Brazilian Mid Century Armchairs

A refined expression of Brazilian mid-century experimentation, this 1950s armchair by Forma was originally conceived for outdoor use—where industrial materials met open-air living.

This beautiful pair of armchairs with slatted seats and backs was manufactured in the 1960s. Pieces are made of solid Brazilian Rosewood. The armchairs have a rectangular design w...

This pair of armchairs with slatted seats and backrests was manufactured in the 1960s, but the authorship is still in research by our team. Pieces are made of solid Brazilian Rosewoo...

Celina Decorações, a Rio de Janeiro-based manufacturer, founded in 1938 by Celina Zilberberg, was most active in the mid-20th century era until the 1980s. The company began as an uph...

A pair of beautiful solid wood armchairs designed and manufactured by Liceu de Artes e Oficios, São Paulo, 1960s. The design is inspired on a chair design by Finn Juhl. Solid wood s...

Anonymous yet expressive, the piece exudes warmth and informality—an intimate reflection of mid-century Brazilian domestic culture, where modern design met human touch.

Anonymous in authorship yet rich in character, it stands as a quiet testament to the ingenuity of Brazil’s mid-century ateliers.

Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Brazilian Designer, 1970s Armchair with solid wood legs, made by an unattributed Brazilian designer, circa 1970.

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Armchairs by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil, 1960s Armchair from the late 1960s, manufactured by Liceu de Artes e Ofícios, Brazil.

Moveis Bertomeu Armchair, c. 1950 Wood, metal and fabric This rare armchair, attributed to Bertomeu and dating from circa 1950, embodies the elegance and comfort of mid-century Braz...

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Mid-Century Modern Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s Armchair with metal frame and white suede upholstery.

Its organic presence bridges artisanal craftsmanship with modern functionality, embodying the warmth and refinement that define mid-century Brazilian design.

His pioneering work in industrializing the Brazilian design process and using the latest techniques and materials available at the time, combined with his daring and innovative appro...

The silhouettes of his lounge chairs, armchairs and other seating were were a step away from the streamlined American and European mid-century modernism being designed at the time, t...

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A rare example of Lev Smarcevscki’s sculptural approach to functional design, this 1950s armchair exemplifies the experimental spirit of postwar Brazilian modernism. Its structure ar...

Elegant and understated, this pair of 1950s armchairs embodies the quiet sophistication of Brazilian mid-century design.

Beautiful chair with arms produced in Brazil in the 1950s with a high quality wood called "peroba do campo". The authorship is unknown, but the elegance and the execution of the w...

Mid-Century Modern Hardwood, Cane, and Leather Armchairs, Brazil 1960s These Mid-Century Modern large armchairs are from Brazil, dating back to the 1960s.

Pair of armchairs designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, manufactured by Forma S/A in Brazil in the earlies 1950. The structure is made of solid painted steel. The characteristi...

A rare model from Rodrigues’ 1960s production, the Kiko armchair combines the warmth of Brazilian jacarandá with an industrial sensibility expressed through its visible metal fitting...

A study in lightness and rhythm, this iron-framed armchair (Poltrona Brana) features a corded backrest and white leather cushions. It captures Tenreiro’s signature balance between st...

Designer Bio: Carlo Benvenuto Fongaro (1915-1986), an Italian-born furniture designer and Politécnico di Milano graduate, significantly impacted the Brazilian mid-century modern fur...

The contrast between the handcrafted wicker and the industrial steel frame embodies the era’s fascination with juxtaposing traditional craftsmanship and modernist innovation, a hallm...

This rare metal armchair exemplifies Zanine Caldas’ fluid transition from carpentry-based modernism to a more experimental, industrial approach. The circular geometry of the frame ev...

"Jardim" armchair by Aída Boal structured in solid wood, manufactured around 1990s. Purchased directly from the designer's family's personal collection.

This pair of Concha armchairs was designed in the 1950s by Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) and Martin Eisler (1913-1977). They were manufactured by Móveis Artesanal and later by Forma S.A. ...

Martin Eisler(1913-1977) & Carlos Hauner (1927-1997) Armchair model “Reversible” Manufactured by Forma Moveis Brazil, 1955 Iron structure, brass, cotton upholstery Measurements: 10...

Produced by the celebrated Rio de Janeiro workshop Decorações Fátima, this pair of armchairs reflects the refinement and balance that defined mid-century Brazilian design.

Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Pair of armchairs Manufactured by Forma Moveis Brazil, 1950s Black painted metal, fabric upholstery Measurements 66 cm ...

This refined pair of armchairs illustrates Carlo Hauner’s facility with sculptural line and ergonomic comfort. The chairs feature a continuous metal sled base that gives the silhouet...

Produced by Cimo in Brazil during the 1950s, this armchair exemplifies the manufacturer’s mastery of bentwood construction and its contribution to mid-century Brazilian design.

This gorgeous "Lobby" lounge chair is a true masterpiece of mid-century Brazilian design, created by the renowned architect and designer Jorge Zalszupin in the 1970s. The chair's per...

A bold and architectural pair that captures Sergio Rodrigues’ command of volume, proportion, and comfort. The solid jacarandá uprights frame a generous upholstered seat and backrest,...

The Paraty armchair is an emblematic expression of Zanine Caldas’ organic modernism — a language rooted in structure, honesty, and sensual materiality. Its sharply angled frame in pa...

Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Armchair, part of set with sofa Manufactured by Forma Moveis Brazil, 1950s Black painted metal, fabric upholstery Measur...

This gorgeous pair of lounge chairs made of Brazilian Rosewood was produced in the 1960s by the company Celina Decorações, which signed one of the most modern lines of Brazilian furn...

Celina Decorações Armchair in Solid Jacarandá and Raw Cotton Upholstery, Brazil, 1960s Elegant armchair produced by Celina Decorações in Brazil during the 1960s. The piece is a refi...

In this listing you will find a breathtaking Mid Century Modern "Rodeio" Armchair with an ottoman, designed by Jean Gillion for Italma.

This gorgeous pair of Cube Armchairs is a statement for itself. The Cube collection is a creation by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020), designed c. 1970, and it still leaves us breathless....

Designed by Carlo Hauner in the 1950s These armchairs exemplify the lightness and structural clarity that defined Brazilian outdoor design in the mid-20th century.

The chairs are defined by a rectilinear wooden framework composed of slender vertical supports and horizontal rails that establish a clear architectural order. The proportions are up...

Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for their company Forma, this armchair reflects a pivotal moment in Brazilian modernism during the country’s mid-century industrial expansi...

Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlos Hauner (1927-1997) Pair of armchairs Manufactured by Forma Moveis Brazil, 1955 Caviuna wood legs, velvet and cotton upholstery Measurements: 77 c...

One of Sergio Rodrigues’ most elegant and understated designs, the Vivi armchairs reveal his talent for merging comfort with architectural clarity. Their low, grounded profile and pr...

A rare and architecturally refined pair of Brazilian Modern armchairs attributed to Rino Levi, one of the most important figures in twentieth-century Brazilian architecture. Designed...

Designed for the pioneering São Paulo collective Branco & Preto, the R3 armchairs embody the group’s synthesis of architectural rigor and understated luxury. Their geometric stru...

A cornerstone of Rodrigues’ early career, the Oscar armchairs capture the essence of Brazilian modernism: organic warmth, impeccable craftsmanship, and an intuitive sense of comfort....

A wood and black-painted iron armchair or lounge chair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1970s. Provenance: Verniz, São Paulo. Wear consistent with age and use, including some na...

Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Pair of low armchairs Manufactured by Forma Moveis Brazil, 1950s Black painted metal, fabric upholstery. Measurements 7...

An iron and rattan armchair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Provenance: Apartamento 61, São Paulo. Wear consistent with age and use. Cane seat replaced. Overall Dimensi...

Iconic “Stella” lounge chair designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1956 and produced by OCA, Brazil. Considered one of Rodrigues’ early upholstered designs, the Stella already reveals many...

Elegant and sculptural, these armchairs stand as a refined example of mid-century Brazilian modernism, where modern industrial forms meet handcrafted materials.

A minimalist design combining structure and aesthetic. Canela armchair with its mid-century modern and Scandinavian influences makes an elegant addition to any environment be it a li...

Designed by Percival Lafer, one of the most innovative figures of Brazilian modernism, the MP-85 armchairs exemplify his rational yet sensual approach to comfort and construction. Th...

ransport yourself to the vibrant heart of 20th-century Brazil with this captivating pair of Brazilian Geometric armchairs, an embodiment of modernity and geometric elegance. Crafted ...

A black-lacquered iron, wood and fabric armchair designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered at some point in history, vintage fabric ...

Hauner and Eisler revolutionized furniture design, now internationally recognized as one of the leading mid-century Modern Brazilian design companies.

Upholstery was executed by artisans with over two decades of collaboration with Sergio Rodrigues — a notable lineage within Brazilian craft tradition. Robust yet elegant, this armch...