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.
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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Returnable Items Only
1960's Brazilian Modern Sofa “Concha” in Hardwood & Fabric, by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this beautiful Brazilian modern sofa, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties, is absolutely stunning. The model is cal...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Grey Velvet & Fiber by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available now, the VIP sofa was conceived to attend Brazil’s growing market of office furniture in the seventies decade. The sofa fits two comfortably and consists of a fiberglass structure with smooth gray velvet.
Not only beautiful and well designed, this piece is also known for its comfort. The base has been refinished and the sofa has been re-upholstered in silky velvet.
This futuristic looking sofa effortlessly flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, modern, Danish modern or contemporary environment. This sofa is currently displayed in the gallery with two Ax chairs from Peter Hvidt and looks spectacular. The last two images are vintage publications showcasing the piece
Dimensions: H27.6, W63, D33.5 (in) H70, W160, D85 (in)
About Jorge Zalszupin a native of Warsaw, Poland, studied architecture at Bucharest’s Ecole des Beaux Arts. While working as an architect in Paris, he found inspiration in articles about Brazilians Oscar Niemeyer and Roberto Burle Marx and immigrated to Brazil.
His work as an architect created a demand for decoration and furniture proposals that suited the style of his projects and, for many years, Zalszupin designed and executed them for his clients. The demand was as great as the desire to grow and expand his business, and he then decided to found Atelier Móveis...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass, Velvet
Sofa in Jacaranda and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Jacaranda and Leather by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957
Additional Information:
Material: Jacaranda and leather
Style: Mid century, Brazil
Rare sofa model Mole
Produced in Bra...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Jacaranda, Leather
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 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...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Belt Sofa Upholstered in Off-White Fabric and Teak Wood Legs
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Belt sofa with detailed arms inspired by the highest European seams, upholstered in a stunning off-white fabric, and its teak wood finish legs, is here f...
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2010s Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Teak
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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
White Fabric Sofa by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Milan, IT
Martin Eisler (Vienna, 1913 – Brasile, 1977) & Carlo Hauner (Brescia, 1927 – Isola di Salina, 1997)
European by birth and Brazilian by adoption, Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner began...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Raízes Couch
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, nautical rope, upholstery and fabric.
Dimensions: 200 cm wide x 93 cm deep x 88 cm high.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
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
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) designed and produced the Curved Sofa in circa 1960, commercializing it in his company Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações – with stores in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
A wooden frame comprises a shell-shaped piece with soft nubuck leather upholstered padding and cushions. Tenreiro's design choice for the feet contrasts with the curved upholstery, bringing four rectangular legs made of solid Brazilian...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood, Grey Leather & White Fabric by Cimo, 1960s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern sofa in hardwood, grey leather, and white fabric by Cimo, 1960s is simply fantastic!
This spectacular S...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Leather, Linen
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 Modern Sofa in Beige Leather & Grey Fabric by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this midcentury sofa for three in beige leather, gray fabric and hardwood is absolutely stunning!
The sofa is called “Millor” and features a hardwood structur...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Leather, Fabric
Midcentury Sofa MP-13 by Percival Lafer in Hardwood & Beige Leather, 1967 Brasil
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern sofa, model MP-13, designed by Percival Lafer in Hardwood and Beige Italian leather, 1960s is nothing less...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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
Forma S.a Rare Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Ca 1954 Midcentury Brazil
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This rare sofa was designed in 1955 and produced by Forma, a company directed by Carlo Hauner (1927- 1996) and Martin Eisler (1913- 1977). This piece is an icon and illustrates some ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
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
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Black Leather & Wood by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this very Brazilian Modern sofa in black leather, wood and Chrome designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the seventies is simply spectacular!...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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
Contemporary Outdoor Sofa, 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
Metal, Aluminum
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 Sofa, Percival Lafer 1960's
By Percival Lafer
Located in Uccle, BE
Percival Lafer Mid-Century Modern sofa made of Walnut wood and still with the original faux leather upholstery.
Dimensions:
L219cm/ 7ft
Seat Depth 50cm/19.7 inches
H69cm/26.75 inch...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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 Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Knot Brazilian Contemporary Foam Sofa by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This sofa/pouf is characterized by a flexible linear structure tied in a knot shape.
The 'Knot' was the first piece created by the duo Leonardo Lattavo and Pedro Moog, when designing furniture was still seen as a hobby by both of them. A few years later, when they came across the cover of an Italian magazine that showed a piece of furniture by the Campana brothers (the Boa sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Sofa, Rosewood, Grey Fabric, Brazil, 1955
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in High Point, NC
A grey fabric and rosewood sofa designed and produced by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1955.
Presents with partial makers label to underside.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Vintage Manhattan Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Manhattan is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1960 and produced by his company, L'atelier. The piece is made of a wood structure entirely upholstered, with an organic shape achieved by the curvy lines of the single volume.
The work of Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) presented itself as one of the most versatile in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His designs are an example of a transition process from the artisanal production mode to serial industrial production.
L'atelier Móveis...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather
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
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
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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Silk, Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin Manhattan Sofa L'atelier Brazil 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare and fully original ‘Manhattan’ sofa designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured in his own company L'Atelier, Brazil 1960. Since few were ma...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather
1960s Percival Lafer Large Lounge Sofa Frame Jacaranda Rosewood from Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Percival Lafer Large Jacaranda Rosewood Sofa Frame made in Brazil
Unmarked. Attribution Percival Lafer
25.5 tall x 73 wide front 71.5 back, 37 d, Seat without cushion, 10 tall....
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Rosewood
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
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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Loveseat in Iron & Grey Fabric by Carlo Hauner, Brazil 1955
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern loveseat in grey cotton fabric & iron, was designed by Carlo Hauner and manufactured by Forma Moveis in Brazil 1955 and is a showstopper! The n...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Jorge Zalszupin Brasiliana sofa L'Atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A beautiful and sophisticated so called ‘Brasiliana’ sofa designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959. With ...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Suede
Eisler and Hauner 'Costela' Sofa, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Antwerp, BE
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner for Forma, sofa, Brazilian hardwood, metal, and fabric, Brazil, 1960s.
Pair of 'Bone' chairs by Brazilian designer duo Eisler and Hauner. This chair i...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sofa by “Liceu de Artes e Ofícios”, Brazil, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sofa designed and produced by “Liceu de Artes e Ofícios” around 1960’s in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Solid wood, brass details and new upholstery. Ready to...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Brass
Strips Sofa by Cini Boeri, 1972s
By Cini Boeri
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
Late 20th Century Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Lobby Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
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 Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Linen
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
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
Ikal Couch
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Minimalism seduces and poetic organicity embraces. The aesthetics of Ikal couch mirrors the architecture of the nests built to perfection by the birds as a place of coziness and safe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
"Lina" Sofa Minimalist Style in Blue Velvet and Pau Ferro Brazilian Wood
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Alessandra Delgado is passionate about Lina Bo Bardi architectural work, including the project for the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo - MASP and its structural pillars that seems to hold the building itself in thin air. The use of fine woodwork...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Hanna Sofa by Forma, Florence Knoll, 1975s
By Florence Knoll
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
Late 20th Century Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Chrome
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
Samburá couch
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Sam-bu-rá. The sound of the word of Tupi origin echoes ancestry and belonging. It refers to the daily life of the indigenous tribes of the Amazon where the art of basketry preserves ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
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
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
Jaguaribe Couch
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
Materials: Aluminum, upholstery, fabric and naval rope.
Dimensions: 157 cm wide x 75 cm deep x 90 cm high.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
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
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
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