Brazilian Seating
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
Boia Armchair by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Boia Armchair by Alva Design
Dimensions: W 95 x D 90 x H 78 cm
Materials: Solid Wood, Leather Upholstered seat.
ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Su...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
$22,791 / item
Giuseppe Scapinelli. Mid-Century Modern Sofa in Caviúna Wood and Silk Upholstery
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Superb four seater mid-century modern sofa made of Brazilian caviúna wood. Extremely well-made, beautiful and stylish, with a sophisticated blue silk upholstery.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood, Silk
"Perlage" Outdoor Chair in Aluminum and Nautical Rope Handmade
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
With its curved and fluid shapes, the Perlage Chair brings a soft and organic presence to any space.
The flowing lines create a clean and timeless aesthetic that easily harmonizes wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Bauhaus Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bauhaus Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 51 x D 58 x H 76 cm
Materials: Metal and fiberglass chair with upholstered seat.
With the intention of providing good taste and persona...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal
$2,660 / item
Solid Pau Marfim Armchair, 1950s, Brazilian Mid-century Modern
By Móveis Pau Brasil
Located in New York, NY
Designed and manufactured in the 1950s, this lounge chairs was built in Solid Pau Marfim Wood. The chair has been fully restored and is in great condition.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler Lounge Chairs in Blue and Red Upholstery
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, lounge chairs, iron, faux leather, Brazil, 1950s
Elegant and modern armchairs by Brazilian designer duo Hauner & Eisler. The thin, elegant frame is made in black painted iron. Due to the diagonal connection and lines of the frame, these lounge chairs get a delicate appearance. The armrest runs smoothly over into the seating. The seat itself reclines backwards giving these chairs a playful dynamic appearance. The red and blue upholstery...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Iron
Dining Chair Aratu. All solid wood.
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in BR
Inspired by the Aratu crabs, creatures with both robust and slender forms, the Aratu Chair has emerged.
It pays homage to the engineers of mangrove ecosystems who witness the dance of the tides, continually rejuvenating the life of our coastlines.
Experience the Aratu Chair and enjoy its captivating presence!
To clean your stool, simply use a dry and soft cloth or a duster. Avoid using abrasive products, solvents, ammonia, chlorine, steel wool, or similar materials.
Please keep in mind that small variations in measurements can occur due to the handmade nature of the chair. For cleaning, use a soft dry cloth or duster, and avoid harsh chemicals.
There may be small variations in measurements as this is a handmade piece.
Use a soft dry cloth or duster to clear.
Do not use abrasive products, solvents, ammonia, chlorine, steel wool or similar materials.
We only use solid wood. In some cases, there may be variations in tone due to the natural characteristics of the material.
We are pleased to offer assistance...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$2,596 / item
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood
Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this very Brazilian Modern armchair pair in hardwood and gray suede designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties is gorgeous!
The model is called “Concha” (Shell in Portuguese). The armchairs feature a hardwood structure upholstered in gray velvet and four toothpick legs. The back (the “shell”) is curved and ends in the arm rests.
What makes these armchairs so special is the beautiful design iconic from Joaquim Tenreiro (Publications attached also). The original upholstery was also suede so we decided to do something similar.
The furniture set photo showcases the armchairs with the matching “Concha” sofa (sold separately) and a Jean Gillon Rodeio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede, Hardwood
Pair of Espaço Chairs (1974) and Ciranda Stool (1986), Ricardo Fasanello, Brazil
By Ricardo Fasanello
Located in New York, NY
Ricardo Fasanello (1930-1993) stands out today as one of the most remarkable Brazilian designers. His iconic designs have been rewarded worldwide since the 1970s, and one of his furn...
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Manhattan Sofa by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Manhattan is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1960 and produced by his company, L'atelier. The piece is made of a wood structure entirely upholstered, with an organic shape achieved by the curvy lines of the single volume.
The work of Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) presented itself as one of the most versatile in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His designs are an example of a transition process from the artisanal production mode to serial industrial production.
L'atelier Móveis...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Faux Leather
Mid-Century Modern Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Made of solid rosewood with slatted backs and cane seats, these chairs were designed in the 1950s. As in many of Tenreiro’s works, lightness is not only a matter of weight but of gra...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Cane, Rosewood
Juta Stool by Juliana Vasconcellos, Contemporary Brazilian Design
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in New York, NY
Juliana Lima Vasconcellos, an interior designer, architect, and furniture designer with international acclaim, stands as one of the prominent figures of her generation.
For her, ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Jute
Set of 6 Comfortable Brazilian Rosewood Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 comfortable Brazilian rosewood chairs. Sturdy angled Brazilian rosewood frames, original black vinyl upholstery.
Category
20th Century Minimalist Brazilian Seating
Materials
PVC, Walnut
$7,500 / set
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 ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal, Brass
$5,343 / item
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...
Category
1960s Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Zeca Armchair by José Zanine Caldas, Fábrica De Móveis Z, 1950s
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Plywood, Faux Leather
"Vivi" Lounge Chair in Hardwood, Móveis Cantu, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Sergio Rodrigues was a Brazilian furniture designer known for his innovative use of materials and impeccable craftsmanship. Throughout his career, he perfected the use of jacarandá r...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Green Gravatá Bar Stool by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Green 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...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,909 / item
Minimalist Daybed, Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The daybed, manufactured by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, is a prime example of mid-20th century Brazilian furniture design, which is renowned for its blend of modernist principles with traditional Brazilian materials and techniques.
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios was an important institution in the development of Brazilian design, providing education and promoting craftsmanship. Their furniture production is noted for its high-quality craftsmanship and use of local materials.
This particular daybed features a robust and simple wooden frame, made from native Brazilian hardwood, which is known for its durability and beautiful grain. The use of such wood not only ensures longevity but also gives the piece a warm, inviting appearance.
The design of the daybed is minimalist, with clean lines and an unadorned structure that emphasizes the natural beauty of the wood. It has a low profile and a rectangular shape, which are characteristic of modernist design, aiming for functionality without sacrificing style.
The cushioning on top is tufted, adding a touch of classic detailing to an otherwise modern piece. The tufting is not merely decorative but also helps to keep the upholstery in place and maintain its shape over time.
The legs of the daybed are short and splayed, a design choice that provides stability and a slight mid-century aesthetic flair. The clean geometry of the daybed allows it to fit seamlessly into various interior design schemes, from the more traditional to the contemporary.
Overall, this daybed represents the innovative spirit of Brazilian design from the mid-20th century, where designers and manufacturers were embracing modernist trends while fostering a unique Brazilian identity through the use of local materials and traditional craftsmanship. It's a functional, elegant piece that reflects the era's design values: form, function, and a close relationship with the materials used.
About the manufacturer:
The Liceu de Artes e Ofícios in São Paulo, established in 1873, is a significant Brazilian institution with a focus on technical education and has also made contributions to cultural and industrial production. The school was founded by the elite of coffee aristocrats with the positivist ideal of promoting the "dignity of man through work," aiming to prepare specialized labor for the country's future industrialization.
Throughout its history, the institution has undergone several transformations. It started with simple courses such as Arithmetic and then expanded to include technical education, inspired by the European Arts and Crafts Movement, which valued the manual work of craftsmen within the capitalist industry. Under the direction of architect Francisco de Paula Ramos de Azevedo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern "Pony" Reclining Chair in Leather by Percival Lafer, 1980s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Modern Reclining Chair in Leather by Percival Lafer, c. 1980s made in Brazil is nothing less than spectacul...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal, Iron
$6,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Caviuna Wood Slatted Bench by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955, Midcentury
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner, 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...
Category
1650s Mid-Century Modern Antique Brazilian Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Percival Lafer MP-Series Lounge Chairs, Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Oceanside, US
A rare and exceptional pair of lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer for Lafer S.A. Indústria de Móveis, Brazil, circa 1970s. These sculptural chairs feature Lafer’s signature com...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Suede, Jacaranda
Cabaça Armchair +55design Tribute to Brazilian Sertão in Organic Form
By Nildo José
Located in Jardim America, SP
The Cabaça Armchair is the debut furniture piece from Studio NJ+, designed by architect and designer Nildo José as a heartfelt tribute to the Brazilian northeastern sertão. Inspired ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Rare Brazilian Jacaranda Two Chairs and Table Art Nouveau Set, circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare Brazilian Jacaranda two chairs and table Art Nouveau set, circa 1900. Mission arts and crafts design.
Table height: 30.5" Diameter: 22".
Conditio...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Brazilian Seating
Materials
Jacaranda
Pair of Rosewood Armchairs by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid Century, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of lounge chairs made of Brazilian Rosewood was produced in the 1960s by the company Celina Decorações, which signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furniture at the period.
The armchairs have rectangular loose cushions that fit the structure perfectly, recently reupholstered in a Boucle fabric by the experienced craftsmen in our team following archival references.
Based in Rio de Janeiro, the Celina Decorações factory imposed high-quality standards, maintaining handcrafted characteristics. The company was created in 1951 when Munis Zilberberg takes over the family business - a small upholstery workshop that worked on refurbishing sofa beds and antique furniture. The name is a tribute to her mother, Celina Zilberberg...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Linen, Rosewood
Set of two Commander armchairs, Jorge Zalszupin for l’Atelier. Brazil, 1972.
By Jorge Zalszupin, L
Atelier San Paulo
Located in Barcelona, ES
“Commander” armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin for l’Atelier. Solid aluminum, plastic, fiberglass and new mustard color leather cushions. This Brazilian design icon was designed to...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Unique Sculptural Chair, Zara by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique sculptural chair - Zara by Gustavo Dias
Zara chair
wood: santos palisander / caviuna
designer: Gustavo Dias
Unique Edition
Dimensio...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood
$3,135 / item
1950s Armchair by Fábrica de Móveis Pau Brasil, Brazilian Mid-century Modern
By Móveis Pau Brasil
Located in New York, NY
Designed and manufactured in the 1950s, this lounge chair was built in solid wood. It has been fully restored and is in great condition, with new upholstery made with Bossa Fabrics.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood
Pink Velvet, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This unique and sizable four-seater "Rectangular" sofa, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and produced by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações in the 1960s, features a wooden frame with an uphols...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Vico Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Vico Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 76 x D 62 x H 64 cm
Materials: Natural Leather.
With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather
$2,791 / item
Contemporary Stool in Brazilian Hardwood Design by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Contemporary stool in Brazilian Hardwood hand carved by woodworking artist Ricardo Graham Ferreira. These uniques pieces of furniture is made in some exquisite tropical wood species.
This unique saddle stool has a perfect ergonomic design which offering great comfort.
Each stool is crafted, sanded and carefully polished.
All stools...
Category
2010s Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Amazonas sofa by Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in New York, NY
Jean Gillon for Italma, 'Amazonas' sofa, rosewood, dark brown cognac leather, Brazil, 1968.
This Amazonas sofa comes from the concept of the body being captured by the piece of furn...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Rope, Rosewood
Contemporary Stool, Handcrafted, Solid Wood
By Marcos Amato
Located in New York, NY
The Barba Negra stool was created as an interpretation of the sensations aroused by the contact with the marine universe that generated a curvilinear, fluid and dynamic design of the...
Category
2010s Brazilian Seating
Materials
Imbuia
$7,500 / item
Green Gravatá Counter Stool by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Green 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...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$2,909 / item
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...
Category
2010s Brazilian Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Zinc Stool Curva
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Seating
Materials
Steel, Zinc
$1,100 / item
Brazilian Modern Set of Three Stools in Fiber Cement, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This charming set of three decorative stools, crafted from fiberglass in the 1960s, showcases a unique cylindrical design with sculpted holes of various shapes that create a striking...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Cement
Rare and Magnificent Mid 19th Century Brazilian Empire Grand Settee
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of this Brazilian Empire Settee, circa 1850, a captivating piece that exudes history and craftsmanship. Originating from a prominent coffee ...
Category
1850s Empire Antique Brazilian Seating
Materials
Cane, Wood
+55design Capincho Chair – Hans Wegner-Inspired Embracing Textile Skin Ilse Lang
By Ilse Lang
Located in Jardim America, SP
Designed by Ilse Lang, the Capincho Chair is a sculptural evolution inspired by Hans Wegner’s iconic forms. This expressive piece features a distinctive “skin” in the form of a tailo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Hardwood
Vintage Imbuia Lounge Chair by Móveis Cimo, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
This Imbuia Lounge chair was designed and manufactured by the Brazilian company Móveis Cimo, a pioneer in Brazilian furniture industrialization.
Cimo's history starts in 1921 with a...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Imbuia
Sofa
MP-13
, by Percival Lafer, Mid-Century Brazilian Design
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The MP-13 Sofa, designed by Percival Lafer, is a quintessential piece reflecting the Brazilian mid-century modern style, renowned for its emphasis on form, fun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Rare Moyses B. Klajn for Moveis Leal Pair of Lounge Chairs with Iron Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Moyses B. Klajn for Moveis Leal, pair of lounge chairs, Brazilian hardwood, iron, reupholstered in linen "Menerbes" by Pierre Frey, Brazil, circa 1968
These exceptionally rare armch...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Iron
+55design Curva Sofa – Geometric Leather, Wood, and Steel Architectural Design
By Martin Corullon
Located in Jardim America, SP
The Curva Sofa blends structural sophistication with refined materials in a contemporary, architectural silhouette. Built from a strong combination of wood and steel, its clean, dura...
Category
2010s Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
"Frevo" Chair by Ronald Sasson, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ronald Sasson
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Frevo chair is a stunning piece of furniture created by the Brazilian artist and designer Ronald Sasson in 2021. It reflects the unique vision and sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood, Fiberglass
High Moi Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
High Moi Bar Stool by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 51 x D 58 x H 109 cm
Materials: Metal, Fabric.
Also available in W 51 x D 58 x H 93 cm, Seat Height: 60 cm....
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric
$1,175 / item
Bruta Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bruta Chair by Doimo Brasil
Dimensions: W 56 x D 53 x H 81 cm
Materials: Metal chair with upholstered seat.
With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo decip...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Metal
$1,294 / item
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, Jacarandá Dining Chair, Brasil, circa 1955
By Sergio Rodrigues, OCA Brazil
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, Jacarandá Dining Chair Set of 4, Brasil, 1950s. Exceedingly rare set of 4. Appear to be all original. Original textile is faded and has some wear. Each chair with original label. Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda). Museum quality pieces by the father of Brazilian Modernism, Sergio Rodrigues. Stunning woodgrain. Original upholstery. Each chair Labelled with original Oca leather tag and paper label. See photos.
Sergio Rodrigues is credited as the father of modern design in Brazil for having introduced a uniquely Brazilian formal vocabulary with his unique mix of thick and sturdy, “earthy” modernist style.
Internationally recognized as one of Brazil's most influential modern designers, Rodrigues' most famous project is undoubtedly the Mole chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Textile, Jacaranda
Brazilian Lounge Chair in Dark Laminated Wood by Móveis Cimo
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Móveis Cimo, lounge chair, laminated wood, Brazil, 1940s
Well-sculpted Brazilian lounge chair that deserves a prominent place in one's interior. The construction is based on rounded...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Plywood
Daybed in Tropical Hardwood and Iron, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Modern Design
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite platform bed, a creation of the renowned designer Jorge Zalszupin, seamlessly merges minimalistic elegance with functionality, encapsulating his signature style and se...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Iron
Dining Chairs in Walnut Finish with Beige Performance Fabric, Cappio Line, Pair
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Cappio dining chairs, designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis, seamlessly combine modern sophistication and timeless elegance. Inspired by the refined buckle detail on the backrest...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Teak
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...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and red fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Reupholsterd at some point in history.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 24.25"W x 33.0"D...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Solid Rosewood Armchair by Unknown Designer, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This armchair, produced in the 1960s, presents a solid Brazilian Rosewood structure and leather upholstery. The piece mixes straight lines and turned elements with gorgeous angles, a...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood
Velvet, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this sculptural Mid-Century Modern armchair in hardwood and red velvet by Giuseppe Scapinelli made in the fifties is absolutely gorgeous!
The vintage armchair is ma...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Ebony, Velvet
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$11,380 / item
"39" Chaise Longue by Finnish designer Alvar Aalto designed in 1936-1937, Artek
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in New York, NY
The "39" Chaise Longue was designed by the notorious Finnish designer Alvar Aalto (1898–1976) in 1936–37 and manufactured by Artek Oy. This design is present in The Met Museus collec...
Category
1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 8 Rosewood Cane Chairs, Branco
Preto, 1952, Brazilian Midcentury
By Luiz Pássaro, Branco
Preto
Located in New York, NY
The Cane Chair was designed in 1952 by Jacob Ruchti and produced by Branco & Preto, an architecture and design firm that opened in 1952 in São Paulo.
Branco & Preto was one of Brazi...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Seating
Materials
Straw, Rosewood
Chair by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Seating
Materials
Wood
$6,250 / item
Jean Gillon, 2-seater sofa, c. 1970. 77 x 150 x 84 cm
By Jean Gillon, Probel
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean Gillon
Two-Seater Sofa, c. 1970
Label: Probel
This two-seater sofa by Jean Gillon, created circa 1970 for the manufacturer Probel, reflects the designer’s signature blend of sc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Magrini Stool (2 units) by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1963 by Sergio Rodrigues and produced by his iconic company Oca, the Magrini Stool embodies the warmth and ingenuity of Brazilian modern desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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