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

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Other

High Toy Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Toy Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 47 x D 53 x H 104 cm Materials: Paint, Fabric. Also available in W 47 x D 53 x H 88 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. With the intention of...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Paint

High Rodes Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Rodes Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 43 x D 43 x H 76 cm Materials: Aged steel, Aged/crocco leather. Also available in W 43 x D 43 x H 60 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. Wi...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Steel

Musa Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Musa Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 85 x D 67 x H 77 cm Materials: Veneer, Natural Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

Musa Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Musa Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 60 x D 54 x H 83 cm Materials: Metal, Fabric, upholstered seat. Diomo Brasil: With the intention of providing good taste and personality,...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Tecno Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Tecno Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 70 x D 67 x H 77 cm Materials: Veneer, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

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Leather

Smart Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Smart Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 52 x D 57 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, covered with reconstituted leaher. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Reich Swivel Foot x Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Reich Swivel Foot x Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 60 x D 62 x H 77 cm Materials: Metallic paint, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo d...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Paint

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 ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Smart with Arms Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Smart with Arms Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 52 x D 57 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers tren...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

High Bloo Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Bloo Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 50 x D 53 x H 107 cm Materials: Veneer, Natural Leather. Also available in W 50 x D 53 x H 91 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. With the i...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather

Bruta Alta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bruta Alta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 74 x D 87 x H 102 cm Materials: Metallic paint, Natural leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Ale Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ale Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 72 x D 65 x H 73 cm Materials: Natural leather, Soleta, Veneer. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo de...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Leather

High Bora Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Bora Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 52 x D 56 x H 108 cm Materials: Paint, Natural leather. Also available in W 52 x D 56 x H 92 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. With the in...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Paint

Brazilian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, cane, Brazil, 1950s. The style of these Brazilian armchairs is simple and understated, where clear, fluent lines are allowed to emerge in the ...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in walnut wood finish, textiles seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Insigne" armchair collection eloquently embodies the esteemed DNA, design philosophy and the cutting-edge craftsmanship of SIMONINI ®. Each flowing and uninterrupted line is met...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Set of two garden armchairs, by Carlo Hauner. and Martin Eisler. Brazil, 1950s.
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of outdoor armchairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, manufactured by Forma S/A in Brazil in the earlies 1950. The structure is made of solid steel, the ergonomic she...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Iron

Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in solid wood, textiles seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Insigne" armchair collection eloquently embodies the esteemed DNA, design philosophy and the cutting-edge craftsmanship of SIMONINI ®. Each flowing and uninterrupted line is met...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in walnut solid wood finish, textiles
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Insigne" armchair collection eloquently embodies the esteemed DNA, design philosophy and the cutting-edge craftsmanship of SIMONINI ®. Each flowing and uninterrupted line is met...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Grete Jalk Armchair with Ottoman in Caviuna Wood & Beige Fabric, Rino Levi, 1960
By Rino Levi
Located in New York, NY
Immediately available with domestic complementary shipping in NYC metro area Introduce a touch of sophistication to your living space with this exceptional armchair and ottoman set,...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Mohair, Hardwood

Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in walnut wood finish, textiles seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Insigne" armchair collection eloquently embodies the esteemed DNA, design philosophy and the cutting-edge craftsmanship of SIMONINI ®. Each flowing and uninterrupted line is met...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Mook Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Mook Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 55 x D 46 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and person...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Original Brazilian Mocho Stools by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, 1950s
By Sergio Rodrigues, Oca
Located in Renens, CH
Sergio Rodrigues set the standard for Modern furniture in Brazil during the 1950s. His works have become a reference for Brazilian design, which often use indigenous hardwood species...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Bruta Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bruta Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 56 x D 53 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal chair with upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo decip...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

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

Nit Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Nit Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 53 x D 56 x H 76 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and persona...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Jean Pri Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Jean Pri Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 49 x D 53 x H 72 cm Materials: Metal, Upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers tr...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Play Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Play Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 51 x D 58 x H 78 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trend...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Ola Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ola Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 55 x D 57 x H 83 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and persona...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Mera Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Mera Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 61 x D 60 x H 79 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and person...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

"Liame" Armchair Upholstered in Linen with Four Golden Mate Feet
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
"Liame" Armchair Upholstered in Linen with Four Golden Mate Feet, has an elegant and versatile design. Easy to match, transitions into many interior decor styles. Its finishes are i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Luuc Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Luuc Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 64 x D 60 x H 82 cm Materials: Metal, fiberglass, upholstered seat.. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo dec...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

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

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Jean Uni Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Jean Uni Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 46 x D 57 x H 83 cm Materials: Metal, Upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and person...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Presto Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Presto Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 50 x D 53 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and pers...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Bloo Chair with Arms by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bloo Chair with Arms by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 50 x D 53 x H 79 cm Materials: Metal and fiberglass chair with upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Haus Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Haus Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 52 x D 58 x H 80 cm Materials: Veneer, Upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and person...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, leather seat and back
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its armchair, ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

José Zanine Caldas. Moveis Z armchair, c. 1950. Plywood Naval and curvin wedge.
By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas
Located in PARIS, FR
This plywood and imitation leather chair is a testimony to the creativity of José Zanine Caldas in the 1950s. The choice of plywood that he particularly likes during this decade all...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, caning back, leather seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its armchair, ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid walnut finish, leather seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its armchair, ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid walnut finish, leather seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its armchair, ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, leather seat and back
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its armchair, ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora armchair Sculpted in solid wood, caning back, leather seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its armchair, ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

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 companies Móveis Artesanal and Fo...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Stainless Steel

Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Modern Chair in Caviuna Rosewood and Leather
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s modernist ladder-back chair executed in Brazilian rosewood with leather seat, designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli. Professionally restored with original patina left untouched and r...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mima Lounge Chair. Handcrafted from solid wood
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Mima stands out as a unique rocking chair, featuring elegant and contemporary lines. Supported by two wide laminated wood arches, it offers a smooth and comforting sway, perfect ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Wood, Straw

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Brown Leather by Liceu De Artes 1960
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, with complimentary domestic shipping included this midcentury sofa in Brazilian Rosewood, as known as Jacaranda and brown leather designed by Liceu de Artes e Of...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Carlo Hauner. Sofa, c. 1950. Green cotton wood and velvet
By Carlo Hauner
Located in PARIS, FR
This three-seater sofa entirely covered in green cotton velvet is the synthesis of the Brazilian modern spirit. Its slightly curved backrest gives sensuality to the piece in composi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Carlo Hauner, Armchair, 1950's, Caviuna Wood and Blue Cotton
By Carlo Hauner
Located in PARIS, FR
A typical piece of Carlo Hauner's design from the 1950s, this armchair rests on four conical legs, known in Brazilian as "Pè palito". The wide, curved backrest gives it depth while t...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin, L'atelier, MidCentury, Brazil
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This pair of armchairs had the wood completely restored and the upholstery redone.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Tubular Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto, Brazil, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Brasília, BR
Tubular armchair designed by Geraldo de Barros for Hobjeto in the 70s. Made from black lacquered metal. This is the perfect piece for a collector. The cushions are original. They bea...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Metal

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, leather seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Hardwood, Cane, Faux Leather, Upholstery, Textile

Brazilian Mid-Century Jacaranda Rosewood Three Seat Sofa 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century Brazilian modern jacaranda rosewood three seat sofa with original fabric by Celina Decorações. New upholstery is recommended. Ships from Rio De Janeiro.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Jacaranda

Pair of Manhattan Armchairs by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Manhattan is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1960 and produced by his company, L'atelier. The piece is made of a wood s...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Faux Leather

Brazilian Modern "Tião" Dining Chairs in Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1959
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
These Brazilian Modern "Tião" Dining Chairs in Hardwood and Rosewood designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1959 are nothing less than spectacular! The "Tião" dining chairs were designed b...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish No Arms, leather seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather seating, cane
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

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