The Campana Brothers were among Brazil’s foremost contemporary furniture designers. Inspired by their country’s vernacular culture, Humberto and Fernando Campana (b. 1953; 1961–2022) combined everyday objects in unexpected ways — often waste materials like rope, cardboard, plastic tubing, and aluminum wire — to make their singular chairs, decor, lighting and other items. Their designs have been manufactured by such companies as Alessi, Swarovski and Cappellini. And they received numerous honors, including being named Designer of the Year both at Design Miami in 2008, and by Maison & Objet in Paris in 2012.
Humberto Campana was born in Rio Claro in 1953 and earned a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of São Paulo. Fernando was born in 1961 in Brotas, and graduated from the São Paulo School of Fine Arts with a bachelor’s degree in architecture.
The Campana brothers started working together in 1983, crafting furniture using their signature method of adaptive reuse. Their pieces frequently refer to Brazilian social and cultural traditions and entities. Among these are the country’s favelas, or shantytowns, that have grown up around major cities. An homage to the resourcefulness with which the residents of São Paulo’s favelas make use of the materials at hand, repurposing cast-off objects in ingenious designs and constructions, their Favela armchair is made of cast-off strips of wood (the first one was made from discarded slats from a fruit market), which are glued and nailed together seemingly at random. The end result, however, is a compact, solid and well-proportioned chair.
By 1997, some of the Campanas’ pieces were being produced and sold in Italy, including the Edra Vermelha armchair, constructed of cord handwoven around a steel frame. In 1998, the brothers became the first Brazilian designers to have their work exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Today their furniture is included in MoMA’s permanent collection and in those of numerous other major institutions, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Vitra Design Museum.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of Campana Brothers armchairs, case pieces and other furniture.
$10,000
‘Vermelha’ Chair
By Campana Brothers
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
‘Vermelha’ Chair By Campana Brothers for Edra Italy, Circa 2000 Lacquered Steel and Rope 32”W x 25 ½”D x 30”H
Steel
Vermelha Chair, Campana Brothers for Edra, 2000s
By Campana Brothers, Edra
Located in Renens, CH
The Vermelha Chair by the Campana Brothers, stands out as a distinctive piece of contemporary design. Infused with inspiration from Bra...
Metal
Pair of Chairs by the Campana Brothers for Edra, 'Jenette'
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Chairs by the Campana Brothers for Edra, 'Jenette' Pair of Red Jenette chairs by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra, Italy, 21st century. ...
Metal
Mimbre Chair
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
Piece and materials inspired by a childhood surrounded by ''wicker furniture'' , which also goes by the names "rattan" and "wicker," at our grandparents' house, the woven wicker adds...
Cane, Wood, Cedar
$7,085
H 29.93 in W 24.61 in D 24.02 in
Early Production Pine Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra, Italy, 1994
By Campana Brothers
Located in Lisboa, PT
Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra, 1994 Designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana, the Favela Chair is a remarkable example of their groundbreaking approach to design and c...
Pine
$15,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 133.86 in D 125.99 in
On the Rocks Sofa by Francesco Binfaré for Edra, Italy, 2004
By Edra, Francesco Binfaré
Located in Antwerp, BE
Designed by Francesco Binfaré for Edra in 2004, On the Rocks is a bold, sculptural sectional sofa made up of three seating elements and one large, freely positioned backrest. With no...
Fabric
$1,495Sale Price / item|51% Off
H 31 in W 36 in D 37 in
The Dream Chair in Molino Dove Grey Color by Cisco Brothers
By Cisco Brothers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Dream chair in Molino Dove grey color by Cisco Brothers We couldn’t be bigger fans of Cisco Brothers and the company and products they’ve built ov...
Wood
Hergon Chair
By Emmemobili
Located in Milan, IT
One of the ideas from which Hergon was brought to life is the intention to maximize the ergonomics offered by the backrest. A dynamic seat, featuring the strong and innovative lines ...
Wood
Column Chair
By Micah Rosenblatt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Column Chair brings a striking architectural silhouette to any space. Solid steel rods transition into scrolls at the top of the chair, evoking classic ionic columns. The flared ...
Steel
Pia Chair
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Slipcover Chair. Our Pia Chair is ideal as a Dining Chair but also great as a Side Chair in your favorite room. Bespoke configurations availa...
Upholstery
Chair Clown D
By Chuch Estudio
Located in Mérida, MX
The chair features a stackable model with interchangeable seats, offering textile or woven options. Blending artisanal techniques with carpentry, we inject a playful twist into Mexic...
Nylon, Wood, Oak
Corbeille Leather Sofa by Francesco Binfare for Edra
By Francesco Binfaré, Edra
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A post modern "Corbeille" Sofa by Francesco Binfare for Edra. Eight leather cushions are are held in place by an accordion style tubular metal frame. Original leather upholstery. Sou...
Metal
Abi Chair
Located in London, GB
Made to order, this piece reflects a refined balance of craftsmanship and contemporary elegance. Each chair is carefully produced and dispatched within 8–10 weeks, ensuring exception...
Leather, Fabric, Wood
$1,950
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 29.93 in
ILVA Design Lounge Chair Model Cuba, Black Leather, Denmark, 2000s
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in Antwerp, BE
ILVA Design Lounge Chair Model Cuba, with a chromed metal frame and black leather upholstery. Model Cuba was inspired by the "Timeless Chair", an original design by Italian architect...
Metal
Eris Chair
Located in London, GB
Made to order Dispatched within 12–14 weeks Pictured here in: Dedar Promenade 004 This piece presents a refined and contemporary aesthetic, defined by clean lines and balanced propor...
Metal
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H 29.14 in W 26.38 in
Estudio Campana for Edra, Favela Chair, Brazillian Design, Contemporary, 2000'
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Estudio Campana, Edra, Favela chair, Italy, Brazillian design; Modern, Minimalist, Contemporary; Pine; 2000's; Functional Art; Collectible design; Estudio Campana favela...
Pine
Fernando and Humberto Campana "Sushi" Chair for Edra, 2005
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
This Fernando and Humberto Campana "Sushi" chair is a frameless armchair made by rolling different types and thicknesses of fabric, then stuffed into an elasticized tubular fabric. T...
Fabric, Foam
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H 30.25 in W 25 in D 25 in
Favela Chair by Fernando and Humberto Campana, Brazil or Italy, 2003, Excellent
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Kansas City, MO
"Favela Chair" designed by the Campana Brothers, Humberto and Fernando, Brazil, made in Italy by Edra, 2003. This chair is in excellent, unused condition....
Wood
Jenette Chair by Estudio Campana for Edra
By Campana Brothers, Edra
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This special chair Jenette, was designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra. Thanks to its flexible back, this chair molded in polyurethane with metal armor is a link between...
Metal
Sold
H 33.47 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Sushi II Chair by Fernando and Humberto Campana 'Campana Brothers'
By Campana Brothers
Located in Uccle, BE
Structure with stainless steel feet, covered with sushis (carpet, rubber, PVC, fabric.) Manufactured by Estudio Campana in a limited edition of 35 items - This piece numbered 04/200...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 31 in W 33 in D 22 in
Vermelha Chair by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra, Red Rope, Aluminum
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Vermelha chair by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra. Red rope covers the powder coated steel and aluminum frame. Very good condition. Brother...
Aluminum, Steel
Set of Four Jenette Chairs by the Campana Brothers for Edra
By Edra, Campana Brothers
Located in Dronten, NL
Fernando and Humberto Campana designed these Avant Garde chairs for Edra in 2005. The legs and seat are solid while the back is flexible, thanks to...
Steel
Sold
H 33.46 in W 39.37 in D 55.12 in
Fernando & Humberto Campana, "Dolphins & Sharks Banquete Chair, " 2002
By Campana Brothers
Located in New York, NY
Dolphins & Sharks Banquete Chair, Designed 2002 Stuffed animals hand sewn on canvas cover over brushed stainless steel structure 33.5 x 39.37 x 55.12 inches 85 x 100 x 140 cm Plush ...
Stainless Steel
Edra 'Sushi" Chair by Fernando and Humberto Campana
By Campana Brothers
Located in Barrowford, GB
Hello Friends, and welcome to another unmissable offering from Lord Browns Furniture, the UK's premier resource for fine sofas and chairs. On offer on this occasion is a spellbind...
Fabric
Fernando and Humberto Campana (Campana Brothers) Anemone Chair
By Campana Brothers, Edra
Located in Kansas City, MO
Fernando and Humberto Campana Anemone chair manufactured by Edra. Brazil/Italy, 2001. Special hollow tubes in plastic are handwoven methodically and scre...
Steel