Brazilian Rocking Chairs
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.
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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chaise Longue, Iron, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and leather rocking chaise longue designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation present throughout metal frame.
Leather likely replaced at some po...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Sleepy Rocking Chair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Sleepy is the smaller version of the Laziness rocking chair and is just as comfortable, perfect for moments of rest and relaxation. The low seat height is inspired by Japanese rocking chairs...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Hardwood
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and cane rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation to iron legs and frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.625” H x 31.5”...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rare Rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro, vers 1947.
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Caramel
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade Light Pink Color
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
minimalist rocking chair "marcelo" by samuel lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Marcelo Rocking Chair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
This minimalist rocking chair, crafted from stainless steel, nautical rope, wood, and tapestry, is designed with an architectonic and geo...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,260 / item
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
The structure of the chair is made of wood, while the seat and backrest are made of beige fabric, offering a sophisticate...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Mid-Century Rocking Chair in Hardwood and Caning, Unknown, c. 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century Rocking Chair in Hardwood and Caning, Unknown, c. 1960’s, is nothing less than gorg...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Bentwood by Moveis Cimo, 1950, Brazil
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Mid-Century Modern rocking chair in Bentwood by Moveis Cimo in Brazil during the fifties decade is magnificent!
The curved shapes that provided a different...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
André Ferri, Side table - Swing "Viga", Friego Wood. 2018
By André Ferri
Located in PARIS, FR
André Ferri (né en 1990)
Table d'appoint - Balançoire "Viga", 2018
Freijo, laiton et corde
Dimensions : 72 x 44 x 13 cm (28.3 x 17.3 x 5.1 in)
The Viga side table by André Ferri is ...
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2010s Arts and Crafts Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Contemporary "Feijão" Rocking Chair by Rodrigo Simão in Corten Steel
By Rodrigo Simão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Designed in 2015 by Rodrigo Simão, the “Feijão” chair pays homage to the award-winning designer’s country of origin not only in its name, “Feijão” – a la...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cane and Exotic Wood Brazilian Rocking Chair
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sculptural Brazilian rocking chair in the style of Joaquim Tenriero. Amazing quality and design. Original cane seat in need of restoration. (see photo). Hand delivery avail to New Yo...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Black
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Pearl Color
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This rocking chair was one of the first pieces produced by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) when his Langenbach & Tenreiro store opened in 1947.
Far beyond a designer and artist, Tenreiro was an intellectual and thinker of the Brazilian culture.
The rocking chairs were part of the interior spaces in most Brazilian colonial...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Mid-Century Walnut Brazilian Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Brazilian rocking chair, circa 1950s, in walnut wood, exotic wood and leather.
Dimensions: H101 x W71 x D84 cm.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Supra Chair by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Supra chair by Mameluca
Material:Copper plated steel, leather, Assorted fabrics
Dimensions: D110x W90 x H90 cm
Hélio Oiticica’s Parangolés inspired the creation of a rocking cha...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
$20,830 / item
'Caverna' contemporary wooden rocking chair by Brazilian Studio Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Cavernas are the arched structures that, when combined, form the skeleton of a vessel.
These delicately sculpted pieces are the pure embodiment of design, blending the strength and...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
"Gunga" Outdoor Hanging Swing Chair in Aluminium and Naval Rope Handmade
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Gunga swing can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas.
Inspired by one of the most beautiful postcards in Brazil, Gunga beach in Alagoas. The swing represents Brazilianness t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Red Velvet Iron Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner
Located in London, GB
This early 1950s pair of armchairs by Hauner for Móveis Artesanal is amazing and super rare set of chair. The design for these armchairs resembles the Executive Armchair by Saarinen,...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
$9,204 / set
"Revoar" Swing Hanging Chair with Fringes in Natural Leather Coffee Color
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensional shape with leather braids and internal steel wire. The fringes, a detail that is in vogue in fashion, and that brings a visual effect of flight in the movement of the swing, from the basic technique of the customized leather cord.
The result is a sophisticated design piece, an indoor hanging chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair & Ottoman in Hardwood & Leather, Liceu de Artes
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Available today with free domestic shipping included, this one-of-a-kind Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair with Ottoman in Hardwood & Leather designed by Liceu de Artes made in the 60s ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern "Augusta" Rocking Chair by Aída Boal, Brazil, 1991
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern "Augusta" Rocking Chair by Aída Boal, Brazil, 1991
The Augusta rocking chair by Aída Boal is a stunning and timeless piece of furniture t...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Metal and Acrylic, Unknown, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Metal and Acrylic, Unknown,1970 is nothing less than gorgeous!
Unlike tr...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
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Metal
Contemporary Leather and Wood Rocking Chair
By Pedro Useche
Located in Boston, MA
Flexus plywood rocking chair. One of a kind. Leather and wood.
Category
2010s International Style Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
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