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 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
Jacaranda Wood Bowl By Jean Gillon For Wood Art, 1960
By Jean Gillon
Located in Toronto, ON
This is a masterful, smooth, exotic and beautifully hand carved Jacaranda wood bowl by Brazillian design icon Jean Gillon for Wood Art. It bears its original production label classifying it as 1/505. A rare beauty...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Minimalist Brazilian Rosewood Coffee Table
By Branco & Preto
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful Brazilian rosewood Mid-Century Modern architectural coffee table.
Refined geometrical base in solid rosewood with clear glass top.
Brazilian rosewood, also known as Dalber...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Brazilian Midcentury Wall Tapestry by Nadi, c. 1960
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Brazilian midcentury stunning wall tapestry woven in natural fibers designed by Nadi, Brazil, c. 1960.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wool, Jute
1970's Silver-Plated Brazilian Flower Shape Vase
By Marilena Mariotto
Located in New York, NY
1970's modern flower shape silver-plated Brazilian vase/candle holder attributed to Marilena Mariotto, newly hand polished with minor wear and patina...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Small Natural Purple Amethyst Geode with Flower, Perfect as An Accent Decor
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
All Natural, Small Amethyst Geode with Rare Amethyst Druzy and Flower
▫️ Description
This small Amethyst Geode is a natural masterpiece, showcasing a stunning formation, rarely see...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Brazilian Modern lounge chairs crafted of stunning Brazilian Rosewood with new fabric.
Measurements...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Puppet Lamp in Brazilian Solid Wood
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
Playful and articulated lamp, made of solid caixeta and jequitibá wood, allowing for numerous movements and positions. The dark version is charred using the Japanese technique Shou S...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
AZO Wall Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Polished
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Azo comes from the intention of creating a sconce with vertical lighting.
Its shape is the result of a longitudinal cut in a cylinder with rounded en...
Category
2010s International Style Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Sergio Rodrigues for Oca, Jacarandá Dining Chair, Brasil, circa 1955
By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues
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 Furniture
Materials
Textile, Jacaranda
Stainless Steel Double Chain, by Rain, Wall Piece, Stainless Steel, Polished
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Chains series represents a particular look into a rough object, which is often strictly associated to its functional purpose. The piece propose a reflection on mass production...
Category
2010s International Style Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
AZO Wall Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Black
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Azo comes from the intention of creating a sconce with vertical lighting.
Its shape is the result of a longitudinal cut in a cylinder with rounded en...
Category
2010s International Style Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Satellite Collection - Plataforma Side Table (resin version) by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
Through a fusion of functional and sculptural objects, Pedro channels the aesthetics of astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Percival Lafer Mp-5 lounge chairs pair Brazil 1961
By Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare pair of MP-5 lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer and manufactured by Lafer MP, Brazil 1961. Steel structures covered with Caviuna. Reupholstered in a grey mixed fabric to ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Satellite Collection - Plataforma Console (resin version) by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
Through a fusion of functional and sculptural objects, Pedro channels the aesthetics of astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Rug & Kilim’s Cowhide Rug in Silver-Gray and White Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 7x8 contemporary cowhide rug, originating from Brazil, is a comfortable and stylish addition to a wide range of spaces for its unique shape inherent to the craft.
On the Design:
Admirers of the craft may appreciate this new cowhide rug made with undyed colors with a natural silky sheen. With silver/gray and white undertones, this rug is an exemplary addition to the Rug & Kilim Modern collection for its unique shape. As a comfortable and stylish choice, this piece is particularly well suited to spaces seeking unshaped and irregular shaped rugs...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Animal Skin
Kobe Collection, Aluminium and Wood 3 Pots Set
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
KOBE COLLECTION
"The distinction between past, present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion". We must not forget what we have lived, stories and traditions, so that w...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural Side Table by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Table Lamp by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longue by Guto Lacaz, 1990s
By Guto Lacaz
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longue by Guto Lacaz, 1990s
Made from brown suede, this chaise longue incorporates a simple yet sophisticated design. A single long cushion rests on a wood...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950's Brazilian Sideboard
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
The 1950s sideboard, an attribution to Carlo Hauner stands as a testament to the visionary collaboration between Carlo Hauner (1927 — 1997) and Martin Eisler (1913 — 1977), primary d...
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Plywood
Sculptural Side Table by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Original Vintage Travel Poster Brazil Rio Guanabara Bay Sugarloaf Mountain Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Brazil in South America featuring a scenic view from the Christ the Redeemer statue on Mount Corcovado towards Sugarloaf Mountain in Guanabara Bay ...
Category
1930s Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Paper
Amazon Headdress Wall Decoration
Located in Paris, FR
Wall Decoration Amazon Headdress traditional headdress of an
aboriginal tribe from the Amazon made up of strands of natural
straw, and dehydrated ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Straw, Glass, Wood
Brazilian Leather Baskets
By Luhome
Located in Boston, MA
Leather organizer baskets. Natural color.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Modern Game Table by Mobília Contemporânea, 1960s
By Mobília Contemporânea
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Game Table by Mobília Contemporânea, 1960s
Square game table, made around the 1960s by the Brazilian manufacture Mobília Contemporânea.
It has a solid wood struct...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sculptural Side Table by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Pr. Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c. 1970’s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Incredible pair of lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil, circa 1970’s. The chairs feature rare wood frames, with chrome tube supports, and fabric straps that crad...
Category
Late 20th Century Brutalist Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Sofa & Armchairs Lounge Set, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Whitstable, GB
Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler midcentury sofa and armchairs; 1950s
Sofa designed for their manufacturing company, Forma around 1955.
This model is an icon of Brazilian midcentury design and was used to illustrate some advertisements for Forma in the 1950s.
We offer the set of sofa and matching armchairs. They are stunning together.
The set has been newly reupholstered in beautiful blue velvet, feet in imbuia wood, lacquered finish.
Sofa Dimensions: H28.35, W76.78, D30.32 in
H72, W195, D77 cm
Armchairs Dimenions: H 28.35, W30.32, D30.32 in
H72, W77, D77 cm
The creative duo were the leading designers behind the Brazilian furniture company Forma, and produced many celebrated pieces of Brazilian midcentury design.
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) was born in Vienna, and studied architecture in his country.
Eisler left Europe in 1938 due to the rise of fascist regimes. He first lived in Buenos Aires, where he settled and worked as an architect and designer. There here...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Satellite Collection - Itamar Bench (ebonized version) by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
Through a fusion of functional and sculptural objects, Pedro channels the aesthetics of astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rug & Kilim’s Cowhide Rug in Beige-Brown and White Tones
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x8 contemporary cowhide rug, originating from Brazil, is a comfortable and stylish addition to a wide range of spaces for its unique shape inherent to the craft.
On the Design:
Admirers of the craft may appreciate this new cowhide rug made with undyed colors with a natural silky sheen. With beige/brown and white undertones, this rug is an exemplary addition to the Rug & Kilim Modern collection for its unique shape. As a comfortable and stylish choice, this piece is particularly well suited to spaces seeking unshaped and irregular shaped rugs...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Animal Skin
Folding chairs, Luisa Model by Marcello Cuneo, Italy 1970
By Marcello Cuneo
Located in Brasília, BR
Amazing pair of "Luisa" chairs in chromed metal designed by Marcello Cuneo for Mobel, Italy 1970.
Folding chairs in high-quality chromed metal with seats entirely upholstered in prem...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Table Lamp by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
"terraforma" ceramic brown vase sculpture 4
Located in Santa Monica, BR
“Terraforma” represents the experimentation with new forms and the transformation of the earthly element. It’s akin to shaping the very earth itself to create three-dimensional forms...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
"Celestia" Black Ceramic Table Lamp Light Sculpture Handcrafted
Located in Santa Monica, BR
“Celestia” is a tribute to the depth of existence, a reminder that both light and darkness are essential for the understanding of the whole. It is a work that challenges the observer...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
"Aria" offwhite Ceramic Table Lamp Light Sculpture Handcrafted
Located in Santa Monica, BR
“Aria” transcends mere artistry; it is a beacon of self-reflection. This totem beckons observers to embark on an introspective odyssey, navigating the intricate labyrinth of their ow...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
"terraforma" ceramic brown vase 1
Located in Santa Monica, BR
“Terraforma” represents the experimentation with new forms and the transformation of the earthly element. It’s akin to shaping the very earth itself to create three-dimensional forms...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
"terraforma" ceramic brown vase 2
Located in Santa Monica, BR
“Terraforma” represents the experimentation with new forms and the transformation of the earthly element. It’s akin to shaping the very earth itself to create three-dimensional forms...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Natural Uruguayan Amethyst Geode with Rare Calcite and Sparkly Purple Amethyst
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Uruguayan Amethyst Geode Masterpiece: A Rarely Seen Fusion of Perfect Calcite with Sparkly Purple Amethyst Druzy
▫️ Description
Renowned worldwide for their exceptional beauty, U...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
"terraforma" ceramic brown vase 3
Located in Santa Monica, BR
“Terraforma” represents the experimentation with new forms and the transformation of the earthly element. It’s akin to shaping the very earth itself to create three-dimensional forms...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
"terraforma" ceramic brown sculpture 5
Located in Santa Monica, BR
“Terraforma” represents the experimentation with new forms and the transformation of the earthly element. It’s akin to shaping the very earth itself to create three-dimensional forms...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Arturito Collection, Concrete Paperweight Set (5 pieces)
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
ARTURITOS COLLECTION
Whether in Tokyo, Denver or Moscow, printing ideas requires organization. Taking chaos out of the box and turning it into facts requires hard work, care, attent...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Satellite Collection - Plataforma Coffee Table (resin version) by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
Through a fusion of functional and sculptural objects, Pedro channels the aesthetics of astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
"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
Satellite Collection - Rios Lamp by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
With geometrically precise lines, the Arca lamp, Pedro Ávila’s (@avilapedro) latest creation, establishes an intriguing contrast between the ancestry of parc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel, Brass
Arturito Collection, Big Wood Paperweight
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
ARTURITOS COLLECTION
Whether in Tokyo, Denver or Moscow, printing ideas requires organization. Taking chaos out of the box and turning it into facts requires hard work, care, attent...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Arturito Collection, Wood Paperweight Set (5 pieces)
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
ARTURITOS COLLECTION
Whether in Tokyo, Denver or Moscow, printing ideas requires organization. Taking chaos out of the box and turning it into facts requires hard work, care, attent...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Table Lamp by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Satellite Collection - Croco Side Table by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
Through a fusion of functional and sculptural objects, Pedro channels the aesthetics of astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Jean Gillon, Solid wood coffee table. c. 1960. Label of the Probel workshop
By Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
The coffee table designed by Jean Gillon is a remarkable piece in solid wood, with a thick removable top with square cutouts in the corners. This feature adds a touch of sophisticati...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Citrine Geode with Rare Citrine Crown and Stalactite Flowers - A Gallery Citrine
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Lifetime Find: Gallery-Grade Citrine Geode with a Rare Citrine Crown and Stalactite Flower Formations
▫️ Description
Elegantly formed and exhibiting rare characteristics, this ci...
Category
2010s Brazilian Furniture
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
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