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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
Percival Lafer MP-116 Modular Lounge Chair Unit Set, Dark Leather, Brazil, 1973
Percival Lafer MP-116 Modular Lounge Chair Unit Set, Dark Leather, Brazil, 1973

Percival Lafer MP-116 Modular Lounge Chair Unit Set, Dark Leather, Brazil, 1973

By Sergio Rodrigues, De Sede, Percival Lafer

Located in Chattanooga, TN

A rare and beautifully preserved pair of Percival Lafer MP-116 modular lounge units, produced in Brazil in the 1970s. The MP-116 is one of Lafer’s most sculptural and technically sophisticated seating designs, celebrated for its distinctive pillow-block construction, deep gathered leather, and the refined engineering that defines his most collectible work. Pairs of MP-116 modules in matching condition are increasingly difficult to source, making this offering especially desirable for collectors and designers seeking original Lafer pieces. Each module is formed from four generously padded leather cushions that create the soft, architectural geometry characteristic of the MP-116 series. Upholstered in rich dark-chocolate leather, the cushions maintain their fullness and supple texture, presenting in very good original condition with the surface character and patina that only decades of careful stewardship can produce. The frames are crafted from solid Brazilian Jatobá hardwood, a dense and highly valued tropical species chosen by Lafer for its structural strength and warm, glowing tonality. The timber shows exceptional grain clarity and remains in outstanding condition. The MP-116 was conceived as a forward-thinking modular system, far more sophisticated than most mid-century modular seating. Each unit functions beautifully as an individual lounge chair, yet two modules together can create a sculptural loveseat, a low chaise-like configuration, or a striking asymmetrical arrangement suited to contemporary interiors. This pair offers the rare opportunity to acquire two perfectly matching modules from the same original owner, preserving the visual continuity and design intent of Lafer’s modular philosophy. The pair is accompanied by photocopies of the original 1973 Brazil Contempo...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sectional Sofas

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Scarce MP 123 sofa by Percival Lafer
Scarce MP 123 sofa by Percival Lafer

Scarce MP 123 sofa by Percival Lafer

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Très tare canapé modulable par Pericval Lafer.

Category

1970s Modern Vintage Brazilian Sectional Sofas

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Brazilian Handcrafted Sofa ''Trancoso" by Dimitrih Correa
Brazilian Handcrafted Sofa ''Trancoso" by Dimitrih Correa

Brazilian Handcrafted Sofa ''Trancoso" by Dimitrih Correa

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It’s part of the Bahia, de Todos os Santos’ Collection. Inspired in the beautiful destinations in the Northeast, each piece of the collection receives the name of a different beach ...

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Customizable Modular Three-Seater Sofa with Ottoman in Beige Fabric, Paipe Line
Customizable Modular Three-Seater Sofa with Ottoman in Beige Fabric, Paipe Line

Customizable Modular Three-Seater Sofa with Ottoman in Beige Fabric, Paipe Line

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A Paipe modular three-seater sofa with ottoman designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with beige fabric and green details. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. Inspired by ...

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2010s Modern Brazilian Sectional Sofas

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Brazilian Handcrafted Sofa "Caraíva" by Dimitrih Correa
Brazilian Handcrafted Sofa "Caraíva" by Dimitrih Correa

Brazilian Handcrafted Sofa "Caraíva" by Dimitrih Correa

By Dimitrih Correa

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It’s part of the Bahia, de Todos os Santos’ Collection. Inspired in the beautiful destinations in the Northeast, each piece of the collection receives the name of a different beach ...

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2010s Modern Brazilian Sectional Sofas

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Brass

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Solid jacaranda frames and original leather upholstery with nice aged patina.

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