Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 11

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and Leather by Michel Arnoult, c. 1960s

$11,750
£8,874.29
€10,389.76
CA$16,693.40
A$16,983.38
CHF 9,733.17
MX$204,490.43
NOK 113,762.82
SEK 114,262.09
DKK 77,672.80

About the Item

Designed by Michel Arnoult in the 1960s, this sofa reflects the designer’s commitment to clarity of structure and functional modernism. The frame is crafted in solid Imbuia hardwood, a Brazilian timber prized for its rich tone and expressive grain, articulated through a restrained architectural form with slender legs and linear armrests. The seating consists of three loose cushions, recently reupholstered in leather, providing both comfort and a clean visual continuity across the seat and back. The open frame construction highlights the material presence of the wood while maintaining the lightness characteristic of Brazilian modern design. The piece has been carefully refurbished, with the Imbuia frame restored and the upholstery renewed, preserving the integrity of the original design while ensuring durability for contemporary use. A refined example of Brazilian modernist furniture, balancing material richness with a disciplined, minimal structure.
  • Creator:
    Michel Arnoult (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.1 in (79 cm)Width: 78 in (198.12 cm)Depth: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Hardwood,Leather,Hand-Knotted,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1551stDibs: LU7095241072472

More From This Seller

View All
Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Percival Lafer, 1967

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Beige Leather, Percival Lafer, 1967

By Percival Lafer

Located in New York, NY

Designed as the “MP-13” model, this sofa reflects the disciplined material dialogue characteristic of Brazilian modern seating in the 1960s. The composition is anchored by a structur...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather,  Liceu de Artes e Oficios 1960s

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Leather, Liceu de Artes e Oficios 1960s

By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios

Located in New York, NY

Liceu de Artes e Oficios, Brazil, c. 1960s. Produced for the Liceu’s institutional interiors, this three-seat sofa distills the formal restraint of Brazilian modernism into a long, q...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Brazilian Mid-Century Sofa in Hardwood, Leather and Fabric by Carlo Hauner 1950s

Brazilian Mid-Century Sofa in Hardwood, Leather and Fabric by Carlo Hauner 1950s

By Carlo Hauner

Located in New York, NY

Available today, with domestic shipping in the NYC metro area included, this Sofa in Hardwood, Leather and Fabric by Carlo Hauner, c. 1950s, is nothing less than gorgeous! Crafted f...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Hardwood

Sergio Rodrigues "Millor" Sofa in Rosewood, Leather & Textured Fabric, 1960s

Sergio Rodrigues "Millor" Sofa in Rosewood, Leather & Textured Fabric, 1960s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

A sophisticated expression of Brazilian Modernism, the Millor sofa by Sergio Rodrigues embodies the designer’s enduring belief that comfort, craftsmanship, and material richness shou...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rosewood

1950 Brazilian Modern Sofa by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Rosewood & Bouclé

1950 Brazilian Modern Sofa by Giuseppe Scapinelli in Rosewood & Bouclé

By Giuseppe Scapinelli

Located in New York, NY

A refined study in line, proportion, and material intelligence, this rare sofa by Giuseppe Scapinelli captures the essence of Brazilian Modernism at its most sculptural. Designed in ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Rosewood and Warm Taupe Mohair, Fátima, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Rosewood and Warm Taupe Mohair, Fátima, 1960s

By Moveis Fatima

Located in New York, NY

A study in proportion, restraint, and material intelligence, this 1960s sofa by Fátima exemplifies the quiet rigor of Brazilian modernism. The structure is executed in richly grained...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Mohair

You May Also Like

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s

Brazilian Rosewood Sofa by Celina Decorações, Midcentury Brazilian Design, 1960s

By Celina Decoracoes

Located in New York, NY

Brazilian company Celina Decorações manufactured this sofa in the 1960s. The piece is composed of a solid Rosewood structure, with cushions upholstered with leather. This three-sea...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Celina Zilberberg, Three-seater sofa in solid wood, c. 1960

Celina Zilberberg, Three-seater sofa in solid wood, c. 1960

By Celina Decoracoes, Celina Moveis

Located in PARIS, FR

Celina Zilberberg Three-seater sofa, c. 1960 Solid wood and fabric 76 x 212.5 x 86 cm 29 23/25 x 83 33/50 x 33 43/50 in Created during the great decade of Brazilian Design, the 1960...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Canapes

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Percival Lafer Sofa, Re-upholstered in Leather, Mid-Century Modern, Brazil 1970s

Percival Lafer Sofa, Re-upholstered in Leather, Mid-Century Modern, Brazil 1970s

By Percival Lafer

Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest

A rare and beautifully preserved sofa by Percival Lafer, one of Brazil’s most celebrated modernist designers. Known for his innovative use of exotic woods and deeply comfortable upho...

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Sofa, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Rosewood and Leather Sofa, 1960s

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This exceptional mid-century sofa, crafted in Brazil during the 1960s, captures the warmth and character that define Brazilian modern design. Upholstered in beautifully aged distress...

Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Handcrafted Walnut Moresby Sofa with Custom Linen or Leather Upholstery

Handcrafted Walnut Moresby Sofa with Custom Linen or Leather Upholstery

By Chris Earl

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This handmade solid wood constructed sofa includes hand-cut joinery and custom upholtered seat and seat back cushions. This sofa is shown in black leather with ebonized oak. Most...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak, Walnut