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Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

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
Dining Chair Uçá  - All solid wood.
Dining Chair Uçá  - All solid wood.

Dining Chair Uçá - All solid wood.

By Valter Costa Lima

Located in BR

Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully traces its path along the shoreline. This chair, named after the fascinating creatur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Solid wood Dining Chair Uçá - upholstered seat.
Solid wood Dining Chair Uçá - upholstered seat.

Solid wood Dining Chair Uçá - upholstered seat.

By Valter Costa Lima

Located in BR

Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully traces its path along the shoreline. This chair, named after the fascinating creatur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of 8 Rosewood and Cane Chairs by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
Set of 8 Rosewood and Cane Chairs by Móveis Cantù, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury

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. The pieces are composed of solid Rosewood structure that explores differen...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Set of 8 Rosewood ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, 1956, Brazilian Midcentury
Set of 8 Rosewood ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, 1956, Brazilian Midcentury

Set of 8 Rosewood ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, 1956, Brazilian Midcentury

By OCA Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

The Lucio chair is an icon of Brazilian design, made with a solid wood structure, originally rosewood, and a flat cane seat. The backrest is sculpted with anatomical design and turned feet. Sergio Rodrigues designed this piece in 1956 in honor of Lucio COSTA, the great Brazilian architect and urban planner. This set is composed of eight chairs of Rosewood, with natural cane seats. Best known for his plan for Brasília, Lucio COSTA was one of the architects responsible for the project that became the most significant landmark of modern architecture in Brazil: the MEC (Ministry of Education and Culture) building in Rio de Janeiro, inaugurated in 1943. The construction presented a Modern architecture of Brazilian industry...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

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Straw, Rosewood

Carlo Hauner, Pair of Armchairs with Iron Structure and Cane
Carlo Hauner, Pair of Armchairs with Iron Structure and Cane

Carlo Hauner, Pair of Armchairs with Iron Structure and Cane

By Carlo Hauner

Located in Washington, DC

Pair of armchairs with iron structure and cane covered seating, designed by the Brazilian modern designer Carlo Hauner in the 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Solid wood, upholstered seat - Dining Chair Aratu.
Solid wood, upholstered seat - Dining Chair Aratu.

Solid wood, upholstered seat - Dining Chair Aratu.

By Valter Costa Lima

Located in BR

Inspired by the Aratu crabs, creatures with both robust and slender forms, the Aratu Chair has emerged. It pays homage to the engineers of mangrove ecosystems who witness the dance...

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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Rino Levi, Brazil, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Rino Levi, Brazil, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood & Leather by Rino Levi, Brazil, 1960s

By Rino Levi

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Rino Levi (1901–1965), this set of four dining chairs from the 1960s reflects the architect’s disciplined approach to proportion, clarity, and structural refinement withi...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Solid wood Dining Chair Aratu - upholstered seat.
Solid wood Dining Chair Aratu - upholstered seat.

Solid wood Dining Chair Aratu - upholstered seat.

By Valter Costa Lima

Located in BR

Inspired by the Aratu crabs, creatures with both robust and slender forms, the Aratu Chair has emerged. It pays homage to the engineers of mangrove ecosystems who witness the dance...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 2 Dining Chair Uçá  - All solid wood.
Set of 2 Dining Chair Uçá  - All solid wood.

Set of 2 Dining Chair Uçá - All solid wood.

By Valter Costa Lima

Located in BR

Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully traces its path along the shoreline. This chair, named after the fascinating creatur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Dining Chair Aratu. All solid wood.
Dining Chair Aratu. All solid wood.

Dining Chair Aratu. All solid wood.

By Valter Costa Lima

Located in BR

Inspired by the Aratu crabs, creatures with both robust and slender forms, the Aratu Chair has emerged. It pays homage to the engineers of mangrove ecosystems who witness the dance of the tides, continually rejuvenating the life of our coastlines. Experience the Aratu Chair and enjoy its captivating presence! To clean your stool, simply use a dry and soft cloth or a duster. Avoid using abrasive products, solvents, ammonia, chlorine, steel wool, or similar materials. Please keep in mind that small variations in measurements can occur due to the handmade nature of the chair. For cleaning, use a soft dry cloth or duster, and avoid harsh chemicals. There may be small variations in measurements as this is a handmade piece. Use a soft dry cloth or duster to clear. Do not use abrasive products, solvents, ammonia, chlorine, steel wool or similar materials. We only use solid wood. In some cases, there may be variations in tone due to the natural characteristics of the material. We are pleased to offer assistance...

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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 2 Dining Chair Aratu. All solid wood.
Set of 2 Dining Chair Aratu. All solid wood.

Set of 2 Dining Chair Aratu. All solid wood.

By Valter Costa Lima

Located in BR

Inspired by the Aratu crabs, creatures with both robust and slender forms, the Aratu Chair has emerged. It pays homage to the engineers of mangrove ecosystems who witness the dance...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of 8 ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design
Set of 8 ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design

Set of 8 ‘Lucio' Chairs, Sergio Rodrigues, Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

The Lucio chair is an icon of Brazilian design, made with a solid wood structure, originally rosewood, and a flat cane seat. The backrest is sculpted with anatomical design and turned feet. Sergio Rodrigues designed this piece in 1956 in honor of Lucio Costa...

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Straw, Rosewood

Dining Chair Uçá  - Solid wood, upholstered seat.
Dining Chair Uçá  - Solid wood, upholstered seat.

Dining Chair Uçá - Solid wood, upholstered seat.

By Valter Costa Lima

Located in BR

Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully traces its path along the shoreline. This chair, named after the fascinating creatur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Iadê Rosewood Dining Chairs, Italo Bianchi, 1950s
Iadê Rosewood Dining Chairs, Italo Bianchi, 1950s

Iadê Rosewood Dining Chairs, Italo Bianchi, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

These chairs are made of Rosewood with leather seats and were produced c. 1960 by iadê. The pieces present rectangular profiles of solid Rosewood with large and comfortable seats and slightly leaning backrests in beautiful Rosewood veneers. iadê – Instituto de Arte e Decoração, was a school founded in 1959 by the Italian, scenographer and professor of art history Italo Bianchi...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of 11 Rosewood Dining Chairs, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s
Set of 11 Rosewood Dining Chairs, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s

Set of 11 Rosewood Dining Chairs, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s

Located in New York, NY

This chair is composed of solid Rosewood, with black synthetic leather seats and backrests. The set is composed of 11 chairs. Even with authorship unidentified, these chairs are v...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Synthetic

Set of 4 Brazilian Modern Dining Chairs in Rosewood, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1955
Set of 4 Brazilian Modern Dining Chairs in Rosewood, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1955

Set of 4 Brazilian Modern Dining Chairs in Rosewood, Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1955

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in New York, NY

A quietly assertive expression of Brazilian modern elegance, this set of four dining chairs exemplifies Giuseppe Scapinelli’s refined interpretation of postwar modernism. Designed in...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Solid wood Dining Chair Uçá - upholstered seat.
Solid wood Dining Chair Uçá - upholstered seat.

Solid wood Dining Chair Uçá - upholstered seat.

By Valter Costa Lima

Located in BR

Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully traces its path along the shoreline. This chair, named after the fascinating creatur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 2 Dining Chair Uçá - Solid wood, upholstered seat.
Set of 2 Dining Chair Uçá - Solid wood, upholstered seat.

Set of 2 Dining Chair Uçá - Solid wood, upholstered seat.

By Valter Costa Lima

Located in BR

Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully traces its path along the shoreline. This chair, named after the fascinating creatur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of 3 Dining Chair Aratu. All solid wood.
Set of 3 Dining Chair Aratu. All solid wood.

Set of 3 Dining Chair Aratu. All solid wood.

By Valter Costa Lima

Located in BR

Inspired by the Aratu crabs, creatures with both robust and slender forms, the Aratu Chair has emerged. It pays homage to the engineers of mangrove ecosystems who witness the dance...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 3  Dining Chair Uçá  - All solid wood.
Set of 3  Dining Chair Uçá  - All solid wood.

Set of 3 Dining Chair Uçá - All solid wood.

By Valter Costa Lima

Located in BR

Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully traces its path along the shoreline. This chair, named after the fascinating creatur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of 3 Dining Chair Uçá - Solid wood, upholstered seat.
Set of 3 Dining Chair Uçá - Solid wood, upholstered seat.

Set of 3 Dining Chair Uçá - Solid wood, upholstered seat.

By Valter Costa Lima

Located in BR

Uçá Chair - Imagine the warm mornings on the Brazilian coast, where the Uçá crustacean gracefully traces its path along the shoreline. This chair, named after the fascinating creatur...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

"Leve" Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro
"Leve" Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro

"Leve" Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in London, England

"Leve" armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro made in "Perobinha do Campo" wood.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of 4 Slatted Dining Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro
Set of 4 Slatted Dining Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro

Set of 4 Slatted Dining Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in London, England

Set of four slatted chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 8 "U" Dining Chair, Rarest Version
Set of 8 "U" Dining Chair, Rarest Version

Set of 8 "U" Dining Chair, Rarest Version

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in London, England

Probably one of the most iconic creations by Joaquim Tenreiro, this set of 8 "U" is a modified version of its original design, with thicker wood and rounder edges (arms/backrest) Th...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of 12 "U" Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
Set of 12 "U" Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

Set of 12 "U" Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in London, England

Probably one of the most iconic creations my Joaquim Tenreiro, this set of 12 "U" dining chairs is made in "Perobinha do Campo", a wood widely used by Tenreiro throughout his career....

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Hardwood