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Rio Lounge Chair Oscar Niemeyer

Oscar Niemeyer Rosewood ON Lounge Chairs for Hotel SESC Rio de Janeiro, c 1980
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Niemeyer for the Hotel SESC in Rio de Janeiro. This set comprises the pair of sculptural 'ON' lounge chairs
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Chaise Longue "Rio" by Oscar Niemeyer, Brazil, 1978
By Tendo Brasileira, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rio chaise longue, a masterwork designed by Oscar Niemeyer and his daughter Anna Maria in 1978
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Chaise Longue "Rio" by Oscar Niemeyer, Brazil, 1978
Chaise Longue "Rio" by Oscar Niemeyer, Brazil, 1978
$90,200
H 41.34 in W 23.63 in D 68.9 in
Rare Oscar Niemeyer Rosewood ON Sofa for Hotel SESC Rio de Janeiro, c 1980
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exceptionally rare and historically important three-seat sofa designed by Oscar Niemeyer for the
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Oscar Niemeyer, Single armchair "Alta", France, 1974
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Barcelona, ES
chair” and its footrest, but the most famous piece designed by Oscar and Ana is the “Rio Chaise Longue
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Vintage 1970s French Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Oscar Niemeyer, Single armchair "Alta", France, 1974
Oscar Niemeyer, Single armchair "Alta", France, 1974
$45,958
H 22.25 in W 40.95 in D 27.01 in
José Zanine Caldas Tête-à-Tête Conversadeira Namoradeira Rocker Lounge Chair
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, 'Namoradeira' - 'Conversadeira' - Tête-à-Tête - lounge chair, Vinhatico
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas "Linha Z" Lounge Chair for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beloved José Zanine Caldas lounge chair from the “Linha Z” or “Z Line” is an exceptional
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

José Zanine Caldas Pilão Hand-Carved Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designers and architects including Oscar Niemeyer. In 1948 he founded the company Moveis Artisticos Z, and
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Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designers and architects including Oscar Niemeyer. In 1948 he founded the company Moveis Artisticos Z, and
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory High Back Armchair
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory, high back lounge chair, reupholstered in green
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

“Zeca” Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Utrecht, NL
traditional Brazilian crafts and modernism in a unique way, which is very visible in this lounge chair
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

“Zeca” Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960s
“Zeca” Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1960s
$21,000
H 31.89 in W 24.61 in D 34.26 in

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Oscar Niemeyer Chaise Rio Original Vintage Lounge Chair, Brazil, Cane Wood Black
By Oscar Maria Niemeyer
Located in Veyrier du Lac, FR
Original Vintage Chair Rio By Oscar Niemeyer. This is a rare piece by one of the most important
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Wood

1950 s Brazilian "Boomerang" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
The Boomerang lounge chair by Jose Zanine Caldas is a special and unique piece of furniture
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

1950 s Brazilian "Linea Z" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
the "Linea Z" Lounge Chair. Born in Bahia, Brazil, he moved to Rio de Janeiro, where his architectural
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Mid-Century Modern Rare "Aran" Lounge Chair Oscar Niemeyer, 1970s
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Rare "Aran" Lounge chair by Oscar Niemeyer, 1975. "Oscar Niemeyer made
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rocking Lounge Chair model Rio by Oscar Niemeyer
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Brussels, BE
Rocking lounge chair model 'Rio' by Oscar Niemeyer.
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood

Rocking Lounge Chair model 
Rio
 by Oscar Niemeyer
Rocking Lounge Chair model 
Rio
 by Oscar Niemeyer
H 33.86 in W 66.93 in D 22.05 in
Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier International, 1970s
By Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Renens, CH
Lounge chair and ottoman designed by Oscar Niemeyer for Mobilier International during the late
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass chair by Oscar Niemeyer for Burgo complex-1977
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass chair by Oscar Niemeyer for Burgo complex-1977. "Oscar Niemeyer made
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plexiglass

Lounge Chair Rio Oscar Niemeyer, 1978
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
The Rio lounge chair is a chair designed by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and his daughter
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Daybeds

Lounge Chair Rio Oscar Niemeyer, 1978
Lounge Chair Rio Oscar Niemeyer, 1978
H 23.63 in W 69.3 in D 32.29 in
Chaise Rio by Paulo Sergio Niemeyer, Unique Piece
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Lounge chair designed by Paulo Sergio Niemeyer. Rio de Janeiro, Niemeyer Arquitetos Associados, n.d
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2010s Brazilian Organic Modern Chaise Longues

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Other

Lounge Chair by José Zanine Caldas, Brazil, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare José Zanine Caldas lounge chair is an exceptional example of Brazilian design of the
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Brazilian Modern Chaise Lounge by Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s, Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
and Oscar Niemeyer. In 1948, he and two business partners started the company Mo´veis Artisticos Z
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cord, Plywood

Oscar Niemeyer Pair of Armchairs Model “on”, for SESC Hotel, Brazil, 1990
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Barcelona, ES
“the Alta easy chair” and its footrest, but the most famous piece designed by Oscar and Ana is the “Rio
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20th Century Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1960s Brazilian Drinks Trolley Bar Cart Designed by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in London, GB
(1957) lounge chair, which was awarded first prize at the International Furniture Competition in Cantu
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Jacaranda

Oscar Niemeyer "Rio" Lounge Chair
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A "Rio" lounge chair, designed in 1978, contemporary edition, molded blackened ash plywood
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Oscar Niemeyer "Rio" Lounge Chair
Oscar Niemeyer "Rio" Lounge Chair
H 37.25 in W 66.75 in D 24 in
Oscar Niemeyer Rio Lounge Chair by Fasem, Italy
By Oscar Niemeyer, Fasem International
Located in Madrid, ES
Black leather "Rio" rocking chaise longue by Brazilian architect and designer Oscar Niemeyer
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Ash

Oscar Niemeyer Ebonized Ash, Leather "Rio" Chaise Longue Manufactured by Fasem
By Fasem International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Miami, FL
Oscar Niemeyer Ebonized Ash, Leather "Rio" Chaise Longue Manufactured by Fasem Offered for sale is
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Brass

José Zanine Caldas Attributed Pair of "Zeca" Lounge Chairs, Brazil, circa 1960
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
visible in this lounge chair. Designed in the early 1960's for Móveis Artísticas Z, a factory he founded
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Sergio Rodrigues Moleca Black Leather Chair and Ottoman 1963, Brazilian Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nacional (National Theater in Brasília). The designer has worked closely with Oscar Niemeyer, as the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Van Keppel Green Patio Set with Additional Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
black frames - Oscar Niemeyer for Fasem 'Rio' Chaise - 54" Black Marble Saarinen for Knoll 'Tulip' Table
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Early 2000s American Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

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Stone, Stainless Steel

Lounge chair by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
, Brazil, 1950s, for the Hotel Nacional in Rio which was designed by Oscar Niemeyer. (seat height: 18")
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Lounge chair by Jorge Zalszupin
Lounge chair by Jorge Zalszupin
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 20.5 in
Coffee Table by Jorge Jabour and Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues, Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
the international design scene as the creator of the Poltrona Mole (1957) lounge chair, which was
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Alta Chair + Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Zug, CH
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and Re-edited by ETEL The unusual suede finish in a soft grey-green
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede

Alta Chair + Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer
Alta Chair + Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer
H 27.56 in W 40.16 in D 27.96 in
"Rio" chaise longue by Oscar Ana Maria Niemeyer, early production
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Paris, FR
Rare "Rio" chaise longue, designed in 1978 by Oscar & Ana Maria Niemeyer, manufactured by Tendo
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

1970s Upholstery on Steel Base Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Oscar Niemeyer
By Sergio Rodrigues, Oscar Niemeyer, Mobilier International
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Oscar Niemeyer, lounge chair with Ottoman, Brazil, 1970. Oscar Niemeyer´s lounge chairs and
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Steel

Oscar NIEMEYER (1907-2012) Original Chaise longue "Rio" - Model 1978 - Fasem Srl
By Fasem International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Firenze, FI
"Rio" lounge chair by Oscar Niemeyer 34.25 x 67.52 x 23.62 in. (approx. 87 x 171,5 x 60 cm) Producer
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Vintage 1980s Italian Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

"Kilin" Easy Chair by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1973
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Wilnis, UT
Niemeyer). Contemporary of Oscar Niemeyer and Lúcio COSTA, his furniture was utilized in large scale in
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Jacaranda, Leather

Sergio Rodrigues Sheriff Chair for ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues, I.S.A. Italy
Located in Wilnis, UT
Iconic Sheriff lounge chair designed by Sergio Rodrigues in Brazil, manufactured by ISA Bergamo in
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Sergio Rodrigues Drummond Armchairs
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Houston, TX
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca furniture, 'Drummond' lounge chairs, Brazil, 1959. The chair has been
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Sergio Rodrigues 
Drummond
 Armchairs
Sergio Rodrigues 
Drummond
 Armchairs
H 29.14 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Lounge Chair Rio by Oscar Niemeyer for Fasem International
By Fasem International, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
The rocking chaise or lounge chair 'Rio' by Oscar Niemeyer for Fasem International, Italy
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

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Leather, Ash

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues Drummond Armchairs
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Houston, TX
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca furniture, 'Drummond' lounge chairs, Brazil, 1959. The chair has been
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Pair of Sergio Rodrigues 
Drummond
 Armchairs
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues 
Drummond
 Armchairs
H 29.14 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in

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