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Brazilian Lounge 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
Percival Lafer MP-41 Jacaranda Tufted Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1960
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
Percival Lafer MP-41 Brazilian Jacaranda Tufted Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman, 1960. Beautiful origin tufted leather.Measures 37" wide 32" deep 25" tall seat height 15...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair/Ottoman by Percival Lafer in Suede Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Belmont, MA
Percival Lafer (Brazilian, b. 1936) Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, c. 1965, rosewood frames with leather upholstery, chair, foil Design Lafer label and remains to a paper label, h...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Suede, Rosewood

Sheriff Pelle Poltrona Molecola e Ottomano di Sergio Rodrigues Brasile 1950
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Lucca, IT
Sheriff Set in Pelle di Poltrona Moleca e Ottomana design Sergio Rodrigues 1950Struttura in legno rivestimento in pelle color cognac. Poltrona origina...
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1850s Mid-Century Modern Antique Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style, Black seat
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The savana armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabita...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Wicker

Savana Armchair in Natural Wicker, Brazilian Contemporary Style
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This armchair is made of wicker in the Brazilian contemporary style. A clump of grass, a bush, which moves in the wind and envelops its inhabitant was the inspiration for creating the Savana...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Wicker

Percival Lafer Brazilian Modern Leather Lounge Chair. MP-167 S-1
By Percival Lafer
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Here is a vintage Percival Lafer lounge chair in new aniline black leather. It is the model S-1 or MP-167, circa 1970s. It is a wonderful example of Brazilian Modernism, and is very ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Soho Curved Cane-Back Chair in Black Wood Finish
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Uultis design team has created the Soho curved cane with a cane curved back with a black wood finish for all those people that are looking for an ...
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2010s Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Leather, Fabric, Cane

Soho Contemporary Cane-Back Chair in Walnut Finish and Oatmeal Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The Uultis design team has created the Soho curved cane with a cane curved back with a walnut wood finish for all those people that are looking for an...
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2010s Scandinavian Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Cane

Sergio Rodrigues ‘Kilin' Lounge Chairs. set of three, Brasil, 1970s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Exceptional set of Kilin chairs by Brazilian architect Sergio Rodrigues. Made dark wood and high quality saddle leather these chairs have become truly iconic over the years. The open...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Pair of Brazilian Brown Leather and Wood Lounge Chairs
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of lounge chairs made in Brazil in the 1960s. The chairs have a solid wood frame that supports the brown leather hammock-like seat. Leather with patina and some marks.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

'Amazonas' Rosewood Lounge Chair by Jean Gillon for Italma, Brazil, c. 1970s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare "Amazonas" lounge chair designed by the incomparable Jean Gillon for Italma Wood Art. This now iconic chair is the epitome of Brazilian or Tropical Modern D...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Percival Lafer MP-211 three seater sofa in rosewood and Maharam Sorghum leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Seattle, WA
A highly sought after Percival Lafer three seater sofa model MP-211 in original Brazilian rosewood wood and re-upholstered in Maharam Sorghum cognac leather. In his unique designs, L...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Rino Levi Mid-century Brazilian Modern Lounge Chairs in Caviuna
By Rino Levi
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian Modern lounge chairs designed by Brazilian architect Rino Levi. Finely crafted from solid Caviuna wood, these chairs feature a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Liceu de Artes e Oficios lounge chairs Brazil 1955
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Super rare sculptural lounge chairs designed and made by Liceu de Artes e Oficios, Brazil 1955. The chairs have elegant lines and awesome woodworking details. The feet are slightly a...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Velvet, Rosewood

Brutalist Sling Lounge Chair in Full Original Condition 1960s Brazil
By Percival Lafer
Located in Den Haag, NL
This chair, with its brutalist and beautiful jungle look, is handmade using only natural materials and earthy colors. No screws used. The canvas and leather is attached to the base w...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Oak

1950's Brazilian "Linea Z" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
The "Linea Z" Lounge Chair by José Zanine Caldas, manufactured by Moveis Artisticos Z, is a remarkable piece of furniture that exemplifies the innovative and artistic approach of its...
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1950s Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Plywood

1950's Brazilian "Boomerang" Lounge Chair by Jose Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in New York, NY
The Boomerang lounge chair by Jose Zanine Caldas is a special and unique piece of furniture, notable for its innovative use of materials, its elegant design, and the rich history of ...
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1950s Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Plywood

Lounge Chairs in Solid Hardwood, by Jean Gillon, Brazilian Mid-century Design
By Jean Gillon
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Jean Gillon Mid-Century Lounge Chairs: A Masterpiece of Brazilian Modernist Design This pair of mid-century lounge chairs by Jean Gillon exemplifies the designer's unparalleled abili...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Costela Lounge chair from Martin Eisler, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in PARIS, FR
Le fauteuil Costale de Martin Eisler avec une date de fabrication de 1955 en bois de Imbuia. La structure un tubulaire de fer et les lattes sculptés en bois, tous les éléments struct...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Brazilian Rosewood Lounge Chairs
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Brazilian Modern lounge chairs crafted of stunning Brazilian Rosewood with new fabric. Measurements...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pr. Lounge Chairs by Percival Lafer made in Brazil c. 1970’s
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
Incredible pair of lounge chairs designed by Percival Lafer, made in Brazil, circa 1970’s. The chairs feature rare wood frames, with chrome tube supports, and fabric straps that crad...
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Late 20th Century Brutalist Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Brazilian Lounge Chair
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
1950s (estimated) Brazilian vintage lounge chair. Native Brazilian wood, invuia, also known as Brazilian walnut, has a great appeal due to its deep text...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

"Cubo" Lounge Chairs by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020), Brazilian architect and designer, founded the furniture design and manufacturing company L'Atelier in São Paulo, Brazil, in the 1950s. It became a benchm...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of "Loop Chairs" by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
Presenting an attractive loop shape, the Loop Chair was created by the Swiss designer Willy Guhl (1915-2004) in 1954, featuring a single volume of seats...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cement

Percival Lafer Lounge Chairs
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 1970 Percival Lafer lounge chairs in a beautiful honey suede upholstery with rosewood bases. Produced by Lafer S.A. - These chairs are in good vintage condition with a beauti...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Rosewood

Forma Brazil Rosewood Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
By Forma Brazil
Located in Oakland, CA
Elegant pair of minimal lounge chairs by Forma Brazil, crafted of Brazilian rosewood in new full aniline black leather. Measurements W 24.50'' x D 30'' x H 28.25'' Seat Height 16.25''
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

breathtaking pair of costela lounge chairs by carlo hauner and martin eisler
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Nova
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful pair of Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler lounge chairs. made by forma nova in the 1950thies and still in wonderful shape. the light walnut is very shiny and the edges are lig...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Metal, Brass

Elle Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Elle Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 88 x D 82 x H 70 cm Materials: Paint, Fabric. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends an...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Paint

Vogue Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Vogue Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 76 x D 82 x H 98 cm Materials: Paint, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Open Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Open Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 88 x D 82 x H 76 cm Materials: Veneer, Natural leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Foratta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Foratta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 73 x D 69 x H 70 cm Materials: Metal, natural leather, Soleta. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Brazilian Lounge Chairs in Walnut and Cane
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, walnut, fabric, cane, Brazil, 1950s. The style of these Brazilian armchairs is simple and understated, where clear, fluent lines are allowed to emerge in the ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Cane, Walnut

Smile Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Smile Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 71 x D 63 x H 76 cm Materials: Veneer, Soleta natural. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Bauhaus Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bauhaus Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 70 x D 56 x H 71 cm Materials: Metal, Boucle Fabric . With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo decipher...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Evo Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Evo Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 93 x D 74 x H 76 cm Materials: Paint, Natural leather With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers tr...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Bora Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bora Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 79 x D 72 x H 72 cm Materials: Paint, Fabric, upholstered seat. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo d...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Fabric, Paint

Bruta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bruta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 74 x D 70 x H 70 cm Materials: Metal, Paint, Natural Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo de...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Open Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Open Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 88 x D 82 x H 76 cm Materials: Metal, Fabric. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends an...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Fabric

Elle Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Elle Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 88 x D 82 x H 70 cm Materials: Metal, Soleta, Paint, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo dec...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Vico Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Vico Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 76 x D 62 x H 64 cm Materials: Natural Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Lui Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Lui Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 75 x D 73 x H 80 cm Materials: Veneer, Natural leather, Soleta. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo de...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Moi Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Moi Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 69 x D 77 x H 80 cm Materials: Aged Steel, Fabric. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trend...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Diva with Arms Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Diva with Arms Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 98 x D 79 x H 72 cm Materials: Metal, Fabric, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fabric

Vogue Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Vogue Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 76 x D 82 x H 98 cm Materials: Paint, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Paint

Ola Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ola Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 81 x D 72 x H 75 cm Materials: Natural Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Musa Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Musa Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 85 x D 67 x H 77 cm Materials: Veneer, Natural Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Tecno Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Tecno Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 70 x D 67 x H 77 cm Materials: Veneer, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Hella Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Hella Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 69 x D 53 x H 73 cm Materials: Metal, Leather. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo deciphers trends ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Ale Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Ale Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 72 x D 65 x H 73 cm Materials: Natural leather, Soleta, Veneer. With the intention of providing good taste and personality, Doimo de...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Leather

Bruta Alta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil
Located in Geneve, CH
Bruta Alta Lounge Chair by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 74 x D 87 x H 102 cm Materials: Metallic paint, Natural leather. With the intention of provi...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Mima Lounge Chair. Handcrafted from solid wood
By Amilcar Oliveira
Located in São Paulo, SP
The Mima stands out as a unique rocking chair, featuring elegant and contemporary lines. Supported by two wide laminated wood arches, it offers a smooth and comforting sway, perfect ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Straw

Pair of Armchair by Jorge Zalszupin, L'atelier, MidCentury, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
This pair of armchairs had the wood completely restored and the upholstery redone.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

Rare lounge chair by Percival Lafer, Brazil 1970s.
By Percival Lafer
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Rare lounge chair by Percival Lafer, Brazil 1970s. Tropical hardwood frame and thick leatherette seat. The seat hangs in the frame that is positioned as a cross with nice metal detai...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Faux Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Manhattan Armchairs by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Manhattan is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1960 and produced by his company, L'atelier. The piece is made of a wood s...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Faux Leather

Pair of Brazilian Wood & Beige Wool Bouclè MP-163 Earth Chairs by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Firenze, Tuscany
Born in Brazil in 1936, architect, product and furniture designer Percival Lafer managed to design pieces that were categorised as fine design for affordable prices. Lafer made an in...
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1970s Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Jean Gillon Paddle Shearling Arm Chairs
By Jean Gillon
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Fantastic large scale pair of Paddle Armchairs by Jean Gillon for Probel. Brazil, circa 1970s Dark wood frame with Wide paddle shaped arms and unique large nut & bolt joinery. Sl...
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1970s Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchair/Ottoman by Percival Lafer in Suede Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Belmont, MA
Percival Lafer (Brazilian, b. 1936) Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, c. 1965, rosewood frames with leather upholstery, chair, foil Design Lafer label and remains to a paper label, h...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Suede, Rosewood

Void Collection, Graphite Grey Steel Lounge Chair
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
VOID ARMCHAIR "The mother noticed that the boy liked the void more than the full. He claimed that voids are larger and sometimes even infinite." (Manoel de Barros) Contrast generat...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Lounge Chairs

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Steel

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