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Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Franklin
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated bronze abstract sculpture by Brazilian artist Alvaro Franklin circa 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Red Lacquered Table Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Red lacquered modern steel table sculpture by unknown artist. Brazil 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Red Lacquered Abstract Table Sculpture
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modern red lacquered steel table sculpture circa 1970. Artist unknown.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Steel

Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant four-seat sofa exemplifies Joaquim Tenreiro’s commitment to lightness, proportion, and refined construction. Resting on a slender rosewood base—a hallmark of his vocabul...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Brazilian Designer, 1970s Center table structured with solid
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Marble, Metal

Mole Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA Brazil, 1960s, Signed
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Los Angeles, CA
suite. This Sergio Rodrigues 'Mole' three-seater couch would work great in a Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rosewood, Leather

Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Defined by crisp lines and material clarity, this roserwoodveneered desk combines floating volumes with integrated drawers — a mature expression of Tenreiro’s modernist language.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood, Plywood

Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
his ability to balance modernist simplicity with the warmth of natural Brazilian materials. A timeless
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Cane, Rosewood

Raul Varnerin Brazilian Mid-Century Biomorphic Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Brazilian Mid-Century biomorphic sculpture with a rich patina and a minimalistic design having 2
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Armchair by Lev Smarcevscki, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
By Lev Smarcevscki
Located in West Hollywood, CA
exemplifies the experimental spirit of postwar Brazilian modernism. Its structure articulates a striking
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Sergio Rodrigues Brazilian Rosewood Convertible Bar Cart, c 1960s Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brasilia style would be perfect in a Mid-Century Modern, Space Age Mod, Scandanavian Modern or Danish
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Formica, Rosewood

Pair of Armchairs by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brazilian mid-century design. The curved silhouette offers an enveloping sense of comfort, while the tapered
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Modern Armchair Pair in Hardwood Cane, Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
set would look wonderful in any mid-century modern, modern, or contemporary environment. The chairs
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Straw, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Bertomeu Cia, Brazil, 1960s
By Bertomeu Cia
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Bertomeu Cia, Brazil, 1960s Center table made of solid
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of table lamps by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of table lamps by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s Pair of vintage
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Coffee Table by Carlo Hauner, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953
By Carlo Hauner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
lightness characteristic of Hauner’s mid-century work. Produced in the 1960s, the table exemplifies Hauner’s
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

Dining Table "Guanabara" in Hardwood, Concrete Metal, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
by his firm L’Atelier, is a rare and important example of Brazilian mid-century modern design. The
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Concrete, Metal

Rosewood Two-Seat Millor Sofa, Sergio Rodrigues Modern Design, Brazil, 1960s
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Desk by Jorge Salszupin, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
structural strength. Conceived for the modern executive, it reflects the sophistication and clarity that
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Rosewood Three-Seat Millor Sofa, Sergio Rodrigues Modern Design, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Figurative Mahogany Sculpture Mid-Century Modern 1950s Brazilian Abstract
Located in Dallas, TX
Figurative modernist hand-carved mahogany sculpture purchased in Brazil in the 1950s. Signed to the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Hardwood round coffee table 1960 s
By Jorge Zalszupin, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Den Haag, NL
Brazilian hardwood round coffee table 1960's made by unknown designer (in research) The table
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This variation of the Curved Armchair (Poltrona Curva) softens Tenreiro’s geometric rigor with raw silk upholstery and gently rounded forms — a sculptural yet comfortable presence.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Cabinet by Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet by Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s Cabinet by the acclaimed Brazilian
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack by Brazilian Designer, 1950s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern wood magazine rack by Unattributed Brazilian Designer. Made of solid wood and
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Executive Desk
By Gayeski Furniture Coordinates
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exquisite mid-century rosewood desk, crafted by Gayeski Furniture Coordinates, Inc. in Panama
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Center table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1960s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1960s Center table structured in
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Marble

Pair of stools by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
experimental spirit of mid-century Brazilian design. The angular metal base—dynamic and almost calligraphic in
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1960s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1960s Center table in the shape of
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Brazilian Designer, 1960s Mid-Century Brazilian Tea Cart by
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Table Designed by Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
By Mòveis Artisticos Z, José Zanine Caldas
Located in Barcelona, ES
Amazing table designed by José Zanine Caldas, manufactured by “Móveis Artísticos Z” in Brazil
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Table lamp by Dominici, Brazil, 1960s
By Enrico Furio, Dominici
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Table Lamps by Dominici, Brazil, 1960s Pair of large lampshades made of
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Wooden Desk by Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Rino Levi Mid-century Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs in Caviuna
By Rino Levi
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian Modern lounge chairs designed by Brazilian architect Rino Levi. Finely crafted from solid
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Hardwood, Cane, and Leather Armchairs, Brazil 1960s
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Hardwood, Cane, and Leather Armchairs, Brazil 1960s These Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Cane, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Mid Century Exotic Wood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid Century bench consisting of ten planks of exotic Brazilian hardwoods raised on a solid wood
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Rosewood

Kiko Armchair by BSergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare model from Rodrigues’ 1960s production, the Kiko armchair combines the warmth of Brazilian
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood and Marble Dining Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
that aligns with the ethos of function and form within Mid-Century Modern design. Marble measures 1.75
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Marble

Paraty Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
body, accented by a row of delicate buttons, evokes the relaxed sophistication of 1960s Brazilian
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Bar Cart in Hardwood, Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, 1950s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian mid-century modern design and its cultural legacy. About the designer: Geraldo de Barros was a
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s This square center table
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Wood, Glass

White Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1948
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A study in lightness and rhythm, this iron-framed armchair (Poltrona Brana) features a corded backrest and white leather cushions. It captures Tenreiro’s signature balance between st...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Small Slat Bench in Solid Brazilian Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
solid Brazilian hardwood. With its rounded slats, including the legs, this piece stands out as a truly
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Hardwood

Fruitwood Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Side Table with Inlay, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern side table. Striking Brazilian design from the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Fruitwood

Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Tea Cart by Brazilian Designer, 1960s This beautiful tea cart, manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Oval wall mirrors by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Oval wall mirrors by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s Pair of Oval wall mirror
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Fabric, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Magazine Rack by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern magazine rack by Brazilian Designer, 1960s This magazine rack is a carefully
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Square Table by Mobília Contemporânea, Brazil, 1950s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Square Table by Mobília Contemporânea, Brazil, 1950s This coffee table
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lounge Chair in Mahogany Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, mahogany, fabric, Brazil, 1960s. Elegant Brazilian armchair. The curved frame is
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

Tea Trolley by Celina Decorações, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in West Hollywood, CA
the sophisticated everyday luxury of mid-century Brazil.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Jacaranda, Rosewood

Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This rare metal armchair exemplifies Zanine Caldas’ fluid transition from carpentry-based modernism to a more experimental, industrial approach. The circular geometry of the frame ev...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern slatted bench by Celina Decorações, Brazil 1960s. Produced in the late 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Mid Century Brazilian Modern hardwood dining Chairs by Novo Rumo
By Novo Rumo
Located in Whitstable, GB
A set of six Brazilian hardwood dining chairs, designed by Novo Rumo, 1960s, each with a slung tan
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Hardwood, Faux Leather

Liceu de Artes Ofícios Brazilian Chairs, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These two lounge chairs are a stunning representation of midcentury Brazilian design, produced by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Single Bed by "Móveis Cimo", Brazil, 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Single bed designed and produced by “Móveis Cimo” in Brazil, made of “imbuia” wood and leather in
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Classic Mid-Century Brazilian Colonial Modern Rosewood Coffee Table
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This classic coffee table comes from Brazil, where it was produced during the 1960s. It was
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern "Jardim" Armchair by Aída Boal, Brazil, 1990s
By Aída Boal
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
"Jardim" armchair by Aída Boal structured in solid wood, manufactured around 1990s. Purchased directly from the designer's family's personal collection.
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1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

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Brazil Mid Century Modern For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Brazil mid century modern available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and animal skin, every Brazil mid century modern was constructed with great care. There are 2595 variations of the antique or vintage Brazil mid century modern you’re looking for, while we also have 54 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Brazil mid century modern — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Brazil mid century modern made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made Brazil mid century modern has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues and Jorge Zalszupin are consistently popular.

How Much is a Brazil Mid Century Modern?

The average selling price for a Brazil mid century modern at 1stDibs is $6,040, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $115,000 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Questions About Brazil Mid Century Modern
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple. 

    Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller

    Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

    Knoll became a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.

    Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.