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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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Modular Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin in Hardwood, Steel and Fabric, Brazil, 1960's
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Uithoorn, NL
This modular sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, designed in the 1960s-1970s, is a standout piece thanks to its innovative use of contrasting materials. The combination of wood, steel, and fabr...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Medium Baixo Sofa by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Baixo Sofa by Wentz
Dimensions: D 110 x W 250 x H 58 cm
Materials: Wood, Upholstery.
3 cushions included
The Baixo sofa proposes a different way of sitting. An invitation to ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
MP-167 3-Seat Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Percival Lafer designed 3-seat tufted sofa in mustard yellow leather with Rosewood wood frame, model MP-167, produced by Lafer MP, Brazil, 1960s.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
"Pietra" Curved Couch Upholstered in Knit Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The inspiration for the design features comes from the Italian name Pietra: The translation Stone, an element of organic nature that brings a feeling of biophilia and well-being to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Rare sideboard by Jean Gillon, 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
Hardwood
Percival Later Three Seat Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Percival Later three seat sofa in black leather. This beautiful piece of Brazilian Mid century is in good vintage condition with minimal wear and scuffing throughout. The foam interi...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jatoba and Beige Mohair Sofa
By Jean Gillon
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing the ultimate in comfort and style: the large Brazilian three-seater sofa made with a Jatoba wooden frame and a soft camel-colored upholstery designed in the style of Jean...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Leather by Michel Arnoult, c. 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Leather by Michel Arnoult, c. 1960s is nothing less than gorgeous! ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Rattan sofa, Brazil, 1960s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rattan sofa with black lacquered steel legs. Produced in Brazil, 1960s.
Very good condition with small signs of usage.
Please note: matching table + chairs also available.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Sofa by Móveis Bertomeu, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegant mid-century sofa is a true masterpiece by Brazilian manufacturer Móveis Bertomeu, crafted in the 1960s. The standout feature is the sculpt...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Sérgio Rodrigues, Tonico Sofa, 1962
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Tonico Sofa, designed by Sergio Rodrigues in the 1960's.
Excellent quality and masterfully crafted. Solid hardwood frame upholstered in original red fabric and black leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Novo Rumo, 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Novo Rumo, 1960s
Four-seater sofa manufactured by Novo Rumo, 1960s in Brazil is a great example of Brazilian Modern Design, blending functionality with ae...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Brazilian Modern Sofa“Caola” in Green fabric & Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern “Caola” Sofa in Green fabric & Hardwood, Sergio Rodrigues, c. 1960s is nothing less than...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Novo Rumo, 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Novo Rumo, 1960s
This pair of armchairs manufactured by Novo Rumo, 1960s in Brazil is a great example of Brazilian Modern Design, blending fu...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Sofa in Caviuna's wood, 4 seats, c. 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in PARIS, FR
Four-seater sofa in solid Caviuna wood, recently redone tapestry in unbleached linen. The finesse and sinuousness of the wooden round section legs and armrests marks the elegance of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Minimalist Sofa for Outdoor, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This minimalist outdoor sofa is made in hardwood, metal and fabrics, two places sofa with arms, the multi-finish structure is combined with outdoor fabrics such as the Batyline to create an interesting outdoor solution. Bellow the full Skyfolding collection concept:
Skyfolding In-outdoor collection, the collection concept is inspired by the Asian building scaffoldings, where a structure is composed by bamboo sticks crossed to create this inspiring and fascinating structures. We combined elements of this structures and also references from the ballet stretching bars that often combine metal and wood, this combo is the concept very soul. All the figurative elements are abstracted in the design process to extract the precise best of each world, and by then resulting in a collection of delicate objects, cult and curated to the minimum details, in design and engineering.
The collection is composed by outdoor net, batyline or plastic, in a portion leaving room to a more soft design approach that is harmonious, this elements are combined to a structure made of wood and metal that transcends to tech and soft, a paradigm of past, present and future that invite all the viewers to contemplate and reflect in this philosophical matters in a tactile and visual way.
Resulting is a essential and timeless set of objects designed for the modern lifestyle that permit infinite compositions indoors or outdoors that will participate in lives for a lifetime like a breeze full of “zen” elements and energy.
Award winner of the biggest South American design...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Sofa, By OCA/Meia-Pataca, Brazil, 1962 for Reupholstery
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Oakland, CA
The Sergio Rodrigues Tonico sofa, produced by OCA/Meia-Pataca in 1962, features a frame constructed of solid Pau Ferro wood, a Brazilian hardwood known for its beautiful reddish-brow...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Hardwood, Leather, Fabric
Architectural Sofa in Hardwood, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This sofa, designed by Percival Lafer in the 60's, is a striking piece of mid-century Brazilian furniture. Its design is a testament to Lafer’s innovative approach, blending traditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Minimalist Brazilian Sofa "Sonia" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sonia Sofa by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Experience the elegance of the award-winning Sonia Sofa, a contemporary Brazilian masterpiece designed with geometric and architectural precision. C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
'Mole' Sofa in Leather, By Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The 'Mole' sofa, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, is not only an iconic piece of mid-20th century Brazilian furniture but also a crowning achievement in the designer's illustrious caree...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in San Francisco, CA
Highly desirable Brazilian mid 20th century rosewood four-seat sofa with upholstered cushions
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos
Brazil, 1960s
Reupholstered some years ago ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
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
Rosewood, Fabric
Minimalist Brazilian Sofa ´Sonia´ by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Sonia Sofa by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Experience the elegance of the award-winning Sonia Sofa, a contemporary Brazilian masterpiece designed with geometric and architectural precision. C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Steel
Brazilian Mid Century Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Pink Sofa Bed by Catalina S.A., c. 1960s is nothing less than gorgeous! This...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Three-seater sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, circa 1960s.
It has a solid wood base structure and fabric upholstery.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Mid Century Modern “VIP” Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Mid Century Modern Desk in Hardwood and Marble by Novo Rumo, c. 1960s is nothing less than gorgeous!
Desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Suede, Fiberglass
"Pietra" Curved Couch Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric 2.5
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
From Italian: Stone
The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves – Brazi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Rosewood & Butterscotch Leather MP-163 "Earth" 3-Seater Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We've had several Percival Lafer sofas and chairs over the years, and this MP-163 "Earth" model sofa is by far the most comfortable. The scoop style and high-back design cradles and ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood, Upholstery
"Pietra" Curved Couch Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric 2.12m
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The inspiration for the design features comes from the Italian name Pietra: The translation Stone, an element of organic nature that brings a feeling of biophilia and well-being to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Rosewood Three-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
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
Minimalist Sofa in Hardwood, Metal and Fabric, Usable Outdoors
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This sofa is made of of hardwood, metal and fabrics. The multi-finish structure is combined with outdoor fabrics such as the Batyline to create an interesting outdoor solution. Bellow the full Skyfolding collection concept:
Skyfolding In-Outdoor collection, the collection concept is inspired by the Asian building scaffoldings, where a structure is composed by bamboo sticks crossed to create this inspiring and fascinating structures. We combined elements of this structures and also references from the ballet stretching bars that often combine metal and wood, this combo is the concept very soul. All the figurative elements are abstracted in the design process to extract the precise best of each world, and by then resulting in a collection of delicate objects, cult and curated to the minimum details, in design and engeneering.
The collection is composed by outdoor net, batyline or plastic, in a portion leaving room to a more soft design approach that is harmonious, this elements are combined to a structure made of wood and metal that transcends to tech and soft, a paradigm of past, present and future that invite all the viewers to contemplate and reflect in this philosophical matters in a tactile and visual way.
Resulting is a essencial and timeless set of objects...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Metal
Sofa 'MP-13', by Percival Lafer, Mid-Century Brazilian Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-13 Sofa, designed by Percival Lafer, is a quintessential piece reflecting the Brazilian mid-century modern style, renowned for its emphasis on form, fun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge sofa Brazil 1955
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare sculptural lounge sofa designed and made by Liceu de Artes e Oficios, Brazil 1955. The sofa has elegant lines and awesome woodworking details. The feet are slightly angled...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
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...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass, Velvet
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
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
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Ultra Suede by Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this spectacular sofa was designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Brazil in the 1950’s. The sofa features a hardwood structure (completely reinforced), four delicate legs...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Ultrasuede, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
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
Architectural Sofa in Hardwood, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This sofa, designed by Percival Lafer in the 60's, is a striking piece of mid-century Brazilian furniture. Its design is a testament to Lafer’s innovative approach, blending traditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
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
"Pietra" Curved Couch Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric 2.42
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The inspiration for the design features comes from the Italian name Pietra: The translation Stone, an element of organic nature that brings a feeling of biophilia and well-being to t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Bouclé
Dobra Module Corner Sofa by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Dobra Module Corner Sofa by Wentz
Dimensions: D 110 x W 110 x H 70 cm
Materials: Modular sofa with wood structure, elastic straps, hyper-soft foam and WE—KNIT covering (70% Recycled ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Caola Sofa, by Sérgio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This sofa, designed by Sérgio Rodrigues, is an exquisite piece of mid-century modern furniture that embodies the distinctive character of Brazil...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
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
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
brazilian Minimalist outdoor sofa "Serge" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Introducing the Serge Sofa by Lamas Design, an epitome of outdoor elegance and modern architectural sophistication. The Serge Sofa features a meticulously c...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Nylon, Wood
Small Dobra Sofa by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Dobra Sofa by Wentz
Dimensions: D 110 x W 78 x H 70 cm
Materials: Upholstered sofa/armchair module with wooden structure, elastic straps, hypersoft foam and WE–KNIT covering (7...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood, Camel Boucle, Cimo, 1960ss
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern sofa by Cimo made in the 1960s is simply fantastic!
This spectacular sofa comfortably seats four people and features a Brazilian rosewood (jac...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Cotton, Hardwood
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Gray 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
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
Wonderful Percival Lafer Rosewood 3 Seater Cognac leather "S-1" Sofa Mid-Century
By Percival Lafer
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Percival Lafer rosewood and leather 3-seater S-1 sofa. The S-1 design features Brazilian exoticness paired with Scandinavian sensibility. Of Lafer's designs, the S-1 is a...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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
Jean Gillon, 2-seater sofa, c. 1970. Probel Label
By Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
The 2-seater sofa designed by Brazilian designer Jean Gillon is an elegant and comfortable piece. It consists of a solid wood frame, covered with a white cotton curly fabric. The fab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Midcentury Brazilian Walnut and Canvas Sofa
Located in Madrid, ES
Mid-20th century sofa with veneered walnut wood frame and beige canvas fabric seats. Made in Brazil circa 1960s. The frame of the sofa has been refinished and the original fabric has...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Canvas
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Blue Fabric by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, This Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Blue Fabric by Giuseppe Scapinelli...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Liceu de Arte e Officios
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Brazilian hardwood sofa. Attractive slatted back, cyclindrical legs and curved arms. Cushions not included.
We have a matching coffee and side table.
Category
1950s Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Wool, Jacaranda, Rosewood
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...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass, Velvet
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Boucle by Liceu de Artes, c. 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
This sofa is made with Rosewood and it has been reupholstered with a beautiful off-white boucle. What makes this sofa so unique are the built-in side tables (also made with Rosewood...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Minimalist Sofa in Hardwood, Metal and Fabric, Usable Outdoors
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This sofa is made of of hardwood, metal and fabrics. The multi-finish structure is combined with outdoor fabrics such as the Batyline to create an interesting outdoor solution. Bellow the full Skyfolding collection concept:
Skyfolding In-Outdoor collection, the collection concept is inspired by the Asian building scaffoldings, where a structure is composed by bamboo sticks crossed to create this inspiring and fascinating structures. We combined elements of this structures and also references from the ballet stretching bars that often combine metal and wood, this combo is the concept very soul. All the figurative elements are abstracted in the design process to extract the precise best of each world, and by then resulting in a collection of delicate objects, cult and curated to the minimum details, in design and engeneering.
The collection is composed by outdoor net, batyline or plastic, in a portion leaving room to a more soft design approach that is harmonious, this elements are combined to a structure made of wood and metal that transcends to tech and soft, a paradigm of past, present and future that invite all the viewers to contemplate and reflect in this philosophical matters in a tactile and visual way.
Resulting is a essencial and timeless set of objects...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Metal
Dobra Module Corner Sofa by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Dobra Module Corner Sofa by Wentz
Dimensions: D 110 x W 110 x H 70 cm
Materials: Modular sofa with wood structure, elastic straps, hyper-soft foam and WE—KNIT covering (70% Recycled ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Stella Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Stella sofa by Sergio Rodrigues. Brazil, 1965.
Manufactured by Oca. Example provided with Brazilian Government fiscal stamp. Solid wood, fabric upholstery...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950 Branco e Preto-Sofa wood fabric upholstery Manufactured by Paubrà
By Branco & Preto
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The name chosen by the young Brazilian architects Miguel Forte, Jacob Ruchti, Plinio Groce, Roberta Aflalo, Carlos Millan and the Chinese Che Y Hwa for their design company literally...
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Anacastro Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barcelona, ES
Anacastro Sofa
Manufactured by Oca
Brazil, 1960s
Jacaranda and natural leather
Measurements
270 cm x 80 cm x 78 h cm (back)
106,3 in x 31,5 in x 30,7 h in (back)
270 cm x 80 cm x 42...
Category
1960s Vintage Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Leather, Jacaranda
Sofa with integrated tabletop by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for forma, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Brussels, BE
Sofa with integrated tabletop by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for forma, 1950s
Carlo Hauner was an Italian-born Brazilian designer and architect, widely recognized for his
work in t...
Category
1950s 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
"Viga" Bench, Zanini de Zanine, Brazilian Contemporary Design, Single Edition
By Zanini de Zanine
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This bench, made in solid Pequi wood is a one of a kind limited edition.
Zanini de Zanine was born in Rio de Janeiro, in 1978. He worked with by Sergio Rodrigues and watched during ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Wood
Sofa in wood and fabric, by Móveis Artísticos Z, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The sofa designed by H. Schnicker for Móveis Artísticos Z is a masterful representation of Brazilian mid-century modern design, seamlessly blending contemporary sensibilities with th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
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
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