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Pair of Armchairs by Carlo Hauner, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
softness. The subtly angled back, elongated armrests, and compact proportions create an elegant, modern
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench from Forma Manufacture, Brazil, 1970s
By Forma
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Slatted bench produced in Brazil in the 1970s by Forma Manufacture. This beautiful piece's
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches

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Wood

Celina Sofa by Muniz Zylberberg, Mid-Century Modern, Brazil, 1966
Located in Antwerp, BE
"Celina" Sofa by Muniz Zylberberg, a stunning piece of Brazilian Modernism designed in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Marble

Pair of Armchairs by Moveis Fatima, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Moveis Fatima
Located in West Hollywood, CA
reflects the refinement and balance that defined mid-century Brazilian design. The enveloping form, with
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern "Cubo" Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
industrial production. The Polish-born Brazilian designer focused mainly on acquiring and using new
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Pita Hirs
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract bronze sculpture by Brazilian artist Pita Hirs.
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Guarujá Table by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern 'Guarujá' Table by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s The iconic 'Guarujá' is a
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Concrete

Pair of Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare, deconstructed version of the Banco de Tronco loveseat. These standalone chairs retain the same primal language — blocky forms, refined joinery — and highlight Tenreiro’s scul...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rosewood

Black leather dining chairs by De Couro Brazil, 1980s - set of 6
By deCouro of Brazil
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage black leather dining chairs by Decouro Brazil. These high quality dining chairs have a
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Stained Gourd with Hot Needle Point Figures
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian tribal art gourd sculpture with stained finish and hot needle point artistry
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Natural Specimens

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Wood

Pair of Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
— merging the sensuality of Brazilian materials with a distinctly modern sense of scale. Both robust and
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Mid-century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood Beige Leather, Bureau, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
looks gorgeous. A versatile pair like these flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Contemporary
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Hardwood

Paraty Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
By Zanini de Zanine Caldas
Located in West Hollywood, CA
architectural rigor of the form. Conceived during the height of Brazilian modernism, the chair synthesizes
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood Glass, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
into almost any type of contemporary, Mid-Century Modern, boho chic, or modern environment. A beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Mid Century Modern Credenza in Brazilian Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Mid Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Metal

Martin Eisler Carlos Hauner Model "Reversible" modern Brazilian armchair 1955
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
modern architecture and the idea of ​​Brazilian modernism. Participating in this process, young people
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Lobby Armchair by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This gorgeous "Lobby" lounge chair is a true masterpiece of mid-century Brazilian design, created
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Estúdio Branco Preto, Brazil, 1950s
By Branco Preto
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Estúdio Branco & Preto, Brazil, 1950s Center table structured
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Glass, Wood

H Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Architectural and elemental, this solid rosewood table anchors a white marble top with H-shaped legs — a sculptural shift from Tenreiro’s earlier delicacy toward grounded, modernist ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble

Round Dining Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A quiet exercise in symmetry and precision. The clear glass top inset preserves the visual richness of rosewood while reinforcing Tenreiro’s ethos of clarity and refinement.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Wall lamp by Unattributed designer, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Wall lamp by Unattributed designer, Brazil, 1960s Pair of red wall lamps in a
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

Capri Side Table by Jorge Zalszupin, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
sophistication of Brazilian modernism at its finest.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount by Dominici, Brazil, 1960s
By Dominici
Located in Barcelona, ES
Large bubble glass flush mount by Dominici, 1960s. A heavily textured glass diffuser with 'bubbles' of varying sizes is mounted on a dark grey-metallic aluminum base.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount

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Aluminum

UNIQUE MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN OFFiCE DESK PART OF LARGE SUITE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely Mid Century
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Loveseat in Iron Fabric, Carlo Hauner, Brazil 1955
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern loveseat in a luxurious soft gold upholstery iron, was
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Steel

Harvey Probber Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Cabinet 1970s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
A striking example of mid‑century American design, this large‑scale storage cabinet by renowned
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood Cocktail Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful rosewood cocktail table by Percival Lafer with original glass top. Solid rosewood with beautiful grain. Total hgt. of table is 15 in. In excellent vintage condition with mi...
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood, Glass

Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs in Hardwood and Cane, Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, This Mid Century Modern set of
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Cane, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Wood Center Table by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern wood center table by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s Center table created in
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Center Tables

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Plywood, Hardwood

Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Lounge Chair Model "Shell" White
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Moveis Brazil, 1955 Black painted metal, white fabric upholstery. A Mid-Century modern Brazilian
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Brazilian Mid-Century Brass Photo Frame
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Brazilian modern patinated brass picture frame, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Brass

Brazilian Bentwood Lounge Chair by Moveis Cimo Mid-Century Modern
By Moveis Cimo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brazilian Bentwood lounge chair by Moveis Cimo Mid-Century Modern.
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20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Bentwood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Modern armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1960s This pair of square
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Hardwood Boucle, A Forma Decorativa, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Armchair by A Forma Decorativa, made in Brazil in the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Bouclé, Hardwood

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
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Mahogany

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Acrylic Catch All Dish With Scaly Underside
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian mid-century yellow catch all dish in the shape of a shell with a scaly underside, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide...

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Acrylic

Brazilian Mid Century Armchairs, Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
1960s, is a perfect example of mid-century modern style. With their clean lines and minimalist shape
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Iron

Pair of Stools by Novo Rumo, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in West Hollywood, CA
characterized Brazilian modern design in the 1960s. The composition juxtaposes polished metal supports with
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Phone Table in Wood, Black White, 1950s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this one of a kind Mid-Century Modern Phone Table made in the fifties is a
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Plywood

Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Large Armchair White fabric metal
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
cm x 110 H cm. 24.8 in x 25.2 in x 43.3 H in. Literature: Brazil Modern, the rediscovery of 20th
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern 801 Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
production. Jorge Zalszupin designed the “801” sofa in the late 1950s for his Brazilian mid-century design
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Rosewood, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern "Oxford" Lounge Chair by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This is an outstanding lounge chair designed by Jorge Zalszupin during the Brazilian midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mid-Century Modern coffee table crafted in Brazil during the 1960s, characterized by its minimalist
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Brutalist Wall Art Assemblage by Shih Hwa
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-century modernist abstract fish sculpture by Brazilian artist, Shih Hwa. Assemblage comprised
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Steel

Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Móveis Flama Manufacturer, Brazil, 1950s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern dining table by Móveis Flama Manufacturer, Brazil, 1950s This straightforward
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Formica, Wood

Pair of Ameba Armchairs by Novo Rumo, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in West Hollywood, CA
experimental side of Brazilian mid-century design. Produced in the 1960s, the pair features a boldly contoured
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Pair of Side Tables by Branco Preto, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955
By Branco Preto
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, the tables capture the essence of mid-century São Paulo design — modern, understated, and deeply
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Pair of Stools in Hardwood Cane, Unknown, Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This refined pair of mid-century stools, crafted in Brazil during the 1960s by an unknown designer
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Cane, Hardwood

Sergio Rodrigues bar cart by OCA brazil 1965
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
, is a quintessential piece of mid-century modern design. Comprising two folding doors that open the
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Laminate, Rosewood

Brazilian Modern Chair in Cane Iron by Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian modern chair was designed by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler and is absolutely
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Iron

Mid-Century Modern Large Horse Head by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Large horse head made by Abraham Palatnik. The Brazilian artist Palatnik (1928) was the founder
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

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Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Set of Four Chairs in Hardwood Cane, Brazil, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
materials captures the understated sophistication that defined mid-century Brazilian design. Each chair
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Cane, Hardwood

Set of Three Mid-Century Modern Wooden Magazine Racks, Brazil, 1950s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Set of three Mid-Century Modern wooden magazine racks by Brazilian Designer, 1950s. Made of
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Square Glass-Top Hardwood End Table, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Square Glass-Top Hardwood End Table, Brazil, 1960s Structured in molded plywood
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Glass, Hardwood, Plywood

Pair Mid century Brazilian Modern Leather Ivory wood Safari Sling lounge Chairs
By Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid century Brazilian modern Thonart leather sling with Ivory wood Safari Sling Lounge
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Magazine Racks by Brazilian Designer, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Magazine Racks by Brazilian Designer, 1960s This unique pair of
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

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Wood

Pair of Vivi Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
exude both modern refinement and warmth. The solid jacarandá frame supports generously upholstered
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

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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.