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.
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Number in Set: Set of 2
Place of Origin: Brazilian
Orange PK15 Three-Seat Sofa, Carbon Steel Structure & Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Green PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Steel Structure & Ebonized Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Orange PK15 Single Seat Sofa, Steel Structure & Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Blue PK15 Single Seat Sofa, Steel Structure and Ebonized Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Blue PK15 Three-Seat Sofa, Carbon Steel Structure and Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Tomato PK15 Three-Seat Sofa, Carbon Steel Structure & Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Black PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Steel Structure & Ebonized Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Green PK15 Two-Seat Sofa, Carbon Steel Structure & Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Grey PK15 Single Seat Sofa, Steel Structure and Ebonized Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Grey PK15 Three-Seat Sofa, Carbon Steel Structure and Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Green PK15 Single Seat Sofa, Steel Structure & Ebonized Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Blue PK15 Single Seat Sofa, Carbon Steel Structure & Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Green PK15 Single Seat Sofa, Carbon Steel Structure & Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Grey PK15 Single Seat Sofa, Carbon Steel Structure & Wood Legs by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
PK15 sofa is inspired by wooden trusses used in the construction of roofs.
The sofa sockets refer to the “Gusset Plate” normally applied to reinforce the knots of wooden trusses.
H...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Handmade Red PK7 Sofa, Carbon Steel Structure and Metal Mesh by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
The main inspiration for PK7 sofa comes from standard metal structures used for secondary architectural projects.
This project transforms Industrial profiles and wired mesh, usually...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Handmade White and Orange PK7 Sofa, Carbon Steel and Metal Mesh by Paulo Kobylka
By Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
The main inspiration for PK7 sofa comes from standard metal structures used for secondary architectural projects.
This project transforms Industrial profiles and wired mesh, usually...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Jamaxi Couch Three Seats
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, nautical rope, upholstery and fabric.
Dimensions: 250 cm wide x 89 cm deep x 82 cm high.
Reference: FABRIC TC/FIVE/TTA/TTI/TTM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Jamaxi Couch Two Seats
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, nautical rope, upholstery and fabric.
Dimensions: 210 cm wide x 88 cm deep x 82 cm high.
Reference: FABRIC TC/FIVE/TTA/TTI/TTM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Minimalist Sofa ´Deia´ by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
This contemporary style Brazilian sofa is simple, light and comfortable. With architectonic reasoning, delicate solid carbon steel profiles are welded by hand into the main frame to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Outdoor Chaise, Aluminum with Nautical Rope Pattern Bask
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The bask series is composed of sofa, armchair, chaise, center table, bookcase and corner table. Developed especially for outdoor areas and balconies, the series had as its starting point the design of the metal weave...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Brazilian Mid-Century Cream Sofa by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Jacaranda wood
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
MArtin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Sofa (two units available)
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1955
Caviuna wood legs, velvet and cotton upholstery
Measurements
240 cm x 77 cm x 72h cm.
94,48 in x 30,3 in x 28,3h in.
Literature
Casa & Jardim, 1956. Nº 92
Provenance:
Private collection, Sao Paulo
Bio:
Beside Carlos Hauner, Martin Eisler (1913-1977) was the founder for the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma. He was born in Vienna, Austria, and studied architecture in his country. In 1938 he moved to Buenos Aires. After meeting Carlos Hauner in Brazil, he started traveling there frequently to collaborate on designs and, they founded Forma to sell their own designs as well as pieces licensed from Knoll International. Eisler also opened Forma in Buenos Aires, along with partners Arnold Hakel and Susi Aczel...
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Wood
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Midcentury brazilian sofa in Wood with Leather, 60s
By Jean Gillon
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
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Jamaxi Couch Four Seats
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, nautical rope, upholstery and fabric.
Dimensions: 290 cm wide x 90 cm deep x 82 cm high.
Reference: FABRIC TC/FIVE/TTA/TTI/TTM
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Raízes Couch - 240 cm
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, nautical rope, upholstery and fabric.
Dimensions: 240 cm wide x 93 cm deep x 88 cm high.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Carlos Millan for Branco & Preto "M3" Midcentury brazilian Sofa, 1952
By Branco & Preto, Carlos Millan
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Carlos Millan for Branco & Preto "M3" Midcentury brazilian Sofa, 1952
Founded in São Paulo, a mixture of shop and studio considered by many...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" sofa, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil.
Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Jean Gillon Rosewood Suede, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare Brazilian rosewood sofa by Jean Gillon from the 1960s. The sofa has been refinished but has original suede cushions. The buyer receiv...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Suede, Rosewood
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