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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
Daybed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This daybed distills Tenreiro’s philosophy of weightlessness and purity of form. Reduced to its essential planes—a linear platform resting on discreet block supports—it embodies his ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Upholstery, Rosewood

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

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

$30,000
Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in São Paulo, BR
Joaquim Tenreiro, a renowned Brazilian furniture designer, created The First Chair in 1942. This chair holds significance as one of the earliest examples of modern furniture design i...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Wood

Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.
Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.

Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.

$60,000 / set
Midcentury Modern Sofa in Hardwood Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian modern sofa designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties is gorgeous! The model is called “Concha” (Shell in portuguese) and the sofa features a hardwood structure, upholstered seats in gray velvet, and four toothpick legs. In addition, the back consists of five rounded curves that end in the arm rests. What makes this sofa so special is the sleek design which is iconic from Joaquim Tenreiro. The sofa fits 3 comfortably and is in excellent condition. The last three images showcase the piece in its original state. The sofa is so awesome that it looks fantastic in any furniture set we match it with. The first set photo showcases the sofa with the matching “Concha” armchairs (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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Velvet, Hardwood

Midcentury Modern Sofa in Hardwood Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil 1960
Midcentury Modern Sofa in Hardwood Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil 1960

Midcentury Modern Sofa in Hardwood Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil 1960

$15,600 Sale Price
48% Off
Joaquim Tenreiro Armchair
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Washington, DC
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1954 Measurements 86 cm x 76 cm x 83 H cm 34 in x 30 in x 32.5 H in Provenance Private collection...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro Armchair
Joaquim Tenreiro Armchair

Joaquim Tenreiro Armchair

$5,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted rosewood curved chair with stick back designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in 1961/1962 evokes a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aes...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Cane, Rosewood

Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury Design
Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury Design

Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury Design

$22,400 / set
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
Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair Manufactured by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil, 1954 Peroba wood and leather upholstery Measurements 61x53x42hcm24x21x16,5hin
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Upholstery

Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro
Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro

Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro

$18,987
Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of 8 Chairs Variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto”
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro, (1906-1992) Price is per Chair Rare set of 8 chairs variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto” Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1950 Jacarand...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Cane, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of 8 Chairs Variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto”
Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of 8 Chairs Variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto”

Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of 8 Chairs Variant of the “Cadeira baixa para quarto”

$151,900 / item
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

$28,861 / item
Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs, Brasil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of dining chairs Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes Brasil, 1950 Jacaranda wood, cane From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measureme...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Cane, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs, Brasil, 1950
Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs, Brasil, 1950

Joaquim Tenreiro, Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs, Brasil, 1950

$13,671 / item
Scarce pair of estolril chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Très rare paire de chaises par Joaquim Tenreiro.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Imbuia

Scarce pair of estolril chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Scarce pair of estolril chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Scarce pair of estolril chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

$47,469 / set
Joaquim Tenreiro Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, 1954
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Three seats sofa Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brazil, 1954 Jacaranda, upholstery From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements: ...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Fabric, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, 1954
Joaquim Tenreiro Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, 1954

Joaquim Tenreiro Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, 1954

$37,975
Joaquim Tenreiro Single Armchair Model “Redonda”, Brasil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Single armchair model “Redonda” Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes Brasil, 1950 Jacaranda wood, upholstery From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelo...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Fabric, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro Single Armchair Model “Redonda”, Brasil, 1950
Joaquim Tenreiro Single Armchair Model “Redonda”, Brasil, 1950

Joaquim Tenreiro Single Armchair Model “Redonda”, Brasil, 1950

$42,722
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Armchairs Model “Concha” Brasil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of armchairs model “Concha” Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1950 Pau marfim wood, upholstery From the archives of Side Gallery, Barce...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Armchairs Model “Concha” Brasil, 1950
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Armchairs Model “Concha” Brasil, 1950

Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Armchairs Model “Concha” Brasil, 1950

$39,494 / set
Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of Armchairs, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of armchairs Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1950 Upholstery, jacaranda legs Measurements: 67 cm x 89 cm x 73 H cm 26.38 in x 35.04 in x 228.75 H in...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of Armchairs, 1950
Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of Armchairs, 1950

Joaquim Tenreiro, Pair of Armchairs, 1950

$17,088 / set
Set of 2 Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This stunning set of 2 chairs in Brazilian Hardwood, known as Jacaranda, and caning were designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1960’s. The “Chair with Curved Seat" (or “Cadeira com Ass...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Rattan, Hardwood

Set of 2 Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
Set of 2 Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

Set of 2 Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s

$8,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted Rosewood Curved Chair With Stick Back, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), evokes a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics. It...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960
Mid-Century Modern Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960

Mid-Century Modern Curva Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960

$23,400 / set
Joaquim Tenreiro, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Vinyl, Cord, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron, white vinyl and fabric cord lounge chairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and produced by Langenbach Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1950s. Possibly reupholste...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Iron

Joaquim Tenreiro, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Vinyl, Cord, Brazil, 1950s
Joaquim Tenreiro, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Vinyl, Cord, Brazil, 1950s

Joaquim Tenreiro, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Vinyl, Cord, Brazil, 1950s

$14,800
Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted in jacarandá rosewood with woven caning, this elegant rocking chair exemplifies Joaquim Tenreiro’s mastery of proportion and lightness. The refined geometry and restrained us...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Cane, Rosewood

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

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

$35,000
Mid-Century Modern Leve Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
The Light Armchair marked the first design Tenreiro fully claimed as his own—an early expression of his modern vision. For him, lightness wasn’t about weight but about elegance, prop...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Leve Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942
Mid-Century Modern Leve Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942

Mid-Century Modern Leve Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942

$49,400
Loveseat by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Raw and monolithic, this very rare all-wood bench (Banco de Tronco) evokes the form of cut tree trunks, merging Brazilian materiality with bold volumetric design — one of Tenreiro’s ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Rosewood

Loveseat by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955
Loveseat by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955

Loveseat by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1955

$60,000
Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Softly contoured and impeccably balanced, this pair of curved armchairs reflects Joaquim Tenreiro’s mature phase, when comfort and sculptural form reached perfect harmony. The envelo...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Upholstery, Rosewood

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

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

$60,000
White Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1948
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A study in lightness and rhythm, this iron-framed armchair (Poltrona Brana) features a corded backrest and white leather cushions. It captures Tenreiro’s signature balance between st...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Iron

White Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1948
White Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1948

White Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1948

$20,000
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of chairs in Jacaranda and upholstered in black faux leather, made in Brazil, circa 1950 by Joaquim Tenreiro. A total of four chairs are available.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Faux Leather, Jacaranda

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

$24,000 / set
Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This set of eight exquisitely crafted Cane Chairs in Amendoim Wood, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1960s, is a gorgeous example of his mastery of technical and const...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Cane, Hardwood

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

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

$106,400 / set
Joaquim Tenreiro Wood Dining Chair Manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis, Brazil, 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of dining chairs (14 available) (Price is per chair) Manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis & Decorações Brasil, 1960 Jacaranda wood and cane Modern Br...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro Wood Dining Chair Manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis, Brazil, 1960
Joaquim Tenreiro Wood Dining Chair Manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis, Brazil, 1960

Joaquim Tenreiro Wood Dining Chair Manufactured by Tenreiro Movèis, Brazil, 1960

$17,800 / set
Curva Armchair with Tubular Legs in Boucle, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the iconic Curva armchair, originally conceived in the 1960s by the renowned Joaquim Tenreiro for Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos. This timeless piece masterfully blends wid...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Metal

Curva Armchair with Tubular Legs in Boucle, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960
Curva Armchair with Tubular Legs in Boucle, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960

Curva Armchair with Tubular Legs in Boucle, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960

$20,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Armchair Set in Metal and Suede by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
These armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro are nothing less than specatcular. The structure of these two chairs is made with painted tubular metal. It features a mustard suede upholstery. ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Armchair Set in Metal and Suede by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil
Mid-Century Modern Armchair Set in Metal and Suede by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil

Mid-Century Modern Armchair Set in Metal and Suede by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil

$24,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Brazilian Mid Century Chairs in Hardwood Leather by 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 Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s, is nothing less than gorgeo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Leather, Hardwood

Brazilian Mid Century Chairs in Hardwood Leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950
Brazilian Mid Century Chairs in Hardwood Leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950

Brazilian Mid Century Chairs in Hardwood Leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950

$4,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Brazilian Modern Pair of Concha Armchairs in Green Suede, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Pair of Concha Armchairs in Green Suede, Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1960s, is nothing less tha...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Suede, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Pair of Concha Armchairs in Green Suede, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960
Brazilian Modern Pair of Concha Armchairs in Green Suede, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960

Brazilian Modern Pair of Concha Armchairs in Green Suede, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960

$22,000
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 Seating

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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
Vintage Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Midcentury Design
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, Tenreiro was an intellectual and thinker of the Brazilian culture. The rocking chairs were part of the interior spaces in most Brazilian colonial...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Rosewood, Leather

Vintage Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Midcentury Design
Vintage Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Midcentury Design

Vintage Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Midcentury Design

$49,000
Set of 6 Chairs in Caviuna Wood Fabric by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro- 1950. This rare set consists of 6 chairs made of Caviuna wood and fabric. The chairs have been reinforced, refinished and are in excellent condition. The original ...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Fabric, Hardwood

Set of 6 Chairs in Caviuna Wood Fabric by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s
Set of 6 Chairs in Caviuna Wood Fabric by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s

Set of 6 Chairs in Caviuna Wood Fabric by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s

$20,320 Sale Price / set
32% Off
Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern chair set made in Brazilian rosewood and caning designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in Brazil during the fifties is ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Cane, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s

Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood Cane, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s

$16,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Six Rosewood Estrutural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid Century, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
To compose light seats, Tenreiro used thin wooden sticks in some of his chairs. One of these pieces, which became well known, was the Structural Chair...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Leather, Rosewood

Set of Six Rosewood Estrutural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid Century, Brazil
Set of Six Rosewood Estrutural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid Century, Brazil

Set of Six Rosewood Estrutural Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro. Mid Century, Brazil

$72,000 / set
Cadeira curva
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Bring timeless sophistication to any interior with these rare Cadeira Curva chairs by the renowned Joaquim Tenreiro, a key figure in Brazilian mid-century design. Known for his metic...
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20th Century Brazilian Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Wood, Imbuia

Cadeira curva
Cadeira curva

Cadeira curva

$19,580 / set
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Cane, circa 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
These exquisitely crafted dining chairs designed in the 1950s by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), known as the “father” of Brazilian modernism, are co...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Rosewood, Cane

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Cane, circa 1960
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Cane, circa 1960

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Cane, circa 1960

$33,600 / set
Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Chairs, Solid Wood and Fabric, MidCentury, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available in eight units, this set of dining chairs was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1950s. Much like Tenreiro's other creations, this sense of lightness transcend...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Chairs, Solid Wood and Fabric, MidCentury, Brazil, 1950s
Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Chairs, Solid Wood and Fabric, MidCentury, Brazil, 1950s

Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Chairs, Solid Wood and Fabric, MidCentury, Brazil, 1950s

$81,200 / set
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Dining Chairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Washington, DC
Rare pair of iron chairs by Brazilian Modern Master Joaquim Tenreiro. Brazil, 1950 Manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações Iron, woo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Iron

Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Dining Chairs
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Dining Chairs

Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Dining Chairs

$10,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Joaquim Tenreiro Three-Seat Sofa, Brasil, 1954
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Three seats sofa Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1954 Jacaranda, upholstery From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements: ...
Category

1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Fabric, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro Three-Seat Sofa, Brasil, 1954
Joaquim Tenreiro Three-Seat Sofa, Brasil, 1954

Joaquim Tenreiro Three-Seat Sofa, Brasil, 1954

$33,418
"Leve" Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, England
"Leve" armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro made in "Perobinha do Campo" wood.
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

"Leve" Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro
"Leve" Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro

"Leve" Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro

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"Curva" Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, England
"Curva" Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Fabric

"Curva" Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
"Curva" Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

"Curva" Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Price Upon Request
"Curva" Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, England
"Curva" Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Fabric

"Curva" Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
"Curva" Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

"Curva" Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Price Upon Request
Manta Solta Armchairs, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Radical in concept and precise in execution, the Manta Solta set embodies Joaquim Tenreiro’s disruptive vision for modern furniture design in mid-20th-century Brazil. Crafted in 1955...
Category

1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Manta Solta Armchairs, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Design
Manta Solta Armchairs, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Design

Manta Solta Armchairs, Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Design

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Set of 4 Slatted Dining Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, England
Set of four slatted chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro.
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 4 Slatted Dining Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro
Set of 4 Slatted Dining Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro

Set of 4 Slatted Dining Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro

Price Upon Request
Rare pair of "Curva" chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, England
Rare pair of "Curva" chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro.
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Rare pair of "Curva" chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Rare pair of "Curva" chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Rare pair of "Curva" chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Price Upon Request
Rare armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, England
Extremely rare and iconic armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro.
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Hardwood, Cane

Rare armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro
Rare armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro

Rare armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro

Price Upon Request
Low Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, England
Iconic "Cadeira Baixa" designed by Brazilian design master Joaquim Tenreiro in Perobinha do Campo wood.
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Low Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro
Low Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro

Low Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro

Price Upon Request
Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, England
Rare sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro. Preserves traces of manufacture's label on the back.
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro
Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro

Price Upon Request
Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenrei
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, England
Iconic armchairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in 1958. These armchairs have been sourced directly from a private collection in Rio de Janeiro. Photos of them in their original ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenrei
Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenrei

Pair of Armchairs by Joaquim Tenrei

Price Upon Request
Set of 8 "U" Dining Chair, Rarest Version
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, England
Probably one of the most iconic creations by Joaquim Tenreiro, this set of 8 "U" is a modified version of its original design, with thicker wood and rounder edges (arms/backrest) Th...
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of 8 "U" Dining Chair, Rarest Version
Set of 8 "U" Dining Chair, Rarest Version

Set of 8 "U" Dining Chair, Rarest Version

Price Upon Request
Set of 12 "U" Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, England
Probably one of the most iconic creations my Joaquim Tenreiro, this set of 12 "U" dining chairs is made in "Perobinha do Campo", a wood widely used by Tenreiro throughout his career....
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Cane, Hardwood

Set of 12 "U" Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Set of 12 "U" Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Set of 12 "U" Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Price Upon Request
Two-Seat Sofa with Rosewood Frame Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Two-seat sofa with rosewood frame and upholstered cushions. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, circa 1960s.
Category

1960s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Rosewood

Two-Seat Sofa with Rosewood Frame Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro
Two-Seat Sofa with Rosewood Frame Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro

Two-Seat Sofa with Rosewood Frame Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro

Price Upon Request
Daybed with Wood Frame by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Daybed with wood frame, painted metal legs, and upholstered cushions. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro for a private commission in Copacabana, Brazil, circa 1950. Reupholstered by Jouffr...
Category

1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Seating

Materials

Metal

Daybed with Wood Frame by Joaquim Tenreiro
Daybed with Wood Frame by Joaquim Tenreiro

Daybed with Wood Frame by Joaquim Tenreiro

Price Upon Request

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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