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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 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
Percival Lafer MP43 Lounge Chair with Headrest & Footstool.
By Percival Lafer
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
The MP-41 was designed by Percival Lafer in the 1960’s, Brazil. This chair features a solid dark hardwood base with leather straps to support the seat. The tufted leather seating i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Cubo Sofa Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Houston, TX
Cubo sofa 1960 / re-edition start 2020 Designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the late 1970s, the Cubo line is different from his other collections. Lightweight and made of wood, these piece...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Carlo Hauner for Móveis Artesanal. Mid-Century Modern Armchair w/ Iron Structure
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Extremely rare armchair with an iron structure and molded upholstery, extremely comfortable. This chair is a good example of how avant-garde furniture design could be in the mid- 195...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Iron

Jean Gillon Rodeio sofa Italma Woodart Brazil 1965
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Typical Brazilian modern sofa model 'Rodeio' designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma Woodart, Brazil 1965. This sofa features a sturdy rosewood frame in a rich brown-red h...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

"Joca" Chair Solid Wood and Customized Handwoven
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
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 Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood, Polyester, Velvet

Forma Brazil Rosewood Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
By Forma Brazil
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant pair of minimal lounge chairs by Forma Brazil, crafted of Brazilian rosewood in new full aniline black leather. Measurements W 24.50'' x D 30'' x H 28.25'' Seat Height 16.25''
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century Brutalist Sofa by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Rare Brutalist Mid Century sofa, designed by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil, circa 1970's. The sofa features a frame constructed of rare hardwood, with original and extremely comfort...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brutalist Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1970 Percival Lafer lounge chairs in a beautiful honey suede upholstery with rosewood bases. Produced by Lafer S.A. - These chairs are in good vintage condition with a beauti...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Suede, Rosewood

Vintage 'Mole' Solid Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Mole sofa is Sergio Rodrigues' signature piece designed between 1956 and 1957, giving rise to the famous and award-winning Mole armchair. In Portu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pr. Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c. 1970’s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Incredible pair of lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil, circa 1970’s. The chairs feature rare wood frames, with chrome tube supports, and fabric straps that crad...
Category

Late 20th Century Brutalist Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam seat. Its unique design and construction make this an authentic statement piece. These pieces are unrestored and will receive wood treatment and new upholsteries according to the customer's taste. The cushions are in very good condition, with the extremely comfortable injectable foam. Móveis Lafer...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Cedar

Percival Lafer Ottoman in Olive Green Leather and Mahogany
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, ottoman or stool, mahogany, leather, Brazil, 1970s Bulky and voluptuous pouf made in the 1970s by Percival Lafer. The olive green leather of the seat is tufted, whic...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Yan Chaise Longue by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Yan Chaise Longue by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 154 x D 74 x H 90 cm Materials: Structure: stainless steel, Seat: soleta. With the intention of providing good taste and person...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

set of 2 Jeri Bench in Dark Brown Wood
By Estudio Camarotti
Located in São Paulo, SP
Versatile and unconventional, this furniture piece is designed to work on both sides. You get to choose the position, as it does not have a predetermined top or bottom. On one side,...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern "Mocho" Stool by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern "Mocho" Stool by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s Inspired by the traditional cow-milking stools used in Brazil, the three-legged Mocho is a 1954 creation by the a...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

breathtaking pair of costela lounge chairs by carlo hauner and martin eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Nova
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful pair of Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler lounge chairs. made by forma nova in the 1950thies and still in wonderful shape. the light walnut is very shiny and the edges are lig...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal, Brass

Roxinho vintage Safari armchair in leather and wood by MCM Michel Arnoult, 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Roxinho vintage Safari armchairs in leather and wood by MCM Michel Arnoult, 1960s A pair of truly amazing mid century Roxinho leather safari style lounge chairs by Michel Arnoult, circa 1960 Brazil. These chairs feature stitched high quality leather sling seats and backs, with Brazilian hardwood frames. A casual yet sleek & sophisticated look while retaining comfort and unmatched quality. This mid century piece features a full chocolate wood construction with a lovely sling leather design. This piece has a timeless silhouette that would be prefect for any mcm lover's home. This chair is in very good condition with some slight scuffs common with used furniture. There is also some slight cracking on the leather, but over in very good condition. *This listing is priced for the pair (2) of chairs. Manufactured by Mobilia Contemporanea.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Fabric, Michel Arnoult, 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in New York, NY
Available today this Brazilian Modern Armchairs made in Hardwood & Fabric desgned by Michel Arnoult, 1960s are nothing less than spectacular! They were designed in the 1960’s and ar...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Nylon, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Steel, Leather & Wood Unknown, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Steel, Leather & Wood Unknown, 1960s, Brazil are gorgeous. The frame of these chairs is made with steel and the seat and backre...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brazilian Wood & Beige Wool Bouclè MP-163 Earth Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Born in Brazil in 1936, architect, product and furniture designer Percival Lafer managed to design pieces that were categorised as fine design for affordable prices. Lafer made an in...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

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: Crocco leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

Tack Bench by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Tack Bench by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: D 45 x H 40 cm Materials: Base: Veneer, Seat: Natural leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers t...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner "Costela" Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
The Costela armchair is an iconic Brazilian Mid-Century Modern piece. It was designed by Martin Eisler (1913 - 1977) in 1953 and manufactured by the c...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Elle Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Elle Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 88 x D 82 x H 70 cm Materials: Paint, Fabric. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends an...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Paint, Fabric

Bol Pouf by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bol Pouf by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: D 50 x H 45 cm Materials: Leather. Also available in D 90 x H 34 cm, D 110 x H 34 cm, D 130 x H 34 cm. With the intention of providing good ta...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

High Básica Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Básica Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 104 cm Materials: Satinado, Lacquer. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Other

High Ale Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Ale Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 55 x D 54 x H 107 cm Materials: Veneer, Leather, Soleta. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphe...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

Velox Bench by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Velox Bench by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 180 x D 48 x H 46 cm Materials: Leather With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends and follows th...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

Vogue Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Vogue Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 76 x D 82 x H 98 cm Materials: Paint, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

High Drops Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Drops Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 43 x D 54 x H 82 cm Materials: Paint, Leather. Also available in W 43 x D 54 x H 66 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. With the intention ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Paint, Leather

Open Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Open Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 88 x D 82 x H 76 cm Materials: Veneer, Natural leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

Toy with Arms Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Toy with Arms Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 51 x D 54 x H 81 cm Materials: Veneer, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trend...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Paint

'Tesoura' Chair by José Zanine Caldas in Cream Bouclé
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Los Angeles, CA
José Zanine Caldas (1919-2001) was a self-taught artist, designer and architect from Brazil. For over 10 years he ran a workshop specializing in architectural scale models, where he ...
Category

1950s Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Bouclé, Plywood

Vico Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Vico Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 54 x D 60 x H 72 cm Materials: Metal, natural leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personal...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Smile Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Smile Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 71 x D 63 x H 76 cm Materials: Veneer, Soleta natural. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

High Moi Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Moi Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 51 x D 58 x H 109 cm Materials: Metal, Fabric. Also available in W 51 x D 58 x H 93 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm....
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric

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 Seating

Materials

Metal

Foratta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Foratta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 73 x D 69 x H 70 cm Materials: Metal, natural leather, Soleta. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Open Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Open Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 88 x D 82 x H 76 cm Materials: Metal, Fabric. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends an...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric

Joaquim Tenreiro: Exceptional Pair of Jacaranda Armchairs, Brazil 1940's
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906 - 1992) A stunning pair of armchairs of exceptional lightness and elegance, in jacaranda, by pioneer of Brazilian modernism Joaquim Tenreiro. With their slim...
Category

1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Moi Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Moi Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 69 x D 77 x H 80 cm Materials: Aged Steel, Fabric. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trend...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

Elle Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Elle Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 88 x D 82 x H 70 cm Materials: Metal, Soleta, Paint, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo dec...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

Bruta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bruta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 74 x D 70 x H 70 cm Materials: Metal, Paint, Natural Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo de...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

High Moi Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Moi Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 51 x D 58 x H 109 cm Materials: Veneer, Natural Leather. Also available in W 51 x D 58 x H 93 cm, Seat Heig...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

Evo Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Evo Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 93 x D 74 x H 76 cm Materials: Paint, Natural leather With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers tr...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

High Luna Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Luna Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 51 x D 53 x H 106 cm Materials: Paint, Fabric. Also available in W 51 x D 53 x H 90 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. With the intention o...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Vico Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Vico Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 76 x D 62 x H 64 cm Materials: Natural Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

Bora Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bora Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 79 x D 72 x H 72 cm Materials: Paint, Fabric, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo d...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Paint

High Smile Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Smile Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 52 x D 53 x H 111 cm Materials: Metal, Soleta. Also available in W 52 x D 53 x H 95 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. With the intention ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Lui Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Lui Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 75 x D 73 x H 80 cm Materials: Veneer, Natural leather, Soleta. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo de...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

Tork Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Tork Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 51 x D 58 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doi...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Tecno Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Tecno Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 46 x D 55 x H 83 cm Materials: Veneer, Natural Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and person...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Vogue Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Vogue Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 76 x D 82 x H 98 cm Materials: Paint, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Paint

Canoe Bench by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Canoe Bench by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 183 x D 48 x H 46 cm Materials: Base: Metal, Seat: Fabric. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers tr...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

Ola Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ola Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 81 x D 72 x H 75 cm Materials: Natural Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

Diva with Arms Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Diva with Arms Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 98 x D 79 x H 72 cm Materials: Metal, Fabric, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Fabric

High Presto Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Presto Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 48 x D 48 x H 102 cm Materials: Satinado, Leather. Also available in W 48 x D 48 x H 86 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. With the inten...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

High Smart Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Smart Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 51 x D 50 x H 102 cm Materials: Smooth Reconst. Leather Also available in W 51 x D 50 x H 86 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. With the i...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

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