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Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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
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 Seating

Materials

Wicker, Imbuia

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

Scarce set of Joaquim Tenreiro armchairs

$71,550 / 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 Seating

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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
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 Seating

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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

$43,526
Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare et très élégante paire de fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro, vers 1950. Edité par Tenreiro moveis e decoracoes.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Rattan, Imbuia

Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

$61,533 / set
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 Seating

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

Rare Rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro

$33,390
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 Seating

Materials

Leather, Imbuia

Scarce sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
Scarce sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

Scarce sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

$65,587
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 Seating

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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
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 Seating

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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

$5,500
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 Seating

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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
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 Seating

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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 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 Seating

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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
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 Seating

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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

Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Daybed

$42,930
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 Seating

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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, 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 Seating

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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

$43,526
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 Seating

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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

$57,240 / set
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 Seating

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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

$58,003
Pair of armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie paire de fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro, retapissé en velours bleu
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Velvet, Imbuia

Pair of armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Pair of armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Pair of armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

$22,896 / set
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 Seating

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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

$7,500
Scarce Tenreiro Daybed
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare lit d’appoint par joaquim Tenreiro en imbuia. Rempli de très jolis détails comme à la accoutumée chez créateur
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Velvet, Imbuia

Scarce Tenreiro Daybed
Scarce Tenreiro Daybed

Scarce Tenreiro Daybed

$26,831
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 Seating

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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
Rare set of chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie set de six chaises par Joaquim Tenreiro ( possibilité de douze) Tout est d’origine.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood, Paint

Rare set of chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Rare set of chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Rare set of chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

$78,705 / set
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 Seating

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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
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 Seating

Materials

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
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 Seating

Materials

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
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 Seating

Materials

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
Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Canapé concha by Joaquim Tenreiro circa 1950, La tapisserie n’est pas dans une belle condition.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Wool, Wood

Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

Concha sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

$41,737
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 Seating

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

$71,550 / set
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
In the 1950s, most high-end furniture was custom-made upon special request for wealthy patrons. This holds for this pair of armchairs, originally from a private residence in Teresópo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Hardwood, Fabric

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s, Brazil
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s, Brazil

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s, Brazil

$25,000 / set
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 Seating

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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
Scarce pair of armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare paire de fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro en cuir et imbuia massif ! Très belle qualité d’assemblage
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Scarce pair of armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Scarce pair of armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Scarce pair of armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

$53,662 / 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 Seating

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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
Rarissime canapé trois places par Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rarissime canapé trois places par Joaquim Tenreiro en imbuia et cuir fauve.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rarissime canapé trois places par Joaquim Tenreiro
Rarissime canapé trois places par Joaquim Tenreiro

Rarissime canapé trois places par Joaquim Tenreiro

$69,165
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 Seating

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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.

$16,530 / set
Rarissime paire de fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très rare paire de fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro, l’assise en cuir clouté et la structure en caviuna. Cette paire de fauteuils, très rare sur le marché est une pièce majeure du des...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Rarissime paire de fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro
Rarissime paire de fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro

Rarissime paire de fauteuils par Joaquim Tenreiro

$69,165
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 Seating

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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
Mid-Century Modern Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in San Francisco, CA
Highly desirable Brazilian mid 20th century rosewood four-seat sofa with upholstered cushions Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brazil, 1960s Reupholstered some years ago ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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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

$16,000
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 Seating

Materials

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
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 Seating

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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

$27,129 / 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 Seating

Materials

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
1960 s Brazilian Modern Sofa “Concha” in Hardwood Fabric, by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this beautiful Brazilian modern sofa, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties, is absolutely stunning. The model is called “Concha,” which translates to “she...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960 s Brazilian Modern Sofa “Concha” in Hardwood Fabric, by Joaquim Tenreiro
1960 s Brazilian Modern Sofa “Concha” in Hardwood Fabric, by Joaquim Tenreiro

1960 s Brazilian Modern Sofa “Concha” in Hardwood Fabric, by Joaquim Tenreiro

$24,500
Leve Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian, 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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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Iron

Leve Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian, 1960s
Leve Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian, 1960s

Leve Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Midcentury Brazilian, 1960s

$109,200
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 Seating

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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
Mid-Century 1960 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Lounge Set
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
The Curva Lounge Set was designed in the 1960s for Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos. Its width and inviting form provide great comfort. From every angle the seat offers a graceful profil...
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1960s Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century 1960 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Lounge Set
Mid-Century 1960 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Lounge Set

Mid-Century 1960 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Lounge Set

$85,860 / set
Brazilian Mid Century Armchairs in Hardwood Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian pair of armchairs in Rosewood Caning by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s, is nothing less than ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Hardwood, Cane

Brazilian Mid Century Armchairs in Hardwood Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950
Brazilian Mid Century Armchairs in Hardwood Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950

Brazilian Mid Century Armchairs in Hardwood Caning, Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950

$14,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of "Concha" Armchairs, Solid Wood and Fabric. c. 1955
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) Pair of "Concha" Armchairs, 1955 Solid wood and cotton fabric (Donatelli Publisher - Brazil) 73 x 80 x 70 cm 28 37/50 x 31 1/2 x 27 14/25 in This model,...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of "Concha" Armchairs, Solid Wood and Fabric. c. 1955
Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of "Concha" Armchairs, Solid Wood and Fabric. c. 1955

Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of "Concha" Armchairs, Solid Wood and Fabric. c. 1955

$23,850 / set
Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Easy Chairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
The "Low Bedroom Chair" is a perfect example of Tenreiro's innovation, mastery, and eye for detail. Produced for Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos in the 1950's, this rare model is made o...
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1950s Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Straw, Wood

Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Easy Chairs
Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Easy Chairs

Mid-Century 1950 Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Easy Chairs

$35,775 / set
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 Seating

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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

$3,750 / item
Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare Pair of Stools, 1950s, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Joaquim Tenreiro / Pair of Stools Two Different Woods, Iron / Brazil, 1950s Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) is widely regarded as the father of modern Brazilian furniture. Born in Port...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Metal

Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare Pair of Stools, 1950s, Brazil
Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare Pair of Stools, 1950s, Brazil

Joaquim Tenreiro, Rare Pair of Stools, 1950s, Brazil

$29,514
Sofa in Hardwood Loose Cushions in Blue Velvet, Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This one-of-a-kind four seat sofa with no arms was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes in the late 1950s or early 1960s. The sofa features a...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Velvet, Hardwood

Sofa in Hardwood Loose Cushions in Blue Velvet, Joaquim Tenreiro
Sofa in Hardwood Loose Cushions in Blue Velvet, Joaquim Tenreiro

Sofa in Hardwood Loose Cushions in Blue Velvet, Joaquim Tenreiro

$30,000
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood Pink Velvet, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This unique and sizable four-seater "Rectangular" sofa, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and produced by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações in the 1960s, features a wooden frame with an uphols...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Velvet, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood Pink Velvet, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood Pink Velvet, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood Pink Velvet, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

$30,000
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 Seating

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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

$12,000 / set
Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Solid Cabreuva, Midcentury, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Set with 6 dining chair with a delicately curved seat.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Leather, Wood

Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Solid Cabreuva, Midcentury, Brazil, 1950s
Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Solid Cabreuva, Midcentury, Brazil, 1950s

Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Solid Cabreuva, Midcentury, Brazil, 1950s

$79,800 / set
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) designed and produced the Curved Sofa in circa 1960, commercializing it in his company Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações – with stores in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. A wooden frame comprises a shell-shaped piece with soft nubuck leather upholstered padding and cushions. Tenreiro's design choice for the feet contrasts with the curved upholstery, bringing four rectangular legs made of solid Brazilian...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil
Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil

Curved Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury, Brazil

$35,000
Mid-Century Modern Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Made of solid rosewood with slatted backs and cane seats, these chairs were designed in the 1950s. As in many of Tenreiro’s works, lightness is not only a matter of weight but of gra...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Cane, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s

$124,800 / set
Set of 6 Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Midcentury Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted chair made of Perobinha-do-campo Wood, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), evokes a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics. It...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Leather, Hardwood

Set of 6 Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Midcentury Design
Set of 6 Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Midcentury Design

Set of 6 Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Midcentury Design

$52,000 / set
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1950s, Set of 2 rare Counter/Bar Stools
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
Very rare set of 2 original Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil Modern mid-century bar/counter stools, manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações, Brazil 1950s, made of beautifully inlaid striped Amendoim and Imbuia woods, on black lacquered iron frames with arched foot rails...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Iron

Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1950s, Set of 2 rare Counter/Bar Stools
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1950s, Set of 2 rare Counter/Bar Stools

Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1950s, Set of 2 rare Counter/Bar Stools

$5,258 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Armchairs Model “Leve”, Brasil, 1942
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of armchairs model “Leve” Manufactured by Langenbach & Tenreiro Ltda Brasil, 1942 Jacaranda, upholstery From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona M...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Fabric, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Armchairs Model “Leve”, Brasil, 1942
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Armchairs Model “Leve”, Brasil, 1942

Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Armchairs Model “Leve”, Brasil, 1942

$50,466 / set
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood Chenille by Joaquim Tenreiro 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern armchairs in hardwood chenille by Joaquim Tenreiro are gorgeous! These elegant low armchairs consist of a hardwood structure with re-upholstered loose cushions. Besides the small marks of time, the piece is in excellent condition. Also, very comfortable. Owning a piece designed by Joaquim Tenreiro is not just about acquiring a beautiful piece of furniture; it's also about possessing a part of Brazilian design history and culture. These set is a testament to Tenreiro's futuristic vision about Modernism and it would make an excellent addition to any interior space that values and appreciates the significance of this design. This model is called “L-shape” and is a great example of Tenreiro’s modernistic approach towards simplifying shapes, contrary to elaborate European standards, still in fashion during the fifties in Brazil. He achieves this by using rectangular shapes and no armrest...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Linen, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood Chenille by Joaquim Tenreiro 1958
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood Chenille by Joaquim Tenreiro 1958

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood Chenille by Joaquim Tenreiro 1958

$23,100 Sale Price
30% Off
Iconic Leve Armchair in Pau Marfim, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942, Midcentury Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
The Leve armchair is one of the fundamental pieces in Brazilian Modern design history. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in 1942, it is considered...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Fabric, Rosewood

Iconic Leve Armchair in Pau Marfim, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942, Midcentury Brazil
Iconic Leve Armchair in Pau Marfim, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942, Midcentury Brazil

Iconic Leve Armchair in Pau Marfim, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942, Midcentury Brazil

$40,600
Pair of L-Shaped Armchair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This pair of armchairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) around 1958 is an example of the reductiveness of forms explored by the artist and designer, achieved by using rectangular shapes and no armrests...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Pair of L-Shaped Armchair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian Modern
Pair of L-Shaped Armchair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian Modern

Pair of L-Shaped Armchair, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian Modern

$38,000 / set

Joaquim Tenreiro seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Joaquim Tenreiro seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Joaquim Tenreiro seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Joaquim Tenreiro were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Jorge Zalszupin, and José Zanine Caldas. Prices for Joaquim Tenreiro seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $15,440 and can go as high as $36,922, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $19,804.

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