Brazilian Seating
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
Temes Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Straw Easychair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The design of the Temes easychair chair was born of the fusion of two extraordinary pieces of furniture: ´La Chaise´ by Charles and Ray Eames (created in 1948), and the chair designe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of 4 Rosewood and Cane Dining Chairs Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler are most known for well-shaped armchairs made in iron, but the production is far more complex, hand-crafted, and extensive. The wood pieces produced by...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Set of Chairs in Hardwood & Leather, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Brazilian Modern four chair set in hardwood & Black Leather by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s Brazil is nothing less than spectacular!
Each dining chair...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Jean Gillon, 2-seater sofa, c. 1970. Probel Label
By Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
The 2-seater sofa designed by Brazilian designer Jean Gillon is an elegant and comfortable piece. It consists of a solid wood frame, covered with a white cotton curly fabric. The fab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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 Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
$14,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Seating
Materials
Textile, Wood, Hardwood
$760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Rino Levi, Brazil, 1960s
By Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included. This set of Mid Century Modern is nothing less than spectacular.
This set of four Brazilian modern chairs, des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Set of 2 Dining Chair Uçá - All solid wood.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully traces its path along the shoreline. This chair, named after the fascinating creatur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
$3,800 / set
Brazilian Modern Chaise in Hardwood & Cream Leatherette, Unknown, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the artistic beauty of this sculptural chaise lounge, showcasing a Caviuna wood structure and a curved body adorned with original upholstery featuring tuftings. The uphols...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Club Chair in Hardwood & Boucle, Jorge Jabour, 1960’s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Presenting today, this stunning Brazilian modern club chair, designed by Jorge Jabour in the 1960s, is a true masterpiece!
Crafted with Rosewood for both the legs and body, this cha...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood, Bouclé
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Rattan Lounge Chairs Brazil 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs in rattan by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, made by Forma Móveis in Brazil in 1955. The chairs are in fully original condition and have never been ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs in Hardwood and Cane, Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, This Mid Century Modern set of Four Dining Chairs in Caviuna Hardwood and Cane made in Brazil is nothing less than...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Cane, Hardwood
Lobby Armchair by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This gorgeous "Lobby" lounge chair is a true masterpiece of mid-century Brazilian design, created by the renowned architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin in the 1970s. The chair's per...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Banco Totora Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Banco Totora Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Dimensions: W 34 x D 233 x H 45 cm
Materials: Recycled cardboard.
Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the mountai...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood
$5,271 / item
Pair of chairs by Geraldo De Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of chairs
Manufactured by Unilabor
Brazil, 1955
Iron, fabric upholstered
Measurements
40 cm x 43 cm x 82h cm
15,78 in x 16,9 in x 32,28h in
Literature
Unilabor, by Mauro Claro...
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Iron
$23,962 / set
Mid-Century Modern Cube Armchairs by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of Cube Armchairs is a statement for itself. The Cube collection is a creation by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020), designed c. 1970, and it still leaves us breathless....
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Leve Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Iron
Minimalist Brazilian Bench in Solid Wood "Ruy" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Ruy Bench by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Ruy Bench, a contemporary piece that exemplifies the elegance of modern Brazilian design. Crafted from solid wood and steel, this ben...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Armchair Set in Metal and Suede by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
These armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro are nothing less than specatcular.
The structure of these two chairs is made with painted tubular metal. It features a mustard suede upholstery. ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Arm Chair 1950s
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Linear and simple form. You will enjoy the design of the navy blue fabric and the wooden frame. Wooden frame is used not only for the legs but also for the arms.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Hardwood Armchair, Novo Rumo, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Novo Rumo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A beautiful example of the style and craftsmanship of Novo Rumo, a design ateliê extremely active during the 1950s and 1960s in São Paulo, Brazil. Made of Br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Chenille
Presidential Armchairs, Brazilian Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood, c.1959
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
The iconic pair was designed in 1959 and is part of a series consisting of armchairs and a sofa. Made from molded Rosewood laminated wood, the wide armchairs offer a throne-like comf...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal
Outdoor Modern Dining Chair in Metal Solid Wood Rope and Textiles
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 Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,000 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Armchair in Hardwood & Cane by John Graz, 1950s
By John Graz
Located in New York, NY
The chair is made of Brazilian Caviuna wood and consists of four toothpick legs, a backrest in straw caning, and delicately curved armrests that connect to the backrest.
The wood o...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
Large 18th Century Brazilian Colonial Bench
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Large 18th Century Brazilian Colonial Bench
Striking in scale and rich in history, this rare 18th-century Brazilian colonial bench is an exceptional piece of heritage furniture. Mea...
Category
1760s Other Antique Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood
Willy Guhl Loop Chair 1st edition with original wood 1950
By Willy Guhl
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible original from the 50s Loop Chair by Willy Guhl with wood in the base in perfect conditions. Fantastic.
Category
1950s International Style Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Concrete
Rare Sofa bed designer Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Costela
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Rovereta, Repubblica di San Marino
Beautiful and iconic Costela sofa by legendary Brazilian designers Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma, Brazil. Very good condition, Il nome "Costela", che si traduce come cost...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Iron
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 Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Cane and Exotic Wood Brazilian Rocking Chair
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sculptural Brazilian rocking chair in the style of Joaquim Tenriero. Amazing quality and design. Original cane seat in need of restoration. (see photo). Hand delivery avail to New Yo...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
All Black Fartura Armchair in Neotenic Style by Tiago Curioni
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
"Fartura" in Portuguese, means abundance, wealth. Not in the financial sense exactly, but of everything that brings joy and happiness. It is a term widely used in Italian family meals, to represent the quantity and variety of food on the table.
Fartura armchair appropriates this concept exactly, with a solid wood structure of large and succulent proportions. Inspired by the concept of neotenic design...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fur, Synthetic, Hardwood
$3,120 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Zeca Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Fábrica De Móveis Z, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Plywood, Faux Leather
Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Grey Fabric, Scapinelli, 1950’s Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Mid-Century Modern armchair in hardwood and grey fabric by Giuseppe Scapinelli made in the fifties is absolutely gorgeous!
The vintage armchair is m...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Ebony
Brown Gravatá Counter Stool by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown Gravatá Counter Stool by Wentz
Dimensions: D 52 x W 47 x H 90 cm
Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane/Upholstery.
Weight: 4,4kg / 9,7 lbs
The Gravatá series synthesizes our vision reg...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,935 / item
Minimalist Brazilian Armchair ´Bia´ by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Bia Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Bia Armchair, an imposing and elegant piece that epitomizes contemporary Brazilian design. Crafted from premium steel and natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Seating
Materials
Steel
$2,750 / item
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 Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Moveis Cantu - Jorge Jabour Mauad - Lounge chair in solid rosewood mid-1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in São Paulo, SP
These armchairs were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s and were part of the company's catalog from that period. With a turned solid Jacaranda wood frame and ro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Pair of Auditorium Armchairs in Bentwood, Moveis Cimo, c. 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Pair of Auditorium Armchairs in Bentwood, Moveis Cimo, c. 1950s is nothing less than spectacular.
The chairs are made completely out of bentw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Bentwood
John Graz. John Graz armchair, c. 1960 Caviuna wood and linen tapestry
By John Graz
Located in PARIS, FR
This armchair by John Graz, dating from the 1960s. The room is characterized by a high slightly inclined backrest, offering optimal comfort. Its contoured structure in caviuna, an ex...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Customizable Teak Wood Occasional Armchair with Beige Upholstery, Osa Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
An Osa teak wood occasional armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Osa armchair seamlessly blends organ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
CANTO Minimal Brushed Anodized Aluminum Stool by Luiz Solano, Brazil 2023
By Luiz Solano
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The CANTO Stool, like the rest of the series, is built from brushed and anodized aluminum, using a single thickness across angle and sheet. Its form is both precise and lightweight, ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Brazilian Seating
Materials
Aluminum
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Hardwood, Upholstery
$720 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Minimalist Brazilian Armchair ´Bia´ by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Bia Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Bia Armchair, an imposing and elegant piece that epitomizes contemporary Brazilian design. Crafted from premium steel and natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Seating
Materials
Steel
$2,750 / item
Small Slat Bench in Solid Brazilian Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Add a touch of originality to your interior with this exceptional slat bench, expertly crafted from solid Brazilian hardwood. With its rounded slats, including the legs, this piece s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Tonico Rosewood Chairs by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage rosewood lounge chairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues, made by Oca for Meia Pateca in Brazil, circa 1963. Modeled as "Tonico", these chairs were constructed with soli...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
$26,000 / set
Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Unattributed designer, Brazil, 1960s.
This three-seater sofa is a striking piece of furniture crafted by a Brazilian designer. It is constructed from high...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Minimalist Brazilian armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sandra Armchair by Samuel Lamas
Introducing the Sandra Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece that seamlessly combines steel, solid wood, a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Seating
Materials
Steel
Bench by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
Rafael Triboli’s new collection synthesizes the foundational aspects of his practice, bringing together techniques and resources that have long inhabited his repertoire, but now achi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$11,380 / item
Customizable Counter Stool with Walnut Finish and Beige Upholstery, Ura Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Ura counter height stool designed by Uultis Studio with walnut finish and beige fabric upholstery. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Ura counter stool showcases a harmonious blend of contemporary design and functional sophistication, making it a standout addition to any space. Handcrafted in Brazil by Uultis Studio, this stool features an elegant walnut finish complemented by an upholstered seat in Wheat Thin Twill Weave. fabric. Its solid wood frame is sustainably sourced, underscoring a commitment to eco-conscious craftsmanship.
Ideal for both residential and commercial use, the Ura stool...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Set in Hardwood & Caning, Celina, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this spectacular Brazilian modern dining chair set made in Hardwood and Cane, by Celina Decoracoes, in the sixties is n...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Brazilian Mid-Century “Dinamarquesa” Armchair by Carlo Fongaro, c. 1970s
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century “Dinamarquesa” Armchair by Carlo Fongaro, c. 1970s is nothing less than gorgeous!
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal
Modern Brazilian Armchair in Solid Wood, Textiles or Leathers
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Trip" armchairs are expressive premium objects, with generous dimensions. The design focus in the balance and combination between organic designed shapes from the solid wood components and a rational way of organizing them with an upholstery block, to work in conjunction, tangent to the wooden arms, in a defined elegant match. Soft fluid surfaces shaped to keep a defined silhouette and outlines that provide this object its singular aesthetics. The manufacturing process combines the precision of all diamond tooling...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
$2,240 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Jean Gillon Mid Century Desk Chair
By Jean Gillon
Located in Countryside, IL
Jean Gillon mid century desk chair
The chair measures: 23 wide x 26.25 deep x 35 high, with a seat height of 22.25 inches and arm he...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Chrome
'Massage' Lounge Stool 3D Printed in Ocher & White Gradient Recycled Plastic
By É Pedra
Located in São Paulo, BR
Sculptural Stool 3D-Printed with High-Strength Recycled Plastic and shaped by hand. Two-tone gradient finish. Winner of the Elle Decor Design Award Brazil 2024 in the "Small Seating"...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Plastic
Rare Moyses B. Klajn for Moveis Leal Pair of Lounge Chairs with Iron Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Moyses B. Klajn for Moveis Leal, pair of lounge chairs, Brazilian hardwood, iron, reupholstered in linen "Menerbes" by Pierre Frey, Brazil, circa 1968
These exceptionally rare armch...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Iron
Julio Katinsky Novo Rumo Chair
By Julio Katinski
Located in Washington, DC
Lounge chair designed by Julio Katinsky for Novo Rumo in a comfortable and unique design.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal
$2,280 Sale Price
20% Off
Minimalist Armchair "Sonia" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sonia Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Experience the elegance of the award-winning Sonia Armchair, a minimalist masterpiece crafted from steel and leather. Designed with geometric an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Seating
Materials
Steel
$1,880 / item
Set of 14 Chairs, Iron and Silk Upholstery, 1950s, Brazilian Midcentury
Located in New York, NY
These vintage Brazilian chairs were manufactured in the 1950s and still have the authorship unidentified by our team. The pieces were reupholstered with gorgeous fabric, 100% Organic Silk, from our collection Bossa Fabrics.
Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes and Móveis Artesanal...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather, Liceu de Artes e Oficios 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather by Liceu de Artes e Oficios...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & White Leather Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this beautiful pair of Brazilian Modern armchairs are made of ebonized Pau Marfim hardwood & white leather in buttone style.
The structure is composed of curved arms & feet, and were designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1940’s. The wood joints are composed of delicate wood pins in Pau Marfim also, which were typically used by the artist at the time. Sold as set of two.
For the restoration process, both armchairs where dissembled to understand their condition and to restore them following Tenreiro’s technique. This is shown in the last 3 images. The set comes from a private residence in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro.
This mid-century modern pair would look incredible in any modern, mid-century modern, boho chic or contemporary environment.
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil. Tenreiro was born in Melo, Gouveia Municipality, Portugal into a family of woodworkers and carpenters. In the late 1920s, he emigrated to Rio de Janeiro and began working for the firm of Laubisch & Hirth.
In the early 1940s, Tenreiro was among the first designers in the Brazilian furniture industry to adopt a European modernist vernacular. His initial efforts, including the 1942 "Poltrona Leve," met with considerable success, and in 1943 he established his own firm with factories in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. However, it was not until the 1950s that he began to be recognized as a master furniture designer in Brazil. His design philosophy found a great response with architects who supported modernism.
A forerunner in the use of rediscovered raw materials (like cane and jacaranda -Brazilian Roswood) as well as the creator of a new formal language in 20th-century Brazilian furniture design, he drew on the lessons of past furniture-making as a vital source, not only in the mastery of technical and constructive solutions but also in the aesthetic experience, craftsmanship, and the cultural meaning of his production. As a result, his exquisitely crafted pieces evoke a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics, firmly bound to the Brazilian cultural milieu.
Literature:
• Arquitetura e Decoracao, no. 12, Jul-Aug 1955
• Tenreiro book...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood, Rosewood
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Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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Herman Miller Post Modern
Hawaii Chair
Louis Xvi Aubusson Furniture
Hutton Collection
Kenzo Takada
Indonesian Bamboo
Louis Sue
Mcm Knoll
Hans Wegner Rosewood
Vintage Desk Stool
Indiana Chair Company
Jointed Bear
Maple Colonial Furniture
Leather Bull
Leather Horse With Leather Saddle
Mies Van Der Rohe Desk