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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
Joaquim Tenreiro Three-Seat Sofa, Brasil, 1954
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Three seats sofa Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1954 Jacaranda, upholstery From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements: ...
Category

1950s Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Jacaranda

Pair of Vintage Chinese Style Armchairs
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This elegant pair of 1970s Chinese-style armchairs exudes timeless sophistication and craftsmanship. Constructed from rich, darkned hardwood, these chairs showcase a harmonious balan...
Category

1970s Other Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Wood

Modern Coffee Table Center Table and Container
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Multifunctional centre tables, stool, container all in one, contemporary design language offers flexibility and style as a "joker" object, functional, easy to compose and use, this o...
Category

2010s Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Solid Wood rare Armchair by Moveis Ambiente, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Whitstable, GB
Móveis Ambiente, solid wood and leather armchair, Brasil, 1960s A rare and exquisite armchair made in solid hardwood with brass fixing parts. Presentin...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

19th Century Chippendale Suite
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Absolutely stunning walnut Chippendale style decorative settee with two impressive side chairs. This fantastic set was possibly made in South America during the 1800s by an extremel...
Category

19th Century Country Antique Brazilian Seating

Materials

Walnut

Armchair "Tronco" in Solid Reclaimed Wood, Contemporary Brazilian Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of furniture artistry with this mesmerizing chair, crafted by the skilled hands of Nen Artesão. Blurring the boundaries between design art and...
Category

2010s Rustic Brazilian Seating

Materials

Wood

"Açude" Chair, by Inês Schertel, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Inês Schertel
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Full of personality, in order to create unique pieces, mixing ancient techniques for treating sheep wool with contemporary design and innovation, Inês Schertel is considered one of t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bohemian Brazilian Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Carlo Hauner, Pair of Armchairs with Iron Structure and Cane
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of armchairs with iron structure and cane covered seating, designed by the Brazilian modern designer Carlo Hauner in the 1950s.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Iron

Pair of OCA Armchairs
By Oca
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of OCA armchairs, peroba di campo wood and leather. OCA was a society created by Sergio Rodrigues in 1955 with a simple goal: create contemporary furniture in line with Bauhaus...
Category

1970s Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Six Chairs by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1954 by Carlo Hauner for "Forma" rare dining chairs are made of caviuna wood and leather. The chairs were recently restored; wood structure and linen upholstery. Carl...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Wood, Linen

Joaquim Tenreiro Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, 1954
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Three seats sofa Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brazil, 1954 Jacaranda, upholstery From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements: ...
Category

1950s Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Jacaranda

Pair of High Armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This stunning armchair was produced by the Brazilian Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s. The piece is made of an iron structure and upholstered seats and backrests. ...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Iron

Arne Jacobsen nº3207 chair for “Probjeto”, Brazil, 1960s.
By Probjeto (Ambiente), Arne Jacobsen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Arne Jacobsen nº3207 chair (seven series) for “Probjeto”, Brazil, 1960s.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Iron

Rare Forma armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in São Paulo, BR
This particular piece showcases a rare design crafted by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma in 1955. Though Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler are primarily known for their well-s...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Wood

Pair of Wrought Iron chairs by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Whitstable, GB
Awesome unique chairs by Zanine! In true 1950s style, these rare and unique pieces are testimony of the genius of Zanine, a self taught artist who kept innovating and pushing bar...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Brazilian Vintage Rosewood and Leather Stools, Unknown Designer, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
The stool is one of the first forms of individual seating furniture. Without arms or back, this typology originated many other possibilities through time, b...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Pair of Michel Arnoult Ouro Preto Chairs, Brazilian Midcentury, 1964
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Whitstable, GB
A pair of "Ouro Preto" Chairs Manufactured by Mobília Contemporãnea The Ouro Preto chair is an important example of Michel Arnoult genius as a designer: Si...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Nylon, Imbuia

Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Chairs, Solid Wood and Fabric, MidCentury, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available in eight units, this set of dining chairs was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1950s. Much like Tenreiro's other creations, this sense of lightness transcend...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

"R.ed" stool by Andrea Macruz, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Andrea Macruz
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Andrea Macruz, contemporary Brazilian design, painted steel. Brazil, 2016. R.ed is a stool inspired in vortices. A vortex is a rotating vacuum in which the currents pr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Outdoor Armchair, Aluminum with Nautical Rope Pattern, Bask
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The bask series is composed of sofa, armchair, chaise, center table, bookcase and corner table. Developed especially for outdoor areas and balconies, the series had as its starting point the design of the metal weave...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Aluminum

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

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

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

"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

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

Bench Murundu
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
Inspired by quite common natural elements in our region, Murundu speaks of affective landscapes, our rural nature and our profound connection with the countryside. At the same time...
Category

2010s Brazilian Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Patinated 19th Century Bench in Solid Wood and Leather, Brazilian Design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The bench showcased here is a splendid example of Brazilian vernacular design from the 19th century. It is a testament to the timeless beauty of simple, functional design that transc...
Category

19th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Rosewood Slatted Bench by Cantu Moveis, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
The Slatted Bench was produced by Cantù Móveis in the 1960s. It is made entirely from solid rosewood and has slats positioned on a well-structured two-footed base. Cantù Móveis e I...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Lounge Chair with Rounded Edges, by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This elegant lounge chair, designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli, is an exquisite piece of modern furniture from the mid-20th century, showcasing the elegant intersection of fabric and woo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Astral Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Pouf by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Stool, solid wood structure and upholstered fiberglass seat.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood

Liceu de Artes & Ofícios Brazilian Chairs, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These two lounge chairs are a stunning representation of midcentury Brazilian design, produced by the esteemed design collective Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. The chairs' frames are craf...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Brass

Pair of Open Arm Chairs with Caned Backs by Adolfo Foltas
Located in Stamford, CT
A striking pair of caned back open armchairs. Designed in Brazil by Adolfo Foltas
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Pair of Modern Brazilian Rosewood Armchairs by Gelli, circa the 1950s
By Gelli Indústria de Móveis
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Gelli, a pair of modern Brazilian armchairs, rosewood, and leather. Brazil, circa the 1950s. Pair of armchairs made in Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda) and recently reup...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Rosewood Chair with Armrests by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This chair with armrests was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s and presented in the company catalog from this period. With a structure in solid Rosewood, the piece received new upholstery in gorgeous red leather. Architects Jorge Jabour Mauad...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Stool in leather by Tiago Curioni, handmade in Brazilian in contemporary style.
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Inspired by human anatomy, the Fly Stool by Tiago Curioni has a metallic skeleton, and cushions that refer to the musculature of the human body. Also, check the Fly chair, for a com...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

Carlo Hauner Lounge Chair, Móveis Artesanal, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Barcelona, ES
Lounge chair designed by Carlo Hauner, produced by “Móveis Artesanal” around 1954 in São Paulo (Brazil). Original condition, yellow worn fabric as pho...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

Leather Chair with Stainless Steel and Wood
By Pedro Useche
Located in Boston, MA
Stainless steel with wood strips and natural finishing. Leather and faux leather. Brown and sand colors.
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of 3 Aruanã Armchairs indoor in Solid Wood, Artisanal Techniq 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

Set of 2 Aruanã chairs outdoor in Solid Wood, Artisanal Techniques Sustainable.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Aruanã chair 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 to o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 3 Aruanã chairs indoor in Solid Wood, Artisanal Techniques Sustainable.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Aruanã chair 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 to o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Set Of 2 Dining Chairs Aratu. Solid wood, upholstered seat.
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

Hardwood

"Toras" Sofa in Hardwood by Arthur Casas, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Arthur Casas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This sofa is made out of steel and solid Cumaru wood, a typical hardwood from the northern part of Brazil. Arthur Casas is surely one of the most prominent contemporary Brazilian...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

Set of 3 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

Surf Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Leather Chair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Developed for both outdoor and indoor areas, this armchair refers directly to a sport with great cultural identification with Brazil: surf. The first piece produced in order to present the concept had the backrest and chair seat shaped manually in expanded polyurethane, the same used in the manufacture of surfboards. Now, in the official release for the market as serial pieces, we offer both chair and armchair in two versions: upholstered or wooden chair seat.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Brazilian Settee by François and Julien Beranger Circa 1850
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
This exquisite settee is a rare piece crafted by the renowned French artisans François and Julien Beranger, a father-son duo who settled in Pernambuco, Brazil, during the 19th century. The Berangers were celebrated for their unique contribution to Brazilian furniture, particularly for creating the distinctive "Pernambuco Style," a design language that set their work apart from the Brazilian Empire...
Category

Mid-19th Century Antique Brazilian Seating

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Outdoor Chaise, Aluminum with Nautical Rope Pattern Bask
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The bask series is composed of sofa, armchair, chaise, center table, bookcase and corner table. Developed especially for outdoor areas and balconies, the series had as its starting point the design of the metal weave...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

"Punto" Armchair in Wooden Multi-laminate Upholstered with Golden Four Feet
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The punto armchair has an elegant and versatile design. Easy to match, transitions into many interior decor styles. Its finishes are impeccable, with a harmonious mix of high quality materials: Curve multi-laminate wooden backrest, coated with cinnamon natural wood blade...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Stool Curva
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

Celina Decorações Set of Six Dining Chairs, Rosewood and Cane, Midcentury 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Wood, Rosewood, Cane

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

"Atalho" Contemporary Lounge Chair by Domingos Tótora
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
In the work of Domingos Tótora beauty is inseparable from function. Therefore, having as the starting point of his creation the use of recycled cardboard as the main medium for his d...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating

Materials

Parchment Paper

Contemporary Outdoor Armchair, Aluminum with Nautical Rope Pattern Bask
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The Bask series is composed of sofa, armchair, chaise, center table, bookcase and corner table. Developed especially for outdoor areas and balconies, the series had as its starting point the design of the metal weave...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Vintage Rosewood Stools by Cantù Móveis, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s, these Stools are made of solid Rosewood, turned with rounded edges and pointy feet, giving the pieces a lightweight appearan...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Brazilian Midcentury Design, Solid Caviuna Armchairs, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of armchairs from the 1960s caught our eyes – it was love at first sight. The pieces are made of solid Caviuna with seats in plaited cane. With large slats and...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Set of 4 Stools Upholstered in Linen Fabric in Champagne Colored Metallic Feet
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The set of 4 stools is upholstered in fabric like a linen, with champagne-colored metallic feet made of carbon steel. (as the photo in the environment). We can deliver the set with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Minimalist Brazilian Armchair "Sandra" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sandra Armchair by Samuel Lamas, 2022 Introducing the Sandra Armchair, an award-winning minimalist masterpiece crafted from steel, solid wood, and lea...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

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

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