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Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk 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
Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, upholstery back, leather seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its office cha...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, caning back, leather seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its office cha...
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Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, caning back, leather seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its office cha...
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Brazilian Modern Desk Chair in Hardwood & Metal, Carlo Fongaro, Brazil, c. 1970s
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Desk Chair by Carlo Fongaro made in Brazil, during the 70s is nothing less than outstanding! The "Dinamarquesa" swivel chair, designed by Carl...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Modern Style Aurora office chair in solid wood, solid wood back, leather seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its office cha...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury, 1970s
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to attend to the growing market for office furniture. The first model was developed betwe...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Vintage "Kiko" Rosewood Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s, Midcentury Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Made in Jacarandá rosewood, this Sergio Rodrigues piece has originally upholstered in yellow leather, circular chrome accents, and chrome casters. This chair was created to furnish t...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Hille Chair Designed by Robin Day, Produced in Brazil by L'Atelier, circa 1968
By Robin Day, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
The Polyside chair or Hille chair, as it became known in Brazil, was the first piece to be produced on a large scale by L'Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin's company. It was designed by R...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Plastic

70’s Brazilian Black Leather & Chrome Office Chairs by Jean Gillon for Italma
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in Hanover, MA
We have four of these 1970’s Brazilian height adjustable and swiveling executive office chairs in black leather and chrome designed by Jean Gillon for I...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Jean Gillon Mid Century Desk Chair
By Jean Gillon
Located in Countryside, IL
Jean Gillon mid century desk chair The chair measures: 23 wide x 26.25 deep x 35 high, with a seat height of 22.25 inches and arm he...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Chrome

Charles and Ray Eames Ea117 Office Chair, Cast Aluminum, Synthetic Leather, 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

Dinamarquesa Chair, Carlo Fongaro, Brazilian Modern, 1970s. Single Piece
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in New York, NY
Single Dinamarquesa chair, designed by Italian-born architect Carlo Fongaro (1915-1986) and produced by Probjeto, who signed one of the most popular lines of modern Brazilian furnitu...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum, Chrome

L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to attend to the growing market for office furniture. The...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Ernesto Hauner (1931 - 2002) - Furniture - Swivel chair with armrest
By Ernesto Hauner, Mobilinea
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
Ernesto Hauner (1931 - 2002) - Mobilínea - Swivel chair with armrests made of rosewood with seat and back covered in leather. Central axis in chromed steel and four wooden legs with ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Black Leather & Metal by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern swivel armchair in metal & black leather was designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by L’Atelier Moveis in 1970 and is stunning! The name of the model is “Low Commander” and has become an icon of Brazilian Modernism recently. This armchair was conceived to attend Brazil’s growing market of office furniture. The first model (with casters) was developed in 1973 and latter then, a fixed model. The armchair consists of a seat/back made of fiberglass where the black leather rest. The armrests and feet are in well-made cast aluminum pieces. Not only beautiful but well designed, this piece is also known for its comfort, with a reclining mechanism and a swivel base. The piece has the heritage plaque under the seat. The armchair has been reupholstered in black leather with some of the finest upholsters in Rio de Janeiro and the aluminum polished. Besides the marks of age, the piece is in excellent condition. A beauty like this will look awesome in any Mid-Century Modern, Modern or contemporary office or home office. Literature (attached images) • Jorge Zalszupin book, p.217 • L’Atelier spec sheet from the 70s • Product catalogue from the 70s • Vintage publications About Jorge Zalszupin: A native of Warsaw, Poland, studied architecture at Bucharest’s Ecole des Beaux Arts. While working as an architect in Paris, he found inspiration in articles about Brazilians Oscar Niemeyer and Roberto Burle Marx and immigrated to Brazil. His work as an architect created a demand for decoration and furniture proposals that suited the style of his projects and, for many years, Zalszupin designed and executed them for his clients. The demand was as great as the desire to grow and expand his business, and he then decided to found Atelier Móveis in November 1959. A significant part of Zalszupin's furniture production is tributary to his architecture. He used new design language and tendencies, while maintaining a functional view of Ambience for internal spaces. L’Atelier was a design collective of architects, engineers, craftsmen, and a full-scale team of professionals that did everything from researching materials to finalizing the product. Jorge Zalszupin has developed some of the most iconic models in Brazilian Modern furniture and has grown a lot in popularity in the last few years. The “Petala” Coffee table, “Paulistana” armchair or the “Brasiliana” sofa...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

L'Atelier Commander Office Chair, Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil, 1972-1973
By Jorge Zalszupin, L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in New York, NY
Created by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and his design team, the Commander chair was designed to attend to the growing market for office furniture. The...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Rare Chairs with Armrests by Martin Eisler, circa 1955 Midcentury Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1955 by Martin Eisler for "Forma," the rare chai with armrests is made of Jatobá wood and leather Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler are most known by well-shaped armchairs made in iron, but the production it's away more complex, handcrafted, and extensive. The wood pieces produced by Forma Móveis...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Franco Albini Midcentury Brazilian Dining Chair jacaranda and fabric
By Forma Brazil, Franco Albini
Located in Barcelona, ES
Franco Albini (1905-1977) Six dining chairs with arms (Price per chair) Manufactured by Forma Brazil Brazil, 1950s Solid jacaranda wood and fabric Measurements 58 cm x 55 cm x 77 ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Upholstery, Jacaranda

Jorge Zalszupin Commander Office Chair
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Washington, DC
Handsome vintage Commander Chair designed by Brazilian master Jorge Zalsuzpin. Features a rare gray color way with leather, fiberglass, and aluminum materials.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

ESCRIBA BRAZIL - 4 Interlocutor Office Chairs - rare
By Escriba
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
4 rare ESCRIBA Furniture Brazil Interlocutor Office Chairs in very good condition. Re-Upholstered in genuine leather. Original polished chrome armrests and original polished chrome f...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

L´Atelier , 6 swivel Office Chairs, very rare, original label, Brazil, 1970s
By L'Atelier San Paulo
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
List price is per chair, total of 6 chairs are available! L'Atelier, a renowned furniture design company, stands as a testament to the genius of its founder, Jorge Zalszupin. A Polish-born architect who made Brazil his home, Zalszupin made significant contributions to Brazilian Modernist furniture...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Office Chair in Wood, Steel and Leather, Carlo Fongaro, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This chair is an exemplar of Brazilian design from the mid-20th century, attributed to the skilled yet underrecognized Carlo Fongaro. His work reflects the era's modernist tendencies...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Steel

Modern Style Aurora office chair in black solid wood, solid back, leather seat
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Warm and inviting, the Aurora Collection, prestigious winner of the International IF Design Award 2023 and the German Design Awards 2023, now welcomes an addition with its office cha...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Cane, Hardwood, Walnut

Chair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Midcentury Brazilian Design
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
A rare piece designed by Carlo Hauner for "Moveis Artesanal," circa 1948. This chair it’s an icon and illustrates the logotype of the company. The structure is made of iron remains i...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Iron

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