Móveis Cimo Wardrobes and Armoires
In its heyday, Móveis Cimo was the most prolific furniture manufacturer in Brazil. From humble beginnings, the company grew into a leading mid-century modern and modern design and production house. It made stylish and quality wood furniture like lounge chairs, coffee tables and buffets, which were made available to the average homeowner who wanted functional and attractive pieces.
Móveis Cimo was founded in 1921 by brothers Jorge and Martin Zipperer in the municipality of Rio Negrinho. Initially a chair company, Móveis Cimo quickly expanded its repertoire to include many types of furniture. At the time, there was a substantial gap in the Brazilian furniture market for quality furniture produced at an industrial scale for homes, schools, offices, cinemas and other public spaces.
Móveis Cimo filled this niche with simple but chic furniture that brought the latest styles to the masses. According to designer João Livoti, who spoke about the company to Gazeta do Povo, the brothers made frequent trips abroad to stay on top of post-war design trends. Comfort, ergonomics and the modern use of different shades of wood characterized the company’s furniture. Móveis Cimo was also the first company in Brazil to employ steam wood lamination techniques.
Jorge Zipperer died in 1944, just as the company was hitting its stride. From the 1940s to the 1960s, Móveis Cimo produced thousands of pieces of wood furniture for the Brazilian market. At the end of the 1960s, new wood fiber panel production methods shifted the furniture landscape in Brazil and introduced a host of new competitors. After Martin Zipperer died in 1971, the company began experimenting with new Dutch and French designs, although these were not widely popular.
Móveis Cimo closed its doors in 1982, but the company left behind a legacy of innovation that paved the way for future furniture makers. Today, Móveis Cimo furniture is collected worldwide as an inventive example of modern Brazilian furniture design.
On 1stDibs, find Móveis Cimo seating, tables, case pieces and more.
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Wardrobes and Armoires
Hardwood
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Wardrobes and Armoires
Other
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Wardrobes and Armoires
Metal
1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
1960s Italian Vintage Móveis Cimo Wardrobes and Armoires
Wood
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Wardrobes and Armoires
Birch, Plywood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Wardrobes and Armoires
Teak
1970s American Modern Vintage Móveis Cimo Wardrobes and Armoires
Brass
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Móveis Cimo Wardrobes and Armoires
Walnut
