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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
Sofa MP-163, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Crafted by the renowned master Percival Lafer in 1970, this exceptional piece of furniture boasts a striking and comfortable design. Its clean lines and unique details, such as elega...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Settees

Materials

Steel

19th c Brazilian Hardwood Settee with Caned Seat and Back
Located in Milford, NH
A nice example of a Brazilian hardwood settee, possibly jacaranda, with caned seat and back, carved crests, shaped seat rail, and tapered round turned and reeded legs. From the late ...
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19th Century Antique Brazilian Settees

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Jean Gillon for Probel Leather and Brazilian Rosewood Sofa, c. 1970, Signed
By Probel, Jean Gillon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Brazilian Modern sofa is by Jean Gillon for Probel and features a gorgeous Brazilian Jacaranda frame with very-comfortable black leathe...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare Sofa bed designer Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Costela
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Rovereta, SM
Beautiful and iconic Costela sofa by legendary Brazilian designers Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma, Brazil. Very good condition, Il nome "Costela", che si traduce come cost...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Settees

Materials

Iron

1970’s Leather Settee
By Percival Lafer
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1970’s Leather Settee. Bentwood arms with brass details. Button Cushions. Soft light Butterscotch color vintage leather. Sofa sits low and deep for loung...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Settees

Materials

Leather

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 ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Settees

Materials

Fabric, Foam

Contemporary Búzios Bench by Guto Indio da Costa, Brazil, 2015
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The Buzios Bench is a unique and elegant piece of furniture designed by Brazilian industrial designer Guto Indio da Costa. The bench draws its inspirati...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Settees

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Unattributed designer, Brazil, 1960s. This three-seater sofa is a striking piece of furniture crafted by a Brazilian designer. It is constructed from high...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Bench in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Tropical Brazilian hardwood bench, hand crafted in a contemporary style made with angled dovetail and spindle joints. The beauty of tropica...
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2010s Brazilian Settees

Materials

Hardwood

Xingu Bench Brazilian Contemporary Design in Two Hardwoods
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
This contemporary bench in hardwood is an interpretation of functionality and technical refinement of fittings and handmade wood joints, the origin of the Xingu bench design. The co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Brazilian Settees

Materials

Wood

Beautiful Saccaro Velvet Love Seat with Walnut Trim, 21st Century
By Saccaro
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Saccaro velvet loveseat with walnut trim. Saccaro produces high end designer furniture from Brazil's top furniture designers.
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Late 20th Century Modern Brazilian Settees

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.
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20th Century Organic Modern Brazilian Settees

Materials

Hardwood

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Midcentury Brazilian Sofa in Brown Leather and Rosewood by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
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Four-seat sofa by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960s. This sofa consists of a rosewood frame upon which the cushions rest. The cushions are upholstered in brown leather with buttons of ...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Settees

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Leather, Wood, Rosewood

Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll Black Leather Mirror Sofa Settee
By Robert and Trix Haussmann, Knoll
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of 1970s Trix & Robert Haussmann for Knoll 2-seat sofa settee. This pair is made in black leather and mirror. All original collectors condition. The Mirror Sofa...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Settees

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Gorgeous 19th Century Humpback Settee
Located in Dublin, IE
A gorgeous 19th Century fruitwood framed humpback settee. The beautifully shaped button back raised over serpentine seat flanked with finely hand carved scroll arm...
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19th Century Antique Brazilian Settees

Materials

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Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather by Jean Gillon, 1970, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this very Brazilian modern sofa in black leather and hardwood designed by Jean Gillon in the seventies is simply spectacular! This gorgeous, one-of-a-kind three sea...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Settees

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pixel Large Seating Pouf in Extra Kami A1 Upholstery by Sergio Bicego
By Sergio Bicego
Located in Brooklyn, NY
From the creativity of Sergio Bicego comes Pixel sofa, featuring a series of elements that can be freely combined, thanks to an exclusive connector created ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Settees

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass

Rosewood and Suede MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Brazilian modernist Percival Lafer, this bold sofa, model MP-091, is deeply inviting. The comfortable tufted cushion sits on sturdy straps, attac...
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1970s Modern Vintage Brazilian Settees

Materials

Suede, Rosewood

Brazilian Oak and Olive Green Leather 3-Seat Sofa, Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Voorburg, NL
A wonderful original matching 1970s Brazilian sofa attributed to Jean Gillon. This amazing comfortable 3-seater has a unique washed dark-grey oak frame and soft Brazilian leather cus...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Settees

Materials

Leather, Oak

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Settees

Materials

Wood

Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Raleigh, NC
Comfortable and sleek sofa designed by Percival Lafer of Brazil, circa 1970s. Dark chocolate brown leather cushion sits atop leather support straps. The base of the sofa and legs are...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Settees

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood

French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large French Louis XV style cane back settee, also called canapé or sofa. Sofa in a very good state, no damage to the cane, rare find. Double-caned s...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique Brazilian Settees

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Wood

French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
French Louis XV Style Cane Back Settee
H 39.88 in W 68 in D 29 in
'Bounty' Leather Loveseat by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
By Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, Elam, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely example of the 'Bounty' series two-seat loveseat / settee by The Pace Collection in the early 1980s, this deep seated channel-tufted loveseat sofa was designed by L. Davantazi produced by Elam and retailed by The Pace Collection. Perfect for a cigar, whiskey or wine lounge or any space that can use something a bit modern yet still refined and classy. *Note, we have the matching club lounge chair and three-seater couch in another listing. Last two photos show the entire set. See our other listings or contact us for more details if you wish to create a living room or office / hotel lobby set. This channel-tufted leather love seat retains its original supple leather upholstery in an intriguing deep burgundy-brown color, almost like dark-cognac with beautiful lightly aged leather patina. The sumptuous seats are encased in a dark colored lacquer, providing an attractive modern contrast with the rich and elegant leather. This two-seater sofa has casters for ease of relocation according to occasion and mood or to better suit a view. The back is finished with tufted leather making this loveseat look incredible when floating in a room with the back exposed. Curved Art Deco styled arms lend 1980s juxtaposition and character to any room. Similar in style to the Saratoga Sofa by Massimo and Lella Vignelli for Poltronova 1970s, but at a fraction of the price. Plus something you don't get with the Saratoga sofa is the refined style of the elegant channel-tufted leather cushions on this Bounty loveseat sofa by The Pace Collection. The Pace Collection also offered the highly sought after collection by Guido Faleschini such as the Tucroma chair which is an interior designer and 20th century Modern design collector's favorite go to chair. Another example is the wild 1970s bed that featured interior design magazine covers when Lenny Kravitz home was featured with the Mariani bed...
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Brazilian Settees

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Leather, Lacquer

Previously Available Items
Percival Lafer Settee
By Percival Lafer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Settee by Percival Lafer with rosewood frame and black leather. Signature sling shape with headrest and straps. Matching sofa and chairs avai...
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1960s Vintage Brazilian Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Percival Lafer Settee
Percival Lafer Settee
H 35 in W 53.5 in D 37 in
Jorge Zalzupin Cubo Three-Seater Sofa, L’Atelier Brazil, Brazil, 1970
By L’Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, GB
This 1970s Cubo sofa takes a cuboid form and scoops out its core. It was designed by Jorge Zalszupin, a Polish architect who moved to Brazil, having been inspired by the works of Bra...
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1970s Modern Vintage Brazilian Settees

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Jean Gillon for Probel Leather and Brazilian Jacaranda Settee, 1960s, Signed
By Jean Gillon, Probel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Brazilian Modern collectors piece is by Jean Gillon for Probel and features gorgeous Brazilian Rosewood Jacaranda and beautiful red leather seats and arms. Featuring natur...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

"Costela" Settee by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
"Costela" settee in wood with wrought iron frame and upholstered cushions. Designed by Martin Eisler for Forma, Brazil, 1950s.
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1950s Vintage Brazilian Settees

Materials

Wrought Iron

"Costela" Settee by Martin Eisler
"Costela" Settee by Martin Eisler
H 33 in W 75 in D 33 in
Brazilian Modern Rosewood and Leather Modular Sofa or Settees
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brazilian low, modular sofa set in rosewood that can form one four-seat sofa, two settees, or a single chair with a three-seat sofa, circa 1960s. Very unique form reminiscent of a de...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Settees

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Jose Zanine Caldas Sofa
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jose Zanine Caldas sofa A collectible and rare sofa by Jose Zanine Caldas in carved wood using a single hide for the seat and back. The side is bra...
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20th Century Brazilian Settees

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Jose Zanine Caldas Sofa
Jose Zanine Caldas Sofa
H 31 in W 67 in D 37 in
Michel Arnoult Sofa in Solid Rosewood and Leather Arms
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Photos of specific sofa has been send through message board Michel Arnoult for Mobilia Contemporanea, three seater sofa, rosewood, leather, beige fabric, Brazil, 1965. This rare Br...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Settees

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Brazilian Jacaranda Rosewood Sofa with Caning and Scrolled Arms, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous Art Deco 1930s Brazilian Jacaranda rosewood sofa with scrolled arms and beautiful caning, just shipped recently by our team from Rio De Janeiro where this was sourced. This romantic sofa is large enough to sit three but can also be used as a larger loveseat...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Brazilian Settees

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Cane, Rosewood

Package deal for DL Guillerme / Kalstrom / Hauner
By Erik Karlström, Guillerme et Chambron, Carlo Hauner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
- Chambron and Guillerme, easy chairs in oak upholstered in oak $ 6800 + 1120 upholstery - Erik Kalstrom, pair of easy chairs newly upholstere...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Settees

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Campana Brothers 'Alligator Banquette'
By Campana Brothers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An 'Alligator Banquette' by Fernando & Humberto Campana. From Estudio Campana, Brazil, 2011.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Settees

Materials

Leather

Set of Club Chairs and Settee in Pau Marfim and Velvet, Brazil, Early 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful set has the style and looks of early pieces designed by Hauner / Eisler. Brass details on the feet make it for extra luxury. New 100% cotton velvet upholstery, in two ...
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Michel Arnoult Sofa in Solid Rosewood and Leather Arms
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Michel Arnoult for Mobilia Contemporanea, three seater sofa, rosewood, leather, beige fabric, Brazil, 1965. This rare Brazilian sofa is of the highest-quality in both material and...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Settees

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

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