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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
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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

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Rosewood

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.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Rare Forma armchairs by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in São Paulo, BR
This particular piece showcases a rare design crafted by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma in 1955. Though Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler are primarily known for their well-s...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Brazilian Midcentury Center Table in Rosewood and Glass, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Coffee or center table with solid Brazilian rosewood structure and glass top of unknown modern design authorship.
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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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

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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 ...
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2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

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Rosewood

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...
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2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Handcrafted Bedside Table, by Leo Strauss Midi Side Table
By Leo Strauss
Located in Atibaia, BR
With a design inspired in the 1960s, the Midi bedside table is produced in an industrialized wooden plate with natural sheet finish and lacquer. The Midi bedside table can be produc...
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2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

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 ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century Brutalist Sofa by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c 1970's
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Rare Brutalist Mid Century sofa, designed by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil, circa 1970's. The sofa features a frame constructed of rare hardwood, with original and extremely comfort...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather

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...
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2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

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

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...
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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

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Cement

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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Resin

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 ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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...
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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...
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2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

EXQUiSITE RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZILIAN HARDWOOD BUTTERFLY WING BUTLERS SERVING TRAY
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite very well made Brazilian Rosewood butlers tray with pressed butterfly wings retailed in Rio D...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Steel

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...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Steel

"Nie" Sofa Minimalist Style in Gray Fabric
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The name Nie emerges as an affectionate nickname for Oscar Niemeyer, whose work Alessandra was inspired by his creation. The design of the piece refers to the femininity of the maste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric

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...
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1970s Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Plexiglass

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

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Lucite

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

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Fabric, Michel Arnoult, 1960s
By Michel Arnoult
Located in New York, NY
Available today this Brazilian Modern Armchairs made in Hardwood & Fabric desgned by Michel Arnoult, 1960s are nothing less than spectacular! They were designed in the 1960’s and ar...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Nylon, Hardwood

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...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Concrete

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

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...
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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''
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Genuine Huge Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster Point from Brazil (61.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This Genuine Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster Point from Brazil weighs 61.5 lbs and is crafted from premium, see-through quartz crystals. With a complete termination and a shiny, reflect...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

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

Small Natural Madeira Citrine Cluster with AAA Red Orange Citrine Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Small Raw Orange Madeira Citrine Cluster with Shiny Citrine Druzy ▫️ Description We've carefully hand-picked this Madeira Citrine Cluster for its wonderful aesthetics, compact siz...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Mid-Century Modern "Mocho" Stool by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern "Mocho" Stool by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s Inspired by the traditional cow-milking stools used in Brazil, the three-legged Mocho is a 1954 creation by the a...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Brazilian Wall Tapestry, 1980's
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful vintage wall tapestry with a bird design woven in wool. Signed JMA, unknown artist.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wool

Velox Bench by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Velox Bench by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 180 x D 48 x H 46 cm Materials: Leather With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends and follows th...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Center table by Bertomeu & Cia, 1960s
By Bertomeu & Cia
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center table by Bertomeu & Cia, 1960s Rectangular coffee table with curved edges, a nested glass top and hollow side cut-outs.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Plywood

Jean Gillon Jacaranda Equine Sculptural Bookend Pair, Labelled, Brazil, 1960s
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Jean Gillon Mid-Century Jacaranda Equine Sculptural Bookends, Brazil, 1960s. Handcrafted with hard rosewood (also known as jacaranda), rare pair of horse head bookends by Jean Gillo...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Jacaranda

"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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Polyester, Wood

"Flag" Couch in Dark Grey Linen and Wood Feet
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Flag Couch is a smart piece. -Accompanies plus two loose cushions to a better comfort. (If you want more, it is possible to request a quote). Cushion's measuring 45x45 cm each o...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Glass, Giuseppe Scapinelli 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available in NYC with free domestic shipping included, this Brazilian Modern coffee table in Caviuna Wood and glass by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s is nothing less than spectacular. T...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Selenite Pendant Lamp III by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite Pendant Lamp III by Aver Dimensions: Ø 83 x H 16.5 cm. Materials: Metal, selenite. Different finishes available: Rustic Bronze, Vintage Gold, Aged Copper Veneer, Onyx Venee...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Other, Metal

Eclipse Coffee Table by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Eclipse Coffee Table by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 160 x D 80 x H 30 cm Materials: Base: Veneer. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trend...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Ernesto Hauner's Personal Use Mid-Century Modern Extendable Dining Table in Wood
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Extendable round table with solid caviúna structure, table top with its top and finishings in caviúna wood, also known as "golden wood" due to its hue. When extended, its diameter is...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Long Bowl in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Long bowl in dark bronze by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 41.5 x D 16 x H 9.5 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

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