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Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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 NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean 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 rosewoodjacaranda 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 chairssofastables and more.

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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Creator: Sergio Rodrigues
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table by Sergio Rodrigues in Lacquered Wood
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brazilian modern "Augusto" round coffee table by Sergio Rodrigues, 1991 Black lacquered wood and marble top Sergio and Adolpho were already old acquaintances when, in 1991, the entr...
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1990s Post-Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Sergio Rodrigues Low Table/ Bench
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sergio Rodrigues Low Table/ Bench Executed in Jacaranda Wood for OCA Exotic grain pattern Understated and elegant details to the leg structure complete the design
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1960s Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Jacaranda

Coffee table Latini by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Brasília, BR
Amazing Latini coffee table designed by Sergio Rodrigues and produced by Oca, Brazil in 1960s. Solid rosewood base with chromed details and glass top. This item has been restored Se...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal

Mid-century Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood and Glass, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-century Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood and Glass, by Sergio Rodrigues, is THE find of the year! The square shaped base is made in solid Brazilian rosewood...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood, Glass

Sergio Rodrigues coffee table - Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 1958
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
Immerse your living space in sophistication with this exquisite square coffee table, a masterpiece designed by a renowned Brazilian architect from the illustrious 1950s era. Handcraf...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Jacaranda Coffee Table by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Mid-Century Modern Sergio Rodrigues solid jacaranda wood coffee table. Beautiful design all solid wood very heavy and dense. Brazilian Mid-Century Modern design. Beautiful Table...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Jacaranda

Rosewood Alex Coffee Table, Midcentury Design by Sergio Rodrigues, Oca, 1960.
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Solid Rosewood Alex Coffee Table Design by Sergio Rodrigues, Oca, Brazil, 1960.
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Midcentury ModeCoffee Table in Hardwood & Chrome by Sergio Rodrigues 1965 Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The “Amelia” coffee table has chrome-plated brass tube feet, solid jacaranda (Brazilian rosewood) and a rectangular crystal top of 20mm. The tables were originally designed in two shapes: Squared and rectangular which is the case of this piece For history buffs here it goes. Sergio Rodrigues was hired to develop furniture for some of the most important buildings of the newly built Brazilian, Brasilia, capital in the 60s. The Amelia model was used to decorate several buildings including the Palacio of Planalto (presidential office) and Congress as is shown in the images. This gorgeous coffee table would look great in any Mid-Century Modern, or postmodern type environment and the iconic design and Size will make of this coffee table an absolute must in everyone’s mid modern century collection. About Brazilian rosewood, also called Jacaranda, is perhaps one of the most beautiful woods in the world. It is regarded as one of the finest tone woods; hard, stiff, and highly resonant with a glass-like ring that sustains; it has a floral scent, like roses, thus the name. However, extensive overlogging over the past three centuries has virtually eliminated this tree from the Brazilian forests, so that today it is not supposed to be logged. The only Material that can be sold legally is old stock. By owning a vintage piece made of old Jacaranda, you’re not only getting a beautiful collectible but also helping this species to recuperate. Dimensions: H71, W117, D35 (cm) H28, W46.1, D13.8 (in) Literature (last images): • Oca’s manufacture manual showcasing the actual “Amelia” model • Vintage publication showcasing the rectangular version at the Palacio of Planalto in Brasilia • Acropole Magazine showcasing the table • Sergio Rodrigues book...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Metal, Chrome

'Eleh' Side Table by Sérgio Rodrigues - 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Antwerp, BE
Side Table; Rio De Janeiro; Brazil; Hardwood; Mid-Century Modern; Bench; Sérgio Rodrigues; Minimalist; Wood; Veneer; Oscar Niemeyer; 'Eleh' side table, crafted by the renowned Brazilian hardwood master Sérgio Rodrigues (1914-2012), is an extraordinary and highly unique piece. With its veneer-covered wood box and solid wood legs, this side table from the 1960s showcases Rodrigues' exceptional talent for working with tropical woods in innovative ways. Its visually striking design effortlessly commands attention in any interior. Moreover, its inherent versatility allows it to function as both a practical surface for displaying decorative items and as a seating option, adapting seamlessly to various living spaces and design preferences. Originally conceived to complement the architectural vision of Oscar Niemeyer in the renowned Manchete building, this bench represents the pinnacle of design and aesthetics from the prosperous decades of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. The Manchete building stood as the distinguished headquarters of Bloch Enterprises, a dominant force in the Brazilian communications industry during that era. Inside, the meticulous selection of furnishings by Sérgio Rodrigues, including tables and chairs, harmoniously coexisted with awe-inspiring artworks by esteemed artists like Cândido Portinari...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood

Sergio Rodrigues Eleh Jacaronda Coffee Table or Bench, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Rodrigues Eleh Jacaronda coffee table or bench, Brazil, 1965. "Eleh" model from the "Arcos" series, Made by Oca, Brazil, 1965. Jacaranda (Brazilian Rosewood) veneered wood, ch...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Jacaranda

Mid-Century Modern Wood Center Table by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern wood center table by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s Center table created in the 1960s by the acclaimed Brazilian designer...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plywood, Hardwood

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Sergio Rodrigues Mucki Bench in Jacaranda, Circa 1958
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Mid Century Brazilian modern rosewood and smoked glass coffee table
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Low profile primitive bench or coffee table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W86 D18.5 H17 Lightly restored bench or coffee table with new added coats of sealer. Item has been made structurally sound and sturdy by our in house artisans.
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Midcentury ModeCoffee Table in Hardwood & Chrome by Sergio Rodrigues 1965 Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The “Amelia” coffee table has chrome-plated brass tube feet, solid jacaranda (Brazilian rosewood) and a rectangular crystal top of 20mm. The tables were originally designed in two shapes: Squared and rectangular which is the case of this piece For history buffs here it goes. Sergio Rodrigues was hired to develop furniture for some of the most important buildings of the newly built Brazilian, Brasilia, capital in the 60s. The Amelia model was used to decorate several buildings including the Palacio of Planalto (presidential office) and Congress as is shown in the images. This gorgeous coffee table would look great in any Mid-Century Modern, or postmodern type environment and the iconic design and Size will make of this coffee table an absolute must in everyone’s mid modern century collection. About Brazilian rosewood, also called Jacaranda, is perhaps one of the most beautiful woods in the world. It is regarded as one of the finest tone woods; hard, stiff, and highly resonant with a glass-like ring that sustains; it has a floral scent, like roses, thus the name. However, extensive overlogging over the past three centuries has virtually eliminated this tree from the Brazilian forests, so that today it is not supposed to be logged. The only Material that can be sold legally is old stock. By owning a vintage piece made of old Jacaranda, you’re not only getting a beautiful collectible but also helping this species to recuperate. Dimensions: H71, W117, D35 (cm) H28, W46.1, D13.8 (in) Literature (last images): • Oca’s manufacture manual showcasing the actual “Amelia” model • Vintage publication showcasing the rectangular version at the Palacio of Planalto in Brasilia • Acropole Magazine showcasing the table • Sergio Rodrigues book...
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By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Belmont, MA
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Mid-Century Modern Desk by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
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Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Jacaranda Rosewood Dining or Center Table, 1960s
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Percival Lafer Brazilian Cocktail Coffee Table, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cocktail table designed by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960s. This iconic coffee table is one of Lafer's most famous designs and was made of various tropical hardwood including rosewood, teak and jacaranda in different heights and lengths to create a brutalist design. It's also easy to set up anywhere in your living room and with a simple folding mechanism that also allows it to be stored away easily. We currently have this table in the gallery alongside a set of Milo Baughman cantilevered chrome bar stools as well as a stunning Joaquim Tenreiro jacaranda...
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By Sergio Rodrigues
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By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
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Sergio Rodrigues Coffee Table, 1950s, Brazil
Sergio Rodrigues Coffee Table, 1950s, Brazil
H 15.95 in W 28.35 in L 15.95 in
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca Brazilian Jacaranda "Vianna" Coffee Table, Signed
By Oca, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful signed example of a "Vianna" coffee table by Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, circa 1970. This exotic Jacaranda Rosewood cocktail table has the most incredible wood grain with variations of dark to light which is mostly only found in Brazilian Rosewoods such as Jacaranda and Cocobolo. The stunning detail in the coloration and grain make this suitable for pairing with other Brazilian Modern designs such as the Tonico sofa...
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By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Latini coffee table, designed by Sergio Rodrigues Brazil in 1965.  
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Vintage Vianna Coffee Table by Sergio Rodrigues, 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
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