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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 NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean 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 rosewoodjacaranda 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 chairssofastables and more.

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Place of Origin: Brazilian
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 ...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Steel

Sergio Rodrigues Eleh bench made by OCA Brazil 1965
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Presenting a larger than usual version of the Eleh bench, a distinguished creation by the renowned designer Sergio Rodrigues, manufactured by Oca in Brazil in 1965. This versatile pi...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Contemporary Bench with Handwoven Orange 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...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Fabric

Itamar Bench by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
Rooted in a personal recollection, the bench draws from the Palácio do Itamaraty in Brasília, Oscar Niemeyer’s brutalist landmark. As a child, Ávila observed its colonnades from the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

Materials

Bronze

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
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1950s Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Hardwood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Marina Bench by +55design – Unified Wood Form with Brass Detail
By Bruno de Carvalho
Located in Jardim America, SP
With a design rooted in structural clarity and minimalist precision, the Marina Bench by Bruno de Carvalho reimagines the bench form through the disciplined use of a single section p...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Brazilian Sofa in Rattan
Located in Milano, IT
This original vintage sofa in wood and rattan is of fine Brazilian manufacture. The structure is very particular with the front legs, characterized by rigid lines and sharp curves, that rise to become the armrests. The rear legs are attached to the front ones forming a softer arch in contrast with the rigidity of the armrest. The structure is elegant but minimal: the backrest is attached only to the seat and to the armrest, without compromising the stability. The two seats and backrests are made of woven rattan to form geometrical designs and separated by a wooden component. This elegant and original vintage sofa would be ideal to furnish vintage...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Vintage Brazilian Sofa in Rattan
Vintage Brazilian Sofa in Rattan
$6,170 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Canela II Mid-Century Modern Bench in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A complex yet simple piece full of subtle details which uses traditional techniques to make a modern statement. Canela II is the perfect addition to any environment, its minimalist...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Benches

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rosewood Slatted Bench by Cantu Moveis, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
The Slatted Bench was produced by Cantù Móveis in the 1960s. It is made entirely from solid rosewood and has slats positioned on a well-structured two-footed base. Cantù Móveis e I...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Contemporary Búzios Bench by Guto Indio da Costa, Brazil, 2015
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The Buzios Bench is a unique and elegant piece of furniture designed by Brazilian industrial designer Guto Indio da Costa. The bench draws its inspirati...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Wood and Steel Banco Alma by Atelier Andre Ferri
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood and Steel Banco Alma by Atelier Andre Ferri Dimensions: W 170 x D 35 x H 61 cm. Materials: Wood, Steel. ANDRÉ FERRI André Ferri is from Belo Horizonte, born in 1990, gradua...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Steel

Sergio Rodrigues Cíntia Bench in solid wood, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Cíntia bench, a timeless design masterpiece, was created in 1964 by the renowned Brazilian designer and architect, Sergio Rodrigues. The bench's beautiful structure, made of soli...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Bench by Anonymous, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A striking example of Brazilian modernist carpentry, this 1960s bench celebrates the natural expressiveness of jacarandá through a disciplined structural rhythm. Its slatted seat res...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Vintage Mucki Bench in Rosewood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1958, 80cm depth
By Oca
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Crafted by Sergio Rodrigues (1927-2014) in 1958 and produced by Oca, the Mucki bench is a versatile and remarkable piece suitable for various settings, both indoors and outdoors. Th...
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1960s Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Bo, Bench by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bo - Bench by Alva Design Materials: Metalic and wooden structure, leather seat, brass spheres Dimensions: 182 x 40 x 40 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Caviuna Wood Slatted Bench by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Midcentury
By Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
The powerful partnership between Carlo Hauner (1927-1996) and Martin Eisler (1913-1977) in the 1950s as Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte's creative directors resulted in many incr...
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1650s Mid-Century Modern Antique Brazilian Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Contemporary Bench by Leo Strauss, Reclaimed Tropical Wood
By Leo Strauss
Located in Atibaia, BR
Reclaimed Pink Peroba wood is renewed in shape and function in this contemporary design bench. Each rafter is individually processed, their t...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Bench by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
Rafael Triboli’s new collection synthesizes the foundational aspects of his practice, bringing together techniques and resources that have long inhabited his repertoire, but now achi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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, chip to wood as illustrated. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.9"H x 39.0"W x 19.75"D All i...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

"Kansai" Bench by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Kensai bench is one of his most recognized designs. It is a limited edition of 10 pieces, made with brass and wood. The brass appears internally, and the wood blades coat the bench from the outside, creating a beautiful contrast. The bench that we have available is the last one of the edition, the artist's proof. Ronald Sasson...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

Materials

Brass

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): 12.7"H x 65.125"W x 23.5"D All items ship from High Point, N...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

A Charmingly Bucolic Vintage Brazilian Cowhide Wood Frame Single Size Day Bed
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Brazilian cowhide and wood frame single size daybed. This Brazilian bed, which is sized between a twin and double, features simplistic wooden foot...
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20th Century Brazilian Benches

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Banco Estrada Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Banco Estrada Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio Dimensions: W 32 x D 232 x H 46 cm Materials: Recycled cardboard. Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the mounta...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

"Nacional" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, 2022, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Designed in 2022 by Ronald Sasson, the outstanding "Nacional" bench was conceived as a 01/05 limited series. The creation and conception of the lines ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A small wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 17.0"H x 15.0"W x 23.25"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Banco Fronteira Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Banco Fronteira Bench by Domingos Tótora Estúdio Dimensions: W 40 x D 190 x H 45 cm Materials: Recycled cardboard. Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the moun...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.75"H x 22.875"W x 66.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Sergio Rodrigues brazilian white and wood 1950 rocking bench.
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Sergio Rodrigues brazilian circa 1950 wood and iron rocking bench.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Iron

Outdoors bench, attributed to Jorge Zalszupin. Brazil, 1960s.
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outdoors bench, probably designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by l’Atelier in 1960s, made of fiber glass and plastic. The bench is perfect for outdoor garden area, with two seats...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Slatted Bench in Solid Rosewood by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous bench was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores LTDA. in the 1960s. It consists of a very well-constructed piece in solid Rosewood, with slats rhythmically positioned supported by three feet with the characteristic shape used by the company in many pieces. Ideal for indoor uses, this bench offers statement seating in any space. Architects Jorge Jabour Mauad...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Rosewood

Elegant 19th-Century Brazilian Empire Bench - Settee - Recamier
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Elegant 19th-Century Brazilian Empire Bench with Cane Seat and Rare Provenance A refined and architectural 19th-century Brazilian bench, exquisitely crafted in solid tropical hardwoo...
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1850s Empire Antique Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Contemporary "Terrão" Bench by Domingos Tótora, Brazil, 2025
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
With pure lines, intriguing in the forms and simple in the material. This is the Terrão bench: made with ground cardboard dyed with natural earth pigment. The piece is solid, mold...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Paper

Ovni, Purple Bench by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Ovni - Purple bench by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 38 x 38 x 45 cm Materials: MDF, Carbon Steel, Resin, Painting in Duco Paint. Also Available: tri...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Steel

"Serpa" Bench, by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The outstanding "Serpa" bench was designed by Ronald Sasson in 2019. Homage to one of the most important visual arts collectives that existed in Brazil...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Steel

Brushed Anodized Aluminum CANTO Bench by Luiz Solano, Brazil 2023
By Luiz Solano
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The CANTO Bench by Luiz Solano expands the logic of the series into a generous, linear seat. Composed entirely of brushed and anodized aluminum — angle profile and sheet of the same ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Industrial Brazilian Benches

Materials

Aluminum

Geraldo de Barros Bench
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Washington, DC
Long bench designed by Geraldo De Barros, considered one of the most important artists and designers In Brazilian Modernism.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Geraldo de Barros Bench
Geraldo de Barros Bench
$3,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Geraldo de Barros Long Bench with original label
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Washington, DC
Solid wooden bench by important Brazilian Modernist figure Geraldo De Barros with original label attached. De Barros pursued his interest in adaptin...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Tora Bench in Solid Wood, by Zanini de Zanine, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By Zanini de Zanine
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Tora bench, designed by Zanini, is a fine example of contemporary design that celebrates the inherent beauty and form of natural materials. The bench is distinguished by its orga...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Benches

Materials

Hardwood, Reclaimed Wood

Bench Murundu
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
Inspired by quite common natural elements in our region, Murundu speaks of affective landscapes, our rural nature and our profound connection with the countryside. At the same time...
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2010s Brazilian Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bench Murundu
Bench Murundu
$6,650 / item
Solid Wood and Cast Metal Tabu Madeira by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Solid Wood and Cast Metal Tabu Madeira by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 130 x D 50 x H 38 cm Materials: Solid wood and cast metal. Finishes: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Metal

Small Slat Bench in Solid Brazilian Hardwood, Mid-Century Modern
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Add a touch of originality to your interior with this exceptional slat bench, expertly crafted from solid Brazilian hardwood. With its rounded slats, including the legs, this piece s...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Two-Seater Bench in Chocolate Finish with Neutral Beige Leather, Wave Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Wave two-seater bench designed by Larissa Batista for Uultis in chocolate metallic finish with soft neutral beige leather fabric. The Wave two-seat ben...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Leather, Wood

Mid Century Modern Bench in Hardwood, Unknown 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
This bench is entirely crafted from Brazilian rosewood, also known as jacaranda, renowned for its rich color and distinctive grain patterns that enhance its beauty. The legs are form...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Hardwood

Solida Bench, by Rain, Contemporary Bench, Solid Garapá Wood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Sólida series’ main characteristic is the synthetic character of its design contrasted with the use of a natural material. Each piece in the collection is composed of two or thre...
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2010s International Style Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama", Black
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

Remanso Bench in Brazilian Carbonized Solid Wood
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Remanso bench is an invitation to contemplation. Its features are inspired by architectural elements. In the construction of Remanso, the straight lines of the seat are “cut” by a lo...
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2010s Other Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Curved Bench, Small, 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 structure, where two verti...
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2010s International Style Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Nice brazilian benche attributed to Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin, Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jolie banc modulable attribué à Jorge Zalszupin
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Remanso Bench in Brazilian Solid Wood
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Remanso bench is an invitation to contemplation. Its features are inspired by architectural elements. In the construction of Remanso, the straight lines of the seat are “cut” by a lo...
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2010s Other Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1970s. In all original condition, likely previously used outdoors. Overall Dimensions (inches): 20.0"H x 55.0"W x 10.8"D All items...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Horizon Bench by RAIN, Contemporary Bench, Solid Wood and Plywood, Limited
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This contemporary bench shows that perspective is a visual illusion that gives the notion of depth to an image. The Horizon bench has its shape drawn fro...
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Contemporary Betty Barney Bench by Paulo Alves, Brazil, 2023
By Paulo Alves
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary Betty & Barney Bench by Paulo Alves, Brazil, 2023 The loveseat is made from rough-hewn logs and has legs inspired by tree branches. It was named Betty & Barney in hono...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Wood

Contemporary "Bullet Proof" Bench by Brazilian designer Alê Jordão, Brazil 2017
By Alê Jordão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The 2017 "Bullet Proof" Bench by the contemporary Brazilian designer Alê Jordão is structured in welded steel and armoured glass, featuring the unique shots...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Wood Bench, Handwoven Upholstery, the "Trama", Rose
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 Modern Bench by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Rosewood Iron, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural bench, crafted in Brazil in the 1960s by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, exemplifies the intersection of modern design, artisanal skill, and architectural thinking that def...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Iron

Artefacto Indiana Leather Bench by Patricia Anastassiadis
By Artefacto
Located in Miami, FL
Artefacto Indiana Leather Bench by Patricia Anastassiadis Offered for sale is a 21st century Indiana Leather Bench by Patricia Anastassiadis for Artefacto. The overscale sized benc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Solid Brazilian Rosewood Bench / Coffee Table
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in Oakland, CA
Celina Decoracoes mid century bench consisting of rare, solid Brazilian rosewood planks, each with varying grain.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Benches

Materials

Rosewood

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 Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Benches

Materials

Rosewood