Brazilian Furniture
BRAZILIAN FURNITURE
More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.
Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.
Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.
The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.
Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewood, jacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.
Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairs, sofas, tables and more.
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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Customizable 4-Seater Sofa with Light Gray Fabric and Pillows, Bowed Design
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Bowed four-seater sofa designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with light gray fabric and four pillows. The Bowed 4-seater sofa brings a perfect blend of modern elegance and comfort to your living space. Its striking curved silhouette and luxurious light gray upholstery in Almond Milk Twill Weave add a sophisticated touch, making it a standout centerpiece in contemporary and minimalist interiors. Crafted with medium-density foam and elastic bands, the sofa offers firm support and a comfortable seating experience, ideal for everyday relaxation or entertaining guests.
Designed for both residential and commercial use, the Bowed Sofa...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Grete Jalk Sofa in Caviúna, Manufactured in Brazil Móveis Ambiente for Rino Levi
By Grete Jalk
Located in Curitiba, PR
This elegant sofa was designed by Danish designer Grete Jalk and produced in Brazil by Móveis Ambiente under exclusive commission from architect Rino Levi during the 1960s. The piece...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Joy Collection, Steel Magazine Holder
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
JOY COLLECTION
A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.
John Keats
I am free for the silence of shapes and colors.
Manoel de Barros
It is better to be happy than sad
Joy is the best...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Steel
$895 / item
Rare Blue Lace Agate Geode with Crystal Druzy and World-Class Agate Laces
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A gorgeous, intact agate with blue and white laces, this agate geode is considered to be of super-extra quality due to its beauty, formation, and the aesthetical agate bands that sur...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$1,744 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Brazilian Rosewood and Glass Coffee Table, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Miami, FL
Handcrafted Brazilian Jacaranda Rosewood stacked base coffee table with 3/4” pencil polish glass top circa 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Jacaranda
$3,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Minimalist brazilian coffee table "Julie" by Samuel Lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Introducing the Julie Coffee Table by Lamas Design, a masterpiece of contemporary design that masterfully blends geometry, aesthetics, and sustainability. The circular tabletop, feat...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Steel
Embuia Brazil Mi- Century Modern Wood Nutcracker
Located in Barcelona, ES
Embuia Brazil nutcracker manufactured, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Wood.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,359 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage
Mole
Solid Rosewood Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Mole sofa is Sergio Rodrigues' signature piece designed between 1956 and 1957, giving rise to the famous and award-winning Mole armchair. In Portu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Large Citrine Geode with Rare Golden Yellow Galaxy Druzy, a Citrine Statement
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A truly unique and stunning geode, this golden yellow Citrine geode brings together rare characteristics with beautiful aesthetics. It is a geode that will certainly become a stateme...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$10,144 Sale Price
20% Off
Full-Length Off-White Wooden Mirror for Home or Commercial Use - Duomo Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Duomo full-length mirror designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with off white wooden frame. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Duomo full-length mirror is a striking blend of refinement and functionality, designed to bring a sense of openness and sophistication to any space. Featuring an off-white solid wood frame with subtly rounded edges, this mirror embodies soft elegance, seamlessly complementing modern, minimalist, and contemporary interiors. Its sleek silhouette and neutral finish make it an ideal choice for both residential and commercial settings, enhancing bedrooms, dressing rooms, living areas, and boutique spaces.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the Duomo mirror...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Minimalist Console Table in Teak Wood with 63-Inch Top - Clan Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A minimalist teak wood 63-inch console table by Uultis. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Introducing the Clan console table by Uultis, a minimalist masterpiece that ef...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,145 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Modern Style Aurora Chair Sculpted in Walnut Finish Arms, leather back
seating
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
The Aurora collection aka Dawn marks a new exiting moment in our design history, in where we dove deep in to the creativity unknown, to create a collection that would be able to hold...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut
Pair of Rare Natural Blue Lace Agate Geodes with Crystal Druzy and Agate Laces
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A pair of gorgeous, intact agate with blue and white laces, this pair of agate geodes is considered to be of super-extra quality due to its beauty, formation, and the aesthetical aga...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$3,344 Sale Price
20% Off
Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Sofa with Extended Headrest
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather sofa by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The sofa features the original burnt rust leather with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The top of the seat back has an extended...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
Michel Arnoult, "Peg-Lev" armchair, Solid noble wood and leather. c. 1960.
By Michel Arnoult
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair "Peg-Lev" by Michel Arnoult in solid wood, leather backrest and seat, resting on four square section feet for a resolutely modern design at a right angle, softened by the ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Amethyst Cluster with Rare UV-Reactive Calcite on Lavender Purple Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A small but gorgeous amethyst cluster, this deep purple specimen showcases a rarely seen formation of UV-reactive calcite arranged as a geological landscape, with tall, intact calcit...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$864 Sale Price
26% Off
Brazilian Modern Pair of Armchairs in Metal, Wood
Cushion, Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Mid Century Modern Armchair in Metal, Wood & Ebony by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950s nothing less than g...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Iron
"OUR LADY OF GLORY WITH ORATORY" Brazilian sculpture of the 19th century
Located in Madrid, ES
OUR LADY OF GLORY WITH ORATORY
Brazilian sculpture of the 19th century
, in polychrome and gilded wood.
Oratory in painted and gilded wood.
Small defects.
Dim.: (sculpture) 42 cm;
(...
Category
19th Century Baroque Antique Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pink Amethyst Geode Slab with Sculptural Pink Amethyst and Pink Amethyst Flowers
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Artwork: Pink Amethyst Geode Slice with Sparkly Botroydal Flowers
▫️ Description
A Pink Amethyst Geode Slice displays unique features h...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$920 Sale Price
20% Off
Musa armchair, in rotate aluminum base, by designer Tiago Curioni, Brazil.
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Musa is an homage to Italian haute couture and the supermodels who made history on the catwalks. Designed by Tiago Curioni in collaboration with ZEEA, the armchair translates the ele...
Category
2010s Other Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Fabric
A large painting by Moacir Andrade, Brazil, 1960s "A Lenda Do Pacu"
By Moacir Andrade
Located in London, GB
A large stunning painting from the legendary Amazonian artist Moacir Andrade "A Lenda Do Pacu" (The legend of the Pacu)
Acrylic on canvas depicting a central Pacu which is a lar...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic, Wood
$16,516 Sale Price
33% Off
Set of ten B33 Chairs design by Marcel Breuer, Iron and Leather, Brazil, 1980
By Marcel Breuer
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brass Trator Stool by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Trator Stool by Studio Orth
Dimensions: W 46 x D 44 x H 52 cm
Materials: Cast metal.
Finishes: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum.
About:
Studio Orth is a multidis...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,511 / item
Amethyst on Swiveling Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
This striking Amethyst cluster showcases stunning deep purple, sharply terminated crystals. Bands of pale lavender and green agate frame them. Expertly polished around the edges to h...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Amethyst, Metal
Tall Banded Agate Geode Cathedral with Calcite and Sparkly Lavender Amethyst
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
With spectacular blue banded agates, rare, beautiful aesthetics, added with spectacular shiny Amethyst that complements everything, this Agate with A...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$7,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Genuine Amethyst Geode with Calcite on Stand from Brazil (50.7 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Museum quality, huge Amethyst geode features naturally formed, lustrous and fully terminated crystals with highly reflective faces and a deep, transparent to translucent hues. This b...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Amethyst
$3,000 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage
Mole
Sofa by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Mole sofa is Sergio Rodrigues' signature piece designed between 1956 and 1957, giving rise to the famous and award-winning Mole armchair. In Portu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
AAA Natural Water-Clear Quartz Crystal Sphere
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Water-Clear AAA Quartz Crystal Sphere with Internal Rainbows – Diamantina, Brazil
▫️ Description
This high-grade clear quartz crystal sphere was carved from exceptional material so...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Large Lemurian Clear Quartz Crystal Sphere Filled with Rainbows
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Large Lemurian Clear Quartz Crystal Sphere with Multiple Internal Rainbows – Diamantina, Brazil
▫️ Description
What began as a large, raw Lemurian quartz—despite being broken—was t...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Large High-Grade Clear Quartz Crystal Sphere with Natural Rainbows
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
High-Grade Clear Quartz Crystal Sphere with Multiple Internal Rainbows – Diamantina, Brazil
▫️ Description
This high-grade clear quartz crystal sphere is a rare and refined specime...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Large Natural Clear Quartz Sphere
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
High-Grade Diamantina Quartz Crystal Sphere with Natural Rainbows
▫️ Description
This large clear quartz crystal sphere is a high-grade specimen carved from quartz sourced in Diama...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Large Natural Clear Quartz Flame Generator with Light Smoky Tone
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Large Quartz Flame, Light Smoky Color
Description
With remarkable aesthetics, this Natural Smoky Quartz Flame was meticulously cut and polished to showcase a perfect blend ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Point from Diamantina, Brazil
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Optical-Grade Diamantina Lemurian Crystal
▫️ Description
Sourced from Diamantina, Brazil—an area once famed for diamond mining in the 18th and 19th centuries and now known ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
15 in Water-Clear Quartz Crystal Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Water-Clear Brazilian Quartz Obelisk
Description
Tall, crystal clear, and refined in form, this clear quartz obelisk is an excellent example of high-quality Brazilian quartz. Stan...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
9.5 in Water-Clear Quartz Crystal Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Water-Clear Brazilian Quartz with Obelisk
▫️ Description
Aesthetic, powerful, and crystal clear, this quartz obelisk is a refined example of a water-clear quartz point, fe...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
X-Large 86 lb Clear Quartz Crystal Point from Brazil
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Statement Crystal – X-Large Genuine Crystal Point on Stand
▫️ Description
Nothing short of beautiful, this crystal point features an imposing size rarely seen in such proportions, ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Tapestry, Brazilian Artist, 1980 Sign Renot
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Tapestry Design Renot
Brazilian artist 1980
The tapestry is restored.
Sign:
Renot 1980 Bahia Brazil original
Atelier Studio Renot
Salvador- ...
Category
1980s Space Age Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Tapestry
Black Wood Coffee Table with Black Metal Base and 24-Inch Top, Pantê Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Pantê coffee table designed by Uultis Studio with black metallic base and 24-Inch black matte wood finish top. *Please check availability prior to purchase*
Introducing the Pantê coffee table, designed with a sleek black metallic base and black wood finish top. Drawing inspiration from the intricate patterns of the jaguar’s coat...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Lucite Toucan Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century lucite toucan sculpture by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik, circa 1960s. Palatnik was a Pioneer in the Kinetic and Op Art movement.
This p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Lucite
$420 Sale Price
20% Off
Walnut Veneered 71-Inch Top Rectangular Dining Table - Luce Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Luce dining table was made by the Uultis team to bring together simplicity, elegance, and beauty. Refined in proportion and rich in materiality, the Luce rectangular dining table...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$4,108 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Point from Diamantina, Optical Clarity
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Super High-Grade Natural Diamantina Lemurian Crystal
▫️ Description
Spotless, with beautiful aesthetics and perfect crystal, this is a very special crystal point of real Lemurian q...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Acrylic Owl Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, Brazil, 1970s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Acrylic Owl Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, Brazil, 1970s
Acrylic sculpture by renowned Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik, a pioneer of the Kinetic Art movement.
This iconic owl fig...
Category
20th Century Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Jorge Zalszupin, Rare Pair of
Jockey
Chairs, Brazil, 1959, Original Leather
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Jorge Zalszupin / Pair of Jockey Lounge Chairs
Wood, Brass & Leather / Brazil, 1959
The Jockey chair, designed in 1959, features a hardwood frame with visible joinery and stretched ...
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Palatnik Op Art Lucite Owls Set of 3
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of three large scale Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art orange, blue and gray owls designed by Abraham Palatnik. These owls are the rare large 10 inch size. Two have the original...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Lucite
$2,100 / item
Polished Cast Brass Principe Sculptural Object by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished Cast Brass Principe Sculptural Object by Studio Orth
Dimensions: W 11 x D 7 x H 24 cm
Materials: Cast metal.
Finishes: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum.
About:...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
José Zanine Caldas, Bar Cabinet, Naval Plywood, Moveis Z, c. 1950
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in PARIS, FR
José Zanine Caldas (1919-2001)
Bar Cabinet, c. 1950
Edition "Moveis Artisticos Z"
Naval Plywood
Dimensions: 94 x 66 x 43 cm
(37 1/100 x 25 49/50 x 16 93/100 in)
This rare piece, si...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Leather Tray, Small Square Tray, Handmade - Color: Vanilla
Located in Curitiba, Parana
Monochrome Collection Trays
For various purposes, the Monochrome Collection Trays can be used individually or as a set. Their sizes are customizable, so feel free to get creative an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather
Black Leather Accent Armchair with Black Matte Frame, Above Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Above armchair by Uultis in black leather and matte black finish is a bold and sculptural addition to contemporary interiors, offering a refined balance between form and function. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Designed with a minimalist silhouette, this modern armchair features a curved seat and back engineered for very firm comfort—ideal for both residential and commercial use. Crafted from multi-laminated engineered wood, the seat, back, and arms are wrapped in high-density foam and tailored in sleek black leather, making it a striking yet versatile accent chair for living rooms, offices, or hotel lounges. The solid wood structure, fully assembled with professional-grade wood glue and staples, ensures durability and eliminates creaks, so it stays silent and stable even in high-traffic environments.
Perfectly suited for creating a statement in a reading nook, as a standout office guest chair...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Lacquer, Leather, Wood
$1,868 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Small Natural Purple Amethyst Geode with Flower, Perfect as An Accent Decor
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
All Natural, Small Amethyst Geode with Rare Amethyst Druzy and Flower
▫️ Description
This small Amethyst Geode is a natural masterpiece, showcasing a stunning formation, rarely see...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$672 Sale Price
20% Off
Genuine Smoky Quartz Crystal Cluster from Mina Gerais, Brazil (15 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
AAA quality, translucent to transparent, natural lusturous Brazilian Smoky Quartz Cluster with rutile crystal inclusions.
Smokey Quartz works w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
$900 Sale Price
25% Off
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from
Delta
Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay.
Scottish Artist and furniture Design...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tall, Rare Double-Chambered Citrine Geodes, 6.3 Ft. Tall, Golden Orange
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Pair of Rare, Tall Double-Chambered Citrine Geodes with Sparkly Orange Druzy
▫️ Description ▫️
From time to time, nature outdoes itself—in this case, with a tall, double-chambered...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$25,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Collector-Grade Deep Purple Amethyst Geode on Intact Blue Lace Agate Lace Matrix
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Gorgeous at first sight, this geode, composed of Amethyst on a Lace Agate matrix, showcases a rare and harmonious combination of colors, aesthetics, and pristine condition. Geodes of...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$3,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Rare Book-matching Citrine Geodes with Shiny Golden Yellow Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
From a truly unique and stunning geode, this pair of golden yellow citrine geodes brings together rare characteristics with beautiful aesthetics. It is a pair of geodes that will cer...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$15,744 Sale Price
20% Off
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Optic Art Swan Sculpture
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Lucite
MP-105
Coffee Table, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The center table by Percival Lafer, a renowned Brazilian furniture designer, is a classic example of mid-20th-century design. It features a minimalist and functional aesthetic, characteristic of Lafer's work, which often blends modern design with the warmth of traditional materials.
The table's structure is composed of a solid wood frame, displaying a rich dark tone that speaks of the quality and durability of the material. The wood grain is visible, adding texture and depth to the simple yet elegant design. This wood frame supports a rectangular glass top, providing a transparent surface that adds a light and airy quality to the piece.
The design of the table is straightforward, with a focus on clean lines and usability. The glass is recessed into the frame, giving a sleek look and preventing any sharp edges from protruding. The legs of the table are thick and sturdy, ensuring stability, and are connected by a lower wooden beam that also serves as a shelf, adding to the table's functionality.
In the context of Brazilian furniture design, this table is an embodiment of the innovative spirit that defined the mid-century period. It combines the natural beauty of the wood with the modernity of the glass, creating a piece that is both timeless and reflective of the era's design principles. It is a piece that would have been at home in a variety of settings, from a casual living room to a formal business environment, demonstrating Lafer's talent for creating versatile and enduring furniture.
About the designer:
Percival Lafer is a renowned Brazilian furniture designer whose work significantly contributed to the modernist movement in Brazil. Born in 1936, Lafer was originally trained as an architect at São Paulo’s Universidade Mackenzie. However, the unexpected passing of his father led him to take over the family furniture business with his brothers, which catalyzed his shift to furniture design in 1961.
His first notable design, the MP-1 Armchair, was launched the same year and became a hit for its innovative use of materials and design. This chair featured a steel base wrapped in rosewood and was upholstered with foam rather than traditional springs. This design approach epitomized Lafer's principle of creating fine design that was accessible and affordable.
Lafer also pioneered in the mechanical furniture movements, creating the MP-7 sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Pair of Lounge Chairs, by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
These lounge chairs, masterfully crafted by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, are an epitome of the Brazilian mid-century design movement, blending timeless elegance with superior craftsmans...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Brazilian Designer, Side Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble side table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s.
Dimensions: 21.3” H x 23.75” W x 16.3” D
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Marble
Giuseppe Scapinelli, "Costela" coffee table, Wood and Glass. c. 1960
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in PARIS, FR
Giuseppe Scapinelli (1911-1982)
Coffee Table with Planter, c. 1960
This exquisite coffee table, designed by the Italian-Brazilian master Giuseppe Scapinelli, exemplifies his signatu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Living Room Set for Lafer MP, 1972, Set of 3
By Percival Lafer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Percival Lafer “MP-41” living room set for Lafer MP, wood and cognac leather, Brazil, 1972, set of 3
The “MP-41” living room set by Percival Lafer, composed of a sofa and two armchairs, embraces fluidity with a structure that appears weightless despite its solid rosewood frame. The absence of visible crossbars beneath the seat enhances this effect, allowing the thick, tufted cushions to seemingly float. The upholstery drapes over the structure like silk fabric on a sculpted form, a harmonious integration of material and frame. The butterfly-shaped joints refine the frame’s construction, tapering toward the center for a softened profile. The lateral tufting on the seat is not merely decorative—it creates a structured geometry that follows the contours of the body. The armrests, backrest, and seat merge into a single, uninterrupted form, maximizing ergonomic support. Leather straps secure the cushions to the frame, a signature Lafer detail that blends artisanal technique with industrial efficiency. The MP-41 prioritizes organic curves over strict geometric lines. The deep cognac leather, aged to a rich patina, enhances the warmth of the rosewood. The absence of ornamentation shifts focus to the raw materials, celebrating their natural textures and variations. Unlike Jean Gillon’s “Tijuca...
Category
1970s Post-Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
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Antique Silver Candle Sconce
Antique Spanish Trunk
Antique Tavern Sign
Antique Thangka Tibet
Antique Tiffany Mantel Clock
Antique Tiffany Mantel Clocks
Antique Tortoise Shell Glasses
Antique Wood Filing Cabinet
Antique Wooden Bow
Arch Top Window
Arched Double Doors
Art Deco Accent Cabinets
Asian Screen 6 Panel
Baccarat Dish
Baker Campaign Chest
Balinese Wood Carving
Ball And Claw Chest