Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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
'Da Pá Vermelha' Shelve
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
Created from a digger, a working tool widely used in Brazil. In this project it is fixed in concrete, the shelves and the base are made in steel with oxidized finish.
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Branco e Preto Jacaranda Bookcase with Drawers, Luiz Pássaro, Brazil, 1950s
By Luiz Pássaro, Branco & Preto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Branco and Preto Jacaranda Bookcase with inset drawers, Brazilian Modern, 1960s. Brazilian mid-century modern bookcase in lacquered jacaranda wood and produced by furniture manufacturer Branco and Preto, with double cabinet doors and two inset raised drawers. Designed in a rational and geometric way, Branco and Preto designs have an open, elegant and preternaturally fresh appearance. 92" H x 40" W x 13.75" D. Made by Luiz Pássaro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Jacaranda, Mahogany
Bar Cart in Rosewood by Geraldo de Barros, 1960s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
A 1960s two-tier bar cart by Geraldo de Barros, made in Brazilian rosewood (Jacaranda), top tray is removable. Trays in white Formica. Good vintage condition.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood, Formica
Pola Bar by Alva Design, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By Alva Design
Located in New York, NY
Cupboard cabinet and Bar, the "Pola Bar" is made of MDF board with natural wood finish and three colors of lacquer (blue, yellow and woody), glass doors and brass hinges.
The two ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
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...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Small Cabinet in Wood by Forma Manufacture, Brazil 1970s
By Forma Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Small Cabinet in Wood by Forma Manufacture, Brazil 1970s.
1970's Small vintage wood cabinet by the Brazilian Forma Manufactur...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Glass
Brazilian Mahogany Credenza or Buffet, 1960s, Brazil
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous Brazilian mahogany credenza or buffet from 1960s, Brazil.
Beautifully restored.
Category
1960s Vintage Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
WP Sideboard, Marcelo Magalhães, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Marcelo Magalhães
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This outstanding sideboard was designed by Marcelo Magalhães in 2020.
The unique organic shape of the wood is beautifully combined with the solid w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Wine and Liquor Cabinet Designed by Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Carrying the craftsman's perfectionism that it takes to carefully and individually arrange 1020 studs finishings along its door's exterior wood panels, the Tigah sideboard is one of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Credenza Buffet by Ricardo Graham Ferreira Handcrafted in Brazilian Hardwood
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
This contemporary credenza, buffet or low cabinet is a piece of furniture handcrafted in our own workshop. The credenza is carefully built with hardwood and traditional joints, such ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
An 8+ Ft. Tall Antique Storage Cabinet from Brazil, with it's Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Brazilian painted wood cabinet, just over 8 feet tall. This antique wooden wardrobe from Brazilian retains it's original paint, ...
Category
19th Century Antique Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Arupemba Cabinet
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The sinuous interlace is contained by the rectangular frame. Reveals in the movement of lines the poetry of design that rests in the history and memory of Brazilian social formation....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Low Sideboard Brazilian Tropical Hardwood Handcrafted by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Elegant and functional low sideboard or buffet is made in Brazilian solid "freijó" wood (aka. Brazilian walnut). The sideboard's drawers and chest have beautiful details of red Brazi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Jean Gillion Executive Desk in Jacaranda Wood for Italma
By Jean Gillon
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and rare desk designed by Jean Gillion for Italma made in Brazil, circa 1960s with chrome accents, freshly restored with a couple of small repair...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
Carlos Hauner & Martin Eisler, Buffet, Caviuna Wood, Cane, Brazil, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlos Hauner & Martin Eisler
Buffet with five doors
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950
Caviuna wood, cane
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
Measurements
268 cm x 43 cm x 81 H cm
105.52 in x 16.92 in x 31.88 H in
Literature
Brasilian modern: The rediscovery of 20th century Brazilian furniture. Aric Chen. Brasil, 2016
Bio
Beside Carlos Hauner, Martin Eisler (1913-1977) was the founder for the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma. He was born in Vienna, Austria, and studied architecture in his country. In 1938 he moved to Buenos Aires. After meeting Carlos Hauner in Brazil, he started traveling there frequently to collaborate on designs and, they founded Forma to sell their own designs as well as pieces licensed from Knoll International. Eisler also opened Forma in Buenos Aires, along with partners Arnold Hakel and Susi Aczel...
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
Midcentury Brazilian Bookcase with Structure in Aluminum and Plywood, 1960s
By Forma Brazil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Midcentury Brazilian bookcase with structure in aluminum and plywood, 1960s
Bookcase structure composed of plywood with aluminum structure, supporting three shelfs and a fourth sh...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Aluminum
Bar Cabinet by Jose Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Milan, IT
Bar cabinet by Jose Zanine Caldas Brazil, 1950s. Manufactured by Mo´veis Arti´sticos Z. Original manufacturer's paper label. Marine plywood. Measure...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Plywood
Pair of 19th C. Painted 7.5 ft Tall Wood Corner Cabinets w/Open Space Beneath
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 19th century Brazilian painted wood tall corner cabinets with beautifully arched and decoratively paneled doors. This pair of antique corner cabinets...
Category
19th Century Antique Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Shelve D33
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
The D33 collection is intended to enhance the foam, a material very present in furniture, yet always hidden. Abusing its main characteristic, absorption, the entire volume of the mat...
Category
2010s Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Steel
Pedra Desk by Gustavo Neves, Brazilian Contemporary Furniture
By Gustavo Neves
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brazilian Contemporary Furniture
Designer: Gustavo Neves
AEon Collection
Pedra desk
Materials: stone (limestone), metal (brass) darkened with manual treatment, manually sanded ac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Stone
Barraco Buffet Cabinet
By Tri Design
Located in Londrina, Paraná
Inspired in the housings in the "favelas" of São Paulo. The Barraco buffet uses a mix of different laminates to create a unique visual.
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Portuguese Colonial Brazilian Solid Rosewood Slant Lid Writing Desk
Located in Essex, MA
Made in Brazil and purchased as an antique in Rio De Janeiro in the 1950s. With slant lid top opening to a finely fitted compartment with drawers and cubbys and hidden compartments o...
Category
1760s Rococo Antique Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Early 19th C. Wood 2-Door Cabinet w/Drawers and Original Paint in Blue & Yellow
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th century wooden Brazilian cabinet with original old blue and yellow paint, two doors over three drawers and multiple inner shelves.
This rustic cabinet stands tall a...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Sideboard Room Divider
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Munich, DE
Wonderful highboard attributed to Carlo Hauner. Doors can be chosen for both directions!
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Buffet by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Buffet by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
Fashioned by the talented Polish-Brazilian architect and designer, Jorge Zalszupin, this solid wood buffet...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Trunk Model “Sabara” in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this spectacular Brazilian Modern Trunk model “Sabara” in Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda is nothing less than spectacular!
Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Chrome
"Sobreiro" Cabinet by the Campana Brothers, Brazil 2018
By Campana Brothers
Located in Utrecht, NL
Made in limited edition of 150, this cabinet is part of the exclusive Sobreiro Collection of cork furniture designed by the Campana Brothers.
The Brazilian designers brought a sculptural whimsy to the lightweight, sustainable material of cork, which is visible in the gently rounded edges and sculpted handles of this cabinet.
With this Sobreiro Cabinet, the Campana brothers brought forth that multitude of textures and effects that cork can create. It is composed of cork and a wooden structure made from expanded natural cork agglomerate, a material made by heating the cork and does not contain any additive.
Besides aesthetics, cork's sustainability is key to its appeal. Cork (Sobreiro is Portuguese for cork oak tree) is one of the most sustainable natural materials to harvest, most importantly because its trees never get cut down; every nine years, a tree's bark is removed and turned into everyday objects, such as wine stoppers, shoes, and now, design furniture. For the Campana Brothers cork...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cork
Sobreiro "Wave" Cabinet by the Campana Brothers, Brazil 2018
By Campana Brothers
Located in Utrecht, NL
Part of the limited edition Sobreiro Collection, this “Wave Cabinet” is perhaps the most recognisable of the cork cabinets in the exclusive collection by the Campana Brothers...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Cork
Wall Mounted Variation on the "Marquesa" Dresser by Sergio Rodrigues, 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Wall-mounted variation on the "Marquesa" dresser with eight drawers and lathed handles. Designed by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1965.
Category
1960s Vintage Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Modern Cabinet in Black and Natural Cinnamon
By Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Created by international designer Larissa Batista and handcrafted by skilled woodworkers in one of our studio's factories, this contemporary piece is a home decor must-have. Fusing i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Modern 2 Doors High Sideboard in Black, White and Natural Oak
By Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
Created by international designer Larissa Batista and handcrafted by skilled woodworkers in one of our studio's factories, this contemporary piece is a home decor must-have. Fusing i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Jacaranda
Brazilian Painted Wood Enfilade or Buffet Cabinet, Guilloche Molding, Grey-Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Brazilian painted wood enfilade or buffet cabinet. This long buffet features two bi-folding doors that open wide for great storage options. The sides of this cabinet are flanked wi...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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