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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
Limited Edition Armchair in exotic Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Limited Edition contemporary armchair made in tropical exotic "cabreúva vermelha" reclaimed hardwood. Upholstered seat, ottoman and head cushion are covered in linen or bouclè. The b...
Category

2010s Brazilian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cord, Hardwood

Corpo Colectivo Seating by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Corpo Colectivo seating by Mameluca Material: assorted foam, elastic fabric Dimensions: D 180 x W 120 x H 60 cm It’s form of intertwined bodies suggests a gathering, a touch, a ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Upholstered dining chair in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Contemporary chair made of tropical hardwood. Its arms and backrest are elegantly designed, offering comfort for the lumbar region and for the support of the forearms. The chair's...
Category

2010s Brazilian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Wood

Chair 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

Wood

Minimalist Armchair "Helena" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Helena Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Introducing the Helena Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece designed by Samuel Lamas. This chair is crafted with an architectural ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

Rarissime canapé trois places par Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rarissime canapé trois places par Joaquim Tenreiro en imbuia et cuir fauve.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

“Tapera” Little Chair in Wool and Wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2019
By Inês Schertel
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary “Tapera” little chair in wool and wood by Inês Schertel, Brazil 2019 Ines Schertel's primary material is sheep's wool. As a practitioner of ...
Category

2010s Rustic Brazilian Seating

Materials

Wood, Wool

Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 101 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cotton Weave, Plywood, Upholstery. Weight: 7,9kg / 17, 5 lbs The Tela armchair is a meeti...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Plywood

Green Gravatá Bar Stool by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Gravatá Bar Stool by Wentz Dimensions: D 52 x W 47 x H 100 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane/Upholstery. Weight: 4,7kg / 10,4 lbs The Gravatá series synthesizes our vision regar...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 3 Aruanã Armchairs outdoor in Solid Wood, Artisanal Tec Sustainable.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Aruanã Armchair is a tribute to the fauna of Ceará state and the endangered Aruanã turtle. Developed in collaboration with d.Propósito, this project involved thorough research t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Ângulo Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Leather Stool by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This series, composed of a chair and stools in two heights, has its generating line defined by a central arch that simultaneously divides and defines the seat and the backrest. In a ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Wood, Leather

Contemporary Bench in Tropical Hardwood and Cord by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Contemporary tropical bench made in freijó or "Brazilian 'walnut" hardwood and natural ramie cord. The rope which draws the arms and the backrest of ...
Category

2010s Other Brazilian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Cord, Wood, Hardwood

Amparo Freijó and Bronze Stool by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amparo Freijó and Bronze Stool by Alva Design Materials: solid wood (Freijó) and cast bronze. Dimensions: W 37 x D 48 x H 63 cm. Available in different wood options (Braúna or F...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Iconic Glass House Stools, by Lina Bo Bardi, 1951, Midcentury Brazilian
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in New York, NY
Lina Bo Bardi (1914-1992) designed this charming stool in the 1950s to compose the furniture pieces of the Glass House, the first built project by the architect Lina Bo Bardi and the...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Set of Dining Table and 6 Chairs by Móveis Flama, Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern set of dining table with six chairs by Brazilian Manufacture Móveis Flama, 1950s This set comprises 1 (one) dining table and 6 (six) chairs. Designed in the 1950s...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Formica, Wood

Set of 6 Chairs in Caviuna Wood & Fabric by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro- 1950. This rare set consists of 6 chairs made of Caviuna wood and fabric. The chairs have been reinforced, refinished and are in excellent condition. The original ...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of 2 Dining Chair Uçá - Solid wood, upholstered seat.
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

Brazilian Armchair with Ottoman in Hardwood and Leather, Carlo Hauner, c. 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Armchair with Ottoman in Hardwood and Leather, Carlo Hauner, c. 1950s, is nothing less than gor...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Leather by Michel Arnoult, c. 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Leather by Michel Arnoult, c. 1960s is nothing less than gorgeous! ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Geraldo de Barros arm chairs Unilabor Brazil 1950
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning minimalistic armchairs by Geraldo de Barros and manufactured by Unilabor in Brazil, 1950. These chairs have a black painted tubular metal frame with subtle placed brass feet...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

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: Paint, Natural Leather With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciph...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Paint

Chapel Chair 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

Wood

Básica Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Básica Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 49 x D 54 x H 80 cm Materials: Metal with wood or upholstery seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo dec...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Hella Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Hella Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 69 x D 53 x H 73 cm Materials: Metal, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Reta Chair from "Cars Never Die" Collection by Alê Jordão, Brazil
By Alê Jordão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary one of a kind "Reta" chair from "Cars never die" collection by Brazilian Artist Alê Jordão. The Reta chair is made of repurposed crushed GMC c...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

Ângulo Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Stool by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This series, composed of a chair and stools in two heights, has its generating line defined by a central arch that simultaneously divides and defines the seat and the backrest. In a...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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: Aged Steel, Seat: Fabric. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphe...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Fusca Chair from "Cars Never Die" Collection by Alê Jordão, Brazil
By Alê Jordão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary one-of-a-kind "Fusca" chair from "Cars never die" collection by Brazilian Artist Alê Jordão. The Fusca chair is made of repurposed VW fusca (t...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

Costela chair
Located in Washington, DC
Vintage Brazilian Costela chair, a very popular design mimicking ribs of which Costello means in Portuguese. Has the original label attached.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Wood

Costela chair
Costela chair
$2,500 / item
Pair of Cimo armchairs. Brazil, 1950s.
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Cimo armchairs in "imbuia" wood. Brazil, 1950s. Original condition.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Chairs in Caning and Metal by Carlo Hauner, 1950s, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Mid-Century Modern chairs in Caning and Metal designed by Carlo Hauner in the fifties are beautiful!! The chairs feature an iron structure painted in black ...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Iron

Equador bench
By ,OVO
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Equador bench, designed by ,Ovo, is a beautifully crafted piece that combines organic and geometric elements in a refined, precise design. Part of the Equador collection, which a...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Seating

Materials

Straw, Wood

Equador bench
Equador bench
$3,229 / item
Brazilian Mid Century Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Pair of Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s, is nothing less than gorgeo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Chapel Chair 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

Bronze

Jorge Zalszupin Armchair
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Rare armchair design by Brazilian master Jorge Zalszupin.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Jorge Zalszupin Armchair
Jorge Zalszupin Armchair
$6,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid Century Modern Armchair in Red Synthetic Chord & Iron by Forma, 1950s
By Forma
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Mid Century Modern Armchair in Red Rope & Iron by Forma, 1950s is nothing less than gorgeous! This armchai...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Iron

Esfera Stool by Rodrigo Ohtake, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Rodrigo Ohtake
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Esfera stool was created by the Brazilian contemporary designer Rodrigo Ohtake, in 2019. The mix of materials is the differential in this series. While wood is used as a seat, a metal plate, thick and curved, raises the first material from the ground in a light way and with minimal contact, both with the floor and with the wood. The structure is made of stainless steel and Cumaru Wood. Definitely a one of a kind and unique piece. Graduated at FAU / USP in 2009, with a period of studies at the Polytechnic of Milan, Rodrigo Ohtake is always in search of his own architectural style. Passionate about colors and free forms, he collaborated with architects Mario Biselli, Alvaro Puntoni, and Frenchman Patrick Jouin, in addition to working with his father, Ruy, from 2008 to 2016. In addition to working in the offices, he participated as a curatorial assistant in the exhibitions "Viver na Floresta", curated by Abílio Guerra, "O Coração da Cidade: Invention of Spaces" by Júlio Katinsky...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Wood

Reich Swivel with Return Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Reich Swivel with Return Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 60 x D 63 x H 77 cm Materials: Metal, Fiberglass, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and per...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Chair 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

Wood

21st Century Fernando & Humberto Campana Black Jenette Chair, Edra 2005
Located in Sofia, BG
Jenette is a moulded chair made of rigid structural polyurethane, and with a metallic core. Its backrest is covered in about 900 flexible stalks made of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood & Velvet, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Mid-Century Modern armchair in hardwood and red velvet by Giuseppe Scapinelli made in the fifties is absolutely gorgeous! The vintage armchair is ma...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Ebony, Velvet

Set of 3 Counter Stool Aratú. All solid wood.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Inspired by the Aratu crabs, creatures with both robust and slender forms, the Aratu Chair has emerged. It pays homage to the engineers of mangrove ecosystems who witness the dance ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Stool Handcrafted in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
'Aragonez do Cerrado' is a handcrafted wooden stool designed by Ricardo Graham. It was inspired by the beautiful Brazilian Cerrado region with a poetic touch the medieval Spain...
Category

2010s Brazilian Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 2 Aruanã Armchairs indoor in Solid Wood, Natural rattan
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Aruanã Armchair is a tribute to the fauna of Ceará state and the endangered Aruanã turtle. Developed in collaboration with d.Propósito, this project involved thorough research t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Hedonê Chairs by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of Hedonê chairs by Mameluca Material: corian, stainless steel Dimensions: D 65 x W 85 x H 95 cm The anatomical and physiological studies allowed the discovery that the clit...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cade Lounge Chair
By ,OVO
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Cadê chair, designed in 1995, was introduced for the first time in the Entre Objetos exhibition at Nara Roesler Gallery,curated by Maria Alice Milliet. Questioning Bauhaus’s maxi...
Category

1990s Minimalist Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

Dobra Large Pouf by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Pouf by Wentz Dimensions: D 110 x W 110 x H 40 cm Materials: Wooden structure, elastic straps, hypersoft foam and WE–KNIT coating (70% recycled PET + 30% elastane). Wooden feet...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

“N1 Cena” Contemporary Stool, Sky-Blue Wood and Aluminium, by DONÓ Design
By DONÓ Design
Located in São Caetano Do Sul, BR
The “N1 Cena" stool is part of a collection that celebrates authenticity and proposes a new perspective on interaction with the environment and people. Each piece is sculpted from a ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

"RA40" Armchair in Imbuia Wood and Metal by Pedro Useche
By Pedro Useche
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The RA40 armchair has a stainless steel structure and hardwood armrest, seat and back. Upholstered seat and back in flexible polyurethane. Final stretched cover in fabric or leather....
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Brass

"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue With Two Arms in Grey Linen and Wood Feet
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece. The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

wonderful pair of lounge chairs from brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Munich, DE
elegant pair of lounge chairs with wonderful shape. purchased in brazil and brought to europe in the early 70thies.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lounge Chair in Mahogany & Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, mahogany, fabric, Brazil, 1960s. Elegant Brazilian armchair. The curved frame is made of mahogany and beautifully exposed on the outside of the shell. The smaller high...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Chapel Chair 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

Wood

Set of 3 Dining Chairs Laje in Hardwood
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The LAJE chair pays homage to collective groups of people living in the outskirts of the big cities from Brazil, which are generally known for their unique style of buildings: a col...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Minimalist Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sandra Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Discover the Sandra Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece that seamlessly combines steel, solid wood...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

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 Seating

Materials

Wood

Minimalist Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This award winning minimalist armchair in steel, solid wood and leather is designed with a Classic and geometric reasoning. The continuity of the structural lines suggests fluidity...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

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