge Zalszupin has developed some of the most iconic models in Brazilian Modern furniture and has grown a lot in popularity in the last few years. The “Petala” Coffee table, “Paulistana” armchair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Chairs by Branco & Preto 'Attr.', Brazil, 1950s
By Branco & Preto
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare pair of mid-century Brazilian armchairs is attributed to the design collective Branco and Preto. Made in a rational and geometric way, they present lightness and simplicity...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 8 Chairs in Wood and Leather, Brazil 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Set of 8 (Eight) Mid-Century Modern Brazilian dinning chairs in wood, Brazil 1960s.
These dining chairs are structured in solid wood, with upholstered seats in green synthetic leath...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Minimalist Organic Chair in black Solid Wood, off-white textiles Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the seamless integration of aest...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
"Julia" Chair with Wooden Arms in Ebony
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
When she created Julia chair with wooden arms, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features, exploring the curves of the wood with a design ins...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Cadeira curva
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Bring timeless sophistication to any interior with these rare Cadeira Curva chairs by the renowned Joaquim Tenreiro, a key figure in Brazilian mid-century design. Known for his metic...
Category
20th Century Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Imbuia
Bauhaus Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bauhaus Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 70 x D 56 x H 71 cm
Materials: Metal, Boucle Fabric .
With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo decipher...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Chair in Metal, Nautical Rope and Textiles for the Outdoors or Indoors
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
FENCE COLLECTION CONCEPT
The “Fence” collection concept is inspired by the countryside elements that are part of the daily life, to create this premium outdoor collection the mai...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Metal
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 Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood with Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Evo chair collection.
Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes.
All elements that compose ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
José Zanine Caldas, Banco Pilão, Hand-Sculpted Chair, Signed, Brazil, 1970s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Hand-sculpted chair by José Zanine Caldas, Circa 1970s.
This chair was made of Brazilian hard wood. Signed "Zanine".
A self-taught designer, José Zanine Caldas is known to transform wood into magnificently sensual pieces. In 1964, when Brazil was undergoing a military coup, he lost his position at the University of Brasilia and took refuge in the beach town of Nova Viçosa. There he faced the destruction of the Atlantic Forest. Inspired by local craftsmen who carved boats and furniture from fallen trees, he began carving solid furniture...
Category
1970s Vintage Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Laura" Minimalist armchair in painted steel with wooden armrests
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alessandra Delgado was once thinking about using steel to create delicate pieces. Laura armchair is the materialization of these thoughts. Laura Armchair is part of a series of furni...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Steel
4 Dining Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil , 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, This Brazilian Modern Set of 4 Dining Chairs in hardwood and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues is nothing less than gorg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of chairs in Jacaranda and upholstered in black faux leather, made in Brazil, circa 1950 by Joaquim Tenreiro. A total of four chairs are available.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Jacaranda
"Joca" Chair with arms, Solid Wood and Customized Handwoven
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
When she created Joca chair, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features, exploring the curves of the wood with a design inspired by the master designer Joaquim Tenreiro...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Polyester, Wood
Baixo Pouf by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Baixo Pouf by Wentz
Dimensions: D 100 x W 100 x H 30 cm
Materials: Wood, Upholstery.
The Baixo ottoman follows the circular, low-to-the-floor structure of the Baixa armchair and the...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Solid Cabreuva, Midcentury, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Set with 6 dining chair with a delicately curved seat.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Pilar"chair, in sucupira wood.
Located in República, SP
Pilar is a line characterized by objectivity and clarity in its design, reflecting the designer's quest for formal rigor and conciseness. The round profile defines the dimensions of ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Hardwood
Colo Lounge Chair by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
The pi collection results from several sculptural essays with spherical volumes as their starting point, exploring possible variations from this initial form. These exercises were in...
Category
2010s Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Paint
Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood, Cane, Leather, Joaquim Tenreiro 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern four chair set made in Brazilian Rosewood, Leather and Caning designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in Brazil during the fifties is absolutely magnifi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Hardwood
Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Cane, 1950s, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This set of eight chairs was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1950s. These breathtaking chairs are made of solid rosewood, with slatted backs and cane seats.
As wit...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Post-Modern Style Aurora Chair in Walnut Finish with Wooden Back and Textile
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the award-winning Aurora Collection, also known as Dawn — a transformative milestone in our esteemed design legacy that has earned the pr...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Chair/Ladder by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chair by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs
Materials
Wood
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