Brazilian Credenzas
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 Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean 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 rosewood, jacaranda 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 chairs, sofas, tables and more.
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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Credenza in Caviuna Wood by Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950s
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind reeded credenza was designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in the 1950s. It is made with Caviuna wood and features four tapered legs, six doors, and eight shelves. The wo...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Brazilian Modern Credenza in Hardwood by Novo Rumo, 1960s
By Novo Rumo
Located in New York, NY
Experience the beauty of the Brazilian modern credenza designed by Novo Rumo, available for purchase today. Meticulously crafted with Brazilian rosewood, also known as jacaranda, thi...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Modern 7.8" Credenza in Hardwood, Celina Decoracoes, 1960s, Brazil
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Midcentury Modern 7.8" Credenza by Celina Decoracoes in the 1960s is a true beauty!
This stunning credenza, crafted from 1960s Brazilian rosewood (Jacaranda) b...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood
Rosewood Credenza by Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Geraldo de Barros, Unilabor
Located in New York, NY
Previously Restored
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Credenza, Unknown, Caviuna and Cane, c. 1955
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Credenza was produced by the Brazilian company Tapeçaria Schulz S.A in the 1950s, capturing the eye.
Made of solid Caviuna and cane, it has fou...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Wood, Cane
Brazilian Modern Credenza in Caviuna Hardwood by Forma Moveis, 1960’s, Brazil
By Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Caviuna Hardwood designed by Forma Moveis in Brazil during the sixties decade is absolutely gorgeous!
The piece is e...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood
Walnut Finish TV Stand with Cane Sliding Door and Black Drawers – Plot Line
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Plot TV stand designed by Uultis Studio in walnut finish with cane sliding door, glass and black drawers. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
The Plot TV Stand seamless...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Glass, Teak
"Lina" Modernist Style Woodwork Natural, Credenza with Drawer, buffet
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Alessandra Delgado is passionate about Lina Bo Bardi architectural work, including the project for the Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo - MASP and its structural pillars that seems to hold the building itself in thin air...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Giuseppe Scapinelli Brazilian Modern Burled Vanity Cabinet
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in Oakland, CA
Stunning Giuseppe Scapinelli burled wood vanity dresser, 1958, Brazil. Expertly crafted with burled wood, eight drawers with brass pulls, open space...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Maple, Burl
Mid Century Modern Credenza in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960’s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Mid Century Modern Credenza in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960’s is nothing less than gorgeous!
This cr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood
Credenza in Imbuia Wood with Drawers & Shelves by Cimo, c. 1960s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Credenza designed by Cimo, is nothing less than spectacular!
The credenza is entirely made in solid Imbuia wood and features three drawers, six doors, six inte...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood, Imbuia
Mid Century Credenza Jacaranda and Brass by Hauner and Eisler Brazil Ca. 1950’s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Mid Century credenza, made in Brazil - designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler.
This example is in very good, original condition, clean and ready to use. The case ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Teak Wood TV Stand with Cane Sliding Door and Black Drawers – Plot Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Plot TV stand designed by Uultis Studio in teak wood with cane sliding door, glass and black drawer. *Please check availability prior to purchase*.
Th...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Teak, Cane, Glass
Brazilian Modern 11.5” Credenza in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner, Brazil, 1950's
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC, this 11.5” Credenza in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brazil, c. 1950 is nothing less than magnificent!
This credenza is made with the finest Braz...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood
Credenza in Hardwood by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, 1950's
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this credenza designed by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor is nothing less than spectacular!
This credenza is made entirely of Brazilian Rosewood, also known as Jacar...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Jacaranda
Credenza Buffet by Ricardo Graham Ferreira Handcrafted in Brazilian Hardwood
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
This contemporary credenza, buffet or low cabinet is a piece of furniture handcrafted in our own workshop. The credenza is carefully built with hardwood and traditional joints, such ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Credenza, Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro for Laubisch & Hirth
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Brazilian Modern credenza, attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro in 1942 during his last year at Laubisch & Hirth, a high-end furniture firm in Rio de Janeiro, before st...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Vintage Credenza in Caviuna Wood, Martin Eisler, circa 1954 Brazilian Midcentury
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Martin Eisler, Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This Caviuna Credenza was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s.
This furniture typology was v...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood
L'Atelier Rosewood Credenza by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This Rosewood Credenza, designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and manufactured by L'Atelier in the 1960s, is a great way to have the diversity of different tones of Rosewood in jus...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Unilabor Rosewood Credenza by Geraldo de Barros, Brazilian Midcentury, c. 1954
By Jorge Zalszupin, Unilabor
Located in New York, NY
This credenza was designed in the 1950s by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and produced by Unilabor. De Barros designed and projected furniture based on his constructive references rel...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Martin Eisler Credenza in Rosewood, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
This Caviuna Credenza was designed by Martin Eisler (1913-1977) for Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in the 1950s.
This furniture typology was ver...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Modern Credenza in Hardwood & Leather, Ernesto Hauner, c. 1960s
By Ernesto Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Credenza in Hardwood and Brass by Ernesto Hauner, c. 1960s is nothing less than a beauty!
This spectacular mid-century modern credenza is crafted from the finest Caviuna wood and is composed of two identical modules attached to form one large piece. It features 4 doors, 4 drawers, and 4 shelves, with the drawers adorned with Italian beige leather. Each door showcases two Caviuna wood veneer panels, creating a striking pattern. The entire credenza is supported by a total of 8 cylindrical legs, with each module having 4 legs. Purchased at an estate sale in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, this piece is in excellent condition despite some age marks. Manufacture seal is located at the back of the piece.
About the designer:
Ernesto Hauner was an Italian immigrant who came to Brazil in 1949 and began working in furniture design with renowned figures such as Lina Bo Bardi, Sérgio Rodrigues, Martin Eisler, and his brother Carlo Hauner. He started his career at Studio Palma, which later became Móveis Artesanal, and eventually became a partner at Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte.
In 1958, Hauner established his own business with a small factory in São Paulo, where he created modular bookshelves using...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Jorge Zalszupin Rosewood Mid-Century Credenza for L'Atelier, Brazil, 1960s
By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic stunning rosewood credenza from the Componivel series was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and manufactured by his own company, L'Atelier, in the 1960s.
It's inst...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin Componivel Sideboard 185 L'atelier, 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice small sized and sophisticated sideboard from the componivel series designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L'Atelier, Brazil 1959. Modular furniture...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Jorge Zalszupin, Rosewood Patchwork Credenza, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1960s
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
This Rosewood Credenza, designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and manufactured by L'Atelier in the 1960s, is a great way to have the diversity of different tones of Rosewood in j...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Rosewood Credenza by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid-Century Design, 1960s
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
This rosewood credenza was produced by the Brazilian company Celina Decorações in the 1960s. It consists of a very well-constructed piece composed of two large compartments and four ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Greta credenza Sophisticated Lacquered Furniture Handmade Details 120
By Leonardo Di Caprio
Located in Roma, IT
A functional and practical cabinet, based on a discrete elegance, Greta combines a playful geometrical assembling of shapes and colors.
The outside is formed by 3 drawers on top and...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Greta Credenza Natural Woodwork Fine Lacquered Handmade Details
By Leonardo Di Caprio
Located in Roma, IT
A functional and practical cabinet, based on a discrete elegance, Greta combines a playful geometrical shapes, colors and woodwork.
The outside is formed by 4 drawers on top and 4 d...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Martin Eisler Credenza in Caviuna, Brazilian Midcentury Design, 1950
Located in New York, NY
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 b...
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Caviuna Hardwood by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1956
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this magnificent Mid-Century Modern credenza is entirely made of Caviuna hardwood and consists of six doors, three storage cabinets, six shelves and four drawers. The sides are curved and the structure rests on four legs. The wood has been refinished and besides the marks of age, the piece is in excellent condition.
With this Brazilian Modern piece, Giuseppe Scapinelli highlights one of his favorite wood species, the caviuna of light blond appearance with darker veins that the designer knows how to play to form geometric patterns on the front that offers a contrast giving charm and lightness with the legs designed in curves.
This credenza effortlessly flexes into any Mid-Century Modern, modern, Danish modern or contemporary environment. The credenza is currently displayed in the gallery with two delicate Joaquim Tenreiro Poltrona...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Other, Brass
Mid Century Modern Credenza in Brazilian Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available today, with domestic shipping in NYC metro area included, this Mid Century Modern Credenza in Brazilian Hardwood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s is nothing less than gorgeous!
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Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Modern Credenza in Hardwood & Brass Handles, Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern Credenza in Hardwood with Brass finishes designed by Jean Gillon in the sixties in Brazil is the FIND of the year.
The credenza has a rectangular structure made of Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda, with two main legs and two support legs on each side. It has five large drawers and four doors with shelves inside. The brass finishes are located in the joints, fringes and keys.
There are few reasons why this credenza is one-of-a-kind: First, the high end wood work. This piece was commissioned for a private residence in Sao Paulo and it shows. The joints, the wood carving, the smooth curves in the drawers, even the hidden toothpick support legs are superbly finished. Second, the rosewood is of the finest quality which can be seen in the wood veins, the grain and smoothness of the wood. Lastly, design. This piece has all the components of a true Brazilian Modern piece with straight almost brutalist silhouettes softened with smooth curves (seen in the drawers and edges) that resemble Modernist architecture from Brasilia of the sixties.
Owning a Jean Gillon piece like this is not just about acquiring a beautiful piece of furniture; it's also about possessing a part of Brazilian design history and culture. This credenza is a testament to Jean Gillon’s creativity and vision, and it would make an excellent addition to any interior space that values and appreciates the significance of this design.
The credenza is showcased in our showroom next to Jorge Zalszupin’s bar cart...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Brass
Credenza by Martin Eisler
By Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Martin Eisler. Credenza. c. 1955. Caviuna and cane.
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Cane, Wood
Credenza by Sérgio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Credenza in jacaranda with leatherette doors. Designed by Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil, 1960s.
Category
1960s Vintage Brazilian Credenzas
Materials
Leather, Wood
