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.
Folk Art Animal Tapestry, Butterfly Wing Collage of a Bird - Brazil 19th Century
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Folk Art Animal Tapestry, Butterfly Wing Collage of a Bird - Brazil 19th Century Charming and highly decorative late 19th-century butterfly wing collage, most probably originating f...
Other
José Zanine Caldas Rare Console in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
José Zanine Caldas, hand-carved console, Brazilian hardwood, Brazil, 1980s This beautifully sculpted console was made during a time in which Caldas abandoned the rigid design aesthe...
Hardwood
Large Diamantina Clear Quartz Obelisk
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Tall Diamantina Crystal Quartz Tower (Obelisk), Rainbow Crystal ▫️ Description A Clear Quartz Tower that feels like a rainbow generator, this gorgeous obelisk showcases natural Dia...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Museum-Scale Amethyst Wings Pair
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Amethyst Butterfly Wings Geode with Long-Tailed Sculptural Formation ▫️ Description Every once in a while, nature creates a formation that feels almost designed. This matched pair ...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Percival Lafer Ottoman in Olive Green Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, ottoman or stool, wood, leather, Brazil, 1970s Bulky and voluptuous pouf designed by Percival Lafer in the 1970s. The seat is upholstered in olive green tufted leath...
Leather, Wood
Gorgeous Natural Citrine Cluster with AAA, Large Madeira Orange Citrine Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Citrine Cluster with AAA Madeira Orange Points on Stand ▫️ Description ▫️ Bringing unusually large Madeira orange citrine druzy, this citrine crystal cluster has the kind of fiery ...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
AAA Amethyst Geode Cathedral with Gemmy Royal Purple Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Extraordinary Amethyst on Agate Geode Cathedral: Royal Purple Sparkle over Rare Blue Agate ▫️ Description An amethyst geode of this level is the kind of find that doesn’t come arou...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Spectacular AAA-Grade Madeira Citrine Crystal Cluster with Large Sparkling Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Exceptional Intense Madeira Citrine Cluster with Large, Brilliant Druzy ▫️ Description Madeira citrine is one of the most sought-after citrine color tones, known for its rich orang...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Rare and Large Martin Eisler Sideboard for Forma in Brazilian Walnut and Cane
By Benno M. Forman, Martin Eisler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Martin Eisler for Forma, sideboard, Brazilian walnut, glass, brass, cane, leather, Brazil, 1950s Rare Brazilian sideboard by Martin Eisler for Forma. This refined piece is composed ...
Brass
Gypsum Var. Selenite on Matrix from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (19 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
An aesthetic specimen of a 19" gem transparent gypsum var. selenite crystal on druzy matrix. The specimen has top quality transparency with a glassy luster and fully terminated cryst...
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Mid century Brazilian Leather Safari Sling Low lounge Chair by Michel Arnoult
By Michel Arnoult, Jean Gillon, Percival Lafer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Brazilian modern Michel Arnoult leather sling with Brazilian wood frame Safari Sling Lounge Chair. Brazilian Modern jacaranda hardwood frame safari sling chair with light...
Leather, Hardwood
$360Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture on Granite Base, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract bronze sculpture on black granite base by unknown artist, Brazil 1960s.
Granite, Bronze
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chair, Wood, Leather, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood, plywood, metal and beige leather lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Design inspired by the Boomerang chair by Richard Neutra. Provenance: ...
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Subtle staining on marble. Wear consistent with age and use. Chipping to edge as illustrated. Overall Dime...
Marble
Moveis Teperman, Console Table, Wood, Brass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and brass console table produced by Moveis Teperman, Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use, including natural wood cracking. Overall Dimensions (inches): 38.0"H...
Brass
$20,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores, 1960s
By Fatima Arquitetura Interiores (FAI)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare and substantial pair of Brazilian modern lounge chairs produced by Fátima Arquitetura e Interiores, Brazil, circa 1960s. Executed in richly figured solid rosewood, these lounge...
Leather, Rosewood
Lounge Chair in the manner of Sergio Rodrigues and Jean Gillon, Oak and Leather
By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Ultimately comfortable lounge chair with footstool, designed and manufactured in the style of Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer, and Jean Gillon. Solid oak frame with newly upholstere...
Leather, Oak
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and white fabric lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Restored and reupholstered in recent history. Pre restorat...
Fabric, Wood
Mp 81 Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Percival Lafer MP-81 Lounge Chair and Ottoman Brazil, circa 1970s An iconic MP-81 lounge chair with matching ottoman designed by Percival Lafer and produced by Móveis Lafer, Brazil,...
Leather, Imbuia
AAA Royal Purple Amethyst Cathedral Geode with Large Sparkling Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
AAA Rich Purple Druzy Amethyst Geode – 24 Inches ▫️ Description This stunning 26-inch amethyst geode is the perfect statement piece to elevate your crystal collection or luxurious ...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Brazilian Designer, Coffee Table, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood coffee table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.5"H x 32.5"W x 32.5"D All items ship from High Poi...
Wood
Gorgeous Golden Orange Citrine Cluster on Stand
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
High-Grade Citrine Cluster with Sparkly Points on a Made-to-Order Display Base ▫️ Description ▫️ With its intense golden-orange tone, this natural specimen displays beautifully lay...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
AAA-Quality Citrine Heart with Golden Orange Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
AAA-Grade Large Golden-Orange Citrine Heart Ethically Sourced ▫️ Description A beautiful, large, and truly unique Citrine Heart, this specimen combines natural geological beauty ...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Ocean Blue Agate Jewellery Box Decorative Object Table top
Located in London, GB
A beautiful Agate jewellery box from Brazil, displaying stunning bands of light and dark blue that flow naturally through the stone. The rich blue tone...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Agate
Percival Lafer MP-91 Sofa: Jatoba Wood & Caramel Leather, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A solid jatoba and leather sling sofa by Percival Lafer for Brazil Industries circa 1970’s. This model MP-91 sofa is newly upholstered in a carmel leather showing a great pebbled gr...
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Designer, Bench, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood bench designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 16.0"H x 72.75"W x 20.55"D All items ship from High Point, N...
Wood
Percival Lafer Green Sofa Mp 97 Leather Sofa Extended Head Rest
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Percival Lafer MP - 97 sofa for Brazil Industries. Coveted extended headrest. This sofa was recently reupholstered in a high end olive green leather. Retains its original Solid ha...
Leather, Wood
Large Rectangular Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Mixed Hardwood Cocktail Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very large & impressive rectangular coffee table from Brazil. Solid wood top consisting of mixed hardwoods shoeing their natural organic form. Extremely heavy & well made.
Wood
Brazilian Designer, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.85"H x 43.15"W x 20.0"D All items ship ...
Marble
Celina Decorações, Lounge Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and light grey fabric sofa produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s Wear consistent with age and use. Vintage fabric ideally replaced. Overall...
Fabric, Wood
$712Sale Price|25% Off
Alagoas Armchair by Michel Arnoult, Imbuia Wood & Leather, 1959
By Michel Arnoult
Located in San Francisco, US
Designed by French-born Michel Arnoult in the late 1950s, this armchair exemplifies the ingenuity of Brazilian mid-century modern design. Produced for the Alagoas Collection by Foren...
Leather, Imbuia
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Iron, Rattan, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black-painted iron and rattan lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 32.0"H x 28.0"W x 30...
Iron
XL Citrine Geode Coffee Table
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
X-Large Citrine Geode Coffee Table Rich Orange Druzy on Handmade Metal Base ▫️ Description ▫️ A truly eye-catching citrine geode coffee/center table, featuring a large natural cit...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Spectacular All-Natural Elestial Citrine Crystal
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Elestial Golden-Amber Citrine ▫️ Description Bringing a gorgeous color tone and remarkable aesthetics, this high-grade citrine crystal specimen displays a golden-amber hue that gr...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Giant 6.6 Ft. Purple Amethyst Geode Wings with Sparkly Crystal Points
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Bookmatched Giant Amethyst Geodes Set as Wings with Deep Purple Druzy and Dense Sparkly Points – X-Large Museum-Scale Pair ▫️ Description This bookmatched pair of Giant Amethyst Ge...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Pair of Brutalist Leather & Wood Armchairs in the style of Jean Gillon, 1960's
By Jean Gillon, Carl Straub, Pierre Chapo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Brutalist Leather & Wood Armchairs in the style of Jean Gillon, Brazil, 1960's The chairs are in good original as found condition. The leather is "cognac" in color and ...
Leather, Oak
Brazilian Modern Sculptural Bar in Rosewood with Curved Legs, Brazil, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
An exceptional example of Brazilian Modern design from the 1950s, this sculptural bar masterfully balances architectural rigor with organic form. Executed in richly figured rosewood,...
Glass, Rosewood
Giuseppe Scapinelli Armchair in Hardwood & Ruby Cotton Velvet, Brazil, 1956
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
A rare and widely published armchair by Giuseppe Scapinelli, one of the defining figures of Brazilian mid-century modern design. Conceived during the 1950s, this sculptural wingback ...
Velvet, Caviuna
Brazilian Modern Dining Chairs in Rosewood by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma
Located in Troy, MI
Exceptional and rare set of dining chairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler Produced by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte Brazil circa 1956 Sculpted Brazilian rosewood frames w...
Cane, Rosewood
Large Purple Amethyst Agate Geode Coffee Table with Custom Metallic Base
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Purple Amethyst Geode Coffee / Center Table on Metallic Base ▫️ Description ▫️ This stunning purple amethyst geode table is ready to become a beautiful focal point in your home dec...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$11,000 / item
Maresias Modular Sofa by Amilcar Oliveira
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Maresias Sofa is a contemporary Brazilian modular seating system defined by its architectural wooden base and deliberately low, horizontal proportions. Designed as a platform for...
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
Brazilian Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Mohair, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood, metal and yellow mohair lounge chairs designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Dramatic patina screw heads. Minor wear to wood frame consistent with age and use. R...
Mohair, Wood
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Console Table, Wood, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and glass console table designed and produced by Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.75"H x 59.0"W x 20....
Glass, Wood
Jean Gillon Paddle Sofa Leather For Probel, 1960
By Jean Gillon, Probel
Located in Vienna, AT
Paddel sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel, in leather and wood Beautiful and comfortable sofa in great condition with hardly any wear. We have a pair of chairs available also. Gillon's ...
Leather, Hardwood
XL Natural Amethyst Geode Cave
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Gorgeous X-Large Amethyst Geode Cave with Rich Purple Druzy ▫️ Description This rare, one-of-a-kind amethyst geode is a true statement piece, with a tall “cave” format that gives i...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$520Sale Price|20% Off
Bronze Modernist Hand Sculpture, Brazil 1990s
Located in Miami, FL
Bronze modernist sculpture of a hand circa 1990s, Brazil. Unsigned. Artist unknown. Can be useful as ashtray or catchall.
Bronze
AZO Wall Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Brass, Patinated
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...
Brass
Pair of X-Tall 5 ft Purple Amethyst Cathedral Geodes with Sparkly Sugar Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Pair of X-Tall Amethyst Cathedral Geodes with Purple Sparkly Druzy ▫️ Description This book-matched pair of Amethyst Geodes presents an impressive combination of scale, balance, an...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Alexandre Rapoport, Lounge Chair, Wood, Vinyl, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and vinyl lounge chair designed and produced by Alexandre Rapoport, Brazil, c. 1960s. Vinyl with tears, reupholstery recommended. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall D...
Faux Leather, Wood
Natural Citrine Cluster with AAA-Grade Orange Druzy on Stand
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Citrine Cluster with AAA-Grade Orange Citrine Druzy on Stand ▫️ Description ▫️ Beautifully formed with a bold presence, this Citrine cluster features unusually large orange druzy c...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Amethyst Geode Throne Chair on a Custom-Made Rotating Base 1500 Lb.
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Amethyst Crystal Geode Throne Chair– A Luxury Crystal Statement Piece for Your Space ▫️ Description ▫️ Experience the unrivaled natural beauty of this fully authentic ameth...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Genuine Honey Citrine Obelisk Point
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
High-Grade Genuine Natural Honey Citrine Obelisk Point with Large Rainbows ▫️ Description Spectacular in many ways, this genuine natural Citrine obelisk is a true masterpiece of na...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Bruno Giorgi Bronze Sculpture
By Bruno Giorgi 1
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century bronze sculpture created and signed by the artist Bruno Giorgi (1905-1993). Sculpture is detachable from granite base. International Orders:...
Granite, Bronze
Handcrafted Rose Quartz Tree Sculpture on Amethyst Base from Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite handcrafted Rose Quartz gemstone tree on a raw Amethyst cluster base brings harmony, beauty, and a touch of natural elegance to any space. Each “branch” is adorned wit...
Amethyst, Metal
Percival Lafer 'MP 87' Lounge Chair in Reddish-Brown Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, lounge chair, model ‘MP-87’, leather, chrome-plated steel, rope, Brazil, 1971 The MP-87 lounge piece is conceived by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer in the 1970s....
Steel, Chrome
Brazilian Designer, Sofa, Wood, Fabric, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brown fabric and marble sofa designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Vintage fabric in fair condition, reupholstery recommended. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.75"H x 9...
Marble
Genuine Brazilian Honey-Gold Citrine Quartz Point
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Genuine Natural Golden Honey Citrine Obeliks with Rainbows– Araçuaí, Brazil (Unheated) ▫️ Description Gorgeous, bright, and full of naturally formed rainbows, this genuine natural ...
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$465Sale Price|20% Off
1960s Antique Large Penca De Balangandan Afro-American Amulet Tinplate, Brazil
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely unique very large creole 'Penca De Balangandan' from Brazil from around 1960. Tin base, possibly silver plated. Traditional slave amule...
Tin
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Hardwood round coffee table 1960's
By Sergio Rodrigues, Percival Lafer, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Den Haag, NL
Brazilian hardwood round coffee table 1960's made by unknown designer (in research) The table still has some original 1950's brazilian stamps and moving notes on the back. Please n...
Hardwood
Customizable Walnut Finish Dining Chair in Beige Fabric - Nowe Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Nowe customizable dining chair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with walnut finish and beige fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Nowe dining chair exud...
Fabric, Upholstery, Teak