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Item Ships From: Brazil
Modern Brazilian Armchair in Solid Wood, Textiles or Leathers
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Trip" armchairs are expressive premium objects, with generous dimensions. The design focus in the balance and combination between organic designed shapes from the solid wood components and a rational way of organizing them with an upholstery block, to work in conjunction, tangent to the wooden arms, in a defined elegant match. Soft fluid surfaces shaped to keep a defined Silhouette and outlines that provide this object its singular aesthetics. The manufacturing process combines the precision of all Diamond tooling...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
Geometric "S1" Lounge Chair, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The S1 lounge chair is a distinctive example of the work of Brazilian designer Percival Lafer, who is celebrated for his innovative use of local materials and modern design principles that characterized Brazilian furniture design in the mid-20th century.
Lafer's designs are often recognized for their combination of traditional and contemporary elements. The armchairs presented here, with their clear modernist lines and rich wooden frames, typify this blend. The wood, native Brazilian hardwood, is dark and lustrous, giving the chairs a solid and grounded appearance. The frames showcase the beauty of the wood grain, a signature element in Lafer's work, reflecting his appreciation for natural materials and their aesthetic qualities.
The chairs are upholstered in fabric, which provides a stark contrast to the smoothness of the wood. This choice of upholstery not only adds a textural contrast but also a level of comfort and luxury to the design, suggesting a softness and warmth that invites relaxation and leisure, characteristics valued in Lafer's seating designs.
The chairs' structure, with open sides and a low-slung profile, speaks to Lafer's understanding of ergonomic design, ensuring that the sitter is supported yet enveloped by the chairs' form. The horizontal slats along the base add both structural support and an element of visual interest, aligning with the mid-century modern ethos of form following function.
In essence, these lounge chairs reflect Percival Lafer's commitment to design that is at once modern, comfortable, and deeply connected to the materials and cultural context of Brazil.
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of 2 Counter Stools Uçá.Solid wood, available for immediate delivery
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
***This set of two counter stools is in stock and available for immediate delivery***
***Please be aware that this is a new item, but it may show small manufacturing imperfections***...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Rare Chaise Lounge by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, circa 1954, Móveis Artesanal
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This chaise Lounge is one of the fantastic designs by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) and produced by Móveis Artesanal and then Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte. Galeria Artesanal, the first showroom that presented the furniture and objects created by Moveis Artesanal and HG Ceramica, used to sell this design.
The traditional chaises...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazil - Seating
Materials
Iron
Set of 2 Counter Stools Uçá.Solid wood, available for immediate delivery
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
***This set of two counter stools is in stock and available for immediate delivery***
***Please be aware that this is a new item, but it may show small manufacturing imperfections***...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
The Caetano Armchair. Charm and Comfort in Solid Ironwood and Leather.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Caetano armchair draws strong inspiration from the craftsmanship of master Joaquim Tenreiro. My goal was to accentuate the beauty of the rare woods utilized in its crafting, harm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
The Eccentric Chair, Solid Sucupira Wood and Purpleheart Wood
Located in São Paulo, SP
The "Eccentric Chair!" takes inspiration from Brazilian modern furniture design, which is the primary influence behind my work as a carpenter and designer. The intention behind this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Leather, Straw, Foam, Wood, Purpleheart
Counter Stool Aratú. Solid wood, upholstered seat
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Inspired by the Aratu crabs, creatures with both robust and slender forms, the Aratu Chair has emerged.
It pays homage to the engineers of mangrove ecosystems who witness the dance ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Temes Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Straw Easychair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The design of the Temes easychair chair was born of the fusion of two extraordinary pieces of furniture: ´La Chaise´ by Charles and Ray Eames (created in 1948), and the chair designe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Straw, Wood
Set of Two White Rib Chairs in Metal and Brass, Brazil, 1950's
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of Two White Rib Chairs in Metal, 1950's
A set of two rib "Costella" chairs, in the style of Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner. The chairs have a distinctive ribbed frame, original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sublime Armchairs, Contemporary Style in Solid Wood, Textiles Upholstery.
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
A collection composed by armchairs available in two back heights, coffee tables, side tables and center tables. The Sublime collection, is born from the research in the organic form field that originates a comfortable shell structure for seating, developed with the ergonomics to embrace the body with a soft foam area, to provide a relaxing and comfortable experience.
In the design, complex forms along the silhouette create, details and points of interest to elevate the piece, where the structural blocks are conceived in a pure and strong relationship overall, in seek of a sublime outcome. It is an inside to the lounge mindset, an invitation to good conversations...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
Dining Chair Uçá - All solid wood.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully traces its path along the shoreline. This chair, named after the fascinating creatur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Rare "MP - 141" Modular Set With Ottoman and Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Crafted by the renowned Brazilian designer Percival Lafer, this exceptional, rare, and captivating sofa stands as a testament to rarity and beauty. Its modular design boasts a remarkable feature: retractable arm supports that seamlessly integrate functionality with aesthetics. Through a simple lowering mechanism, the arms elegantly vanish, enabling the individual modules to harmoniously align. Conversely, by elevating the arms situated at the end modules, the ensemble transforms, exuding the classic charm of a traditional sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Curvilineal Four-Seater Sofa in Veneered Tropical Hardwood, Brazilian Modernism
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The sofa presented in the images exudes the sophistication and nuanced design of the Brazilian mid-century modern style, prevalent in the 1960s. While the designer remains unknown, t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
The Simple Stools. Brazilian Solid Wood Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
A stool version of the Simple chair is also entirely crafted from solid wood. Robust, durable, and comfortable, it features clean lines and a carved seat. It can be produced in tauri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Wood
"Cuba" Armchair, by Rodrigo Ohtake, Brazilian Design
By Rodrigo Ohtake
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Cuba armchair was conceived by Rodrigo Othake with one element in mind, one that is very well used by the Brazilian design: turned wood. If this elem...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Brazil - Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Minimalist "Lina" armchair in upholstered fabric and natural wood sides
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alessandra Delgado is passionate about Lina Bo Bardi architectural work, including the project for the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo - MASP and its structural pillars that seems to hold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Polyester, Walnut, Oak, Synthetic, Velvet
Celina Zilberberg, Three-seater sofa in solid wood, c. 1960
By Celina Decoracoes, Celina Moveis
Located in PARIS, FR
Celina Zilberberg
Three-seater sofa, c. 1960
Solid wood and fabric
76 x 212.5 x 86 cm
29 23/25 x 83 33/50 x 33 43/50 in
Created during the great decade of Brazilian Design, the 1960...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Minimalist Sofa ´Deia´ by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Deia Sofa by Samuel Lamas, 2022
Introducing the Deia Sofa, a contemporary Brazilian masterpiece that combines simplicity, lightness, and comfort. Designed with architectural precisi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Minimalist Brazil - Seating
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chair by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These lounge chairs by Giuseppe Scapinelli are a stunning example of Brazilian mid-century modern design. Created in the 60s, the chairs are a testament to Scapinelli's singular styl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century "Lia" Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues: Brazilian Hardwood Iconic Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Lia" armchair, created by the Brazilian architect and designer Sérgio Rodrigues in 1962, is an extraordinary piece of furniture that showcases the designer's ingenuity and creat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Rare "MP-01" Armchair, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful pair of MP-01 armchairs, made of iron covered with Brazilian hardwood, designed and produced in 1961 by the master Percival Lafer, was the first piece created by the d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Wood
The Square Chair. Produced with Solid Wood Using Mortise and Tenon Joinery.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Square Chair was designed to be used at dining tables and desks. Made from sucupira, freijó, jequitibá, or imbuia, it offers high comfort while remaining lightweight and durable. The backrest is crafted from natural Indian wicker...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood, Straw
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Caviúna Wood and Silk Upholstery
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Superb four seater mid-century modern sofa made of Brazilian caviúna wood. Extremely well-made, beautiful and stylish, with a sophisticated blue silk upholstery.
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazil - Seating
Materials
Wood, Silk
Arca Brazilian Contemporary Woven Fiber Outdoor Easychair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
In this project of armchair, we established a dialogue between curves or straight lines and rigid or soft materials in which the striking feature that stands out is the curve on the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Synthetic
Vintage Mucki Bench in Rosewood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1958, Brazilian Midcentury
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1958 by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) and manufactured by Oca, the Mucki bench is an incredible and versatile piece – ideal for different kinds ...
Category
1650s Mid-Century Modern Antique Brazil - Seating
Materials
Hardwood
1950's Brazilian Pau Marfim Armchair
Located in Washington, DC
In original vintage condition, this handsome Brazilian chair from the 1950s is made of pau marfim wood with a style very reminiscent of the Lina Bo Bardi and Giancarlo Palanti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
"Sancho" Outdoor Couch in Natural Teak Wood Aluminum and Naval Rope by Hand
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Classic and sophisticated design, by the mix of the materials.
The Sancho Couch can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas.
Its structure is produced in natural naval teak wood (br...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in walnut wood finish, textiles seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Insigne" armchair collection eloquently embodies the esteemed DNA, design philosophy and the cutting-edge craftsmanship of SIMONINI ®. Each flowing and uninterrupted line is met...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
The Simple Chair. Solid Wood and Nothing Else Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
A chair crafted entirely from solid wood. Sturdy, resilient, and comfortable, it features straight lines and a carved seat. The design's intention was to create a chair that is simpl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Bench with Handwoven B&W Upholstery
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Cloud collection was created around the concept of tress. These contemporary styled benches and stools are made with cotton fabric and foam stripe...
Category
2010s Brazilian Brazil - Seating
Materials
Fabric
'Franco' Lounge Chairs with headrest, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Modern Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Franco" lounge chairs, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, stand as a distinct representation of Brazilian mid-century design. These chairs are characterized by their robust solid har...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Novo Rumo, 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Novo Rumo, 1960s
This pair of armchairs manufactured by Novo Rumo, 1960s in Brazil is a great example of Brazilian Modern Design, blending fu...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazil - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Plywood
Set of 6 Queen Anne Chairs
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Set of Six 18th-Century English Queen Anne Walnut Chairs
A remarkable set of six Queen Anne dining chairs, crafted in England during the 18th century, showcasing the timeless elegan...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Queen Anne Antique Brazil - Seating
Materials
Walnut
"Cloud" Contemporary Chair with Handwoven Green Upholstery
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This contemporary chair is part of the Cloud collection, which was created around the concept of trees. These contemporary stools and benches are made with cotton fabric and foam str...
Category
2010s Brazilian Brazil - Seating
Materials
Fabric
Trama Chair
By Humberto da Mata
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of weaving. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies.
Trama Chair is constructed with fabric an...
Category
2010s Brazilian Brazil - Seating
Materials
Wool, Foam, Plywood
Missa Chair in Leather and Wood by Pedro Paulo Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
Missa chair (2015) creation arose with the purpose of working with Brazilian colonial architecture’s visibilities and forms, notably marked by a closure wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 8 Rosewood ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, 1956, Brazilian Midcentury
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in New York, NY
The Lucio chair is an icon of Brazilian design, made with a solid wood structure, originally rosewood, and a flat cane seat. The backrest is sculpted with anatomical design and turned feet. Sergio Rodrigues designed this piece in 1956 in honor of Lucio COSTA, the great Brazilian architect and urban planner. This set is composed of eight chairs of Rosewood, with natural cane seats.
Best known for his plan for Brasília, Lucio COSTA was one of the architects responsible for the project that became the most significant landmark of modern architecture in Brazil: the MEC (Ministry of Education and Culture) building in Rio de Janeiro, inaugurated in 1943. The construction presented a Modern architecture of Brazilian industry...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazil - Seating
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
Set of 10 Del Rey Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Midcentury Design, Brazil, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazil - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather, Rosewood
Minimal Style Insigne Armchair Sculpted in walnut wood finish, textiles seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The "Insigne" armchair collection eloquently embodies the esteemed DNA, design philosophy and the cutting-edge craftsmanship of SIMONINI ®. Each flowing and uninterrupted line is met...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
"Sheriff" Lounge Chair with ottoman, by Sérgio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
First introduced in 1961, this iconic chair has remained an emblem of sophistication and style.
The Sheriff lounge chair exemplifies Rodrigues' ability to harmoniously blend contemporary design with a touch of Brazilian charm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
"Flag" Couch and Chaise Longue in Knit Fabric and Wood Feet
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart and multifunctional piece.
The couch has a cushion built into the seat that makes the piece with dual functionality: when is closed, it works as a comfortab...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Senior Armchair
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barra Funda, SP
Jorge Zalszupin - Senior armchair in rosewood and upholstered. Usage marks. Brazil c 1960. Dimensions: 68 x 50 H 45 H 74 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Aruanã Armchair indoor in Solid Wood, rattan Techniques Sustainable.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Aruanã Armchair is a tribute to the fauna of Ceará state and the endangered Aruanã turtle.
Developed in collaboration with d.Propósito, this project involved thorough research t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Brazil - Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Soriana Sofa
By Cassina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in New York, NY
Afra and Tobia Scarpa designed the iconic ‘Soriana’ collection for Cassina in 1969, with the chair model as its first piece. In 1970, it earned the prestigious Compasso d’Oro award, ...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazil - Seating
Materials
Chrome
Set of 2 Counter Stools Uçá.Solid wood, available for immediate delivery
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
***This set of two counter stools is in stock and available for immediate delivery***
***Please be aware that this is a new item, but it may show small manufacturing imperfections***...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Organic Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Minimalist Modern Chair in Natural Solid Wood Upholstered Seating with Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Evo Chair collection.
Our Evo collection is based in the harmonic fusion between geometrical forms and the modern interpretation of wood archetypes.
All elements that compose ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern 801 Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The 1950s proved to be politically and economically favorable to initiatives related to industrial production. The Polish naturalized Brazilian architect, Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020)...
Category
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazil - Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Aruanã Armchair outdoor in Solid Wood, Artisanal Techniques Sustainable.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Aruanã Armchair is a tribute to the fauna of Ceará state and the endangered Aruanã turtle.
Developed in collaboration with d.Propósito, this project involved thorough research t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Brazil - Seating
Materials
Aluminum
The Lazy. Brazilian solid wood with linen upholstery Design by Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Characterized by sleek, gentle, and flowing lines, the Lazy sofa has been meticulously designed to exude both comfort and elegance. Its upholstery boasts a f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Linen, Wood
Modern Organic Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered Flexible Seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
THE COLLANA SERIES – WHERE ARTISTRY MEETS COMFORT IN EVERY CURVE."
Introducing the Collana Chairs, Armchairs and ottomans Collection, a testament to the...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Fiberglass, Hardwood
"Nacional" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, 2022, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Designed in 2022 by Ronald Sasson, the outstanding "Nacional" bench was conceived as a 01/05 limited series.
The creation and conception of the lines ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 solid wood "Joca" chairs with natural leather fabric
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The Joca Chair is a piece created by Alessandra Delgado as a tribute to the iconic designer Joaquim Tenreiro, recognized as one of the pioneers of modern furniture design in Brazil. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Banco Onda - 1996 Reissue, Limited Edition - Edition of 83, by Ruy Ohtake
Located in Belo Horizonte, BR
Authorized and numbered reissue, originally designed in 1996, limited to 83 units - the age of the author.
Ruy Ohtake (1938-2021), one of Brazil’s most important architects, transitioned from concrete to steel in his furniture designs, emphasizing structural independence. The Banco Onda exemplifies this shift, where Ohtake used fluid, organic curves enabled by laminated steel, offering high strength with minimal thickness. This approach allowed the architect to achieve a distinctive visual lightness, giving the impression that the bench is floating or barely touching the ground. The design maintains a sense of effortless elegance, reflecting Ohtake’s commitment to innovation. Through this piece, he preserved the unique and forward-thinking aesthetic that became a hallmark of his distinguished career.
This reissue of the Onda Stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Brazil - Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
'Mole' Sofa in Leather, By Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The 'Mole' sofa, designed by Sergio Rodrigues, is not only an iconic piece of mid-20th century Brazilian furniture but also a crowning achievement in the designer's illustrious caree...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Brazilian Hardwood Armchair, Novo Rumo, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Novo Rumo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A beautiful example of the style and craftsmanship of Novo Rumo, a design ateliê extremely active during the 1950s and 1960s in São Paulo, Brazil. Made of Br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Chenille
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) designed and produced the Curved Sofa in circa 1960, commercializing it in his company Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações – with stores in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
A wooden frame comprises a shell-shaped piece with soft nubuck leather upholstered padding and cushions. Tenreiro's design choice for the feet contrasts with the curved upholstery, bringing four rectangular legs made of solid Brazilian...
Category
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazil - Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Lounge Style Minimalist Armchair, Indoor or Outdoor, Hardwood, Metal and Rope
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The “Fence” collection concept is inspired by the country side elements that are part of the daily life, to create this premium outdoor collection the main question asked was how to ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Brazil - Seating
Materials
Metal
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