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Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Brazilian, Portuguese, 1906-1992

The Portugese-born furniture designer Joaquim Tenreiro was a pioneer of modernism in Brazil, where his work paved the way for the successes of such mid-20th-century design greats as Sergio Rodrigues, Jorge Zalszupin, and Lina Bo Bardi, an Italian-Brazilian architect whose futuristic São Paulo buildings are only part of her legacy.

Tenreiro’s vintage tables, chairs and storage cabinets are known for their simplicity of line and an elegance that is enhanced by the use of richly grained South American hardwoods such as jacaranda and imbuia. 

Tenreiro’s father and grandfather were both master woodworkers, under whom he trained in the craft. He had artistic leanings and in the late 1920s enrolled as a university student at the School of Arts and Crafts in Rio de Janeiro, where he joined a group of upstart modernists protesting the staid, retrograde curriculum at the college. At the time, Brazil was culturally mired in a 19th-century mindset that was reflected in an upper-class preference for academic painting and reproduction furnishings in antique European styles. But the progressive spirit that Tenreiro and his colleagues fostered slowly gained force.

With the terms “lightness” and “functionality” as his bywords, Tenreiro opened a furniture-design business in 1943, where one of his first clients was the legendary architect Oscar Niemeyer. The arrival of Brazil’s first democratically elected government, in 1945, lent modernism official sanction, which culminated in the construction of the new capital, Brasília. Tenreiro eventually stepped away from design in the late 1960s to devote his time to sculpture and painting. 

To appreciate how revolutionary Tenreiro’s work seemed, one must imagine the heavy, ornately carved, deeply varnished furniture that was the standard for top-end Brazilian interior design in the 1930s. Tenreiro’s chairs and sofas employed slender, softly angular frames that were only lightly stained to highlight the grains of the local woods. He preferred chairs and chaises with caned seats and backrests that “breathe” in the tropical climate, and as a carpenter and joiner he wanted to show off the beauty of Brazilian wood.

Two versions of a three-legged side chair introduced in 1947 serve as a veritable manifesto for a new age in Brazilian design: Using the stack-lamination technique, Tenreiro bonded together a gently contoured seat made of alternating layers of different-colored native woods to produce a magnificent stripe effect. These chairs, like all Tenreiro works, demonstrate the enduring power of simple design and superb construction — with a teaspoon of flair.

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Creator: Joaquim Tenreiro
Joaquim Tenreiro, Desk, Rosewood, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in High Point, NC
A rosewood desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s. Designed and produced for Bloch Editores S.A. Building, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. Overall Dimensions (inches): 28.75"H x ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Desk, Rosewood, Brazil, 1960s
Joaquim Tenreiro, Desk, Rosewood, Brazil, 1960s

Joaquim Tenreiro, Desk, Rosewood, Brazil, 1960s

$17,400
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This model, called "Concha" (which means "Shell" in Portuguese) and designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, features a hardwood frame upholstered in teal mohair. Four slender, toothpick-like l...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mohair

Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1960
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1960

Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood Mohair, Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1960

$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of Vintage Curva Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Joaquim Tenreiro / Pair of Vintage 'Curva' Armchairs Wood, Velvet / Brazil, 1950s / Matching Sofa Available The Curva model, designed in the 1950s and produced in different variatio...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of Vintage Curva Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s, Brazil
Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of Vintage Curva Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s, Brazil

Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of Vintage Curva Armchairs, Velvet, 1950s, Brazil

$43,745
Scarce set of Joaquim Tenreiro armchairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Incroyable série de quatre fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro, Incroyable dessin et délicatesse des lignes.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Imbuia

Scarce set of Joaquim Tenreiro armchairs
Scarce set of Joaquim Tenreiro armchairs

Scarce set of Joaquim Tenreiro armchairs

$71,909 / set
Joaquim Tenreiro, Writing Desk in Rosewood for Bloch Editores, 1960s, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Joaquim Tenreiro / Writing Desk Rosewood, Glass / Brazil, 1966 From The Bloch Editores Offices Designed in 1966 for Bloch Editores, this rosewood desk combines clean rectangular lin...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Writing Desk in Rosewood for Bloch Editores, 1960s, Brazil
Joaquim Tenreiro, Writing Desk in Rosewood for Bloch Editores, 1960s, Brazil

Joaquim Tenreiro, Writing Desk in Rosewood for Bloch Editores, 1960s, Brazil

$18,576
Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Wood, Hardwood

Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s

Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s

$127,400
Sculptural Writing Desk att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Hardwood, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992), this sculptural writing desk stands as an exceptional example of the designer’s refined vision for Brazilian modern furniture. Widely rega...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Writing Desk att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Hardwood, 1950s
Sculptural Writing Desk att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Hardwood, 1950s

Sculptural Writing Desk att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Hardwood, 1950s

$48,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This rocking chair was one of the first pieces produced by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) when his Langenbach & Tenreiro store opened in 1947. Far beyond a designer and artist, Tenrei...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947

$78,000 / item
Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare Screen or Room Divider, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Joaquim Tenreiro Rare Screen or Room Divider Separated in Two Pieces Perobinha de Campo Wood !960s
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare Screen or Room Divider, Brazil, 1960s
Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare Screen or Room Divider, Brazil, 1960s

Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare Screen or Room Divider, Brazil, 1960s

$23,700
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1950s

$96,000
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Made for a private commission, it is a unique piece from the 1960s featuring a rosewood base and comfortable L-shaped cushions. Newly upholstered with refined cotton velvet by Loro P...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cotton, Upholstery, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

$93,600 / item
Joaquim Tenreiro, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leatherette, Brazil, 1942
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and beige leatherette lounge chair, model Leve, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in 1942, produced c. 1950s, Brazil. Light staining to leather and a jagged tear uppe...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Faux Leather, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leatherette, Brazil, 1942
Joaquim Tenreiro, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leatherette, Brazil, 1942

Joaquim Tenreiro, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leatherette, Brazil, 1942

$9,800
Joaquim Tenreiro Attribution, Floor Lamp, Wood, Metal, Acrylic, Brazil, 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered wood, beige-lacquered metal and white acrylic floor lamp attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1960. Moderate staining to metal shade. Dimensions of Lamp wit...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Metal

Joaquim Tenreiro Attribution, Floor Lamp, Wood, Metal, Acrylic, Brazil, 1960
Joaquim Tenreiro Attribution, Floor Lamp, Wood, Metal, Acrylic, Brazil, 1960

Joaquim Tenreiro Attribution, Floor Lamp, Wood, Metal, Acrylic, Brazil, 1960

$12,500
Set of Table and Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1935-1949
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and impeccably balanced dining ensemble, this set unites one of Tenreiro’s most elegant tables with ten of his iconic high-back dining chairs — a complete expression of his ma...
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1930s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Glass, Rosewood

Set of Table and Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1935-1949
Set of Table and Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1935-1949

Set of Table and Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1935-1949

$180,000
Gorgeous and impressive dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Incroyable et splendide table de Joaquim Tenreiro, c’est une commande spéciale pour une villa à Jardim, sao paulo. Elle mesure 315 cm sur 165 et présente un sublime travail de mosai...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Ceramic, Wood

Gorgeous and impressive dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro
Gorgeous and impressive dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro

Gorgeous and impressive dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro

$299,624
Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Daybed
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
Though it exemplifies Tenreiro's characteristic style, this daybed is a rare creation by the designer. Very low, the lines of the piece are simple and linear. The daybed's design dem...
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1950s Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Daybed
Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Daybed

Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Daybed

$42,931
Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1948
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1948, this pair of Curved Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro embodies the essence of Brazilian mid-century modern design. The soft, organic lines defining the sculptural form ...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1948
Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1948

Mid-Century Modern Curved Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1948

$143,000 / set
Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant four-seat sofa exemplifies Joaquim Tenreiro’s commitment to lightness, proportion, and refined construction. Resting on a slender rosewood base—a hallmark of his vocabul...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s

Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s

$60,000
Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This stunning wall unit is a fine example of Joaquim Tenreiro's work, which is an emblematic master of the mid-20th century modern Brazilian furniture design. Tenreiro is often celeb...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Imbuia

Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern
Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern

Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern

$78,600
Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sculptural coffee table exemplifies Tenreiro’s pursuit of lightness and rhythm through structure. The undulating rosewood base, composed of intersecting diagonal planes, support...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

$60,000
Rare Rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro, vers 1947.
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare Rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro
Rare Rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro

Rare Rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro

$33,557
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 Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Marble

H Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960
H Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960

H Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960

$25,000
Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee table model Octagonal
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee table model "Octogonal" Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brazil, 1955 Marble, jacaranda wood Measurements 105 cm × 105 cm x 31h cm 41,3 in x 41,3 in x 12,2h in Literature Joaquim Tenreiro, by Soraia Cals and Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Marble

Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee table model Octagonal
Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee table model Octagonal

Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee table model Octagonal

$58,726
Screen by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Elegant and architectural, this Jacarandá rosewood screen exemplifies Joaquim Tenreiro’s mastery of rhythm and proportion. Composed of vertical wooden slats that undulate with sculpt...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Jacaranda

Screen by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Screen by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Screen by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

$50,000
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this very Brazilian Modern armchair pair in hardwood and gray suede designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties is gorgeous! The model is called “Concha” (Shell in Portuguese). The armchairs feature a hardwood structure upholstered in gray velvet and four toothpick legs. The back (the “shell”) is curved and ends in the arm rests. What makes these armchairs so special is the beautiful design iconic from Joaquim Tenreiro (Publications attached also). The original upholstery was also suede so we decided to do something similar. The furniture set photo showcases the armchairs with the matching “Concha” sofa (sold separately) and a Jean Gillon Rodeio...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Ultrasuede, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil

$9,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1966
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This sideboard embodies Tenreiro’s late-period synthesis of structural clarity and visual restraint. Defined by its elongated proportions and rigorous horizontality, the piece reveal...
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1860s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1966
Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1966

Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1966

$35,000
Concha armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro for Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações, 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Concha armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro for Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações, 1960. Called "Concha" (which means "Shell" in Portuguese) and designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, features a beech fra...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Beech

Concha armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro for Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações, 1960
Concha armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro for Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações, 1960

Concha armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro for Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações, 1960

$6,000
Scarce variant of coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Splendide table basse en caviuna par Joaquim Tenreiro à section circulaire. Commande spéciale.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Scarce variant of coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro
Scarce variant of coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro

Scarce variant of coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro

$41,947
Joaquim Tenreiro, Vintage Curva Sofa, 1950s, Brazil, Velvet
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Joaquim Tenreiro / Curva Sofa Velvet, Wood / Brazil, 1950s Matching Pair of Armchairs Available The Curva model, designed in the 1950s and produced in different variations through ...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Vintage Curva Sofa, 1950s, Brazil, Velvet
Joaquim Tenreiro, Vintage Curva Sofa, 1950s, Brazil, Velvet

Joaquim Tenreiro, Vintage Curva Sofa, 1950s, Brazil, Velvet

$43,745
Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair in Rosewood Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair designed Joaquim Tenreiro is gorgeous! The beautiful “Curva” chair is made in rosewood and caning and was designed by Joaquim Te...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Hardwood, Cane

Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair in Rosewood Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair in Rosewood Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

Brazilian Modern "Curva" Chair in Rosewood Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1950s, this bookshelf is a rare example of his refined approach to proportion and material. Recently restored according to its original specificat...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Metal

Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950
Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950

Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950

$140,400
Scarce sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare canapé trois place par Joaquim Tenreiro en imbuvable et cuir fauve.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Leather, Imbuia

Scarce sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
Scarce sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

Scarce sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

$65,917
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s The structure of the chair is made of wood, while the seat and backrest are made of beige fabric, offering a sophisticate...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

$15,000
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 the renowned Brazilian designer, Joaquim Tenreiro, crafted during the mid-20th cent...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

$25,000
Joaquim Tenreiro, Unique Console Table in Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s, Documented
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Joaquim Tenreiro / Unique Console Table Jacaranda Rosewood / Brazil, 1950s A monumental console table in jacaranda by Joaquim Tenreiro, uniting precise craftsmanship with vernacular...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Unique Console Table in Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s, Documented
Joaquim Tenreiro, Unique Console Table in Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s, Documented

Joaquim Tenreiro, Unique Console Table in Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s, Documented

$42,307
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva chairs set of 8 Brazil 1961
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare and sought after ‘Curva’ chairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and manufactures by his own company Tenreiro Movèis & Decorações, Brazil 1961. Tenreiro was a sculptor, painter, engraver and designer, born into a family of joiners. By the late 1940s, the modern movement had taken hold...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro Curva chairs set of 8 Brazil 1961
Joaquim Tenreiro Curva chairs set of 8 Brazil 1961

Joaquim Tenreiro Curva chairs set of 8 Brazil 1961

$71,909 / set
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s Armchair with metal frame and white suede upholstery.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

$7,500
Joaquim Tenreiro round dining table Brazil 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful and super rare round dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1960. The precision and attention to detail by Tenreiro are visible in every inch of this creation. Each curve and joint speak of his masterful understanding of the medium, transforming solid wood into an ethereal masterpiece. Made of solid rosewood, the table's thin, round structure gracefully holds a smooth, transparent glass top, allowing to see the beauty of the minimalistic cross base. The legs of this table are slender, accentuating the table's lightness. This incredibly rare dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro goes beyond just being useful. Its design is timeless, giving us a glimpse into the creative mind of a true artist. Joaquim Tenreiro was born into a family of woodworkers and carpenters in Melo, Gouveia Municipality, Portugal. In the late 1920s, he moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and started working for the company Laubisch Hirth...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro round dining table Brazil 1960
Joaquim Tenreiro round dining table Brazil 1960

Joaquim Tenreiro round dining table Brazil 1960

$28,704
Mid-Century 1948 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Set of 4 Chairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
This set of four chairs, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in 1948, is a refined example of Brazilian modernist furniture. Crafted in peroba wood with woven straw seats, the chairs reflec...
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1940s Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Straw, Wood

Mid-Century 1948 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Set of 4 Chairs
Mid-Century 1948 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Set of 4 Chairs

Mid-Century 1948 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Set of 4 Chairs

$57,527 / set
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 armchairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro is a stunning examp...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Fabric, Wood, Plywood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s

$22,000
Round Dining Table with Curved Legs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950 s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro- 1950. This magnificent dining table features a round top, cross bars and four curved legs entirely made in Caviuna wood and Caviuna veneer. All pieces are original ...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Wood

Round Dining Table with Curved Legs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950 s
Round Dining Table with Curved Legs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950 s

Round Dining Table with Curved Legs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950 s

$28,000
Low Rectangular Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950-1955
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A minimalist rosewood piece with softened edges and an open shelf. Understated and finely proportioned, it reflects Tenreiro’s belief in beauty through simplicity and craftsmanship.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Low Rectangular Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950-1955
Low Rectangular Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950-1955

Low Rectangular Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950-1955

$30,000
Canapé Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Amoreira Wood, Cane, Mid-Century Modern, C.1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) is known as the “father” of Brazilian modernism, being one of the pioneers, with a work that reflects a refined coexistence of traditional values and mod...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Canapé Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Amoreira Wood, Cane, Mid-Century Modern, C.1960
Canapé Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Amoreira Wood, Cane, Mid-Century Modern, C.1960

Canapé Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Amoreira Wood, Cane, Mid-Century Modern, C.1960

$64,400
Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This variation of the Curved Armchair (Poltrona Curva) softens Tenreiro’s geometric rigor with raw silk upholstery and gently rounded forms — a sculptural yet comfortable presence.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953
Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

$30,000
Scarce dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare table à jeu ou table à dîner par Joaquim Tenreiro
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Glass, Imbuia, Paint

Scarce dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro
Scarce dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro

Scarce dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro

$67,115
Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Joaquin Tenreriro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hudson, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil. The Tenreiro-designed desk, shown here, is made in solid wood a...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Joaquin Tenreriro
Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Joaquin Tenreriro

Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Joaquin Tenreriro

$7,200
Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare and Large Wall Shelf in Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Joaquim Tenreiro / Large Wall Shelf Rosewood / Brazil, 1960s This rosewood wall shelf combines a clean geometric structure with slender proportions that create visual lightness. The...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Hardwood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare and Large Wall Shelf in Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s
Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare and Large Wall Shelf in Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s

Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare and Large Wall Shelf in Rosewood, Brazil, 1950s

$47,939
Pair of Low Bedroom Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Delicate and refined, this pair of low bedroom chairs exemplifies Joaquim Tenreiro’s exploration of structure and lightness. Crafted in peroba do campo wood with cane seats and backs...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Pair of Low Bedroom Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s
Pair of Low Bedroom Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

Pair of Low Bedroom Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

$30,000
Amadeo Maciel Residence Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1935-1940
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An extremely rare early work inrosewood with upholstered seat, distinguished by a geometric inlay on the backrest — a subtle yet precise expression of Tenreiro’s modernist craftsmans...
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1930s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Velvet, Rosewood

Amadeo Maciel Residence Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1935-1940
Amadeo Maciel Residence Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1935-1940

Amadeo Maciel Residence Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1935-1940

$50,000
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood Beige Leather, Joaquim Tenreiro 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern ten dining chair set in hardwood & beige leather by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties is the find of the year. Each chair features...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood Beige Leather, Joaquim Tenreiro 1960s
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood Beige Leather, Joaquim Tenreiro 1960s

Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood Beige Leather, Joaquim Tenreiro 1960s

$3,000 Sale Price / item
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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 Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Pair of Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955
Pair of Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955

Pair of Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955

$60,000
Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Refined and inviting, this sofa embodies Joaquim Tenreiro’s commitment to lightness and modern proportion. Its curved profile and tapered jacarandá legs lend the piece a quiet sophis...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

$60,000
End Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1965
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Albuquerque Tenreiro was born in 1906 in the small village of Melo, Portugal, which at the time had 1500 inhabitants. His father and grandfather were woodworkers, and some ac...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

End Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1965
End Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1965

End Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1965

$58,800
Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted Rosewood Desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) belonged to BLOCH EDITORES S.A. BUILDING, a Brazilian publisher founded in 1952 and closed in 2000, wh...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

$32,200
Bookcase by Sergio Rodrigues, 1968
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bookcase Manufactured by Oca Brazil, 1968 Solid and laminated Rosewood Measurements : 116x30x160hcm 45,6 x 11,8 x 62,8h in Literature Soraia Cals, Sergio Rodrigues, Rio de Janeiro,...
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1960s South American Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Bookcase by Sergio Rodrigues, 1968
Bookcase by Sergio Rodrigues, 1968

Bookcase by Sergio Rodrigues, 1968

$58,726
Pair of Curva Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Two pairs available.
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Soho, London, GB
Set of 4 Curva dining chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis & Decorações (circa 1960). The set can be split and ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Pair of Curva Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Two pairs available.
Pair of Curva Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Two pairs available.

Pair of Curva Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Two pairs available.

$16,520 / set
Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Bloch Dining Chairs, 1966s, Brazil, Rosewood
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Joaquim Tenreiro / Set of Eight Dining Chairs Rosewood, Cane / Brazil, 1966 / From The Bloch Editores Offices This set of eight rosewood chairs, created for Bloch Editores in the 19...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Hardwood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Bloch Dining Chairs, 1966s, Brazil, Rosewood
Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Bloch Dining Chairs, 1966s, Brazil, Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Bloch Dining Chairs, 1966s, Brazil, Rosewood

$27,265 / set
Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1964
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A variation of Tenreiro’s celebrated curved armchairs, this 1960s piece refines the form into a more compact, architectural volume. The softened geometry of the arms and backrest emb...
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1860s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Antique Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1964
Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1964

Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1964

$60,000
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s Three-seater sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, circa 1960s. It has a solid wood base structure and fabric upholstery.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

$15,000
Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Two seats bench Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1958 Jacaranda wood, cane From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements 1...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958

Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958

$58,295

Joaquim Tenreiro furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Joaquim Tenreiro furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Joaquim Tenreiro furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Joaquim Tenreiro were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, José Zanine Caldas, and Giuseppe Scapinelli. Prices for Joaquim Tenreiro furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,337 and can go as high as $121,466, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $30,000.

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