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Brazilian Loveseats

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 Loveseat in Olive Leather in the Style of Sergio Rodrigues, 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1970s Brazilian loveseat in the style of Sergio Rodrigues with a stained oak frame and leather slingback. This piece has plush upholstered seat and back cushions, which drape elega...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

1970s Leather Loveseat by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of leather loveseats by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer. Elegantly aged, the patina highlights the richest tufted and pleated dark l...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Wood

Minimalist Outdoor Lounge Chair, Brazilian Design
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This outdoor lounge chair or armchair, the multi-finish structure is combined with outdoor fabrics such as the Batyline to create an interesting outdoor solution. Bellow the full Skyfolding collection concept: Skyfolding In-Outdoor collection, the collection concept is inspired by the asian building scaffoldings, where a structure is composed by bamboo sticks crossed to create this inspiring and fascinating structures. We combined elements of this structures and also references from the ballet stretching bars that often combine metal and wood, this combo is the concept very soul. All the figurative elements are abstracted in the design process to extract the precise best of each world, and by then resulting in a collection of delicate objects, cult and curated to the minimum details, in design and engeneering. The collection is composed by outdoor net, batyline or plastic, in a portion leaving room to a more soft design approach that is harmonious, this elements are combined to a structure made of wood and metal that transcends to tech and soft, a paradigm of past, present and future that invite all the viewers to contemplate and reflect in this philosophical matters in a tactile and visual way. Resulting is a essencial and timeless set of objects...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Metal

Knot Brazilian Contemporary Foam Sofa by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This sofa/pouf is characterized by a flexible linear structure tied in a knot shape. The 'Knot' was the first piece created by the duo Leonardo Lattavo and Pedro Moog, when designing furniture was still seen as a hobby by both of them. A few years later, when they came across the cover of an Italian magazine that showed a piece of furniture by the Campana brothers (the Boa sofa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Wooden and Cowhide Loveseat by Studio Kobylko, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Houston, TX
Experience the epitome of luxury with this breathtaking love seat, meticulously handcrafted with unparalleled expertise. Every aspect of this piece, from the unique cowhide upholster...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Cowhide, Hardwood

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) designed and produced the Curved Sofa in circa 1960, commercializing it in his company Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações – with stores in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. A wooden frame comprises a shell-shaped piece with soft nubuck leather upholstered padding and cushions. Tenreiro's design choice for the feet contrasts with the curved upholstery, bringing four rectangular legs made of solid Brazilian...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Jean Gillon for Probel Leather and Brazilian Rosewood Sofa, c. 1970, Signed
By Probel, Jean Gillon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Brazilian Modern sofa is by Jean Gillon for Probel and features a gorgeous Brazilian Jacaranda frame with very-comfortable black leathe...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This rare sofa was designed in 1955 and produced by Forma, a company directed by Carlo Hauner (1927- 1996) and Martin Eisler (1913- 1977). This piece is an icon and illustrates some ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern "Cubo" Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This recently upholstered cubo (Cube) sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s. The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Jorge Zalszupin Brasiliana sofa L'Atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A beautiful and sophisticated so called ‘Brasiliana’ sofa designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959. With ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Rosewood, Suede

Mid-Century Modern Loveseat in Iron & Grey Fabric by Carlo Hauner, Brazil 1955
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern loveseat in grey cotton fabric & iron, was designed by Carlo Hauner and manufactured by Forma Moveis in Brazil 1955 and is a showstopper! The n...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

PK17 Impermeable Loveseat, Green Seat & Black Metal Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK17 loveseat is handcrafted in tubular carbon steel and is finished in black micro-textured electrostatic painting. Seat and backrest are upholstered in nautical anti-mold leatheret...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Eisler and Hauner 'Costela' Sofa, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Antwerp, BE
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner for Forma, sofa, Brazilian hardwood, metal, and fabric, Brazil, 1960s. Pair of 'Bone' chairs by Brazilian designer duo Eisler and Hauner. This chair i...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Metal

'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 Loveseats

Materials

Brass

PK17 Impermeable Loveseat, Black Seat & Black Metal Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK17 loveseat is handcrafted in tubular carbon steel and is finished in black micro-textured electrostatic painting. Seat and backrest are upholstered in nautical anti-mold leatheret...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

PK17 Impermeable Loveseat, Blue Seat & Black Metal Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK17 loveseat is handcrafted in tubular carbon steel and is finished in black micro-textured electrostatic painting. Seat and backrest are upholstered in nautical anti-mold leatheret...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

PK17 Impermeable Loveseat, Red Seat & Black Metal Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK17 loveseat is handcrafted in tubular carbon steel and is finished in black micro-textured electrostatic painting. Seat and backrest are upholstered in nautical anti-mold leatheret...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

PK17 Loveseat, Embroidered Upholstery & Carbon Steel Structure by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK17 loveseat is handcrafted in tubular carbon steel and is finished in white micro-textured electrostatic paint. Circular upholstery is covered with 100% cotton fabric. The finish...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Percival Lafer MP41 two seater sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid Century settee designed by Percival Lafer, the iconic Brazilian Designer in the 1960s in rosewood and silk cotton eggplant fabric . Sturdy frame with mint condition leather stra...
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Mid-17th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Cotton, Silk, Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu De Artes e Officios, Midcentury
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa designed by Liceu de Artes e Oficios in solid rosewood, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1960s. The piece has been recently refinished and newly upholstered in natural leather. Liceu De Artes & Oficios was established in 1873 by a group of elite coffee aristocrats that pretended to train skilled labor for possible future industrialization of Brazil. Seven years after, the institution changed completely the proposal, really becoming a school of craftsmanship, occupying a building design by Ramos de...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Percival Lafer MP-123 Modular Bench in Brazilian Rosewood
By Percival Lafer
Located in Toronto, Ontario
One of Percival Lafer's most desirable pieces. A MP-123 Modular seating unit. This example in brazilian rosewood with original leather and polished stainless steel . Seating ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Stainless Steel

'Canela II' Mid-Century Modern Bench in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A complex yet simple piece full of subtle details which uses traditional techniques to make a modern statement. Canela II is the perfect addition to any environment, its minimalist...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Saccaro Velvet Love Seat with Walnut Trim, 21st Century
By Saccaro
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Saccaro velvet loveseat with walnut trim. Saccaro produces high end designer furniture from Brazil's top furniture designers.
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Late 20th Century Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern "Ameba" Rosewood Sofa attributed to Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
The Ameba Sofa was produced in the 1960s and attributed to Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020). The massive Sofa in Rosewood veneers is a perfect combo of organic ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Tomato PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Steel Structure & Ebonized Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses. H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Orange PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Carbon Steel Structure & Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses. H...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Handmade PK14 Double Chair, Steel Structure & Turned Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK14 double chair is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The chair sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden tr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Upholstered PK14 Double Chair, Steel Structure and Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK14 double chair is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The chair sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden tr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Blue PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Carbon Steel Structure & Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses. H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Upholstered PK14 Double Chair, Steel Structure & Ebonized Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK14 double chair is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The chair sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden tr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Tomato PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Carbon Steel Structure & Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses. H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Grey PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Steel Structure and Ebonized Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses. H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Handmade PK14 Double Chair, Steel Structure and Ebonized Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK14 double chair is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The chair sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden tr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Upholstered PK14 Double Chair, Bicolor Structure and Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK14 double chair is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The chair sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden tr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Blue PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Steel Structure and Ebonized Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses. H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Orange PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Steel Structure & Ebonized Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses. H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Black PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Carbon Steel Structure and Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses. H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

PK14 Double Chair, Bicolor Steel Structure & Ebonized Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK14 double chair is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The chair sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden tr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

PK14 Double Chair, Bicolor Steel Structure and Turned Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK14 double chair is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The chair sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden tr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Grey PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Carbon Steel Structure and Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses. H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Upholstered PK14 Double Chair, Bicolor Structure, Ebonized Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK14 double chair is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The chair sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden tr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Green PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Carbon Steel Structure & Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses. H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Green PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Steel Structure & Ebonized Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses. H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

Black PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Steel Structure & Ebonized Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs. The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses. H...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Steel

"Concha" Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Modern Brazilian Design, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, modern Brazilian sofa, iron, and velvet. Brazil, circa 1950s. Shell or "Concha" sofa is made of iron and recently reupholstered in yellow velvet by the experienced craftsmen in our team. The upholstery was chosen considering the contemporary proposal of the piece. The sofa features a comfortable seat, clean design, and freedom of user movements and is constructed in a frame with metal rods elegantly positioned to give strength to the piece, a common trait of designers. The buttons velvet coated between seat and backs were used, by the designers, for an excellent velvet finish, and the restoration proposal was to maintain them. Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner were the primary designers for the iconic Brazilian furniture...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Iron

Elegant Brazilian Stool in Wood and Faux Fur
Located in Milano, IT
Very elegant wooden pouf of fine Brazilian manufacture produced in the 1950s. The Brazilian design is seen in the clean, hard lines as well as the woodwork...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Faux Fur, Wood

Jorge Zalzupin Cubo Sofa for L’Atelier Brazil, Brazil, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Houston, TX
This lovely two seats, recently upholstered cubo (Cube) sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the 70s. The sophistication, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this sofa comes fro...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.
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20th Century Organic Modern Brazilian Loveseats

Materials

Hardwood

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