Brazilian Benches
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
Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1940s.
In all original condition with lively wear and patina.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 18.2"H x 98.625"W x 19.85"D
All...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
Volpi bench in natural wood and fabric seat
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The simple yet striking and delicate geometry of the Volpi Bench was inspired by the little flags eternalized by the work of master painter Alfredo Volpi.
Made from mdf with natural ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood, Fabric
$1,322 / item
Brazilian Ipe Outdoor Bench Set — Crafted in Pará, Brazil
Located in San Antonio, TX
Handcrafted in the Pará region of Brazil, these remarkable benches are made from reclaimed Ipe wood, originally sourced in 2008. Each piece tells a story of sustainability and artist...
Category
Early 2000s Organic Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood
Pair of Monumental Early 20th-Century Plantation Benches Paraíba Valley, Rio
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Pair of Monumental Early 20th-Century Plantation Benches
Paraíba Valley, Rio de Janeiro
This extraordinary pair of early 20th-century benches originates from a historic coffee plantation in the Paraíba Valley, Rio de Janeiro—a region that once formed the very heart of Brazil’s coffee aristocracy. Monumental in scale and presence, each bench measures an impressive 252 cm in length and 121 cm in height, conceived not merely as seating, but as architectural furniture meant to command space.
Crafted from solid Brazilian hardwood, these benches display a restrained yet deeply expressive design language typical of plantation furniture...
Category
1910s Neoclassical Revival Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-century bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1950s
Structured in wood with a plywood top, this versatile piece by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios can be used either as a low tabl...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood, Plywood
Contemporary Bench with Handwoven B&W Upholstery
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Cloud collection was created around the concept of tress. These contemporary styled benches and stools are made with cotton fabric and foam stripe...
Category
2010s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Fabric
$2,135 / item
Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama" CRU
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies .
Trama Benches a...
Category
2010s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama", Grey
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies .
Trama Benches a...
Category
2010s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
"Construction" Minimalist Bench in Natural Solid Wood and Painted Steel
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The design Construction bench is inspired in the improvised structures used in non-professional constructions such as scaffolding made of reclaimed ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Steel
Geraldo de Barros, Bench, Wood, Metal, Brazil, 1970s
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in High Point, NC
A slatted wood bench designed by Geraldo de Barros and produced by Hobjeto, Brazil, c. 1970s.
Light scratching and discoloration on top.
Dimensions: 12.75” H x 78” W x 22.65” D
10...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Mid Century Exotic Wood Bench or Coffee Table
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid Century bench consisting of ten planks of exotic Brazilian hardwoods raised on a solid wood frame and squared legs. Can be used as a bench, coffee table. Fully restored in a exce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Sergio Rodrigues Eleh Jacaronda Coffee Table or Bench, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Rodrigues Eleh Jacaronda coffee table or bench, Brazil, 1965. "Eleh" model from the "Arcos" series, Made by Oca, Brazil, 1965. Jacaranda (Brazili...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Jacaranda
Bis Bench with removable upholstery seat
Located in República, SP
Bis bench is drawn with a single trace gesture. It has one seat and one support surface, that are differentiated by the curve and the straight line, making the functionality of the ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 14.9"H x 76.5"W x 22.25"D
All items ship from High Point, No...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
Bis Bench
Located in República, SP
Bis bench is drawn with a single trace gesture. It has two seats and one support surface, that are differentiated by the curve and the straight line, making the functionality of the...
Category
2010s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Metal
$1,430 / item
Brazilian Rosewood and Cane Bench
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Oakland, CA
Bench crafted of dark figured solid Brazilian rosewood and handwoven cane in manner of Joaquim Tenreiro.
Bench is in excellent condition with minor signs of age and use.
Measurements...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin Oxford sofa l
Atelier Brazil 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice so called 'Oxford' sofa designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company l'Atelier, Brazil 1970. These chairs are made with a chrome-plated tubular structure...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Chrome
$8,518 / item
Bench by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Architectural and elemental, this bench exemplifies the dialogue between structure and material that characterizes Brazilian modern design. Crafted in jacarandá rosewood with taut le...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Tião, Minimalist Shoe Bench with Storage, Brazilian Contemporary, by Danilo Vale
By danilo vale Design
Located in Brasilia, Distrito Federal
Inspired by the construction rebar columns used in buildings, the Tião product family beholds a strong relation with the Industrial style through its exposed metal frames contrasting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches
Materials
Steel
Brazilian Designer, Bench, Árvore, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid Árvore wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Some splitting wood present on top and minor separation where the legs meet the seat.
Dimensions: 16.25” H x 48...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Slatted Bench from Forma Manufacture, Brazil, 1970s
By Forma
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Slatted bench produced in Brazil in the 1970s by Forma Manufacture.
This beautiful piece's seating is composed of regularly arranged solid Brazilian hardwood slats, finished with n...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
Tramawood 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Tramawood 22 bench by Humberto da Mata
Dimensions: L 170 x W 45 x H 45 cm
Materials: Solid Freijó structure, foam, plywood and w...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Foam, Wood, Plywood
$5,373 / item
Moveis Maravilha, Large Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A large wood bench produced by Moveis Maravilha, Brazil, c. 1960s.
Wear consistent with age and use.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 11.625"H x 27.5"W x 113.125"D
All items ship from...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
Rosewood Slatted Bench by Celina Decorações, Brazil, 1960s, Mid-Century Modern
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Celina Decorações
Low Bench
Hardwood
1960s Brazil
Category
1960s Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Eleh Bench by Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Eleh bench is a furniture piece from the 1960s designed by Sergio Rodrigues (1914-2012). Its structure is composed of a veneered wood box covered with R...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Rosewood
Single-Seat Bench in Walnut Finish with Off White Sheepskin Fabric, Wave Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Wave single-seat bench designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis in walnut finish with off-white sheepskin fabric. The Wave bench, designed with meticulous care, blends vintage-inspi...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Teak
Celina Decoracoes Rosewood Leather Bench with Storage
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid century rosewood ottoman/bench by Munis Zilberberg for Celina Decorações, Brazil.
Crafted of Brazilian rosewood with a newly upholstered full-ani...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Black Matte and Gray Fabric Four-Seater Trapézio Bench - Geometric Design
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Trapézio bench, designed by Studio + A! for Uultis, features a striking trapezoid geometric shape that brings a sense of stability and balance to any space. Crafted with a sleek ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Upholstery
Jean Gillon bench with magazine rack Italma Brazil 1965
By Jean Gillon
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extremely rare 'banco revisteiro’ designed by Jean Gillon and manufactured by Italma Woodart in Brazil in 1965. Beautiful slat bench made from solid rosewood with its red/brown warm ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Cowhide, Rosewood
Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama", Blue
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies .
Trama Benches a...
Category
2010s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Joaquim Tenreiro Two Seats Bench, Brasil, 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro
Two seats bench
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos
Brasil, 1958
Jacaranda wood, cane
From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona
Measurements
1...
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Cane, Jacaranda
Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama", Orange
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies .
Trama Benches a...
Category
2010s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Curved Bench, Large, by Rain, Contemporary Bench, Laminated Oak Wood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Curved benches exploit the flexibility of wood to assimilate the curves of the body. Alluding to a fundamental building system, the benches form a trilitic sctructure, where two vert...
Category
2010s International Style Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Bench in Tropical Hardwood and Cord by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Contemporary tropical bench made in freijó or "Brazilian 'walnut" hardwood and natural ramie cord.
The rope which draws the arms and the backrest of ...
Category
2010s Other Brazilian Benches
Materials
Upholstery, Cord, Wood, Hardwood
Tiquara Bench in Pequi Wood by Hugo França
Located in Geneve, CH
Tiquara Bench in Pequi Wood by Hugo França
Dimensions: D 73,7 x W 490 x H 78 cm.
Materials: Pequi wood.
Dimensions may vary. Please contact us.
Atelier Hugo França's principle is...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
$68,505 / item
Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Canvas, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brown canvas bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1970s.
Fully refinished and brand new canvas seat replaced. Pre-restoration images available upon request.
Overall...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Canvas, Wood
"Elsa" bench in natural wood, fabric seat and painted steel base
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The "Elsa" bench pays homage to the Italian "Elsa Peretti", acclaimed jewelry designer and model who for 50 years has inspired countless women through her design, leaving an unforget...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Steel
Canela III
Mid-Century Modern Bench in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
The latest addition to the Canela family, the three seated version of the 'Canela II' bench is faithful to the original mid-century modern design albeit in a more robust and imposing...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Benches
Materials
Brass
Pair of Percival Lafer Midcentury Brazilian "MP-97" Stools Foot Rests Ottomans
By Percival Lafer
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Brazilian rosewood tan leather upholstery foot stools benches.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Sergio Rodrigues,
Slatted
Mucki
Bench, LinBrasil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Sergio Rodrigues
Mucki Bench
Model created in 1959
LinBrasil edition
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Customizable Four-Seater Bench with Walnut Finish, Leather Top - Trapézio Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Trapézio four-seater bench merges architectural precision with modern elegance, making it a refined choice for residential or commercial spaces. Crafted from sustainably sourced ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Teak, Leather
Porto Bench, by RAIN, Contemporary Bench, Laminated Oak Wood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Porto low tables are composed of a circular top that seems to rest on a sturdy oblong base. Lightness and weight overlap creating a harmonic and unconventional monoblock.
The unagreement between the geometry of the elements generates irregular pieces capable of evoking movement, as they elude the gaze, changing according to the viewing angle.
The tables give continuity to the Porto collection, whose inspiration comes from the weight and scale...
Category
2010s International Style Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood by Jorge Jabour Mauad, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern bench, designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad for Móveis Cantu in Brazil, is a showstopper!
The bench is entirely made in Brazilian rosewood (also ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Mid-Century Bench in Hardwood, Att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960’s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This bench is made with Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda), and it has a stunning tone with natural wood grain. In addition, the wood has been refinished and is now in exce...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Hardwood
$8,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern CurvedBench by Carlo Hauner
Martin Eisler for Forma, 1960s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern CurvedBench by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler for Forma, 1960s
This curvaceous bench was done in a beautiful solid wood, and it has a natural finish that maintains ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Metal
Bis Bench with upholstery seats
Located in República, SP
Bis bench is drawn with a single trace gesture. It has two seats and one support surface, that are differentiated by the curve and the straight line, making the functionality of the...
Category
2010s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Metal
$1,630 / item
Sergio Rodriguez Rosewood Bench
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood bench designed by Sergio Rodriguez crafted of solid, dark brazilian rosewood and upholstred in the original black vinyl. Sturdy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rustic Wooden Bench, Unknown, Brazilian Vernacular Design
Located in New York, NY
Bench in rustic wood, characteristic of popular design in the interior of Brazil
Category
20th Century Folk Art Brazilian Benches
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Bench with Handwoven B&W Upholstery
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Cloud collection was created around the concept of tress. These contemporary styled benches and stools are made with cotton fabric and foam stripes, woven and stitched by hand. E...
Category
2010s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Fabric
Paratinga Bench in Pequi Wood by Hugo França
Located in Geneve, CH
Paratinga Bench in Pequi Wood by Hugo França
Dimensions: D 220 x W 550,4 x H 130 cm.
Materials: Pequi wood.
Dimensions may vary. Please contact us.
Atelier Hugo França's principle...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
$141,775 / item
Cloud Lounge Chair, Handmade Upholstery in Neoprene
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This bench is handmade in a contemporary design and produced with neoprene and metallic structure with powder coating.
Category
2010s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
$3,150 / item
Xingu Bench Brazilian Contemporary Design in Two Hardwoods
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
This contemporary bench in hardwood is an interpretation of functionality and technical refinement of fittings and handmade wood joints, the origin of the Xingu bench design.
The co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Other Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
Small Bench with Rounded Edges, Geraldo de Barros, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Constructed from a richly grained hardwood, the bench features a series of individual, smoothly finished wooden slats laid out horizontally to form the seating surface. The slats are...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Hardwood
Rosamaria Row Bench by +55design – Leather, Wood
Steel Craft Fusion
By Bruno de Carvalho
Located in Jardim America, SP
The Rosamaria Row Bench by Bruno de Carvalho is a striking testament to the designer’s ability to harmonize diverse materials with elegance and precision. In this sculptural seating ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Steel
Super White Marble Bench π 05 by Atelier Dutré
Located in Geneve, CH
Super White Marble Bench π 05 by Atelier Dutré
Dimensions: 212.09 L x 59.69 W x 72.39 H cm
Materials: Super White Marble
Atelier Dutré operates at the intersection of design and sc...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Marble
$19,657 / item
19th-Century Brazilian Colonial Bench in Vinhático and Sucupira — Minas Gerais
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
19th-Century Brazilian Colonial Bench in Vinhático and Sucupira — Minas Gerais, Circa 1860
A rare and beautifully authentic example of 19th-century Brazilian rural craftsmanship, th...
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1860s Other Antique Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery - the "Trama" - Navy
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Trama collection was created around the concept of tress. Started in 2014 today it has a variety of pieces with different typologies .
Trama Benches a...
Category
2010s Brazilian Benches
Materials
Linen, Hardwood
Brazilian Designer, Large Bench, Ipê wood, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A large Ipê-wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1970s.
Modeled after the New York City subway bench.
Provenance: Apartamento 61, São Paulo.
...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
Arca
Mid-Century Modern Shoe Rack in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Arca shoe rack/bench is made up of thin slats of wood which encircle the piece supporting the main body and creating a sensation of movement. The slats permit constant ventilation wh...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Benches
Materials
Wood
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Rosewood Bench or Low Table, Brazil, 1950s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Bench or Low Table
Rosewood, 1950s
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Benches
Materials
Hardwood
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