Brazilian Sofas
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.
Color: Brown
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is close...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Dark Brown Linen and Wood Feet
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is close...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Contemporary Bench in Tropical Hardwood and Cord by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Contemporary tropical bench made in freijó or "Brazilian 'walnut" hardwood and natural ramie cord.
The rope which draws the arms and the backrest of ...
Category
2010s Other Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Cord, Wood, Hardwood
Midcentury Brazilian Sofa in Brown Leather and Rosewood by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Karlstad, SE
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 ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Rosewood
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...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian company Celina Decorações manufactured this sofa in the 1960s. The piece is composed of a solid Rosewood structure, with cushions upholstered with leather.
This three-s...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
'MP-97' Sofa, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-97 sofa designed by Percival Lafer is a truly exceptional piece of furniture. This sofa is constructed with a solid wood frame and features high-quality leather upholstery in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
Brazilian Imbuia Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This sofa was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. The piece is made of Imbuia wood, with seats and backs upholstered with a gorgeous 100% organic silk f...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Silk, Hardwood
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...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather, Fiberglass
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu De Artes e Officios, Midcentury
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa designed by Liceu de Artes e Oficios in solid rosewood, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1960s. The piece has been recently refinished and newly upholstered in natural leather.
Liceu De Artes & Oficios was established in 1873 by a group of elite coffee aristocrats that pretended to train skilled labor for possible future industrialization of Brazil.
Seven years after, the institution changed completely the proposal, really becoming a school of craftsmanship, occupying a building design by Ramos de...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
'Franco' Sofa in solid hard wood, Sérgio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Franco" sofa, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, is a distinct representation of Brazilian mid-century design. The piece is characterized by its robust solid hardwood structure that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Fine Three-Seat Sofa Upholstered in an Oatmeal Fabric and Teak Wood Arms
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Fine contemporary sofa upholstered in a stunning oatmeal fabric and its arms in a teak wood finish, is the perfect combination for your living room. As relaxing as it looks, the actual seat is even better. This sofa is the perfect complement to a room used by the entire family and friends. Perfect for modern/contemporary/traditional decor because of its simplicity but sophisticated and elegant look, fitting and matching into any environment. The Uultis company, designers of this beautiful sofa, is a model for environmental sustainability practices and all the furniture is designed to be timeless and long-lasting. This beautiful Fine sofa...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Fabric
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Natural Linen and Wood Feet
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is close...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Rosewood and Suede MP-091 Sofa by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP
By Percival Lafer, 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...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
Percival Lafer leather modular seating set
By Percival Lafer
Located in Houston, TX
Percival Lafer
Modular sectional / Lounge chairs
Lafer S.A. Ind. Com.
Brazil, c. 1970
Percival Lafer sectional sofa has eight seats/ottomans and nine backrests. It can be split int...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Guiseppe Scapinelli Sofa
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful vintage sofa by Giuseppe Scapinelli, an Italian born designer based in Brazil. Known for his unique designs blending Italian crafts...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Imbuia wood Cimo Sofa Brazilian Design by Móveis Cimo, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This Imbuia Sofa was manufactured in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer in Brazilian furniture industrialization.
Cimo Sofa is very charming, presenting the s...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Two-Seat Millor Sofa, Sergio Rodrigues Modern Design, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Metal
Canapé Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Amoreira Wood, Cane, Mid-Century Modern, C.1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) is known as the “father” of Brazilian modernism, being one of the pioneers, with a work that reflects a refined coexistence of traditional values and mod...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Cane, Wood
Midcentury Brazilian Sofa Design by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Marble, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Wood and Upholstery Restored. Marble in original condition
Solid Rosewood structure, Rosewood veneers, Marble and Bossa Fabrics Upholstery.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Marble
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Pink Linen & Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern three seat sofa is made of a solid hardwood frame with linen upholstery in salmon. The base is made of Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Modernist Sofa in the Style of Percival Lafer, circa 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Norwalk, CT
This fabulous sofa in the Brazilian Modernist style features a tufted cushion of brandy-colored bonded leather and a chunky solid wood frame. Though it is unsigned, the design is similar to that of Percival Lafer's MP-41 series.
As one of the world's leading producers of rosewood, the nation of Brazil has long held close ties to the furniture industry. Yet, it was not until the second half of the 20th Century when the South American country - long known solely as an exporter of raw materials - became a design powerhouse in its own right. During this time, designers such as Percival Lafer and Sergio Rodrigues drew upon a unique shared cultural aesthetic and a rebellious spirit to create some of the coolest and most sought-after furniture of the Modern era. Brazilian Modernist furniture...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Alessandro Mendini, K2 Sofa, Brazil 2012
By Alessandro Mendini
Located in São Paulo, BR
The K2 sofa created by designer Alessandro Mendini is a high quality piece of art design by A LOT OF Brasil. With a structure in lacquered wood and seat cushions, backrest and sides ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, 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...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Midcentury Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian modern sofa designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties is gorgeous! The model is called “Concha” (Shell in portuguese) and the sofa features a hardwood structure, upholstered seats in gray velvet, and four toothpick legs. In addition, the back consists of five rounded curves that end in the arm rests. What makes this sofa so special is the sleek design which is iconic from Joaquim Tenreiro. The sofa fits 3 comfortably and is in excellent condition. The last three images showcase the piece in its original state.
The sofa is so awesome that it looks fantastic in any furniture set we match it with. The first set photo showcases the sofa with the matching “Concha” armchairs (sold separately) and a Jean Gillon Rodeio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Percival Lafer MP-13 Ivory Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the MP-13 Four-Seat Sofa by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer, a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. This stunning sofa, designed in 1967, features a gorgeous ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 'Mole' Solid Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Mole sofa is Sergio Rodrigues' signature piece designed between 1956 and 1957, giving rise to the famous and award-winning Mole armchair. In Portu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Three Seat Sofa in Ochre Velvet & Hardwood by Forma, Brazil
By Forma
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern sofa has a hardwood structure with reupholstered Ochre velvet. The sofa has a tall backrest and comfortable arms making this sofa not only beau...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Velvet
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This sofa was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. The sofa is made of solid Rosewood, with seats and backs upholstered with a gorgeous fabric 100% Organic Silk, from our collection Bossa Fabrics.
The armrests have a rectangular design that favors the visualization of the beautiful veins of the wood, with upholstered sides. The base consists of four rectangular legs, providing lightness to this three-seat sofa.
Celina Decorações signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture in the 1960s. Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted characteristics.
With a color pallet rooted in natural shades, our Fabric collection tells a bit about Brazilian biodiversity, through raw and natural materials and artisanal processes. For dyeing this textured fabric was used yerba mate...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Silk, Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin Brasiliana Sofa, circa 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in São Paulo, SP
Brasiliana sofá by Jorge Zalszupin in jacarandá. Wood shows time patina as supposed. Amazing condition. The upholstery was generic made, can be redone ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Liceu de Artes & Ofícios Brazilian Chairs, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These two lounge chairs are a stunning representation of midcentury Brazilian design, produced by the esteemed design collective Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. The chairs' frames are craf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The cube sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s.
The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from sculpted wood details or the...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Sofa "Macedo" by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
Category
1960s Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Wood
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Green Velvet and Wood Feet Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is close...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil 1960s
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
The two-seater sofa designed by Sergio Rodrigues and manufactured by OCA in Brazil in the 1960s is a timeless piece of fur...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This sofa was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. The sofa is made of solid Rosewood, with seats and backs upholstered with a gorgeous fabric 100% Organ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Silk, Rosewood
MP97 Couch by Percival Lafer - Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1965
By Percival Lafer
Located in Houston, TX
Indulge in the timeless elegance of Percival Lafer, a distinguished master of contemporary Brazilian furniture renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to the esteemed Brazilian Modernist movement. Celebrated for his exquisite chair and sofa creations, Lafer seamlessly intertwines sleek, low-profile hardwood frameworks with sumptuous, opulent leatherette upholstery.
Among his distinguished works, the Sofa MP-97 stands as a testament to Lafer's ingenuity. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this captivating piece features a gorgeous caramel leatherette upholstery gracefully enveloping a hardwood frame. To accentuate its allure further, we have meticulously incorporated new straps, adding a touch of distinctive character.
Impeccably handcrafted in Brazil under the Lafer MP...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern 801 Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The 1950s proved to be politically and economically favorable to initiatives related to industrial production. The Polish naturalized Brazilian architect, Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020)...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Grey Velvet and Wood Feet in Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is close...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Móveis Cimo Round Sofa, 60's Brazilian Midcentury
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This amazing lounge sofa is definitely an eyecatcher. The design of this amazing Brazilian hardwood structure combines beautifully the curve lines of the comfortable seat. This piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Chic Vintage Leather Jean Gillon Amazonas Italma Brazilian Rosewood Sofa Modern
By Jean Gillon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Chic vintage Jean Gillon Italma Brazilian leather and Rosewood Amazonas sofa. This sofa measures 85" W × 34" D × 30" H and the seat height is 14".
Decal manufacturer's label to the ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather, Rope
Jean Gillon "Tijuca" Sofa in Hardwood and Nylon Hammock, Brazil, 1970
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The 'Tijuca' sofa, by Romanian-Brazilian designer Jean Gillon, is probably one of the most iconic pieces to come out of his drawing boards. Using the sa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Nylon, Faux Leather, Hardwood
"Flag" Couch Chaise Longue in Dark Brown Linen and Wood Feet, Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Percival Lafer Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sofa by Percival Lafer with rosewood frame and black leather.
Signature sling shape with headrest and straps.
Matching sofa and settee available....
Category
1960s Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Vintage 'Mole' Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Mole sofa is Sergio Rodrigues' signature piece designed between 1956 and 1957, giving rise to the famous and award-winning Mole armchair. In Portu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue With Two Arms in Linen and Wood Feet
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is close...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Espaldar Sofa by Juliana Lima Vasconcellos and Matheus Barreto on Wooden Base
By Juliana Vasconcellos and Matheus Barreto
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Espaldar sofa was inspired by the feminine
and futuristic but elegant curves of the 1960s, with upholstered fabric body and wooden base. Measurements: 220cm x 120cm x 72cm H. / ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Light Pink Velvet and Wood Feet in Small Size
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Jean Gillon Sofa Produced by Wood Art in Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa designed by Jean Gillon. Produced by Wood Art in Brazil.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Cubo Sofa in linen attributed to Jorge Zalszupin Brazil, Brazil, Circa 70'
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Houston, TX
This lovely two-seat, recently upholstered cubo (Cube) sofa is attributed to Jorge Zalszupin produced in the 70s.
The sophistication, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this sofa co...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Linen
Vintage Imbuia Sofa - B082 by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This Imbuia sofa reupholstered in a stunning velvet was manufactured in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer in Brazilian furniture industrialization.
Cimo Sofa is very charming, presenting the seat and backrest as a single piece that seems to float over the Imbuia structure. It is a very comfortable piece of furniture and has many details to be in love with. It is worth highlighting the wooden partitions...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Imbuia
Brazilian Wood Three-Seater Sofa by Rino Levi, Brazil 1950s
By Rino Levi
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rino Levi was one of the pioneers of the modern movement in Brazil, advocating for simple, practical and economical design, disparaging the imitation of classicism. ‘Classical spirit’ rather than classical forms was his ideal.
Levi was instrumental in spreading the fame of Brazilian modernism through his furniture designs as well. As this beautiful Brazilian wood sofa shows, by the 1960s, Levi abandoned Italian rationalism in favour of an approach closer to that of the Rio modernists both in his architectural and furniture designs. As a piece of true Brazilian mid-century design, the beauty of the wood and organic shapes and lines dominate this three-seater sofa. The tilted, architectural lines of wood making up the armrests create a visually distinct and exciting appearance. The additional horizontal lines connecting to the backrest are a creative addition, while also supporting the overall stability. The frame with its joinery praises Rino Levi’s craftsmanship and architectural expertise. The beautiful colour of the wood is highlighted by the light upholstery of the body in a premium bouclé fabric, including the three removable cushions.
This sofa model is rare to find, for as during Brazil's military dictatorship, it was against the law to export furniture. The ban on exports only ended in the 1980s, but it still took some time for things to change, not to mention that handmade pieces were created in limited editions. Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that this sofa is special, and a real rarity.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some scratches and marks on the wood. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
86.41 in W x 28.74 in D x 30.31 in H; Seat height 16.14 in
219.5 cm W x 73 cm D x 77 cm H; Seat height 41 cm
About the Designer:
Rino Levi was a Brazilian architect important to the development of modernism in Brazil. Levi was born to Italian Jewish parents on December 31, 1901 in São Paulo, Brazil. After graduating from Colégio Dante Alighieri in São Paulo, Levi studied in Milan and Rome under Marcello Piacentini.
In 1924, he moved to the School of Architecture of Rome. There, he met Adalberto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Rosewood Armchairs by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
These armchairs were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s and were presented in the company catalog from this period. With structure turned in solid Rosewood and ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Silk
Sergio Rodrigues Sofa Parati, Circa 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in São Paulo, SP
Solid jacarandá square frame, plywood sides and back.
Upholstery is not new. Overall condition is really good.
Very elegant, modern, minimalist and comfortable.
Literature: Soraia Cals, Sérgio Rodrigues, ed. Icatu, 2000
Aric Chen, Brazilian Modern, ed. The Monacelli Press, 2016.
Sergio Roberto Santos...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa in Leather and Linen, Circa 60'
Located in Houston, TX
Studding well built rosewood frame, nicely restored, the new cushions handcrafted reupholstered matches its frame sophistication and elegance, great addition to your living room.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Linen, Rosewood
Vintage Brazilian Sofa in Rattan
Located in Milano, IT
This original vintage sofa in wood and rattan is of fine Brazilian manufacture. The structure is very particular with the front legs, characterized by rigid lines and sharp curves, that rise to become the armrests. The rear legs are attached to the front ones forming a softer arch in contrast with the rigidity of the armrest. The structure is elegant but minimal: the backrest is attached only to the seat and to the armrest, without compromising the stability. The two seats and backrests are made of woven rattan to form geometrical designs and separated by a wooden component. This elegant and original vintage sofa would be ideal to furnish vintage...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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