Brazilian Credenzas
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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Place of Origin: Brazilian
Mid Century Modern 11.5” Credenza in Hardwood, Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC, this 11.5” Credenza in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brazil, c. 1950 is nothing less than magnificent!
This credenza is made with the finest Braz...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
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Hardwood
Credenza in Hardwood and Brass, Ernesto Hauner for Mobilinea, c. 1960s
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available TODAY in NYC with free shipping included, this Credenza in Hardwood and Brass, Ernesto Hauner, c. 1960s is nothing less than a beauty!
This spectacular mid-century modern credenza is made with the finest Caviuna wood, and it is composed of two identical modules that are attached, creating one large single piece. The credenza has 4 doors, 4 drawers and 4 shelves. Each door has two Caviuna wood veneer panels, one darker than the other, that create a beautiful pattern. Each identical module has 4 cylindrical legs, for a total of 8 for the whole piece. This credenza was purchased at a state sale in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Besides, the marks of age the credenza is in excellent condition. This piece was designed by an unknown designer, however, it is yet another example of the excellent craftsmanship of the Brazilian furniture design of the 1960s.
About the designer:
Ernesto Hauner was an Italian immigrant who came to Brazil in 1949 and began working in furniture design with renowned figures such as Lina Bo Bardi, Sérgio Rodrigues, Martin Eisler, and his brother Carlo Hauner. He started his career at Studio Palma, which later became Móveis Artesanal, and eventually became a partner at Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte.
In 1958, Hauner established his own business with a small factory in São Paulo, where he created modular bookshelves using...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
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Brass
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood Mid-Century Credenza for L'Atelier, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic stunning rosewood credenza from the Componivel series was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and manufactured by his own company, L'Atelier, in the 1960s.
It's inst...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
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Rosewood
Cimo Moveis, Sideboard / Credenza- Brazilian Mid-Century Modern - 60'
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Houston, TX
This three-drawer dresser crafted from solid hardwood adorned with vibrant yellow circle motifs exemplifies the whimsical furniture creations by Móveis Cimo during the 50s. Originall...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
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Metal
Mid Century Modern Credenza “Adolpho” in hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid Century Modern Credenza “Adolpho” in hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues is stunning!
This wonderful credenza is made in solid Brazilian rosewood (Jacaranda). The...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
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Hardwood
Credenza, Unknown, Caviuna and Cane, c. 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Credenza was produced by the Brazilian company Tapeçaria Schulz S.A in the 1950s, capturing the eye.
Made of solid Caviuna and cane, it has fou...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Cane
Jorge Zalszupin Modulated Units Sideboard, Rosewood, Brazilian Design, 1960s.
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
The modulated units were designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) during the 1960s.
The piece remained in the designer's possession, for over four decades, in his personal residence....
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
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Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Credenza in Caviuna Hardwood by Forma Moveis, 1960’s, Brazil
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Caviuna Hardwood designed by Forma Moveis in Brazil during the sixties decade is absolutely gorgeous!
The piece is e...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
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Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Credenza in Hardwood by Novo Rumo, 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in New York, NY
Experience the beauty of the Brazilian modern credenza designed by Novo Rumo, available for purchase today. Meticulously crafted with Brazilian rosewood, also known as jacaranda, this credenza exudes elegance and sophistication. It features five doors, providing ample storage space for your belongings. The right and left sides each boast two doors with cabinets, while the middle door is adorned with four drawers, adding to its practicality. The credenza stands on a base supported by two horizontal legs, elegantly connected by a wooden piece. The rosewood showcases a mesmerizing pattern with distinct color tones. The exterior of the credenza boasts a rich dark brown hue, while the interior reveals a lighter brown shade, creating a visually captivating contrast. The wood of this piece has undergone a meticulous refinishing process, restoring it to its original state. It is now in excellent condition, ready to enhance your space with its timeless beauty. Embrace the opportunity to bring this exceptional Brazilian modern credenza into your home. Its exquisite design and impeccable craftsmanship make it a coveted addition to any interior decor.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
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Wood
Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Modern Burled Vanity Cabinet
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning Giuseppe Scapinelli burled wood vanity dresser, 1958, Brazil. Expertly crafted with burled wood, eight drawers with brass pulls, open space...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
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Maple, Burl
1950s Brazilian Modern Credenza in Hardwood & Caning by Forma
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian modern credenza, designed by Forma in the 1950’s, is a true masterpiece! The frame of the credenza is made with caviuna hardwood and the outside of th...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
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Straw, Wood, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Credenza in Caviuna Wood & Brass by Zilberberg, Brazil, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this one-of-a-kind Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Caviuna Hardwood designed by Ando in the fifties is the FIND of the year and is nothing less than spectacular.
The credenza is made of solid Caviuna wood and features four curved legs, four drawers and six doors with delicate brass handles. The manufacturer's seal and tax stamp are in the back.
This rare piece was designed by Ando Moveis, a high-end wood joinery for a private residence in Sao Paulo. With this piece, Ando uses the Caviuna of light blond appearance with darker veins to form geometric patterns that offer a contrast giving charm and lightness. Caviuna wood was also a favorite of designers like Giuseppe Scapinelli and Rino Levi.
The piece is displayed in our showroom next to a Sergio Rodrigues Mole...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern Credenza in Hardwood & Brass finish, Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Hardwood with Brass finishes designed by Jean Gillon in the sixties in Brazil is the FIND of the year.
The credenza has a rectangular structure made of Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda, with two main legs and two support legs on each side. It has five large drawers and four doors with shelves inside. The brass finishes are located in the joints, fringes and keys.
There are few reasons why this credenza is one-of-a-kind: First, the high end wood work. This piece was commissioned for a private residence in Sao Paulo and it shows. The joints, the wood carving, the smooth curves in the drawers, even the hidden toothpick support legs are superbly finished. Second, the rosewood is of the finest quality which can be seen in the wood veins, the grain and smoothness of the wood. Lastly, design. This piece has all the components of a true Brazilian Modern piece with straight almost brutalist silhouettes softened with smooth curves (seen in the drawers and edges) that resemble Modernist architecture from Brasilia of the sixties.
Owning a Jean Gillon piece like this is not just about acquiring a beautiful piece of furniture; it's also about possessing a part of Brazilian design history and culture. This credenza is a testament to Jean Gillon’s creativity and vision, and it would make an excellent addition to any interior space that values and appreciates the significance of this design.
The credenza is showcased in our showroom next to Jorge Zalszupin’s bar cart...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern Credenza & Divider in Hardwood & Granite, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Brazilian Modern credenza & room divider in hardwood and blue granite made in the 1960s in Brazil is nothing less than spectacular!
This exquisite piece is made in old Brazilian...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
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Granite
Imbuia Credenza by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This Imbuia credenza was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. It consists of a very well-constructed piece composed of two large compartments with slidin...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
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Imbuia
Vintage Credenza in Caviuna Wood, Martin Eisler, circa 1954 Brazilian Midcentury
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Caviuna Credenza was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s.
This furniture typology was v...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood
Jorge Zalszupin Componivel Sideboard 200 L'Atelier, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful patched and sophisticated sideboard from the componivel series designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L'Atelier, Brazil 1959. Modular furniture by ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
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Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Credenza, Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro for Laubisch & Hirth
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Brazilian Modern credenza, attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro in 1942 during his last year at Laubisch & Hirth, a high-end furniture firm in Rio de Janeiro, before st...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Caviuna Hardwood by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1956
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern credenza is entirely made of Caviuna hardwood and consists of six doors, three storage cabinets, six shelves and four drawers. The sides are curved and the structure rests on four legs. The wood has been refinished and besides the marks of age, the piece is in excellent condition.
With this Brazilian Modern piece, Giuseppe Scapinelli highlights one of his favorite wood species, the caviuna of light blond appearance with darker veins that the designer knows how to play to form geometric patterns on the front that offers a contrast giving charm and lightness with the legs designed in curves.
This credenza effortlessly flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, modern, Danish modern or contemporary environment. The credenza is currently displayed in the gallery with two delicate Joaquim Tenreiro Poltrona...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Other, Brass
Jorge Zalszupin Unique Sideboard L'atelier, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning and unique made sideboard designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own comany L'Atelier, Brazil 1960. This is a unique sideboard designed especially for a customer’s holiday home in Biarritz, France 1960. This sideboard is comparable to the modular system designed by Zalszupin in 1959. The difference is that this sideboard has much more elegant round legs on the corners and doors and is partly covered with leather. This was also seen at the modular system sometimes at the doors or panels. It has 3 drawers in the middle and on the left and right of that there are the leather covered folding doors. The sideboard is in fully original condition and the leather has a nice patina from age and usage. This comes from an interior with several pieces by Zalszupin which were imported from Brazil in the early 1960s. All the features this sideboard shows were also used by Zalszupin in other designs, the leather handles in his desks, the legs with the Jockey chairs...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin Componivel Sideboard 250 L'atelier 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful large sized but sophisticated sideboard from the componivel series designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L'Atelier, Brazil 1959. Modular furniture...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
L'Atelier Rosewood Credenza by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This Rosewood Credenza, designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and manufactured by L'Atelier in the 1960s, is a great way to have the diversity of different tones of Rosewood in jus...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin Componivel Sideboard 185 L'atelier, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice small sized and sophisticated sideboard from the componivel series designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L'Atelier, Brazil 1959. Modular furniture...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Unilabor Rosewood Credenza by Geraldo de Barros, Brazilian Midcentury, c. 1954
By Jorge Zalszupin, Unilabor
Located in New York, NY
This credenza was designed in the 1950s by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and produced by Unilabor. De Barros designed and projected furniture based on his constructive references rel...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Rosewood Credenza by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid-Century Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This rosewood credenza was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. It consists of a very well-constructed piece composed of two large compartments and four ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood Patchwork Credenza, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This Rosewood Credenza, designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and manufactured by L'Atelier in the 1960s, is a great way to have the diversity of different tones of Rosewood in j...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Mid Century Credenza Jacaranda and Brass by Hauner and Eisler Brazil Ca. 1950’s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Mid Century credenza, made in Brazil - designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler.
This example is in very good, original condition, clean and ready to use. The case ha...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Sergio Rodrigues, Credenza Luciana, Sideboard Luciana, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and exclusive vintage sideboard by the well known Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues. It was made in Brazil during the 1960s. The color and grain patterns are gorgeous al...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Martin Eisler Credenza in Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Caviuna Credenza was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s.
This furniture typology was ver...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
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Rosewood
Martin Eisler Credenza in Caviuna, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler are most known by well-shaped armchairs made in iron, but the production it's away more complex, handcrafted and extensive.
The wood pieces produced b...
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1950s Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Mahogany Credenza or Buffet, 1960s, Brazil
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous Brazilian mahogany credenza or buffet from 1960s, Brazil.
Beautifully restored.
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1960s Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Brazilian rattan sideboard
Located in Milano, IT
Step into the enchanting world of 1950s Brazilian design, where elegance and craftsmanship intertwine to create a truly exceptional vintage wooden sideboard. This timeless piece, a t...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Four-Door Credenza in Rosewood with White Formica Top and Sides, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Four-door credenza in rosewood with white formica top and sides, Brazil, 1960s.
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1960s Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Credenza in Jacaranda with Four Doors and Four Drawers
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Credenza in jacaranda with four doors and four drawers. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Jacaranda
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