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Mid-Century Modern Cube Armchairs by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
. The Polish-born Brazilian designer focused mainly on acquiring and using new technologies and
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table by Jorge Jabour Mauad, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in Barcelona, ES
Stunning circular dining table (diameter 120cm), four legs in solid wood support the extendable table top (length 160cm).
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Tonico Armchair w/ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Tonico Armchair by the Brazilian Designer Sergio Rodrigues, 1960's
This
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Black Leather
Metal by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern swivel armchair in metal & black leather was designed by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$3,900 Sale Price
54% Off
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Wood
Marble by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table made in Wood
Marble by Jorge Zalszupin in
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble
Pair of Lounge Chairs in Solid Brazilian Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern Design
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Meticulously crafted from solid Brazilian hardwood, these chairs exude an air of elegance and
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Eight Mid-century Liceu de Artes e Officios Brazilian Modern Dining Chairs
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant set of eight Brazilian Modern dining chairs produced by Liceu de Artes e Officios, 1955, in
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wood
Pair of R3 Armchairs by Branco
Preto, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
By Branco
Preto
Located in West Hollywood, CA
pursuit of functional beauty — a vision rooted in Bauhaus principles yet deeply attuned to the Brazilian
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1956
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A cornerstone of Rodrigues’ early career, the Oscar armchairs capture the essence of Brazilian
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-century floor lamp, 1950s.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century floor lamp, manufactured in Brazil, unknown designer, 1950s.
This lamp has a solid
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By L
Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian designer focused mainly on acquiring and using new technologies and materials to make serial
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Faux Leather, Wood
Brazilian Sculptural Walnut Brass Geometric Tripod Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian sculpted bold angles of design Floor Lamp. Designed with a striking
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern Armchair in Metal
Wood by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
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 Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Brazilian Rosewood Luxor Daybed by Sergio Rodrigues, 1962
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in New York, NY
investigation of a recognizable Brazilian identity. Rodrigues became notorious for using thick woods pieces of
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Rosewood
Jose Zanine Caldas Mid-century modern Brazilian Side Table marine plywood 1950
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Barcelona, ES
Jose Zanine de Caldas (1919-2001).
Side table.
Manufactured by Mòveis Artísticos Z,
Brazil, 1950
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Plywood
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Desk Magic Box Made in Brazil with Key
By Jean Gillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pretty amazing. by Gritsch Brazil.
Located In brooklyn NYC.
Given measurements on listing are of the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
$3,187 Sale Price
25% Off
Mid Century Modern Decorative Tray in Brazilian Hardwood, Tropic Art, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This refined mid-century decorative tray, crafted in Brazil in the 1960s by Tropic Art, exemplifies
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tray Tables
Materials
Hardwood
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Cube Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L
Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian designer focused mainly on acquiring and using new technologies and materials to make serial
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Faux Leather
Franco Albini Midcentury Brazilian Dining Chair jacaranda and fabric
By Franco Albini, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Brazil
Brazil, 1950s
Solid jacaranda wood and fabric
Measurements
58 cm x 55 cm x 77 H cm
22.83 in x
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Jacaranda
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Side tables designed by
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Mid-Century Ceiling Lamp by "Casa Finland", Brazil Modern, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ceiling lamp designed and produced by "Casa Finland" in solid wood, brass details and hard paper. Warm light filtered through the wooden strips.
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Hardwood
Grey Fabric, Scapinelli, 1950’s Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Mid-Century Modern armchair in hardwood and grey fabric by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Martin Eisler
Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Pair of Low Armchairs White Fabric
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
H cm.
27.5 in x 21 in x 28 H in.
Literature
Brazil Modern, the rediscovery of 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Side Tables by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking pair that distills Rodrigues’ design language into its most essential form. The circular tops, rendered in richly figured jacarandá rosewood, rest upon sculptural crucifor...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Walnut Brazilian Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Brazilian rocking chair, circa 1950s, in walnut wood, exotic wood and leather
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Martin Eisler
Carlos Hauner Pair of Modern Brazilian Armchairs wood and velvet
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Moveis
Brazil, 1955
Caviuna wood legs, velvet and cotton upholstery
Measurements:
77 cm x 77 cm x 72 H
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Screen by Carlos Hauner e Martin Eisler, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, modern aesthetic. It stands as both a functional partition and a sculptural presence in space.
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Cordilheira
Mid-Century Modern Cabinet in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
, and the often forgotten rear receives its own design with a dark contrasting tone. The mid-century
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2010s Brazilian Modern Buffets
Materials
Wood
Cimba Table by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1970s
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Previously Restored
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Wood
Cimba Loveseat by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Previously Restored
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cubo" Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of "Cubo" Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960s
Created by renowned
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Mid Century Modern Loveseat in Hardwood and Leather by Gelli, Brazil, 1960s
By Gelli Indústria de Móveis
Located in New York, NY
looks beautful.
A flexible piece like this will look amazing in a mid century environment as well as a
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$5,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1960
Designed in 1965
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Buffets
Materials
Metal
Rosewood Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, Brazil, 1960s, Mid-Century Modern
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Celina Decorações
Low Bench
Hardwood
1960s Brazil
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 8 Rosewood ‘Lucio
Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, 1956, Brazilian Midcentury
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in New York, NY
most significant landmark of modern architecture in Brazil: the MEC (Ministry of Education and Culture
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Design Low Side Chair, 1950s
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Style Design Palissander Hardwood Stool Chair. Made in the
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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
$2,468 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
of the mid-20th century modern Brazilian furniture design. Tenreiro is often celebrated as a pioneer
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Hardwood, Imbuia
Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Hardwood
Grey Fabric, Scapinelli, 1950’s Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Mid-Century Modern armchair in hardwood and grey fabric by
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood, Ebony
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Montclair, NJ
Rectangular Brazilian rosewood coffee table. Rail with drawers and shelves. Manufactured by CFC
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Center Tables
Materials
Rosewood
$5,775 Sale Price
30% Off
Martin Eisler, Rare Armchair, Forma S.A. Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
interior projects developed by architects, appearing in the most prominent Brazilian magazines that
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chair Set in Hardwood
Caning, Celina, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
of mid-century modern, french country or rustic environment. A beautiful set like this, will add a
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
$15,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Canela
Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A minimalist design combining structure and aesthetic. Canela armchair with its mid-century modern
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2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Copper
Brazilian Side Table by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, 1970
s
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Lisboa, PT
This side table was designed by Sergio Rodrigues and produced by OCA, in Brazil during the 1970's
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Side Table by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, 1970
s
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Lisboa, PT
This side table was designed by Sergio Rodrigues and produced by OCA, in Brazil during the 1970's
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern "Augusta" Rocking Chair by Aída Boal, Brazil, 1991
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern "Augusta" Rocking Chair by Aída Boal, Brazil, 1991
The Augusta rocking chair by
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1990s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Iron
Woven Cotton Fiber, Carlo Hauner, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
outdoors and both will look awesome. A set like this could effortlessly flex into any Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
$14,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of MP-85 Armchairs by Percival Lafer, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Percival Lafer, one of the most innovative figures of Brazilian modernism, the MP-85
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
1960s Brazilian Rosewood Fondue Fork Holder Set Mid-Century Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a vintage set of fondue forks with a wooden stand (Brazilian rosewood). The
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Serving Pieces
Materials
Iron
Embuia Brazil Mi- Century Modern Wood Nutcracker
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embuia Brazil nutcracker manufactured, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Wood
Dominici Floor Lamp, Mid-century Modern Brazilian Design by Enrico Furio, 1950s
By Enrico Furio, Dominici
Located in New York, NY
Bologna, Italy, before he relocated to Brazil amidst wartime disruptions.
Dominici introduced captivating
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Imbuia wood Sofa, Brazilian Design by Móveis Cimo, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Produced in the 1960s by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, this sofa structure is entirely made of
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios — Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1960 Mid-Century Modern Brazil
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Curitiba, PR
celebrates the beauty and significance of Brazilian mid-century design.
Founded in the late 19th century
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
DANISH MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN WOOD OFFICE RiGHT CORNER DESK PART OF 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
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Black Leather
Wood by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
like these flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Contemporary, Transitional, or even Hollywood
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
$20,000 Sale Price
20% Off
DANISH MID CENTURY MODERN BRAZILIAN WOOD OFFICE LEFT CORNER DESK PART OF 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
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Set of 8 Chairs in Wood and Leather, Brazil 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Set of 8 (Eight) Mid-Century Modern Brazilian dinning chairs in wood, Brazil 1960s.
These dining
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Vintage Eleh Bench by Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Eleh bench is a furniture piece from the 1960s designed by Sergio Rodrigues (1914-2012). Its structure is composed of a veneered wood box covered with Rosewood veneers and four s...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Benches
Materials
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
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
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, 2024The 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, 2021Most 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.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, 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.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Is mid-century modern timeless?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Yes, 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, 2021Mid 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, 2021Mid 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. - Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, 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, 2024The 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, 2024Mid-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, 2024There 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, 2022Yes, 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, 2024There 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, 2022Yes, 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.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs 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, 2019The 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, 2021There 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.
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