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 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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Period: Mid-20th Century
Place of Origin: Brazilian
Coffee Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
The furniture designed by the Italy-born Brazil-based artist, designer, architect, and businessman Giuseppe Scapinelli (1911-1982) is remarkable. His pieces have smooth curves, thin legs, and delicate metal details: creations marked by an in-depth study of futuristic, organic lines, and, at the same time, by reinterpretations of classic elements.
As described in Brazil’s Casa...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
Minimalist Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table
By Branco & Preto
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful Brazilian rosewood Mid-Century Modern architectural coffee table.
Refined geometrical base in solid rosewood with clear glass top.
Brazilian rosewood, also known as Dalber...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Glass, Giuseppe Scapinelli 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available in NYC with free domestic shipping included, this Brazilian Modern coffee table in Caviuna Wood and glass by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s is nothing less than spectacular.
T...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Coffee table in Caviuna & Marble, Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this ONE-OF-A-KIND Brazilian Modern Coffee table in Caviuna & Marble designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in the fifties is nothing less than spectacular!
This beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with complimentary domestic shipping (NYC) this iconic Mid-Century Modern coffee table made in hardwood & glass by Giuseppe Scapinelli in the fifties is fabulous.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood, Glass
Brazilian Designer, Coffee Table, Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood coffee table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rosewood
Celina Decorações Brazilian Modern Rosewood Coffee Table With Ottoman Benches
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Oakland, CA
Unique and multi-functional Brazilian Modern marble-top coffee table and ottomans by Munis Zilberberg for Celina Decoracoes, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1958. The coffee table features a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Bent Wood & Glass, Novo Rumo, Brazil, c. 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in New York, NY
Available today with domestic shipping included, this Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Bent Wood & Glass, Novo Rumo made in Brazil during the 1960s is nothing less than spectacular!...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Metal
Bentwood Coffee Table, by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The center table designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli is a fine example of mid-century Brazilian furniture that reflects both elegance and a strong sense ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Hardwood
'MP-105' Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The center table by Percival Lafer, a renowned Brazilian furniture designer, is a classic example of mid-20th-century design. It features a minimalist and functional aesthetic, characteristic of Lafer's work, which often blends modern design with the warmth of traditional materials.
The table's structure is composed of a solid wood frame, displaying a rich dark tone that speaks of the quality and durability of the material. The wood grain is visible, adding texture and depth to the simple yet elegant design. This wood frame supports a rectangular glass top, providing a transparent surface that adds a light and airy quality to the piece.
The design of the table is straightforward, with a focus on clean lines and usability. The glass is recessed into the frame, giving a sleek look and preventing any sharp edges from protruding. The legs of the table are thick and sturdy, ensuring stability, and are connected by a lower wooden beam that also serves as a shelf, adding to the table's functionality.
In the context of Brazilian furniture design, this table is an embodiment of the innovative spirit that defined the mid-century period. It combines the natural beauty of the wood with the modernity of the glass, creating a piece that is both timeless and reflective of the era's design principles. It is a piece that would have been at home in a variety of settings, from a casual living room to a formal business environment, demonstrating Lafer's talent for creating versatile and enduring furniture.
About the designer:
Percival Lafer is a renowned Brazilian furniture designer whose work significantly contributed to the modernist movement in Brazil. Born in 1936, Lafer was originally trained as an architect at São Paulo’s Universidade Mackenzie. However, the unexpected passing of his father led him to take over the family furniture business with his brothers, which catalyzed his shift to furniture design in 1961.
His first notable design, the MP-1 Armchair, was launched the same year and became a hit for its innovative use of materials and design. This chair featured a steel base wrapped in rosewood and was upholstered with foam rather than traditional springs. This design approach epitomized Lafer's principle of creating fine design that was accessible and affordable.
Lafer also pioneered in the mechanical furniture movements, creating the MP-7 sofa...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Hardwood
Rounded Coffee Table in Solid Hardwood and Glass, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This center table from Móveis Cantu, made with wood and glass, is a fine example of Brazilian mid-century design. The table features a circular glass top that sits comfortably on a w...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Hardwood
'MP- 51' Coffee Table in Marble, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-51 coffee table, designed by Percival Lafer, is a quintessential piece that showcases the elegance and timeless appeal of Brazilian mid-century modern design. It is a fine rep...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Two-Tone Hardwood & Glass, Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available in NYC with free domestic shipping included, this Brazilian Modern coffee table in two-tone hardwood and glass by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s is nothing less than spectacula...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Glass, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with free domestic shipping included, this exquisite coffee table, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1950s is nothing less than spectacular!
The piece showc...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood and Marble, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with free domestic shipping included, this Brazilian Modern Coffee Table made in Hardwood and Marble by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 50's is gorgeous.
This coffee ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
Brazilian Modern Checkered Coffee Table in Metal & Tile w. Illustration, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available in NYC today with domestic free shipping included, this Brazilian Modern Checkered Coffee Table in Metal & Tile with Illustration made in the 50's is gorgeous!
This coffee table is made with black metal and features thin legs and a magazine rack that is attached to the side. The table top has a black and white checkered tile...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Metal
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Marble Top, Unknown, c. 1960
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with free domestic shipping included, this Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Marble Top, from unknown designers made in the 60s is nothing less than ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
Branco & Preto 'Coffee table'
By Branco & Preto
Located in Barcelona, ES
Branco & Preto
Coffee table
Measurements
180 cm x 90 cm x 33h cm
70,86 in x 35,43 in x 13h in
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1950s 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
Percival Lafer coffee table in mixed wood Brazil 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful sculptural coffee table designed and manufactured by Percival Lafer, Brazil 1960. This amazing piece is made of high quality different tropical hardwood that is very well c...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Hardwood, Teak
Architectural coffee table made in Brazil 1960
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Eye-catching architectural coffee table crafted by an anonymous architect in Brazil during the 1960s. The design has similarities to the style of Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, who ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Rosewood
Side Tables by Jorge Zalszupin, Molded Rosewood and Mable, Brazil, 1964
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
This fantastic side table was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and produced by his company L'Atelier circa 1960.
The table presents an iron structure with rosewood feet and a ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
Very rare brazillian Jean Gillon coffee table
By Jean Gillon
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Very rare brazillian Jean Gillon coffee table
An extremely rare ceramic coffee table by Jean Gillon. Jean Gillon designed this coffee table in the 1960s in...
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1960s Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
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
Zalszupin Petala Table Mid-century Modern Brazilian Vintage Coffee Table
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Petala center table, designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s, showcases a minimalistic and cleverly constructed aesthetic.
Composed of eight hardwood "petals" arranged in an oct...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rosewood
Giuseppe Scapinelli Aranha coffee table
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Washington, DC
Iconic "Aranha" table by Italian Brazilian design master Giuseppe Scapinelli. Rich Brazilian wood curved into spindles and a round glass table surface create a form akin to an "Aranh...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Wood
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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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Jacaranda, Rosewood, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Wood & Marble by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table made in Wood & Marble by Jorge Zalszupin in Brazil in 1959 is a masterpiece!
The “Limestone” coffee table is a stunning example o...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
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
Percival Lafer Sculptural Brazilian Brutalist Jacaranda Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Elkton, MD
Vintage coffee table designed by Percival Lafer. Features a continuous mixed wood pattern of rosewood, mahogany, jacaranda, and teak with offset varying levels that is sure to make a...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood, Glass
“Chancellor” Coffee Table with Marble Top by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The “Mesa de Centro Chanceler” designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier, Brazil 1959. The circular marble top is supported by Brazilian Rosewood (Jac...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble, Steel
Elliptic Feet Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
Elliptic feet Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro.
Original black Lacquered wood structure with Carrare Marble top (Finish: softened).
The Modernist gesture of Tenreiro from the Europ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
Giuseppe Scapinelli Midcentury Brazilian Coffee Table
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crafted of caviúna wood, c. 1950s. This elegant coffee table features sculptural moments from the curved lines to the polished wood.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Square Andorinha Coffee Tables
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of square 1960s Andorinha coffee tables by Jorge Zalszupin in Brazilian jacaranda. Priced individually.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Jacaranda
Jorge Zalszupin Rectangular Andorinha 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Coffee Table
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rectangular Andorinha coffee table by Jorge Zalszupin from the 1960s in Brazilian jacaranda.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Jacaranda
Mid Century Brazilian modern rosewood and smoked glass coffee table
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid Century Modern Design rosewood glass top coffee table with smoked glass insert. Solid rosewood frame. Good vintage condition shows signs of use on glass top. Made in Brazil. Loca...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Smoked Glass, Rosewood
Agua Coffee Table, Brazil, 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Houston, TX
The 'Agua' coffee table, an exquisite creation of the renowned architect and designer Giuseppe Scapinelli in 1950, hails from the illustrious realm of Brazilian craftsmanship. Scapin...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
Square Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
A marble and wood coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro. 1960
The modern legs in the shape of an ellipse, a flush construction of the marble top with the wooden structure.
A contrast b...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble
1959 Brazilian Modern “Romana” Coffee Table by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this “Romana” coffee table, designed by Jorge Zalsziupin in 1959, is nothing less than spectacular. The Romana coffee table is a s...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Travertine, Brass
Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table Attributed to Sergio Rodrigues, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Zwijndrecht, Antwerp
A beautiful low Brazilian coffee table in Brazilian jacaranda/rosewood veneer. This table dates to the 1960's and is attributed to Sergio Rodrigues due to its typical matching design...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Wood
Jorge Zalszupin capri side table L'Atelier Brazil 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Minimalistic side table from the Capri line designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L'Atelier, Brazil 1959. The capri side table is made with a very minimalis...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Travertine, Steel
Agua Coffee Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950 Original Condition
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Houston, TX
Sculptural 'Agua' coffee table designed by architect, designer Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil 1950. Scapinelli is known for his sculptural work, crafted and sculpted in the most beautif...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood, Glass
Mid-century Brazilian Modern Rosewood Coffee Table With Iron Legs
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Oakland, CA
1960's Brazil Modern rosewood coffee table crafted of rosewood slats assembled to a wrought iron frame. The coffee table is in good condition with minor signs of age and use.
Measure...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Iron
Minimalist Rectangular Coffee Table in Solid Wood, Brazilian Mid-century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This coffee table presents a timeless design reminiscent of the renowned Brazilian designer Sergio Rodrigues. Crafted in Brazil during the 1960s, this piece exudes the spirit of that...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
Showcase Coffee Table, Brazilian Rosewood, Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, C.
1955
By Forma
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) designed this rosewood coffee table for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. It belongs to a furniture category commonly found during the midcentury period ...
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1950s Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Rosewood
Pair of Rosewood and Marble Side Tables, Design by Unknown Artist, Brazil, 1960s
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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Marble
Rosewood Alex Coffee Table, Midcentury Design by Sergio Rodrigues, Oca, 1960.
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
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
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Marble, G.Scapinelli 1950s, Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern coffee table in hardwood and marble designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in the fifties in Brazil is sculptural and very elegant!
The coffee tabl...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
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
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Glass, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern coffee table in Hardwood and Glass by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s, Brazil is absolutely gorgeous!
The coffee table is made in hardwood painte...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
Coffee Table in Rosewood, Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1953
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This round coffee table in Rosewood was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and Susi Aczel (1931-) for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte.
This piece ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rosewood, Glass
Grand Coffee Table in Wood and Glass by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Midcentury
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Introducing the coffee table by Celina Decorações, a sophisticated and elegant piece that exudes the typical charm of Brazilian mid-century design. With a wooden structure composed o...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Glass, Hardwood
'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
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Travertine, G. Scapinelli Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern coffee table in hardwood and travertine designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s Brazil is absolutely gorgeous!
The coffee table features a ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Hardwood
Estrutural Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, circa 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) designed this round coffee table in 1947 – the same period he created other Estrutural pieces, like the famous dining chairs and dining table.
As with...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Rosewood, Glass
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Wood & Black, Zanine Caldas, 1950s, Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this iconic Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table made of wood in Black designed by Jose Zanine Caldas, in the fifties is a gorgeous piece!
The iconic coffee table has ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Plywood
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In his San Francisco workshop, Florian Roeper combines the natural contours of rough-hewn timber with the Hollywood glamour of brushed bronze.
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Pairs Of Antique Coffee Tables
Art Deco Coffee Table Early 20th Century
Green Base Marble Coffee Table
Brass Antique Cocktail Table French
Traditional Round Coffee Table
Swivel Coffee Tables
French Mosaic Table
Danish Tile Top
Cocktail Table Pair Round
Coffee Table Gold Feet
Curved Coffee Table Lacquer
Marble Table With Stainless Steel Base
Round Ceramic Coffee Table
Cocktail Tables with Stools
Glass Tile Top Table
Cool Vintage Coffee Table
Quinet Jacques
Oval Marble Top Coffee Table