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Pair of Monumental Early 20th-Century Plantation Benches Paraíba Valley, Rio

$10,060per set
£7,624.32per set
€8,744.45per set
CA$14,055.73per set
A$15,334.04per set
CHF 8,132.86per set
MX$184,740.60per set
NOK 103,221.82per set
SEK 94,502.38per set
DKK 65,307.97per set

About the Item

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: honest materials, robust construction, and subtle decorative refinement. The tall backs are adorned with a rhythmic sequence of pierced heart motifs, a poetic and symbolic element often found in rural Brazilian furniture of the period—at once vernacular, devotional, and romantic. Turned finials crown the posts, while the broad arms and generous seats speak of comfort designed for long gatherings, conversations, and ceremonies. Such benches would have originally furnished verandas, chapels, or grand halls of a working fazenda, accommodating families, overseers, and distinguished visitors alike. Their scale reflects a world of abundance and social ritual, where furniture was built to endure generations rather than fashion. Today, this rare surviving pair offers remarkable versatility: ideal for a grand entrance hall, a museum or institutional setting, a chapel, or an expansive country house. They also make a striking statement in contemporary interiors, where their presence introduces history, gravity, and unmistakable Brazilian character. A unique and evocative pair—objects of furniture, architecture, and memory—preserved from one of Brazil’s most storied landscapes.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47.64 in (121 cm)Width: 99.22 in (252 cm)Depth: 20.87 in (53 cm)Seat Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    Brazil
  • Period:
    1910-1919
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio De Janeiro, BR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9400248117152

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