Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
BRAZILIAN FURNITURE
More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.
Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.
Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.
The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.
Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewood, jacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.
Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairs, sofas, tables and more.
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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather lounge chair by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The chair features the original cognac leather with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The back of the lounge chair showca...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Kariri Pouf by +55design – Handwoven Straw Ottoman Ethnic Brazilian Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
The Kariri Pouf by Brazilian designer Neca Abrantes reflects a deep appreciation for indigenous craftsmanship and traditional handwoven techniques. Designed as a companion to her rei...
Category
2010s Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Straw
Brazilian Stool Footrest Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find item by Brazilian designer Jean Gillon. This example is in fair condition, showing cosmetic wear and one tenon has been cracked and re-glued.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
"Pietra" Curved Small Ottoman Upholsterd in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
From Italian: Stone
The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves – Brazi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé
Storage Ottoman, Celina Decorações, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this storage unit consists of a plywood box with Rosewood veneers, with a fabric cushion on top, that transforms it into an ottoman.
Foun...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Dobra Small Pouf by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Dobra Small Pouf by Wentz
Dimensions: D 110 x W 78 x H 40 cm
Materials: Wooden structure, elastic straps, hypersoft foam and WE–KNIT coating (70% recycled P...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,864 / item
Vik Muniz Pincushion Pouf in Foam & Brazilian Wood with Steel Pins by +55design
By Vik Muniz
Located in Jardim America, SP
What if a pincushion were given an entirely new role—like supporting your feet or serving as a playful accent in your living space? Created in collaboration with celebrated artist Vi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Brutalist Stools, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of Brazilian Modern stools from the 1960s showcases a Brutalist yet chic aesthetic, featuring rich brown leather seats and robust Caviuna wood frames. Their construction ec...
Category
1960s Brutalist Vintage Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Teak
$4,500 / set
"Pietra" Round Cushion in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
For greater comfort when sitting and supporting your back, we offer the Pietra cushion, which perfectly matches the organic design of the curved lines of the same collection.
The Pi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé
$200 / item
Celina Decorações Storage Ottoman
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful vintage ottoman stool by Celina Decoracoes featuring rich Brazilian wood and clean sophisticated lines. Opens up to allow for storage a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" ottoman, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Design Jean Gillion. Produced during the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
"Revoar" Fringes Ottoman with Chain Handle in Natural Leather and Golden Details
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Revoar ottoman is produced in natural genuine leather in the colors options: pearl, brown, black and light pink.
The Revoar ottoman has fringes and chain handles made with leathe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Polished Bronze Ottoman by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished bronze ottoman by Fakasaka Design.
Dimensions: W 45 cm, D 45 cm, H 45 cm.
Materials: polished bronze, leather.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of hi...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bronze
$5,124 / item
"Regia" Ottoman in Curved Cinnamon Wood Multi-laminate Upholstered in Leather
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Regia ottoman has a base made of a curved cinnamon natural wood multi-laminate. (20mm thick)
The seat is upholstered and made with natural and genuine leather in brown color. (co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Rare Pair Jean Gillon Rosewood Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman Probel Brazilian
By Jean Gillon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare pair Jean Gillon for Probel rosewood and leather lounge chairs and ottomans. The rosewood frames are in great condition with minor wear. The original beige leather is in good co...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
$6,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Celina Decoracoes Rosewood Leather Bench with Storage
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid century rosewood ottoman/bench by Munis Zilberberg for Celina Decorações, Brazil.
Crafted of Brazilian rosewood with a newly upholstered full-ani...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
"Pietra" Curved Ottoman Upholsterd in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
From Italian: Stone
The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves – Brazi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Bouclé
$1,840 / item
"Pietra" Curved Ottoman Upholsterd in Knit Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
From Italian: Stone
The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves – Brazi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
$1,672 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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 Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
$8,122 / item
Ottoman in Natural Leather Upholstery and Metal Rim
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The ottoman has a round shape and is internally produced with wood and foam. It is upholstered with natural leather in many the options(see the virtual samples): but it can also be c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$1,055 / item
Baixo Pouf by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Baixo Pouf by Wentz
Dimensions: D 100 x W 100 x H 30 cm
Materials: Wood, Upholstery.
The Baixo ottoman follows the circular, low-to-the-floor structure of the Baixa armchair and the...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$3,210 / item
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 Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
$1,450 / item
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 Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$4,221 / item
Ottoman in Velvet Upholstery and Metal Rim
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The ottoman has a round shape and is internally produced with wood and foam. It is upholstered with velvet fabric in the options: Green, black, light pink and offwhite, but it can al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Silk, Velvet
$692 / item
"Wood" Ottoman or Side Table in Natural Wood and Carbon Steel
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Wood is a multifunctional piece, it can be used as a side table or an ottoman to sit on.
The structure is made in carbon steel painted in automotive paint with different colors o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
"Corcovado" Ottoman in Gold Metal Wood Multilaminate and Leather Cord Handmade
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Ottoman Corcovado is inspired by the curves of the iconic landscape of the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Its structure is made from carbon steel bars. It has high resistance ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal
Jean Gillon, Leather Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, circa 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
With its slung arms, reclined seat, and plush, leather upholstery, this chair, created by Jean Gillon in the 1960s, possesses a quintessential Brazilian...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Ottomans and Poufs
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Brass
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