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.
José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved Coffee Table in Brazilian Hardwood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, coffee table, Brazilian hardwood (Pequi), Brazil, 1970s This exceptional hand-carved coffee table embodies everything that José Zanine Caldas stood for: a deep ...
Hardwood
Large Rectangular Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Mixed Hardwood Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large & impressive rectangular coffee table from Brazil. Solid wood top consisting of mixed hardwoods shoeing their natural organic form. Extremely heavy & well made.
Wood
Luxury Solid Wood Pitta Bar Cart with Timeless Brazilian Design
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Pitta Bar Cart is a piece that combines functionality with timeless design. Crafted from solid wood with a natural finish, it highlights the unique grain and tones of the materia...
Hardwood
Spectacular Pétalas Coffee Table by Jorge Zalszupin, Hardwood & Iron, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Dublin, IE
Details Pétalas Coffee Table by Jorge Zalszupin Hardwood with iron base Produced by L’Atelier, circa 1975 Provenance Private Collection, São Paulo, Brazil The Pétalas Coffee Table ...
Iron
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Coffee Table, Wood, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and glass coffee table designed and produced by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.5"H x 47.25"W x 20.375"D All items ship from High Poin...
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Hardwood round coffee table 1960's
By Sergio Rodrigues, Jorge Zalszupin, Percival Lafer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Brazilian hardwood round coffee table 1960's made by unknown designer (in research) The table still has some original 1950's brazilian stamps and moving notes on the back. Please n...
Hardwood
Brazilian Designer, Coffee Table, Wood, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood coffee table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1970s. Wear consistent with age and use. Complimentary touch ups available upon request. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.0"H...
Wood
Giuseppe Scapinelli side table made in Brazil 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A highly rare and elegant side table designed by Brazilian-Italian designer Giuseppe Scapinelli in the 1950s, this piece is a striking example of mid-century Brazilian design infused...
Brass
Leather Tray ALINEA by ARIA HOME - Rectangular Large A - Color: Wine
By Aria Home
Located in Curitiba, Parana
A classic that endures. The ALINEA Collection embodies the essence of Aria Home: classic trays with refined finishes, designed to move effortlessly across spaces and styles. Its si...
Leather
$3,160Sale Price|20% Off
Round Dining Table with 55-Inch Almond Oak Top and Sculptural Base – Moon Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Moon round dining table, designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, features an elegant almond oak veneered top supported by a sculptural central base made of curved oak-finished woo...
Wood, Oak
Reclaimed Ipé Outdoor Dining Table Handcrafted in Pará, Brazil, One-of-a-Kind
Located in San Antonio, TX
Handcrafted in the Pará region of Brazil from reclaimed Ipe wood, this one-of-a-kind dining table dates back to 2008. Each piece is made from salvaged trees, celebrating both sustain...
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Rare Mid Century Modern Cube Leather Coffee table by Percival Lafer Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Mid Century Modern Upholstered Cube Burnt Saffron Yellow Leather clear glass top Square shadowbox Coffee Table. Has brown cloth lined storage area. Designed by Percival Lafer - ...
Glass, Wood, Leather
Walnut Veneer Dining Table with Solid Wood Legs and 110-Inch Top, Suma Series
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Suma dining room table by Uultis Studio with walnut veneered top measuring 110 inches and organic solid wood legs. *Please check availability...
Hardwood, Walnut
Modern Contemporary Almond Oak Wood Dining Table with Sculpted Base
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Sculptural and understated, the Neon dining table by Uultis pairs clean geometry with soft detailing for a quietly powerful presence in any interior. Crafted from oak with an almond ...
Oak
Branco & Preto, Coffee Table, Caviúna, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
By Branco & Preto
Located in High Point, NC
A Caviúna wood and glass coffee table designed and produced by Branco & Preto, Brazil, c. 1950s. Light staining on glass. Likely restored at some point in history. Dimensions: 13” ...
Glass, Wood
$2,160Sale Price / item|46% Off
The Square Desk Carbonized Finish with Shou Sugi Ban, Japanese
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Desk was inspired by the design of Brazilian modern furniture from the 1950s and 1960s, featuring straight lines and Indian straw weaving. It's delicate and highly comfort...
Straw, Wood
Celina Decorações, Console Table, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A wall-mounted console table or shelf produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 10.25"H x 31.5"W x 8.25"D All items ship from Hi...
Wood
$3,432Sale Price / item|20% Off
Large Art Deco Style Dining Table with Round Almond Oak Veneered Top - Moon Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco style dining table by Uultis with almond oak veneered top measuring 63" of diameter and wooden legs. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The "Moon" round dining ...
Wood, Oak
Customizable White Oak 71-Inch Console Table with Minimalist Design - Gugge Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Gugge console table by Studio + A! for Uultis offers a harmonious blend of artistic inspiration and modern design, making it a standout piece for residential and commercial inter...
Wood, Oak
Celina Decorações, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 12” H x 60” W x 32” D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Marble
Brazilian Mid Century Modern Console Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Brazilian Mid Century Modern Console Table, Brazil, circa 1950s. When we first saw the sculptural angular lines of this table, we tho...
Wood
Jorge Zalszupin, Large Dining Table, Imbuia, Leather, Concrete, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in High Point, NC
A large Imbuia and leather over concrete 'Guanabara' dining or conference table designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by L'Atelier, Brazil, c. 1960s.
Concrete, Metal
$2,200Sale Price / item|20% Off
Teta Sculptural Side Table / Stool in Tropical Hardwood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Teta (translate into English as "Nipples ") is a side table that forms part of a trio of pieces called the "Tríptico Infame" (Infamous Triptych). The “Tríptico Infame” is a look ...
Hardwood
Celina Decorações, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1960s. Loss to veneer as illustrated. Complimentary touch up available upon request. Overall ...
Marble
Black Oak Finish and Hand-Woven Cane Coffee Table with Metal Base, Kora Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Introducing the Kora Coffee Table, a masterful fusion of modern design and sustainable craftsmanship. Designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, this striking signed piece features a sle...
Metal
Joaquim Tenreiro Rosewood & Crystal Coffee Table — Organic Form, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
An iconic expression of Brazilian modernism, this 1960s coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro distills structure into pure, sculptural geometry. Executed in richly figured Brazilian rosew...
Glass, Hardwood
Porto Console, by Rain, Contemporary Console, Laminated Oakwood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Porto collection has simple, rounded lines inspired by the anchorage elements of ports. The feeling of weight and the scale of the anchorages guide the design of the pieces, whic...
Wood, Plywood
$5,671 / item
"Maria" dining table in natural wood, rounded edge
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The table "Maria" is Alessandra's tribute to her mother. Its timeless base receives a wooden top in the shape of an inverted pyramid, giving the impression of floating.
Oak, Walnut, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Coffee Table, Wood, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and glass coffee table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Light scratching and discoloration throughout wood. Dimensions: 13.25” H x 47” W x 24.25” D
Glass, Wood
Dining Table with Almond Oak Wood Veneered 98-Inch Top - Radi Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Radi dining table by Uultis is a striking blend of modern design and organic inspiration, crafted to bring both elegance and functionality to you...
Oak, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Low Center Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1960s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern low center table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1960s Mid-Century Modern low center table manufactured in the 1960s by Giuseppe Scapinelli. Structured in solid hardwoo...
Glass, Wood
Customizable Black Oak Coffee Table with Nero Glass and Cane Details, Tre Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Tre coffee table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with black oak veneer, black nero marbled glass and black and gold cane. The Tre Coffee Table redefines the living room centerp...
Cane, Glass, Oak
Jorge Zalszupin, Side Table, Cavuina, Formica, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in High Point, NC
A caviuna wood, metal and white formica side table designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced for Hotel Nacional, 1960s. With a metal plate indicating the commission. Dimensions: 29...
Formica, Wood
Carlo Hauner, Side Tables, Iron, Rosewood, Brazil, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and rosewood side tables designed by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, c. 1960s. Provenance: Adesso, Los Angeles
Iron
Brazilian Designer, Side Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A marble and wood side table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.75"H x 27.875"W x 27.875"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Marble
Onyx Coffee Table with Floral Mosaic Inlay, Mid-Century Modern, Brazil
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant round table is crafted from green onyx with a stunning floral stone mosaic on its surface. The intricate inlay of colorful stones forms a delicate ring of flowers, showc...
Onyx
Celina Decorações, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side tables produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.75"H x 19.75"W x 19.75"D All items ship from ...
Marble
Walnut Finish Coffee Table with Black Metallic Base - Pantê Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Pantê coffee table by Uultis Studio with black metallic base and 47-Inch walnut finish top. The Pantê coffee table by Uultis Studio blends organic shapes and modern design, offerin...
Metal
Brazilian Designer, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side tables designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 19.4"H x 19.75"W x 19.75"D All items ship from High Point, North Carol...
Marble
Celina Decorações, Side Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble side table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s. Moderate discoloration to one of the support bars. Crack in marble top as illustrated, ...
Marble
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
Brazilian Butterfly Specimen Table, Circa 1920-1940
Located in High Point, NC
Circa 1920-1940 Brazilian side table made from monkey puzzle wood. The top features many specimen of butterflies, which are rare and important. This was made for the European market and displays multiple species of butterflies under glass...
Wood
Jorge Zalszupin Carrinho de Chá Rosewood Bar Cart Trolley
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Oakland, CA
Jorge Zalszupin Carrinho de Chá bar cart crafted of Jacaranda Rosewood with solid brass wheels and carved removable tray. Measurem...
Brass
$2,629 / item
Anambé Brazilian Unique Rare Wood Dining Table round
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Anambé dining table is part of a very important project to develop poor Amazonian communities in the art of manufacturing design furniture using correctly the FSC certified wood prod...
Wood
Customizable Console Table with Chocolate Finish and Modern Design, Square Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Square console table designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with chocolate finish and 78-Inch top. Redefine your living space with the Square con...
Metal
Trofelli & Favaro, Flip-top Console Table, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood flip-top console table produced by Trofelli & Favaro, Brazil, c. 1950s. Minor wear at the sides of the middle crease where the two halves meet/fold over. Touch ups carried ou...
Wood
"Hastes" Oval Modernist Dining Table painted steel and Brazilian natural Wood
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
To create the Oval Rods Dining Table, Alessandra Delgado was inspired by a childhood memory, the game of "peg rods", as if several delicate rods were resting on top of each other in ...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Mahogany & Glass Cocktail Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern mosaic cocktail table was realized by the esteemed Brazilian designer Percival Lafer circa 1970. It features an austere waterfall form- like a volume...
Glass, Mahogany
20th C. Handcrafted Bookmatched Brazilian Rosewood Provincial Gueridon
Located in Germantown, MD
A very fine handcrafted Brazilian Rosewood Gueridon Table. Brazilian Rosewood is one of the rarest, most sought after Rosewoods in the World. Brazilian Rosewood is renowned for its c...
Rosewood
Ipiranga Móveis, Side Tables, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and marble side tables produced by Ipiranga Móveis, Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 21.5"H x 23.65"W x 16.75"D All ...
Marble
Coffee Table with Bronze Mirror 47-Inch Top and Imbuia Oak Frame, Arc Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
An Arc Imbuia oak coffee table designed by Uultis Studio with 47-Inch bronze mirror top. Introduce a blend of modern sophistication and natural charm to your living room with the Arc...
Mirror, Oak
Modern Almond Oak Dining Table 87 in, Contemporary Wood Dining Table
Located in Miami, FL
Available now in the U.S. with no lead time, the Hawk dining table by Uultis Contemporary Furniture is defined by its refined proportions and sculptural simplicity. Crafted in almon...
Wood, Oak
Walnut Veneer 118-Inch Dining Table with Sculptural 16-Leg Base - Pin Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Architectural and dramatic, the Pin dining table by Uultis is a bold centerpiece defined by its sculptural silhouette and meticulously crafted detailing. Featuring a generously sized...
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Dressing Table by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed between the mid-1950s and early 1960s, this vanity exemplifies the designs that defined Hauner and Eisler, two influential names in Brazilian modernism. The piece features...
Metal
Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor Pair of Brazilian Rosewood Nightstands, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Brazilian Modern nightstands, designed by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor in the 1950s, exemplifies the refined materiality and social ethos that defined one of B...
Metal
Customizable Walnut Console Table with Cane and Glass Top - Plot Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Plot console table designed by Uultis Studio in walnut finish with walnut cane under glass. The Plot console table captures the timeless elegance of vin...
Cane, Glass, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Folding Coffee Table by Percifal Lafer, 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and iconic Mid-Century Modern Brutalist folding coffee table. Design by Percifal Lafer. Striking Brazilian design from the 1970s. The Brutalist coffee table is made out of t...
Hardwood
Porto Center Table, by RAIN, Contemporary Center Table, Laminated Oakwood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Porto low tables are composed of a circular top that seems to rest on a sturdy oblong base. Lightness and weight overlap creating a harmonic and unconventional monoblock. The unagreement between the geometry of the elements generates irregular pieces capable of evoking movement, as they elude the gaze, changing according to the viewing angle. The tables give continuity to the Porto collection, whose inspiration comes from the weight and scale...
Wood
Petalas Coffee Table by Jorge Zalszupin, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
An iconic “Pétalas” coffee table by Jorge Zalszupin, designed circa 1959 and produced by L’Atelier. Widely regarded as one of the most important early works of Brazilian modern desig...
Iron
Brazilian Modern “Pétala” Coffee Table in Rosewood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Designed in the late 1950s by Jorge Zalszupin, the Pétala coffee table stands among the most ambitious and sculptural works of Brazilian modern furniture. Conceived during Zalszupin’...
Metal
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