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Brazilian Modern Filing Cabinet Drawers in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960’s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Filing Cabinet & Drawers in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, c
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Sérgio Rodrigues Stella Alta Jacaranda Wood Lounge Chair Brazil 1965 Oca
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Curitiba, PR
– September 1, 2014) was a Brazilian carioca architect and designer. Along with Joaquim Tenreiro and José
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hardwood

Brazilian Modern "Paulistana" Armchair with Ottoman Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
furniture designs that blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Credenza in Brazilian Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
furniture designs that blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Mid-Century Sofa in Wood and Leather, Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Mid-Century
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Leather, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern "Paulistana" Armchair with Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
furniture designs that blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Cane Chairs with Armrests by John Graz, 1950s, Brazilian Midcentury
By John Graz
Located in New York, NY
Modernism in Brazil. The chairs’ structure is composed of solid wood with turned details, with seats and
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Brazilian Modern Side Cabinet with Drawer in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
innovative furniture designs that blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Wood Marble by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
for his innovative furniture designs that blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Rare Small Desk for Bloch, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This writing table by Joaquim Tenreiro is a paragon of Brazilian mid-century modernism
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Dresser with Six drawers in Hardwood, Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
furniture designs that blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Hardwood, Formica

Modular Shelving Unit by Jorge Zalszupin for l Atelier, Brazil, 1960 s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Sergio Rodrigues, who collectively shaped Brazilian design with their unique blend of modernism and
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Small Sideboard in Hardwood, by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
a chapter of design history where Brazilian craftsmanship met mid-century modernism’s most elegant
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Pair of "MP-05" Armchair by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
of the most important and influential designers of Brazilian mid-century modernism. The MP-05
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Modern “Lobby” armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin in metal and leather, 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials. Finally, Zalszupin's influence
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Mid-Century Foldable Desk in Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials. Finally, Zalszupin's
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

Angel Pazmiño "Butterfly" Folding Chair, Tooled Leather and Mahogany, 1960 s
By Angel Pazmino
Located in Culver City, CA
Rodrigues (Brazil, 1927-2014) – The father of Brazilian modernism, Rodrigues took the sleek functionality of
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Vintage 1960s Ecuadorean Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood Three drawers, Jorge Zalszupin, 1965
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
innovative furniture designs that blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Credenza "Modular" in Hardwood Patchwork Style, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
furniture designs that blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials
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Mid-20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Mid-Century Armchair in Yellow Leather by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials. Finally, Zalszupin's influence on the Brazilian
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood with File Cabinet, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials. Finally, Zalszupin's influence on the
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Mid-Century 1974 Vintage Michel Boyer Brasilia Chandelier
By Michel Boyer
Located in London, GB
visionary contributions, infusing the chandelier with a sense of admiration for Brazilian modernism. As
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Vintage 1970s Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal

Arne Jacobsen Series-7 Jacaranda Rosewood Stacking Chairs, 1960s, Signed
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
role in introducing international modernism to Brazil. The nature of these tags suggests the chairs
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Metal

Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee Table with Five Woods, Brasil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
rationalism of European modernism with vernacular Brazilian woodworking traditions and so revitalized his
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century "Chanceler" Side Tables in Hardwood Metal, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
that blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials. Finally
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Iron

Caviuna Wood and Glass Coffee Table by Pierre Weckx, 1950s Modern
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Pierre Weckx, this striking coffee table exemplifies the refined modernism that defined
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Hardwood

Dining Table "Guanabara" in Hardwood, Concrete Metal, Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials. Finally, Zalszupin's
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Concrete, Metal

Jorge Zalszupin. Suite of 4 "Marina" chairs. c. 1960. Wood, metal and fabric
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in PARIS, FR
” chairs by Jorge Zalszupin dates to circa 1960 and exemplifies the refined modernism of Brazilian design
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Jorge Zalszupin “Guaruja” Dining Table for L’Atelier, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin, L’Atelier
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Brazilian brutalism to modernism, softened by meticulous craftsmanship and premium materials. The table
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Leather, Wood

Black Matte Finish Counter Stool with Faux Leather Seat – Grain Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
Uultis Design offers a masterclass in refined modernism. Crafted in Brazil with a commitment to
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2010s Brazilian Modern Stools

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Hardwood, Faux Leather

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in San Francisco, CA
. The Portugese-born furniture designer Joaquim Tenreiro was a pioneer of modernism in Brazil, where his
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Round Dining Table in Hardwood and Metal by Jorge Zalszupin, c.1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials. Finally, Zalszupin's
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Jorge Zalszupin. Sideboard Componivel, c. 1960. 72 x 350 x 40 cm
By L’Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in PARIS, FR
exemplifies the designer’s unique fusion of European modernism with Brazilian craftsmanship. Dimensions: 72 x
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Hardwood, Plywood

Mid Century Modern “VIP” Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, 1973
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
innovative furniture designs that blended elements of European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Suede, Fiberglass

Bergere Armchair Ottoman in Hardwood, Leather Mohair, Jorge Zalszupin, 1950s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
European modernism with Brazilian warmth and tropical materials. Finally, Zalszupin's influence on the
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather, Mohair

1960s Jangada Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Victoria, BC
luxury. Dripping with authenticity, the sculptural frame is crafted from old-growth Brazilian jacaranda
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1950s Brazilian Side table
Located in London, GB
interior an exciting, stylish warmth.” (from the article Tropical Modernism: The Masters of Brazilian
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Side Tables

Jean Gillon, Jangada Armchair in Brazilian Rosewood
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brazilian modernism. The “Jaganda” chair was the most important furniture produced by Gillon.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Jean Gillon, Jangada Armchair and Ottoman in Brazilian Rosewood, circa 1968
By Jean Gillon
Located in Saint Ouen, Île-de-France
representative of Brazilian modernism. The “Jaganda” chair was the most important furniture produced by Gillon.   
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rosewood

Brazilian Midcentury Brasilia Table in Rosewood Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Houston, TX
. Referred to often as the “father” of Brazilian modernism, furniture designer Joaquim Tenreiro, who was born
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Stone

Bo Minimalist Lounge Chair, Brazilian Design, Leather, Steel and Wool
By Giacomo Tomazzi Studio
Located in São Paulo, SP
Inspired by the lines and spirit of the masters of Brazilian modernism — Lina Bo Bardi, Paulo
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cream gorilla armchair
By Philipe Fonseca
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
only work the incorporation of Brazilian modernism and the references of strength and powering
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture

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Steel

Toffee Gorila Armchair
By Philipe Fonseca
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
only work the incorporation of Brazilian modernism and the references of strength and powering
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Sergio Rodrigues Walnut and Leather Sheriff Chair with Ottoman
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Portland, OR
of Brazilian Modernism, and the lively form and draped, slouching cushions create a relaxed look
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Vintage 1950s Finnish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Gorila Armchair
By Philipe Fonseca
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
only work the incorporation of Brazilian modernism and the references of strength and powering
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Furniture

Materials

Steel

Gorila Armchair
Gorila Armchair
$1,750 / item
Set of 2 Petala Side Table by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Modern
By Jorge Zalszupin, L Atelier San Paulo
Located in Montecatini Terme, Toscana
Modernism. Passionate about the quality and variety of Brazilian woods, Zalszupin conceived his most
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

1950 s Brazilian Sideboard
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian modernism while also resonating with international audiences. Together with E. J. Wolf, who
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood, Plywood

Jorge Zalszupin Cubo Chairs
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in London, GB
forward Brazilian modernism into a new age.
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma Lounge Chair, 1950 s
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
an important item for the Brazilian modernism. It shows the materials and technology developed in the
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

LAO (Lyceum of Arts and Crafts) - Set of 4 Stools
Located in New York, NY
) made in Brazil during the 1960s. These stools feature solid rosewood frames, paired with beige leather
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Stools

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1950 s Brazilian Set of 6 Chairs by Geraldo de Barros
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
stand as icons of Brazilian modernism and a fitting tribute to the enduring legacy of one of its
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Cane

Lina Chair by Daniel Boddam, Walnut/Rattan
By Daniel Boddam Studio
Located in Sydney, NSW
In the spirit of early Brazilian modernism, the Lina chair is an elegant combination of the
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2010s Australian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Jangada Armchair Stool - Leather - Jean Gillon, Mid-Century Modern
By Jean Gillon
Located in Houston, TX
the creative vision of Jean Gillon and represents a significant contribution to Brazilian modernism
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Joaquim Tenreiro Cane and Rosewood Armchair, circa 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Braga, 03
“father” of Brazilian modernism, being one of the pioneers, with a work that reflects a refined
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Sergio Rodrigues, Pair of Moleca Armchair, Circa 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barra Funda, SP
modernism, bringing the Brazilian identity to his projects, both in the design and traditional materials
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Maria armchair in metal, leather, wood and straw
By Giacomo Tomazzi Studio
Located in São Paulo, SP
Inspired by the modernism of Brazilian furniture, the Maria Armchair brings a visual lightness and
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2010s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Straw, Wood

Sergio Rodrigues Sofa Parati, Circa 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barra Funda, SP
design according with the modernism, bringing the Brazilian identity to his projects, both in the design
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

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Brazilian Modernism For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Brazilian modernism for your home. Each Brazilian modernism for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. Find 59 options for an antique or vintage Brazilian modernism now, or shop our selection of 13 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Brazilian modernism, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A Brazilian modernism made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Brazilian modernism that is appealing in its simplicity, but Sergio Rodrigues, Jorge Zalszupin and Branco Preto produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Brazilian Modernism?

Prices for a Brazilian modernism start at $350 and top out at $73,000 with the average selling for $12,000.

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.