Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchair by Móveis Cantu, 1960s
By Cantu, Jorge Jabour
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Pair of armchairs by Móveis Cantu, 1960s. Manufactured by Móveis Cantu and designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad & Osíres Cunha Meale, Brazil, circa 1960.
Straw, Cane, Wood
$54,852 / item
Pair of Armchairs manufactured by Móveis Cantu
By Jorge Jabour
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Armchairs Manufactured by Móveis Cantu Brazil, 1960s Structures executed in solid jacaranda, upholstered bodies and seats covered in grey fabric Measurements : 74cmx 80cmx99...
Fabric, Jacaranda
Moveis Cantu. Dining table. 1968. Solid wood and granite. 200 x 100 x 78cm
By Cantu
Located in PARIS, FR
Moveis Cantu Dining table, 1968 Workshop label Solid wood and granite top Dimensions: L 200 x W 100 x H 78 cm This 1968 dining table, designed by Moveis Cantu, embodies th...
Granite
Coffee Table in Solid Rosewood & Marble by Jorge Jabour for Móveis Cantu, Brazil
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
An elegant and well-balanced example of Brazilian Modern furniture, this coffee table was designed in the 1960s by Jorge Jabour and produced by Móveis Cantu. The structure is crafted...
Marble
Rosewood Chair with Armrests, by Móveis Cantù, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of chairs with armrests made in solid rosewood and fabric was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. This model was manufactured with seats in cane or le...
Fabric, Rosewood
Rosewood Chair with Armrests, by Móveis Cantù, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of chairs with armrests made in solid rosewood and fabric was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. This model was manufactured with seats in cane or le...
Rosewood, Fabric
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Rosewood Chairs with Armrests by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Sold by Cantù Móveis in the 1960s, this pair of chairs with armrests presents a very interesting design.
Leather, Rosewood
Rosewood Chair with Armrests by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian, Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This chair with armrests was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s and presented in the company catalog from this period.
Rosewood, Leather
Slatted Bench in Solid Rosewood by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous bench was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores LTDA. in the 1960s. It consists of a very well-constructed piece in solid Rosewood, with slats rhythmically positioned s...
Rosewood
Rosewood Side Table by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This Side Table was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. The piece is made of a solid Rosewood structure with a round veneered top.
Rosewood
Rosewood Bar Cart by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This Tea Cart made in solid Rosewood was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s.
Formica, Rosewood
Set of 8 Rosewood and Cane Chairs by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
These Cane Chairs made in solid Rosewood were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s.
Rosewood, Cane, Wood
Set of 8 Rosewood and Cane Chairs by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
These Cane Chairs made in solid Rosewood were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s.
Cane, Rosewood
Brazilian Midcentury pair of chairs with Armrests, by Móveis Cantú, 1960s
Located in Whitstable, GB
We have a pair of chairs with armrests made in solid wood by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda, in the 1960s, Brasil.
Velvet, Hardwood
Moveis Cantu - Jorge Jabour Mauad - Lounge chair in solid wood mid-1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in São Paulo, SP
These armchairs were produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s and were part of the company's catalog from that period.
Linen, Wood
Brazilian Desserte with 2 reversible trays in Rosewood, by Jorge Jabour Mauad.
By Jorge Jabour, Esposizione Permanente mobili Cantù
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Designer: Jabour Jabour Mauad and Osires Meale Cunha. Publisher: Móveis Cantù. Origin: Brazil. Period: 1960. Condition: Very good condition.
Formica, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Rectangular Table in Hardwood & Round Legs, Jorge Jabour, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
This elegant dining or working table, designed in the 1960s by Jorge Jabour for Móveis Cantu, is a refined example of Brazilian mid-century modern design at its most restrained and a...
Hardwood
Jorge Jabour Mauad, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and off-white fabric lounge chairs designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad and produced by Móveis Cantú, Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use.
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Rosewood Slatted Bench by Cantu Moveis, 1960s, Midcentury Brazilian
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
The Slatted Bench was produced by Cantù Móveis in the 1960s. It is made entirely from solid rosewood and has slats positioned on a well-structured two-footed base.
Rosewood
Pair of Vintage Rosewood Stools by Cantù Móveis, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s, these Stools are made of solid Rosewood, turned with rounded edges and pointy feet, giving the pieces a lightweight appearan...
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Vintage Rosewood Stools by Cantù Móveis, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
Produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s, these Stools are made of solid Rosewood, turned with rounded edges and pointy feet, giving the pieces a lightweight appearan...
Leather, Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood by Jorge Jabour Mauad, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern bench, designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad for Móveis Cantu in Brazil, is a showstopper! The bench is entirely made in Brazilian rosewood (also ...
Wood
Pair of Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Rosewood & Mohair, Jorge Jabour, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad and produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. during the 1960s, this exceptional pair of armchairs represents the architectural sophistication and ma...
Mohair, Rosewood
Four Brazilian Rosewood Armchairs / Dining Chairs by Jorge Jabour, Brazil, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Jorge Jabour for Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. during the 1960s, these refined Brazilian Modern armchairs embody the understated sophistication that defined the country...
Bouclé, Chenille, Rosewood
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Stools by Móveis Cantu, Brazil, 1960s
By Cantu
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern pair of stools by Móveis Cantu, Brazil 1960s Pair of Mid-Century Modern stools designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad and Osíres Cunha Meale and manufactured by Móveis ...
Leather, Wood
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H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Móveis Cantù Designer Jorge Jabour Mauad Pair of Solid Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Located in Curitiba, PR
Pair of solid rosewood lounge chairs by Móveis Cantù, designer Jorge Jabour Mauad, Brazil, 1960, upholstered in beautiful bouclé.
Bouclé, Rosewood
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H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
"Vivi" Lounge Chair in Hardwood, Móveis Cantu, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Sergio Rodrigues was a Brazilian furniture designer known for his innovative use of materials and impeccable craftsmanship. Throughout his career, he perfected the use of jacarandá r...
Rosewood
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H 28.35 in W 78.75 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Rosewood Dining Table by Cantù Móveis, 1960s, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This Dining Table was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. The eight-seat table made of solid Rosewood with a veneered top is extendable for ten seats, with a pr...
Rosewood
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H 11.82 in Dm 45.28 in
Rounded Coffee Table in Solid Hardwood and Glass, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This center table from Móveis Cantu, made with wood and glass, is a fine example of Brazilian mid-century design.
Glass, Hardwood
Jorge Jabour Mauad, Dining Chairs, Leather, Wood, Brazil, 1960
By Jorge Jabour
Located in High Point, NC
A set of six wood and leather dining room chairs or side chairs designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad and produced by Móveis Cantú, Brazil, c. 1960. Moderate discoloration to wood and leat...
Leather, Wood
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H 20 in W 24 in D 24 in
Brazilian Modern Pair of Side tables in Hardwood & Marble, Jorge Jabour, 1960’s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful pair of side table was made by Jorge Jabour for Moveis Cantu in Brazil in the 1960’s and features a structure entirely made in solid rosewood and a marble top.
Marble
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood by Jorge Jabour Mauad, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern bench, designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad for Móveis Cantu in Brazil, is a showstopper! The bench is entirely made in Brazilian rosewood (also kn...
Wood
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H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Brazilian Table with 2 Reversible Rosewood and Formica Trays by Cantù Móveis
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Very nice workmanship. Cantù Móveis for Interiores Ltda 1960.
Formica, Rosewood
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H 24 in W 30 in D 21 in
Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood & Chrome Wheels, Jorge Jabour Mauad, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
This bar cart not only adds functional elegance but also enriches any interior with its timeless design aesthetic. About the designer: Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda is a distingui...
Chrome
Pair of Modern Brazilian Rosewood Armchairs by Moveis Cantu
By Bernardo Figueiredo
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chairs with armrests made of Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda) and leather by the Brazilian company Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. Jabour Mauad and Osires Cunha Meale were res...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 22.05 in
Rosewood Chair with Armrests, by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Cantu
Located in New York, NY
This pair of chairs with armrests made in solid rosewood and leather was produced by Cantù Móveis e Interiores Ltda. in the 1960s. This model was manufactured with seats in cane or l...
Rosewood, Leather
Celina Decorações, Side Table, Wood, Marble, Brazil, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble side table produced by Celina Decorações, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, c. 1960s. Moderate discoloration to one of the support bars. Crack in marble top as illustrated, ...
Marble
$78,400 / set
H 36.62 in W 40.95 in D 26.97 in
Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
Rosewood, Fabric
Finn Juhl, Rare Sofa, Walnut, Fabric, United States, 1951
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in High Point, NC
A rare fabric and walnut sofa designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Baker, USA, 1950s. Fully restored, pre-restoration images available upon request. Overall Dimensions (inches): 4...
Fabric, Walnut
$7,536 / item
H 39.38 in W 9.85 in D 31.5 in
Parchment, Brass and Glass Table Lamp by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ventola table lamp by the artist Diego Mardegan exclusively for Glustin Luminaires. Beautiful two ways shade made of a brass structure, parchemin paper and waxed fabric hold by an...
Brass
Brazilian Designer, Coffee Table, Wood, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood coffee table designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Very light scratching on top surface and two small chips of wood loss on top as well. Dimensions: 14” H x 35” W x 34....
Wood
Jorge Zalszupin Set of 8 Dining chairs
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Elevate your dining space with this exceptional set of eight vintage dining chairs, designed by renowned Brazilian modernist Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s. A rare find in this complet...
Metal
$2,475
H 11.74 in W 24.25 in D 24.25 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Coffee Table in Hardwood with Marble Top, Unknown, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to an unknown Brazilian workshop and produced in the mid-20th century, this square coffee table reflects the material confidence and compositional restraint of Brazilian m...
Marble
$7,582
H 11.82 in W 40.16 in D 21.26 in
Giuseppe Scapinelli, Vintage Coffee Table, Caviuna Wood, Brazil, 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Giuseppe Scapinelli Coffee Table Caviuna Wood, Glass Top Brazil, 1950s
Glass, Hardwood
$45,000 / set
H 37.5 in W 41 in D 32 in
Sergio Rodrigues Tonico Lounge Chairs with Ottomans, 1960s Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues, Oca
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning pair of Tonico lounge chairs designed by Sergio Rodrigues with matching ottomans. Made by Oca for Meia Pataca in Brazil, these chairs and ottomans are made of solid Jacarand...
Wool, Leather, Jacaranda
$72,800 / set
H 33.86 in W 47.25 in D 31.11 in
Presidential Armchairs, Brazilian Design by Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood, c.1959
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
The iconic pair was designed in 1959 and is part of a series consisting of armchairs and a sofa. Made from molded Rosewood laminated wood, the wide armchairs offer a throne-like comf...
Metal
$40,847 / set
H 27.96 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Percival Lafer, Pair of 'MP-01' Lounge Chairs, Brazil, 1960s, Velvet
By Percival Lafer
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Percival Lafer Pair of MP-01 Armchairs Wood, Metal & Velvet Brazil, 1961 The MP-01 armchair, designed by Percival Lafer in 1961, was his very first model and the starting point ...
Metal
$16,000 / set
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Set of Two Mid-Century Modern Oscar Armchairs by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1956 Named after Oscar Niemeyer, this armchair features the iconic curves and sinuous lines characteristic...
Cane, Wood
$20,000 / set
H 28 in W 32.3 in D 32.7 in
Brazilian Modern Pair of Armchairs in Hardwood & Black Leather, Bertomeu, 1960s
By Bertomeu & Cia
Located in New York, NY
These unique looking armchairs feature a square base made in Brazilian rosewood (Jacaranda). They have been upholstered in black leather and the back seat has been tufted with four b...
Leather, Hardwood
$8,239
H 16 in W 55 in D 22 in
Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Rosé Marble Top, Giuseppe Scapinelli
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural restraint meets material richness in this exceptional 1950s coffee table designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli, one of the most distinctive voices of Brazilian mid-century desig...
Marble
$40,847 / item
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Jose Zanine Caldas Pair of Mid-century modern BrazilianArmchairs Model "H"
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Barcelona, ES
JOSE ZANINE DE CALDAS (1919-2001). Pair of armchairs model “H.” Manufactured by Moveis Artísticos Z. Brazil, 1949. Marine plywood, fabric upholstery. Measuremenents 58 cm x 50 cm x...
Plywood, Velvet
Franco Albini Fiorenza chairs Arflex Italy 1956
By Arflex, Franco Albini
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare early versions of Fiorenza lounge chairs designed by Franco Albini and manufactured by Arflex in Italy in 1956. These chairs are made of solid walnut and show a unique square ar...
Upholstery, Teak
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
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The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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