Brazilian Rocking Chairs
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
Móveis Cimo, Rocking Chair, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood rocking lounge chair produced by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.75"H x 28.0"W x 39.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 17.5"
Arm Height (inches): 25.8...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sleepy Rocking Chair in Brazilian Solid Wood with a rocking footstool
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Sleepy is the smaller version of the Laziness rocking chair and is just as comfortable, perfect for moments of rest and relaxation. The low seat height is inspired by Japanese rocking chairs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This rocking chair was one of the first pieces produced by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) when his Langenbach & Tenreiro store opened in 1947.
Far beyond a designer and artist, Tenrei...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chaise Longue, Iron, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and leather rocking chaise longue designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation present throughout metal frame.
Leather likely replaced at some po...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Pearl Color
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade Light Pink Color
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rare Rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rare rocking chair par Joaquim Tenreiro, vers 1947.
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Designer, Rocking Chair, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and cane rocking lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s.
Heavy oxidation to iron legs and frame.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.625” H x 31.5”...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Caramel
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Cane and Exotic Wood Brazilian Rocking Chair
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Buffalo, NY
Sculptural Brazilian rocking chair in the style of Joaquim Tenriero. Amazing quality and design. Original cane seat in need of restoration. (see photo). Hand delivery avail to New Yo...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
The structure of the chair is made of wood, while the seat and backrest are made of beige fabric, offering a sophisticate...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
minimalist rocking chair "marcelo" by samuel lamas
By Samuel Lamas
Located in Brasilia, DF
Marcelo Rocking Chair by Samuel Lamas, 2022
This minimalist rocking chair, crafted from stainless steel, nautical rope, wood, and tapestry, is designed with an architectonic and geo...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,260 / item
Caverna
contemporary wooden rocking chair by Brazilian Studio Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Cavernas are the arched structures that, when combined, form the skeleton of a vessel.
These delicately sculpted pieces are the pure embodiment of design, blending the strength and...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Wood Balanço Viga by Atelier Andre Ferri
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood Balanço Viga by Atelier Andre Ferri
Dimensions: W 71.5 x D 13 x H 43.5 cm.
Materials: Wood.
ANDRÉ FERRI
André Ferri is from Belo Horizonte, born in 1990, graduated in Archi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,933 / item
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chairs in Bentwood, Cimo, c. 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
These exceptional rocking chairs, crafted by renowned Brazilian designer Cimo in the 1950s, exhibit an exquisite sculptural form entirely constructed of beautiful Bentwood. Each chai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
"Revoar" Hanging Swing Chair in Natural Leather Handmade in Black
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rocking Chair in Metal
Wicker by Carlo Hauner, c. 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Rocking chair made in metal and wicker designed by Carlo Hauner in the 1950’s. The sculptural piece has been completely restored. The wicker is new and the metal has been painted in ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Iron
André Ferri, Side table - Swing "Viga", Friego Wood. 2018
By André Ferri
Located in PARIS, FR
André Ferri (né en 1990)
Table d'appoint - Balançoire "Viga", 2018
Freijo, laiton et corde
Dimensions : 72 x 44 x 13 cm (28.3 x 17.3 x 5.1 in)
The Viga side table by André Ferri is ...
Category
2010s Arts and Crafts Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Bentwood by Moveis Cimo, 1950, Brazil
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Mid-Century Modern rocking chair in Bentwood by Moveis Cimo in Brazil during the fifties decade is magnificent!
The curved shapes that provided a different...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
$8,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Walnut Brazilian Rocking Chair
Located in London, GB
Mid-century Brazilian rocking chair, circa 1950s, in walnut wood, exotic wood and leather.
Dimensions: H101 x W71 x D84 cm.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair
Ottoman in Hardwood
Leather, Liceu de Artes
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
Available today with free domestic shipping included, this one-of-a-kind Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair with Ottoman in Hardwood
Leather designed by Liceu de Artes made in the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$17,250 Sale Price / set
25% Off
Supra Chair by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Supra chair by Mameluca
Material:Copper plated steel, leather, Assorted fabrics
Dimensions: D110x W90 x H90 cm
Hélio Oiticica’s Parangolés inspired the creation of a rocking cha...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
$21,030 / item
Móveis Cimo, Rocking Chair, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood rocking lounge chair produced by Móveis Cimo, Brazil, c. 1950s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 41.75"H x 28.0"W x 39.0"D
Seat Height (inches): 17.5"
Arm Height (inches): 25.8...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Hardwood
Leather, Liceu de Artes, 1960s
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in New York, NY
This rocking chair by Liceu de Artes is a strong example of 60s Brazilian design, combining a solid rosewood frame with a suspended natural leather seat and headrest. The chair featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Revoar" Swing Hanging Chair with Fringes in Natural Leather Coffee Color
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The project starts from leather threads, valuing the manual work of various craft techniques, such as braids, cords, chains and fringes.
The chains were represented in three-dimensional shape with leather braids and internal steel wire. The fringes, a detail that is in vogue in fashion, and that brings a visual effect of flight in the movement of the swing, from the basic technique of the customized leather cord.
The result is a sophisticated design piece, an indoor hanging chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary "Feijão" Rocking Chair by Rodrigo Simão in Corten Steel
By Rodrigo Simão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Designed in 2015 by Rodrigo Simão, the “Feijão” chair pays homage to the award-winning designer’s country of origin not only in its name, “Feijão” – a la...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern "Augusta" Rocking Chair by Aída Boal, Brazil, 1991
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern "Augusta" Rocking Chair by Aída Boal, Brazil, 1991
The Augusta rocking chair by Aída Boal is a stunning and timeless piece of furniture t...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1947, Brazilian Midcentury Design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This rocking chair was one of the first pieces produced by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) when his Langenbach & Tenreiro store opened in 1947.
Far beyond a designer and artist, Tenreiro was an intellectual and thinker of the Brazilian culture.
The rocking chairs were part of the interior spaces in most Brazilian colonial...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Metal and Acrylic, Unknown, 1970
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Brazilian Modern Rocking Chair in Metal and Acrylic, Unknown,1970 is nothing less than gorgeous!
Unlike tr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Gunga" Outdoor Hanging Swing Chair in Aluminium and Naval Rope Handmade
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Gunga swing can be used in both indoor and outdoor areas.
Inspired by one of the most beautiful postcards in Brazil, Gunga beach in Alagoas. The swing represents Brazilianness t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Leather and Wood Rocking Chair
By Pedro Useche
Located in Boston, MA
Flexus plywood rocking chair. One of a kind. Leather and wood.
Category
2010s International Style Brazilian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
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