South American Sofas

Leather sofa by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The sofa features the original mustard yellow leather seat with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The back of the sofa showcases ...

An organic green velvet and wood sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Likely reupholstered in fairly recent history, fabric in fair condition. Overall Dimensions (inches...

Modernist tufted sofa in brown aniline leather designed by Percival Lafer. Constructed with molded foam, rosewood, and nylon straps. Some original straps have been replaced or repair...

A rare and highly sculptural sofa by Giuseppe Scapinelli, one of the most celebrated figures of Brazilian mid-century modern design, this exceptional 1950s example embodies the desig...

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...

A dark-brown velvet, wood and brass sofa attributed to Englander & Bonta, Argentina, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.75"H x 100.0"W x 42.0"D Seat Height (inches): 18....

A stunning example of Brazilian modernism, this **MP-97 sofa by Percival Lafer** features the designer’s signature combination of comfort, craftsmanship, and sculptural form. The so...

Leather sofa by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The sofa features the original burnt rust leather with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The top of the seat back has an extended...

A large five-seat purple velvet, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1940s. Upholstery distressed; reupholstery recommended. Wear to wood frame consistent wit...

A Bowed three-seater sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with light gray fabric and four pillows. The Bowed 3-seater sofa brings a perfect blend of modern elegance and comfort to your living space. Its striking curved silhouette and luxurious light gray upholstery in Almond Milk Twill Weave add a sophisticated touch, making it a standout centerpiece in contemporary and minimalist interiors. Crafted with medium-density foam and elastic bands, the sofa offers firm support and a comfortable seating experience, ideal for everyday relaxation or entertaining guests. Designed for both residential and commercial use, the Bowed Sofa...

Perlage, French word: Pearl. The organic Perlage sofa has a backrest completely woven by hand in nautical rope, favoring a surprising look in every new detail discovered. Captivatin...

Baixo Sofa Chaise by Wentz Dimensions: D 110 x W 300 x H 59 cm Materials: Wood, Upholstery. Upholstered sofa with wooden structure, multi-laminate, elastic straps and foam. Exclusi...

This Tonico three-seat sofa, designed by Sergio Rodrigues around 1963, is a masterpiece of Brazilian modernist design. Its stained freijó wood frame provides a strong yet elegant fou...

Produced by Novo Rumo in São Paulo during the 1960s, this monumental Brazilian Modern sofa combines generous comfort with a commanding architectural presence. Founded by architect an...

Original condition.

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...

Mid-century leather and rosewood model no. MP-211 by Percival Lafer. Made circa 1970s, Brazil. A gorgeous mix of materials and incredible design showcase why Lafer is one of our favo...

A refined expression of late Brazilian modernism, the “Pullman” sofa by Jorge Zalszupin captures the designer’s signature balance between architectural clarity, material sophisticati...

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...

Rare banquette par la manufacture brésilienne Branco & Preto Branco & Preto est une entreprise de mobilier créée en 1952 par les architectes d’avant-garde Miguel Forte, Jacob Ruch...

A striking icon of contemporary Brazilian design, the “Boa” sofa, created by celebrated designers Fernando and Humberto Campana in 2002, stands as a bold testament to the Campana Bro...

Refined and inviting, this sofa embodies Joaquim Tenreiro’s commitment to lightness and modern proportion. Its curved profile and tapered jacarandá legs lend the piece a quiet sophis...

A floral-printed fabric, wood and brass sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. Vintage fabric shows some distress ideally replaced. Wear consistent with age and use. Ov...

A white fabric, brass, wood and black-lacquered metal sofa or settee attributed to Martin Eisler for Forma, Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. One screw replaced. ...

A rare and beautifully preserved sofa by Percival Lafer, one of Brazil’s most celebrated modernist designers. Known for his innovative use of exotic woods and deeply comfortable upho...

The Lazy Sofa is an exercise in slow time. A piece that rejects contemporary urgency and proposes, through form, a return to the essential gesture of rest. ...

The “Modular” sofa represents Zalszupin’s most architectural approach to seating — a system conceived for flexibility, comfort, and elegant functionality. Constructed on a linear jac...

An iconic statement of Brazilian modern design, the “Pullman” sofa by Jorge Zalszupin exemplifies the designer’s ability to merge architectural discipline with tactile material richn...

FORMER SHOWROOM SAMPLE IN STOCK IN NEW YORK AVAILABLE NOW (Seat cushion included, others sold separately) The Patone Sofa balances a modern design with natural materials and can be...

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...

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...

Designed as a heartfelt tribute to his firstborn, the Joaquim sofa was created by the designer to offer comfort to guests visiting his newborn son. Rooted in the principles of Brazil...

A sculptural three-seat sofa designed by Jean Gillon in the 1970s, executed in solid Brazilian rosewood (jacarandá) and black leather—an iconic expression of Brazilian Modernism at i...

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...

This recently upholstered cubo (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 ...

Felicità Modern Swing – Outdoor & Indoor The Felicità Swing embodies the lightness of well-being through timeless design. Crafted with a powder-coated aluminum structure, it comb...

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...

A wood and brown velvet sofa produced by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, c. 1960. Vintage fabric in fair condition.Overall Dimensions (inches): 29.0"H x 85.25"W x 30.0"D Seat Hei...

Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Leather by Lineart Móveis, Brazil 1960s. This large four-seat sofa by the Brazilian manufacturer Lineart Móveis...

A Bowed four-seater sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with light gray fabric and four pillows. The Bowed 4-seater sofa brings a perfect blend of modern elegance and comfort to your living space. Its striking curved silhouette and luxurious light gray upholstery in Almond Milk Twill Weave add a sophisticated touch, making it a standout centerpiece in contemporary and minimalist interiors. Crafted with medium-density foam and elastic bands, the sofa offers firm support and a comfortable seating experience, ideal for everyday relaxation or entertaining guests. Designed for both residential and commercial use, the Bowed Sofa...

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.

A green fabric and wood sofa produced by Fábrica de Móveis Calisti, Brazil, c. 1960s. Provenance: Verniz, São Paulo. Minimal signs of use. Reupholstered in recent history. Overall...

A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...

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...

Percival Lafer MP-01 Sofa Velvet, Wood, Iron Brazil, 1960s Offered by RAFA gallery

The 1950s proved to be politically and economically favorable to initiatives related to industrial production. The Polish naturalized Brazilian architect, Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020)...

A rare and highly desirable four-seat sofa designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and produced in Brazil during the 1950s, this exceptional example embodies the designer’s enduring contributio...

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...

The Terroir armchair embodies the meeting point between contemporary design, comfort, and identity. With fluid lines and enveloping proportions, it was designed to enhance moments of...

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 ...

Novo Rumo Sofa Wood, Velvet Brazil, 1960s Matching Pair of Armchairs Available Offered by RAFA gallery

Móveis Cimo / Rare Sofa Imbuia Wood, Ivory Velvet 1960s, Brazil Matching Pair of Lounge Chairs Available This rare Móveis Cimo model is offered as an exceptionally intact sofa and ...

A sculptural expression of Brazilian modernism, the “Canoa” sofa by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios balances architectural precision with an unmistakably Brazilian design vocabulary. Its de...

Made for a private commission, it is a unique piece from the 1960s featuring a rosewood base and comfortable L-shaped cushions. Newly upholstered with refined cotton velvet by Loro P...

A striped fabric, wood and brass sectional sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1950s. In vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Age-appropriate pa...

A Fine teak wood three-seat sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with light beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Fine three-seat sofa balances contemporary elegance with the inviting warmth of natural materials. Wrapped in soft wheat-thin twill weave fabric, this sofa exudes a light, airy feel, perfect for modern and refined interiors. The solid teak wood arms, finished with a matte, velvety teak touch, add architectural structure while showcasing the organic beauty of the wood's natural variations. Designed with deep cushions and a very soft comfort level, this sofa invites relaxation without compromising on style. Its solid wood frame, enhanced with elastic bands and foam support, ensures both durability and plush seating. Whether styled in a minimalist space or incorporated into a more layered decor, the Fine sofa...

Jorge Zalszupin / Cubo Sofa Wool, Wood / Brazil, 1970s Designed in the 1970s, the Cubo collection consists of sculptural seating and tables defined by bold geometry. The armchairs a...

Geraldo de Barros (1923–1998) was a pioneering Brazilian artist whose influence extended across various artistic disciplines, including painting, photography, and furniture design. B...

A dark-stained wood and beige fabric settee or sofa designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1970s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Age-appro...

A wood sofa or bench designed and produced in Argentina, c. 1980s. In good vintage condition, with visible wear consistent with age and use. Age-appropriate patina retained to the w...