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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
High Smart Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Smart Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 51 x D 50 x H 102 cm Materials: Smooth Reconst. Leather Also available in W 51 x D 50 x H 86 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. With the i...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Neocloud Armchair by Humberto Da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Neocloud armchair by Humberto da Mata Dimensions: L 82 x W 76 x H 72 cm Materials: Metallic structure, foam, plywood and neoprene. Also available in other colors Humberto da Mata is a design studio located in São Paulo, Brazil. Focused on design research with different materials and techniques, it produces and develops objects in a small production scale, with the help...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 6 Chairs in Caviuna Wood Fabric by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro- 1950. This rare set consists of 6 chairs made of Caviuna wood and fabric. The chairs have been reinforced, refinished and are in excellent condition. The original ...
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Open Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Open Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 88 x D 82 x H 76 cm Materials: Veneer, Natural leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Steel

Rosewood ans Cane Dining Chairs by Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI), 1960s
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous Rosewood and Cane Chair was designed and produced by the Brazilian company Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI) in the 1960s. The...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Cane

Vico Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Vico Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 54 x D 60 x H 72 cm Materials: Metal, natural leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personal...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Metal

Set Six Dining Chairs in Hardwood Fabric, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, This Brazilian Modern Set of Six Dining Chairs in Hardwood and Fabric by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s is nothing les...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Fabric

Dobra Small Pouf by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Dobra Small Pouf by Wentz Dimensions: D 110 x W 78 x H 40 cm Materials: Wooden structure, elastic straps, hypersoft foam and WE–KNIT coating (70% recycled P...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

High Rodes Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Rodes Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 43 x D 43 x H 76 cm Materials: Aged steel, Aged/crocco leather. Also available in W 43 x D 43 x H 60 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. Wi...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 mtf600 Chair, Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Iron

Black Gravatá Bar Stool by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Gravatá Bar Stool by Wentz Dimensions: D 52 x W 47 x H 100 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane/Upholstery. Weight: 4,7kg / 10,4 lbs The Gravatá series synthesizes our vision regar...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Brown Gravatá Bar Stool by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Brown Gravatá Bar Stool by Wentz Dimensions: D 52 x W 47 x H 100 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane/Upholstery. Weight: 4,4kg / 9,7 lbs The Gravatá series synthesizes our vision regard...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Bora Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bora Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 79 x D 72 x H 72 cm Materials: Paint, Fabric, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo d...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fabric, Paint

Canoe Bench by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Canoe Bench by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 183 x D 48 x H 46 cm Materials: Base: Aged Steel, Seat: Fabric. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphe...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Steel

High Bloo Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Bloo Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 50 x D 53 x H 107 cm Materials: Veneer, Natural Leather. Also available in W 50 x D 53 x H 91 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. With the i...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather

White Gravatá Bar Stool by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
White Gravatá Bar Stool by Wentz Dimensions: D 52 x W 47 x H 100 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane/Upholstery. Weight: 4,4kg / 9,7 lbs The Gravatá series synthesizes our vision regard...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Lounge Chair by Zanini De Zanine, Brazilian Contemporary
By Zanini de Zanine
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The PC line of Brazilian contemporary pieces, which this casual lounge chair is part of, was created exclusively by Zanini de Zanine for Herança cultural...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Full Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Full Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 50 x D 59 x H 80 cm Materials: Metal, Natural leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

High Bora Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Bora Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 52 x D 56 x H 108 cm Materials: Paint, Natural leather. Also available in W 52 x D 56 x H 92 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm. With the in...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Paint

Set of 4 Novo Rumo Dining Chairs in Brazilian Hardwood and Suede, Brazil, 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Set of 4 Novo Rumo Dining Chairs in Brazilian Hardwood and Suede, Brazil, 1960s This exquisite set of four dining chairs was crafted by Novo Rumo, a distinguished Brazilian design h...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Suede, Hardwood

Fly Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Fly Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 50 x D 60 x H 82 cm Materials: Metal chair covered with reconstituted leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Smart Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Smart Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 52 x D 57 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, covered with reconstituted leaher. With the intention of providing good t...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Trama 22 Bench by Humberto da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Neocloud stool by Humberto da Mata Dimensions: L 130 x W 45 x H 45 cm Materials: Metallic structure, foam, plywood and wool. Also available in other colors Humberto da Mata is a design studio located in São Paulo, Brazil. Focused on design research with different materials and techniques, it produces and develops objects in a small production scale, with the help...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hella Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Hella Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 69 x D 53 x H 73 cm Materials: Metal, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Básica Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Básica Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 49 x D 54 x H 80 cm Materials: Metal with wood or upholstery seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo dec...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dobra Large Pouf by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Large Pouf by Wentz Dimensions: D 110 x W 110 x H 40 cm Materials: Wooden structure, elastic straps, hypersoft foam and WE–KNIT coating (70% recycled PET + 30% elastane). Wooden feet...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Black Tela Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Tela Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 54 x W 55 x H 80 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cotton, Weave, Plywood, Upholstery. Weight: 5,4kg / 11,9 lbs The Tela armchair is a meeting betwe...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Plywood

White Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
White Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 64 x W 60 x H 67 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane/Upholstery. Weight: 6,6kg / 14,5 lbs The Gravatá series synthesizes our vision reg...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Green Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Gravatá Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 64 x W 60 x H 67 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane/Upholstery. Weight: 6,6kg / 14,5 lbs The Gravatá series synthesizes our vision reg...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

White Gravatá Counter Stool by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
White Gravatá Counter Stool by Wentz Dimensions: D 52 x W 47 x H 90 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane/Upholstery. Weight: 4,4kg / 9,7 lbs The Gravatá series synthesizes our vision reg...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Tenreiro pair of wood and cane chairs (with original label)
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful pair of vintage Brazilian wood and woven palinha chairs from Tenreiro Arquitetura with original label on one of the chairs.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Straw

Minimalist "Célia" Chair, Brazilian Contemporary Style, by Danilo Vale
By danilo vale Design
Located in Brasilia, Distrito Federal
The Celia chair is a contemporary workpiece conceived through straight and strong lines. Its structure is built by bent cold-drawn steel and the upholstery...
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2010s Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jean Uni Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Jean Uni Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 46 x D 57 x H 83 cm Materials: Metal, Upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and person...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tecno Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Tecno Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 70 x D 67 x H 77 cm Materials: Veneer, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Leather

Tork Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Tork Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 51 x D 58 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doi...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Modern Chair Set in Leather, Chrome and Hardwood, by Braszenski, 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern chair set made with chromed metal, wood, and leather by Barszenski is absolutely stunning. The legs and ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Presto Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Presto Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 50 x D 53 x H 81 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and pers...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

High Básica Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Básica Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 46 x D 50 x H 104 cm Materials: Paint, Natural Leather With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciph...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Paint

Vogue Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Vogue Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 76 x D 82 x H 98 cm Materials: Paint, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Tack Bench by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Tack Bench by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: D 45 x H 40 cm Materials: Base: Veneer, Seat: Premium Leather With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers tr...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Leather

Moi Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Moi Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 69 x D 77 x H 80 cm Materials: Aged Steel, Fabric. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trend...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Mid Century Chairs in Hardwood Leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Pair of Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s, is nothing less than gorgeo...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Bleached Tauari Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 101 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cotton Weave, Plywood, Upholstery. Weight: 7,9kg / 17, 5 lbs The Tela armchair ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Plywood

Jean Pri Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Jean Pri Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 49 x D 53 x H 72 cm Materials: Metal, Upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers tr...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Reich Fixa Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Reich Fixa Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 60 x D 63 x H 77 cm Materials: Metal, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ergonomic Armchair in Tropical Brazilian Hardwood, Contemporary Style
By Rahyja Afrange
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This "SE7E" contemporary styled armchair in Brazilian hardwood was designed following extensive research, experimentation and the study of ergonomics. The structure contrasts with t...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Tela Lounge Chair by Wentz Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 101 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cotton Weave, Plywood, Upholstery. Weight: 7,9kg / 17, 5 lbs The Tela armchair is a meeti...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Plywood

Bleached Tauari Gravatá Bar Stool by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Bleached Tauari Gravatá Bar Stool by Wentz Dimensions: D 52 x W 47 x H 100 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane/Upholstery. Weight: 4,7kg / 10,4 lbs The Gravatá series synthesizes our vi...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Black Gravatá Counter Stool by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Gravatá Counter Stool by Wentz Dimensions: D 52 x W 47 x H 90 cm Materials: Tauari Wood, Cane/Upholstery. Weight: 4,4kg / 9,7 lbs The Gravatá series synthesizes our vision reg...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Ângulo Brazilian Contemporary Wood and Fabric Chair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
This series, composed of a chair and stools in two heights, has its generating line defined by a central arch that simultaneously divides and defines the seat and the backrest. In a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ava Polished Bronze Bench by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava polished bronze bench by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 45 cm, D 45 cm, H 59.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Alexia Vela Akasaka is an int...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Curva Zincada Stool by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Curva Zincada stool by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 43 x 43 x 62 cm Materials: Zinc A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Zinc

Super Jardim, Black Armchair by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Super Jardim - black armchair by Cultivado Em Casa. Dimensions: 105 x 80 x 73 cm. Materials: Stainless steel, PVC hose, nozzle and faucet. Also available: Green, red, blue, yell...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Super Jardim, Red Armchair by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Super Jardim - red armchair by Cultivado Em Casa. Dimensions: 105 x 80 x 73 cm. Materials: Stainless steel, PVC hose, nozzle and faucet Also Available: Green, blue, black, yello...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Martin Eisler Carlo Hauner Brazilian Design Pink Silk Wood Dining Chair, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Dining chairs 2 available. Manufactured by Forma Moveis, Brazil, 1950 Wood, cane and silk upholstery Measurements 40 cm x 50 c...
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Chairs

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Silk, Cane, Wood

Neocloud Stool by Humberto Da Mata
Located in Geneve, CH
Neocloud stool by Humberto da Mata. Dimensions: L 45 x W 45 x H 48 cm. Materials: Metallic structure, foam, plywood and neoprene. Also available in other colors. Humberto da mata is a design studio located in São Paulo, Brazil. Focused on Design Research with different materials and techniques, it produces and develops objects in a small production scale, with the help...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Metal

56 Petacas, Chair by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
56 Petacas - Chair by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 50 x 75 x 83 cm Materials: Carbon steel, plywood and shuttlecock. The history of shuttlecock is genuinely Brazilian. Name giv...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Rosewood Chairs by FAI Fatima Arquitetura Interiores , Midcentury
By Fatima Architects
Located in New York, NY
Designed by FAI, modern Brazilian chairs made of Rosewood, with nubby fabric. Made in Brazil, in the 1960s. Chairs made in solid Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda) with caned seats and backs. ”Fatima Arquitetura...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Cane

Ernesto Hauner Caviuna Chair, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1950
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Caviúna chair designed by Ernesto Hauner for Ernesto Hauner Decorações (E.H.D.) in 1968, a company that opened that same year after selling its shares in Móveis Artesanal...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Hedonê Chair by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Hedonê chair by Mameluca Material: Corian, Stainless steel Dimensions: D65 x W85 x H95 cm The anatomical and physiological studies allowed the discovery that the clitoris was no...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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