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Brazilian Furniture

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
Brazilian Midcentury Organic Bowl in Rosewood, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Organic bowl piece carved in Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship.
Category

Early 17th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Patchwork Modular Slipper Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Can also be connected as a settee. Backs are removable.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather

Brazilian Midcentury Side Table in Rosewood and Marble, c. 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful and delicate side table with solid Brazilian rosewood structure and marble top by unknown author.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pink Amethyst Geode with a Natural Sculpture of an Abstract Wing, Natural Art
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Sculpture: A Pink Amethyst formed as Abstract Wings ▫️ Description Whenever nature attempts to recreate art, this is precisely what comes to mind: a natural sculpture remin...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Pair of Rare Blue Lace Agate Geodes, Gallery-Grade with Calcite Flower Inclusion
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Collector's Bookmatching Pair of Blue Lace Agate Geodes: Harmoniously Matched with Rare Formations, Bold White and Blue Laces, and Calcite Flower Inclusions ▫️ Description Crafted ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Large Deep Orange Citrine Cluster with Rare Trapiche Citrine Points
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A remarkable large citrine cluster, this rare citrine specimen combines unique characteristics to form a world-class piece. Its deep, rich orange tone epitomizes beauty and elegance,...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Brazilian Midcentury Serving Tray in Rosewood, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful tray carved from a single piece of Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

A Collectors Blue and White Lace Agate with Calcite Flower Inclusion
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Collector's Blue Lace Agate Geode: A Harmonious Agate with Rare Formation, Bold White and Blue Laces, and a Calcite Flower Inclusion ▫️ Description An artwork crafted by nature, th...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Brazilian Midcentury Serving Tray in Rosewood by Casa Finland, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful tray carved from a single piece of Brazilian rosewood manufactured by Casa Finland which produced utilitarian objects in noble Brazilian woods in Brazil in the mid-20th cen...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Brazilian Wall-mounted Cutlery in Rosewood, c. 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Vintage pair of wall-mounted cutlery carved in solid Brazilian rosewood.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Brazilian Midcentury Serving Tray in Rosewood by Casa Finland, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful tray carved from a single piece of Brazilian rosewood manufactured by Casa Finland which produced utilitarian objects in noble Brazilian woods in Brazil in the mid-20th cen...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Brazilian Midcentury Tray #506 in Noble Wood by WoodArt
By Jean Gillon
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Rare and beautiful tray with handle carved in Brazilian rosewood model 506 from the WoodArt catalogue. Jean Gillon (1919-2007) was born in Romania, where he graduated in Architectur...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Brazilian Midcentury Centerpiece Bowl in Noble Wood, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Large and stunning bowl carved in noble wood that can also be used as a centerpiece, designer by Jean Dobré for Tropic-Art. It keeps the manufacturer's mark on the bottom. Tropic-A...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

World-Class Large Lace Agate Slice, with Ice-Like Crystal and Lace Agate Frame
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Rare, Natural Masterpiece: A Large Lace Agate Slice with a Clear Quartz Interior, Perfect Bandings and Colorful Chalcedony ▫️ Description An agate slice that embodies the utmost ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Pink Amethyst Geode Slab with Sculptural Pink Amethyst Flowers and Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
High-Grade Pink Amethyst Geode Slice with Botroydal Flowers and Sparkly Druzy ▫️Description A Pink Amethyst Geode Slice showcases rare character...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Brazilian Mid-Century Small Bowl #102 in Noble Wood by WoodArt
By Jean Gillon
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Rare small bowl with handle carved in solid brazilian rosewood model 102 from the WoodArt catalogue. Two pieces available. Jean Gillon (1919-2007) was born in Romania, where he grad...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Golden Orange Citrine Cluster with Citrine Crystal Druzy and Flower Rosette
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Golden Orange Citrine Cluster with Sparkly Druzy and Flower Rosettes ▫️ Description ▫️ A Citrine Cluster that radiates golden sparkles, this Citrine features beautiful aesthetics cr...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Rosewood & Butterscotch Leather MP-163 "Earth" 3-Seater Sofa by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We've had several Percival Lafer sofas and chairs over the years, and this MP-163 "Earth" model sofa is by far the most comfortable. The scoop style and high-back design cradles and ...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pink Amethyst Geode Slab with Sculptural Pink Amethyst and Pink Amethyst Flowers
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Artwork: Pink Amethyst Geode Slice with Sparkly Botroydal Flowers ▫️ Description A Pink Amethyst Geode Slice displays unique features h...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

World-Class Large Lace Agate Slice, with Ice-Like Crystal and Colorful Agate
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Rare, Natural Masterpiece: A Large Lace Agate Slice with a Clear Quartz Interior, Perfect Bandings and Colorful Chalcedony ▫️ Description An agate slice that embodies the utmost ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

"Cubo" Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020), Brazilian architect and designer, founded the furniture design and manufacturing company L'Atelier in São Paulo, Brazil, in the 1950s. It became a benchm...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Amethyst Flower Plate with Crystal Druzy, Galaxy Druzy and Multicolored Minerals
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Gallery-Grade Amethyst Flower Plate with Multicolored Minerals, Rose Galaxy Druzy, and Amethyst after Celadonite ▫️ Description An Amethyst Flower Plate (also known as Amethy...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Cubo Sofa Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Houston, TX
Cubo sofa 1960 / re-edition start 2020 Designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the late 1970s, the Cubo line is different from his other collections. Lightweight and ...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Spindel Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit Brazil, c. 1970
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Large hourglass-shaped planters model "Spindel", part of a line of garden pieces designed by Swiss Willy Guhl and produced by Eternit Brasil in the 1970s. These series of fiber cemen...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Cement

Zanine Caldas - R armchair
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Houston, TX
Jose Zanine Caldas A self-taught artist, designer and architect, Jose Zanine Caldas (1919-2001) was born on the southern coast of Bahia in Brazil. At age twenty, he opened an archi...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Babel Collection, PLA N2 Organizer
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
BABEL COLLECTION Nothing beats the way creativity molds itself to everyday needs, as well as the sudden abstract contour of fascination. Brazil's power to create unimaginable inve...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Side Table by Móveis Cavallaro, Brazil, 1960s
By Móveis Cavallaro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Side Table by Móveis Cavallaro, Brazil, 1960s Side table with solid wood structure and Formica top. The table has an X shaped support on the legs, with solid wood...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Formica, Wood

Rare Natural Black Lace Agate Slice with Golden Agate Center and Blue Neon Drawn
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Natural Black Lace Agate Slice with Rare Golden and Blue Neon Colors ▫️ Description A superb and rare Agate Slice from Brazil, this Soledade Agate features beautiful and intac...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Babel Collection, PLA Vase
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
BABEL COLLECTION Nothing beats the way creativity molds itself to everyday needs, as well as the sudden abstract contour of fascination. Brazil's power to create unimaginable inve...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Brazilian Modernist Bronze Horse Sculpture on a Rosewood Base, 1960s
By Pietrina Checcacci
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modernist bronze horse sculpture standing on a Jacaranda base circa 1960s. The hollow core geometric bronze horse is a testament to the modernist arts movement of Brazil d...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Bronze

MP-97 Midcentury Lounge Chair by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. This pair of MP-97 lounge chairs by Percival Lafer comprises a solid wood structure with a single piece of a loose foam seat. Its unique design and construction make this an authentic statement piece. These pieces are unrestored and will receive wood treatment and new upholsteries according to the customer's taste. The cushions are in very good condition, with the extremely comfortable injectable foam. Móveis Lafer...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Cedar

Antique Circa 1900 Architectural Rendering Watercolor Painting
Located in Seguin, TX
Architectural rendering in watercolor, gouache, and pencil on paper by Luiz Olivieri Italy/Brazil, circa 1900. Unsigned. Unframed, age toning, edge wear.
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Circa 1900 Architectural Watercolor Painting
Located in Seguin, TX
Architectural rendering in watercolor, gouache, and pencil on paper by Luiz Olivieri Italy/Brazil, circa 1900. Unsigned. Unframed, age toning, edge losses.
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Paper

Brazilian Modern Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin, Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Zebra in Resin by Abraham Palatinik made in the 1960s is beautiful! This is part of the Artemis collection that feature...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Resin

Carlo Hauner for Móveis Artesanal. Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Rattan & Iron
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Extremely rare armchair in white rattan (original painting from the fabric) in an elliptical format, made over an iron structure with cufflinks. This model was featured in several publications of the time, above it is in an "Casa Jardim...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Iron

Brazilian Rock Crystal Bow
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Rock Crystal Bow, Beautiful white and light brown,
Category

Late 20th Century Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal

Eila Ampula Brazilian Modern Wall Art Tapestry
Located in Miami, FL
Eila Ampula fiber art floral tapestry handcrafted in Brazil, 1980s. Eila Ampula was a well-known Brazilian artist who specialized in tapestry design. Her ...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Natural Fiber

Percival Lafer Ottoman in Olive Green Leather and Mahogany
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, ottoman or stool, mahogany, leather, Brazil, 1970s Bulky and voluptuous pouf made in the 1970s by Percival Lafer. The olive green leather of the seat is tufted, whic...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Prata Wolff Silver Plate Platter Tray Centerpiece with Lucite Horn Handles
Located in Atlanta, GA
SIlversmith Prata Wolff designed this stunning large serving tray or centerpiece in the 1980s. The heavy silver plate platter is ornate with frosted Lucite carved horn-shaped handles...
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Bar Cart in Brazilian Wood, Attributed to Novo Rumo
By Novo Rumo
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
We work with artisans who masterfully restore typical pieces from each period of our history, valuing their different preservation techniques. Teamwork has built this pioneering comp...
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jorge Zalszupin side table
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Houston, TX
JZ Side Table 1950 / re-edition start 2006 The side table highlighted the wooden stand through the glass top, in an elegant combination. The table top was fixed in place using a bras...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Floating Wall Sideboard in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner for Forma, c. 1950 Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Available today with free domestic shipping (within NYC) included this Floating Sideboard or Wall Module made in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner for Forma, c. 1950 in Brazil is nothing less...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Sculpture by Abraham PALATNIK (1928-2020) Cat, plexiglass. Brazil, 1970s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Torino, IT
Sculpture of Abraham PALATNIK (1928-2020) Cat, plexiglass. ORIGIN Brazil PERIOD 1970s AUTHOR Abraham PALATNIK born in 1928 in Natal, Brazil, and died in 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, wa...
Category

1970s Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass

“Costella” Armchair in Hardwood & Fabric att. to Martin Eisler, 1950’s Brazil
By Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this “Costella” Armchair in Hardwood & Fabric att. to Martin Eisler, 1950’s Brazil s nothing less than awesome! The model of this chair is called “Costella” and has...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Girandola bench
By Cristina Celestino
Located in Houston, TX
Girandola Bench A sinuous volume designed by a curved wooden shape welcomes a seat wrapped in quilted velvet upholstery. The Paraíso armchair appears light, suspended on slender meta...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Percival Lafer ‘MP-97’ Rosewood and Leather Sofa
By Percival Lafer
Located in Raleigh, NC
Comfortable and sleek sofa designed by Percival Lafer of Brazil, circa 1970s. Dark chocolate brown leather cushion sits atop leather support straps. The base of the sofa and legs are...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Rosewood

Carlo Hauner for Móveis Artesanal. Mid-Century Modern Armchair w/ Iron Structure
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Extremely rare armchair with an iron structure and molded upholstery, extremely comfortable. This chair is a good example of how avant-garde furniture design could be in the mid- 195...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Iron

Forma Brazil Rosewood Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
By Forma Brazil
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant pair of minimal lounge chairs by Forma Brazil, crafted of Brazilian rosewood in new full aniline black leather. Measurements W 24.50'' x D 30'' x H 28.25'' Seat Height 16.25''
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Jorge Zalszupin - Guanabara Dining table
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Houston, TX
The Guanabara Dining Tables was designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1959. The tabletop is made using different tones of woods to give a beautiful contrast and it rests on a cement base c...
Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Palatnik Midcentury Op Art Lucite Bird
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Lucite Op Art blue, turquoise and black bird designed by Abraham Palatnik. Abraham Palatnik (born in 1928) is a Brazilian artist and inventor whose innovations i...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Lucite

breathtaking pair of costela lounge chairs by carlo hauner and martin eisler
By Forma Nova, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful pair of Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler lounge chairs. made by forma nova in the 1950thies and still in wonderful shape. the light walnut is very shiny and the edges are lig...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1970 Percival Lafer lounge chairs in a beautiful honey suede upholstery with rosewood bases. Produced by Lafer S.A. - These chairs are in good vintage condition with a beauti...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Suede, Rosewood

"Joca" Chair Solid Wood and Customized Handwoven
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
When she created Joca chair, Alessandra Delgado wanted a piece with delicate features, exploring the curves of the wood with a design inspired by the master designer Joaquim Tenreiro...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Polyester, Wood

"Diz" Armchair in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, 2001, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The awesome "Diz" Armchair in Hardwood designed by Sergio Rodrigues in Brazil in 2001 is nothing less than exquisite! The "Diz" armchair showcases a captivating blend of sculptural...
Category

Early 2000s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Carlo Hauner's Mid-Century Modern Personal Use Desk in Caviúna Wood and Iron
By Carlo Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This desk was where Carlo Hauner designed, at the beginning of the 1950's, several of his incredible and numerous autoral furniture for both Móveis Artesanal and Forma. Acquired dire...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Iron

Joaquim Tenreiro. Purple Abstract Sculpture in Wood
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Purple sculpture in a tape-like, abstract format in wood with impeccable procedence. This work was created by Joaquim Tenreiro, one of the most important names of Brazilian furnitur...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set Of 3 Selenite III, IV And V Pendant Lamps by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 3 Selenite III, IV And V Pendant Lamps by Aver Dimensions: V: Ø 123 x H 16.5 cm. IV: Ø 103 x H 16.5 cm. III: Ø 83 x H 16.5 cm. Materials: Metal, selenite. Different finishes ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal, Other

Horizonte Sideboard by Lia Siqueira
By Lia Siqueira
Located in Houston, TX
Inspired by Rythm, architecture and visual arts, the Horizon sideboard emerged from the intersection of rhythm and act, a set of repetitions transformed into a homogeneous and harmon...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

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