Brazilian Armchairs
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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Brazilian Modern Armchair in Wood
Mint Faux Leather, Jose Zanine Caldas, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this Brazilian Modern armchair in wood & mint faux leather by Jose Zanine Caldas, in the fifties decade is gorgeous!
This Brazilian Modern rarity consists of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of MP-51 Armchairs by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Percival Lafer
Located in Whitstable, GB
A rare model of armchair by Percival Lafer, our stunning pair of MP-51 have their structure entirely made out of solid Jatobá wood - Brazilian cherry.
The seat base has been redone with new natural leather straps. These straps are part of the overall aesthetics of the piece.
The wood on both chairs has been sanded and matt varnished, revealing the beautiful colour and grain of Jatobá. The wood surfaces look stunning.
The chairs have a new brown natural leather upholstery, done in Brazil.
These MP51 are very comfortable, and ours are in excellent condition.
We have two chairs available.
A common trait amongst Lafer pieces is that they are very comfortable and also unique: they have a hard-achieved simplicity about them.
Lafer studied architecture at São Paulo’s Universidade Mackenzie. After he graduated, his father passed away suddenly, leaving a furniture business that Lafer took over with his brothers.
Lafer then made the jump from architecture to furniture design in 1961, putting a focus on thoughtfully designed pieces available at affordable prices. In the same year he introduced the amazing MP-1 chair, a plush piece of furniture made with iron and wood- and since then has had a prolific career.
The silhouettes of his lounge chairs, armchairs and other seating were were a step away from the streamlined American and European mid-century modernism being designed at the time, taking on casual, puffed forms thanks to the use of polyurethane layers as padding. He combined such contemporary industrial materials with local natural ones, namely Brazilian hardwoods, which delighted customers around the world as Lafer became one of the country’s leading exporters of furniture.
Lafer has continued to design furniture throughout his career, branching into sofas, tables and lighting. He was at the forefront of mechanical furniture movements, debuting the MP-7 sofa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of armchairs in grey fabric, by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
In the domain of furniture design, few movements capture the zeitgeist of their era as succinctly as the Brazilian mid-century modern style, a testament to the innovative spirit of d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Stainless Steel
Geometric "S1" Lounge Chair, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The S1 lounge chair is a distinctive example of the work of Brazilian designer Percival Lafer, who is celebrated for his innovative use of local materials and modern design principles that characterized Brazilian furniture design in the mid-20th century.
Lafer's designs are often recognized for their combination of traditional and contemporary elements. The armchairs presented here, with their clear modernist lines and rich wooden frames, typify this blend. The wood, native Brazilian hardwood, is dark and lustrous, giving the chairs a solid and grounded appearance. The frames showcase the beauty of the wood grain, a signature element in Lafer's work, reflecting his appreciation for natural materials and their aesthetic qualities.
The chairs are upholstered in fabric, which provides a stark contrast to the smoothness of the wood. This choice of upholstery not only adds a textural contrast but also a level of comfort and luxury to the design, suggesting a softness and warmth that invites relaxation and leisure, characteristics valued in Lafer's seating designs.
The chairs' structure, with open sides and a low-slung profile, speaks to Lafer's understanding of ergonomic design, ensuring that the sitter is supported yet enveloped by the chairs' form. The horizontal slats along the base add both structural support and an element of visual interest, aligning with the mid-century modern ethos of form following function.
In essence, these lounge chairs reflect Percival Lafer's commitment to design that is at once modern, comfortable, and deeply connected to the materials and cultural context of Brazil.
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 Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Pair of Cimo armchairs. Brazil, 1950s.
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Cimo armchairs in "imbuia" wood. Brazil, 1950s. Original condition.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
$3,322 / set
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$5,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Brazilian Mid-Century Armchairs in Caviuna wood, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
This elegant armchair reflects the distinctive modernist language of Giuseppe Scapinelli, characterized by sculptural lines, refined proportions, and exceptional craftsmanship. The d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
$16,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Arms Upholstered in Black Natural Leather
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone
The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$4,201 Sale Price / item
27% Off
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Brown Leather
Iron, Carlo Hauner, 1950s, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern armchair in brown leather & iron, by Carlo Hauner, in Brazil during the 1950s is one of a kind!
The popular design (at the time) follows the same pattern as the also popular “Concha” armchairs from Carlo Hauner and features an intricate steel base with a soft curved, re-upholstered brown leather seat which is very comfortable. This model was produced indoors, being upholstered in leather or outdoors using either a woven cotton fiber called “Sinzal” or colorful spaghetti chords.
The piece is showcased in our gallery next to a Gelli Loveseat, a marble and wood coffee table and a Jose Zanine Caldas armchair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
$5,600 Sale Price
43% Off
Wood and Steel Poltrona Rede by Atelier Andre Ferri
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood and Steel Poltrona Rede by Atelier Andre Ferri
Dimensions: W 61 x D 128 x H 73 cm.
Materials: Wood, Steel.
ANDRÉ FERRI
André Ferri is from Belo Horizonte, born in 1990, gra...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$6,087 / item
"Cuore" Armchair, Carbon Steel, Upholstered in Boucle, Wood Detail
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
From Italian: Heart
The designer Marta Manente, through the Cuore Collection, make a tribute to her ancestry of Italian origin. The name “Cuore” is related to the values inherited fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
$1,941 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pair of Brazilian Armchairs
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Discover a beautifully crafted pair of Brazilian armchairs from the 1960s, epitomizing the sophistication and natural warmth that defines Brazilian mid-century design. These chairs c...
Category
19th Century Antique Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Astral Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Easychair and Pouf by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Armchair with structure in solid wood and upholstered fiberglass.
Armchair + stool
The “Astral” armchair is Lattoog's latest release for Empório das Cadeiras and is the youngest ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Cube Armchair and Side table by Jorge Zalszupin, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L
Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous set, composed of a Cube armchair and coffee table, is a statement for itself. The Cube collection is a creation by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020), designed c. 1970, and it...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Armchairs from Hotel Nacional in Brasilia, c. 1960, Midcentury Brazilian
Located in New York, NY
This pair of charming armchairs made around 1960 were part of the furniture of the Hotel Nacional de Brasília, inaugurated on the first official anniver...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern "Oxford" Lounge Chair by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This is an outstanding lounge chair designed by Jorge Zalszupin during the Brazilian midcentury. The "Oxford" lounge chair is a great example of a design with perfect proportions. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of M1 Armchairs by Brazilian Company Branco
Preto, Midcentury, 1952
By Branco
Preto
Located in New York, NY
The M1 armchair was designed in 1953 by Carlos Milan and produced by Branco & Preto, an architecture and design firm that opened in 1952 in São Paulo.
Branco & Preto was one of Br...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
José Zanine Caldas Armchairs, Pair, 1950s, Brazil
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A pair of beautiful armchairs designed by José Zanine Caldas from Brazil.
Reupholstered with light pink colored fabric.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$23,000 / set
Carlos Hauner
Martin Eisler Blue Velvet Pair of Armchairs, Brazil, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carlos Hauner & Martin Eisler
Pair of armchairs
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1955
Caviuna wood legs, velvet and cotton upholstery
Measurements:
77 cm x 77 cm x 72 H cm.
30.3 in x 30.3 in x 28.3 H in.
Literature:
Casa & Jardim, 1956. Nº 92
Bio:
Beside Carlos Hauner, Martin Eisler (1913-1977) was the founder for the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma. He was born in Vienna, Austria, and studied architecture in his country. In 1938 he moved to Buenos Aires. After meeting Carlos Hauner in Brazil, he started traveling there frequently to collaborate on designs and, they founded Forma to sell their own designs as well as pieces licensed from Knoll International. Eisler also opened Forma in Buenos Aires, along with partners Arnold Hakel and Susi Aczel...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Brazilian Midcentury Design, Solid Caviuna Armchairs, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of armchairs from the 1960s caught our eyes – it was love at first sight. The pieces are made of solid Caviuna with seats in plaited cane.
With large slats and...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood
Geraldo De Barros pair of armchairs
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Washington, DC
Pair of armchairs designed by very important Brazilian Modernist figure Geraldo De Barros who was an artist and furniture designer. These utilitarian chairs are not only beautiful, ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Brazilian Hardwood Armchair, Novo Rumo, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Novo Rumo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A beautiful example of the style and craftsmanship of Novo Rumo, a design ateliê extremely active during the 1950s and 1960s in São Paulo, Brazil. Made of Br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Chenille
Brazilian Midcentury pair of chairs with Armrests, by Móveis Cantú, 1960s
Located in Whitstable, GB
We have a pair of chairs with armrests made in solid wood by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda, in the 1960s, Brasil.
Architects Jorge Jabour Mauad and Osires Cunha Meale were responsi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Surf Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Easychair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Developed for both outdoor and indoor areas, this armchair refers directly to a sport with great cultural identification with Brazil: surf.
The first piece produced in order to present the concept had the backrest and chair seat shaped manually in expanded polyurethane, the same used in the manufacture of surfboards.
Now, in the official release for the market as serial pieces, we offer both chair and armchair in two versions: upholstered or wooden chair seat.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
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...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Armchair by Sérgio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair designed by Sérgio Rodrigues in iron structure, solid wood arms and new black leather upholstery. Brazil, 1950.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Temes Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Straw Easychair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The design of the Temes easychair chair was born of the fusion of two extraordinary pieces of furniture: ´La Chaise´ by Charles and Ray Eames (created in 1948), and the chair designe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Straw, Wood
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
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
$18,987
Pair of Cane Chairs with Armrests by John Graz, 1950s, Brazilian Midcentury
By John Graz
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Cane Chairs with armrests, designed by John Graz (1891-1980), one of the forerunners of Modernism in Brazil.
The chairs’ structure is comp...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Armchairs by “Liceu de Artes e Ofícios”, Brazil 1960s.
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchairs designed and produced by “Liceu de Artes e Ofícios” around 1960’s in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Solid wood, brass details and new upholstery. Rea...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Carlo Hauner, Pair of Armchairs with Iron Structure and Cane Covering
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Pair of armchairs with iron structure and cane covering, designed by the Brazilian modern designer Carlo Hauner in the 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Concha
Lounge Chair, by Martin Eisler
Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Concha" armchair, designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, is a hallmark of mid-century Brazilian furniture design. This chair is recognized for its elegant and organic form, indicative of the innovative design spirit of the 1950s and 1960s.
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) was an Austrian-born architect and designer who emigrated to Argentina and later worked in Brazil. Carlo Hauner (1927-1996), an Italian-born artist, designer, and entrepreneur, moved to Brazil after World War II. Together, they formed a partnership and played a significant role in the development of modern furniture design in Brazil, creating pieces that were both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
Their work is characterized by the use of local materials, and the "Concha" armchair is no exception. It typically features a metal frame with slender, tapered legs that support a seat shell with a distinctive scoop-like shape, reminiscent of a seashell ("concha" means "shell" in Portuguese). The upholstery showcases the richness of Brazilian textiles...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair, Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful chair with arms produced in Brazil in the 1950s with a high quality wood called "peroba do campo".
The authorship is unknown, but the elegance and the execution of the w...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
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...
Category
1940s Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacaranda
"Punto" Armchair in Wooden Multi-laminate Upholstered with Golden Four Feet
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The punto armchair has an elegant and versatile design. Easy to match, transitions into many interior decor styles.
Its finishes are impeccable, with a harmonious mix of high quality materials: Curve multi-laminate wooden backrest, coated with cinnamon natural wood blade...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs in Caviúna Wood
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
A pair of vintage Brazilian modern design armchairs made for the Nacional Hotel in Brasília in solid caviúna wood.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Martin Eisler
Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Large Armchair White fabric metal
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Armchair, part of set with sofa
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950s
Black painted metal, fabric upholstery
Measur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Armchair with Caramel Leather and Walnut Finish – Sole Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Scandinavian Modern style armchair designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis with distressed caramel leather upholstery. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Sole armch...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$3,072 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Contemporary Black Leather Armchair with Graphite Metal Frame - Bella Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Bella armchair by Uultis redefines contemporary relaxation with its sculptural silhouette and refined material palette. Upholstered in luxurious black leather, the padded seat, b...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Teak Wood Lounge Chair with Ivory Leather and Spindle Legs, Tai Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Tai armchair by Uultis balances organic warmth with a refined modern aesthetic. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Crafted in teak wood, ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Teak, Upholstery
White Upholstered Armchair with Black Matte Wood Frame – Abra Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Abra armchair by Uultis delivers refined comfort with a modern edge. Upholstered in a soft white fabric and framed by solid black wood, this piece ex...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Hardwood
$1,243 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Lounge chair in reclaimed solid wood, contemporary Brazilian design
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of furniture artistry with this mesmerizing chair, crafted by the skilled hands of Nen Artesão. Blurring the boundaries between design art and...
Category
2010s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Pétra Lounge Chair by Rodrigo Ohtake, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Rodrigo Ohtake
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The design of the Pétrea armchair pays a tribute to the Mid-Century Modern tradition of Brazilian architecture by the alluding to one of its most use materials, namely concrete. But ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Concrete
Teak Accent Armchair with Mixed Dark Cane and Off-White Fabric, Lirio Design
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Lirio accent chair designed by Uultis Studio in teak wood, cane and off-white fabric. Inspired by the delicate beauty of the lily flower, the Lirio accent chair designed by Uultis ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Armchairs by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Whitstable, GB
A pair of beautiful solid wood armchairs designed and manufactured by Liceu de Artes e Oficios, São Paulo, 1960s.
The design is inspired on a chair design by Finn Juhl.
Solid wood s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
$17,663 / set
Pair of Armchairs Designed by Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This beautiful pair of armchairs was designed by Carlo Hauner in Brazil.
They are definitely very elegant pieces with clean lines and a minimalistic shape. Because of the organic s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Liceu De Artes e Oficios Pair of Midcentury Brazilian Jacaranda Armchairs Cream
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Barcelona, ES
Liceu de artes e oficios
Pair of armchairs
Manufactured by Liceo de Arte e Oficios
Brazil, 1950
Solid jacaranda and upholstery
Cream upholstered Mid-Century Modern
Measure...
Category
20th Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Jacaranda
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...
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Jacaranda
Mima Armchair. Handcrafted from solid reclaimed ivory wood. Limited Edition
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Mima stands out as a unique rocking chair, featuring elegant and contemporary lines. Supported by two wide laminated wooden arches, it offers a smooth and comforting rock, perfec...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Michel Arnoult "Ouro Preto" Armchair, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960
By Michel Arnoult
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Born in Paris, Michel Arnoult found his creative expression on the Brazilian scene. Today considered one of the great names representing design in the country, his pieces reflect his eternal search for the minimization of production costs and industrial processes, offering quality, cheap and easy-to-assemble furniture for the middle class at the time. His attention to wood materiality, comfort, and simple but very elegant lines can be recognized in his extensive legacy.
The Ouro Preto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Customizable Scandinavian Teak Armchair with Charcoal Upholstery - Sole Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Scandinavian Modern style teak wood armchair by Uultis with charcoal grey fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Sole armchair features a beautiful blend of na...
Category
2010s Scandinavian Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
$2,092 Sale Price / item
24% Off
Martin Eisler
Carlo Hauner Midcentury Brazilian Armchairs White Fabric Metal
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Pair of armchairs
Manufactured by Forma Moveis
Brazil, 1950s
Black painted metal, fabric upholstery
Measurements
66 cm x 80 cm x 94h cm.
26 in x 35 in x 37h in.
Literature
Brazil Modern, the rediscovery of 20th century Brazilian furniture – Aric Chen, 2016.
Martin Eisler (Vienna, Austria, 1913 - São Paulo, Brazil, 1977), was an architect and furniture designer. He was part of a group of European architects and designers who left Europe during the chaos of the Second World War and went to live and work in Brazil. Eisler stood out amongst this group of creatives, his work was at the forefront of modern furniture design in Brazil which flourished through the 1950s and 1960s in the region. The work of Martin Eisler in partnership with Carlo Hauner (1927-1996) was of particular significance.
Eisler left Europe in 1938 due to the rise of fascist regimes. He first lived in Argentina, where he was settled and worked as an architect, set designer and interior designer, he opened up an interior design firm Interieur Forma. In 1940, he married Rosl Wolf, the daughter of German immigrants.
Born in Brescia in 1927, Carlo Hauner studied technical drawing and drawing at the Brera Academy in Milan, Italy. In 1948 he successfully participated in the Venice Biennale after which he moved to Brazil, where he dedicated himself to the design of textile, ceramics, furniture and architecture. In only a very short time he founded a furniture production company and purchased a factory from Lina Bo Bardi and her husband Pietro Bardi, renaming it Móveis Artesanal.
In 1953 Hauner met Martin Eisler, who was looking for help to produce furniture for the home of his brother-in-law, Ernesto Wolf. Eisler reached out to Hauner and the rest is history. The two men connected and with Wolf’s financial backing, they opened Galeria Artesanal (a store for their company Móveis Artesenal) on a busy street in São Paulo.
Being highly ambitious and with an eye on the international market as well as the upcoming office market, Móvies Artesanal later changed into Forma. Along with Oca, Forma became one of the biggest names in Brazilian furniture production. Even managing to attract an exclusive license to sell Knoll furniture, bringing big names in international design such as Mies Van Der Rohe, Charles Eames and Harry Bertoia to the Brazilian furniture market. Hauner and Eisler’s designs are characterized by the use of Brazilian woods, thin tubular frames and a range from furniture, to ceramics and textiles. Some of their most famous designs are the “rib” lounge chair...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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 Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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 Vintage Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Jacaranda
$17,088 / set
Mid-Century Modern "Jardim" Armchair by Aída Boal, Brazil, 1990s
By Aída Boal
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
"Jardim" armchair by Aída Boal structured in solid wood, manufactured around 1990s.
Purchased directly from the designer's family's personal collection.
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
The Caetano Armchair. Charm and Comfort in Solid Ironwood and Leather.
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Caetano armchair draws strong inspiration from the craftsmanship of master Joaquim Tenreiro. My goal was to accentuate the beauty of the rare woods utilized in its crafting, harm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
Greige Leather Armchair with Graphite Frame – Customizable Bella Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Bella armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, with graphite metallic frame and greige leather upholstery. The Bella armchair embodies the perfect blend of contemporary styl...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Teak Armchair with Charcoal Upholstery and Sculpted Frame – Abra Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A teak wood armchair upholstered in charcoal fabric, the Abra chair balances visual strength with understated elegance. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Its sculptural frame, crafted from solid teak with a soft matte finish, contrasts beautifully with the deep-toned fabric—creating a warm yet contemporary presence in any room.
The armrests flow seamlessly into the angled back and legs, revealing the grain and natural variation of the wood, making each chair unique. Soft Ecosoft foam padding provides support without stiffness, making this chair as comfortable as it is stylish. Whether you're reading, relaxing, or entertaining, the Abra delivers a soft comfort level with structure—no excess, no compromise.
Its compact footprint and curved silhouette make it easy to place in a living room as a standalone accent, or as a pair flanking a coffee table. In a bedroom, it becomes a reading nook essential. In an office or studio, the Abra brings a tactile sense of calm and focus. The signed detail on the frame adds a discreet nod to its design pedigree, ideal for collectors or clients seeking furniture with intention.
Arriving fully assembled, this chair requires no setup—simply place and enjoy. The pairing of durable upholstery with sustainably sourced teak ensures that the Abra armchair...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$1,349 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Customizable Walnut Finish and Cane Lounge Chair with Leather Seat, Soho Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with walnut finish, gray leather seat and walnut cane back. *Please check availability prior to pur...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Upholstery, Wood
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