Poltrona Tonico by Sérgio Rodrigues, Rosewood and Leather, Brazil, 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Lisboa, PT
Poltrona Tonico, designed by Sérgio Rodrigues in 1963 and produced by Oca, is a Brazilian modern lounge chair crafted from solid rosewood with leather upholstery. Its generous button...
Leather, Wood, Hardwood
Paulistana Lounge Chair by Jorge Zalszupin, Wood Shell and Leather, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Lisboa, PT
Paulistana lounge chair and ottoman designed by Jorge Zalszupin and produced by L'Atelier circa 1965, a swivel lounge chair with a moulded wood shell, leather cushions and an alumini...
Metal
Vik Muniz Pincushion Pouf in Foam & Brazilian Wood with Steel Pins by +55design
By Vik Muniz
Located in Jardim America, SP
What if a pincushion were given an entirely new role—like supporting your feet or serving as a playful accent in your living space? Created in collaboration with celebrated artist Vi...
Metal
Wood Ottoman or Side Table by Studio Marta Manente in Tauari Wood
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
The Wood is a multifunctional piece, it can be used as a side table or an ottoman to sit on. The structure is made in carbon steel painted in automotive paint (matte finish) The seat...
Steel
Brazilian Modern Brutalist Stools, Leather & Caviuna Wood, Circa 1960
Located in Antwerp, BE
This pair of Brazilian Modern stools from the 1960s showcases a Brutalist yet chic aesthetic, featuring rich brown leather seats and robust Caviuna wood frames. Their construction ec...
Leather, Teak
Percival Lafer hocker MP-211
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in GENDT, NL
Vintage hocker / ottoman by Percival Lafer for Lafer MP, model MP-211. Brazilian design from the 1970s. Green leather upholstery with hardwood legs. Hocker is in an original and very...
Leather, Hardwood
Unavailable
H 32.68 in W 35.83 in D 41.34 in
Jean Gillon 1.960s Camel Leader and Jacaranda Armchair and Ottoman Gran Captain
By Jean Gillon
Located in Illetas- Mallorca, Islas Baleares
Gran Captain armchair and ottoman designed by Jean Gillon in 1960s, and produced by Wood Art. Jean Gillon was a Romanian designer and architect who moved to Brazil in the 1960s where...
Jacaranda, Leather, Rope
Percival Lafer MP-97 Leather Lounge Chair
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather lounge chair by Percival Lafer c.1960's, Brazil. The chair features the original cognac leather with a beautiful Brazilian hardwood frame. The back of the lounge chair showca...
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
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H 26 in W 30 in D 33 in
Modern Contemporary Gisele Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Aristeu Pires Brazil
By Aristeu Pires
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Modern Contemporary Gisele lounge chair and ottoman designed by Aristeu Pires. Manufactured by Sossego in Brazil. Cotton rope and wood. Marked under Stool. All original condition - P...
Velvet, Teak
José Zanine Caldas Stool Brazil, 1977
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
José Zanine Caldas stool Brazil 1977 Stunning rare mid century José Zanine Caldas Stool Brazil 1977, hand carved and sculpted conical shaped stool made from a hollowed out log from ...
Cherry
Percival Lafer 'MP-41' Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, 'MP-41' lounge chair with ottoman, leather, late 1970s Bulky and voluptuous lounge chair with pouf by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer from his 'MP-41' series. Th...
Leather, Hardwood
Brazilian Lounge chair with Ottoman with Beige Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair with ottoman, leather and Brazilian hardwood, Brazil, 1970s A bulky lounge chair with ottoman that contains the characteristics of Brazilian modern furniture design. ...
Leather, Hardwood
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H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 35.04 in
Percival Lafer Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Dark Stained Wood and Leather
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, lounge chair with ottoman, leather, dark stained wood, Brazil, late 1970s Bulky and voluptuous lounge chair with pouf by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer. This ch...
Leather, Hardwood
Midcentury Cognac Leather Chair and Ottoman, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Almelo, NL
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s a group of young Brazilian designers produced some of the most extraordinary antique furniture of the period a series of unique forms which merged trad...
Leather, Hardwood
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H 25.6 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs with Ottoman in Black Leather by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Percival Lafer, set of 2 lounge chairs with ottoman, leather and Brazilian hardwood, Brazil, late 1960s. Bulky and grand lounge chairs with one stool by Brazilian designer Perciva...
Leather, Hardwood
1900s Stool in Hardwood, Brazilian Rustic Furniture
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This stool comes from a selection of pieces acquired in a small and distant countryside town. The amazing patina and marks of the passage of time create the unique surface of each of...
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Pair of Ottoman, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brown leather and solid teak pair of stools in a Brutalist and Brazilian style 1960s Bohemien chic. Measures: L 73 cm, D 73 cm, SH 36 cm.
Leather, Teak
Brutalist Brazilian Armchair in Cognac Leather
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brown Cognac leather and solid teak armchair in a Brutalist and Brazilian style 1960s Bohemien chic Measures: D 75, W 73, H 79, SH 35 cm.
Leather, Teak
Brutalist Brazilian Pair of 1960s Ottomans
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brown leather and solid teak pair of stools in a Brutalist and Brazilian style 1960s Bohemien chic Measures: L 73 cm, D 73 cm, SH 36 cm.
Leather, Teak
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H 36.75 in W 36.75 in D 37.75 in
Zalszupin 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Paulistana Chair and Ottoman
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960s Brazilian jacaranda Paulistana chair and ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin with black leather upholstery Ottoman dimensions: 29in wide, 21.5in deep, 12.75in high.
Metal
Pair of Novo Rumo, 1960s Brazilian Jacaranda Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
By Novo Rumo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Novo Rumo, 1960s Brazilian jacaranda lounge chairs and ottomans upholstered in beige leather. Ottoman measures: 20.5" x 27.5" x 17" high.
Leather, Jacaranda
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Jacaranda Stools with Slatted Shelf
Located in Astoria, NY
Mid-Century Modern stools in Brazilian jacaranda with slatted lower shelf. Each is recently reupholstered in light green tufted linen. The stools remain in good vintage condition and...
Linen, Jacaranda
Brazilian Modern Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage Mid-Century MP-211 lounge chair and ottoman was designed by Percival Lafer in the 1970s. It features a solid jacaranda (rosewood) frame with a leather sling type seat th...
Leather, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Vintage Mid-Century 'Sheriff' Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Mid-Century Modern footstool or ottoman is the 'Sheriff' model designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1957, Brazil. It was produced by Isa, Italy. The 'Sheriff' chair and ottoman, or '...
Leather, Jacaranda
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H 37.8 in W 35.44 in D 37.01 in
Original "Paulistina" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Brussels, BE
Original "Paulistina" lounge chair and ottoman designed by Jorge Zalszupin in 1960. Jacaranda wood and off-white leather. Polish born, Jorge Zalszupin (born in 1922) moved to Braz...
Jacaranda, Leather
Large Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer, Lafer
Located in South Charleston, WV
Exceptionally comfortable and large, this armchair by Percival Lafer of Brazil was designed to provide true comfort with plush tufted leather and solid jacaranda frame giving the sle...
Jacaranda, Leather
Pair of 1960s Sergio Rodrigues Stools
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Sergio Rodrigues stools, 1960s. Jacaranda wood structure and checkered linen upholstered seats.
Jacaranda, Linen, Rosewood
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H 17.72 in W 27.56 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Liceu de Artes & Oficios Jacaranda Stools with Velvet Seats
By Liceu de Artes e Ofícios
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of Brazilian modern stools by Liceu de Artes & Oficios, manufactured circa 1950s, with jacaranda wood button tufted velvet seats, raised on tapered jacaranda bases. Very good ...
Velvet, Wood, Jacaranda, Rosewood
Percival Lafer Leather and Jacaranda Ottoman
By Lafer, Percival Lafer
Located in San Francisco, CA
An inviting leather and Jacaranda ottoman by Percival Lafer for Lafer S.A. Ind. Com. Comfortable over-stuffed top is upholstered in muted dijon tufted leather. Signature tapered c...
Jacaranda, Leather
Gran Captain Armchair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon
By Jean Gillon
Located in Illetas- Mallorca, Islas Baleares
Gran Captain armchair and ottoman by Jean Gillon in 1960s in Brazil made in jacaranda wood, rope and leather. It consists of two pieces, the armchair and the ottoman.
Jacaranda, Leather, Rope
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H 29.5 in W 42 in D 37 in
Early Jacaranda "Mole" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Hamburg, PA
Early version of the original vintage Jacaranda lounge chair and ottoman from the "Mole" ("Soft, Sloppy, Easy") series featuring the father of Brazilian furniture, Sergio Rodrigues. ...
Jacaranda
Brazilian Leather Lounge Chair and Ottomans by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Basel, CH
Leather ensemble with one lounge chair and two ottomans by Percival Lafer, Brazil, 1960's. The frame is made of jacaranda wood, upholstery covered with leather. Leather straps and de...
Jacaranda, Leather
Jean Gillon Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Jean Gillon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jangarda Lounge chair and ottoman. Designed by Jean Gillon for Woodart/Brezil circa 1970. Exotic hardwood, leather and fishnet.
Hardwood, Leather
Sold
H 29.5 in W 43 in D 35 in
Rare Jacaranda Poltrana Moleca Armchair and Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare solid jacaranda Poltrona Moleca armchair and ottoman designed by Brazilian furniture maker Sergio Rodrigues, circa 1960s. The Moleca chair has not been produced in over three ...
Jacaranda, Leather
$5,106 / set
H 17.72 in Dm 21.66 in
Pair of Custom Made Round Mohair Velvet Ottomans with Oak Ball Feet
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottomans developed & produced at our workshop in Sweden using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Sheepskin, Oak, Fabric, Mohair, Velvet
$1,482 / item
H 16.54 in Dm 23.63 in
Ludmila Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
By Popus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Ludmila Pouf in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: Ø 60 x H 42 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam and upholstery. Fabric opt...
Wood, Hardwood, Foam
$2,067 / item
H 18.12 in Dm 23.23 in
Contemporary Pouf Ottoman Dedar Filippo Uecher Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in beige Filippo Uecher jacqquard and brown Dedar alpaca ...
Bouclé, Oak, Leather, Faux Leather, Walnut
$1,137 / item
H 14.97 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Vodo bedside table / stool, in oak and metal, by Accardi Buccheri for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Vodo is a collection made up of folded sheet metal structures and solid wood shelves fixed by a joint. Whether it is our bench, stool, console or bookcase, Vodo will be perfect for a...
Sheet Metal
$1,608
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 14.18 in
Pion Side Table, Oak, Contemporary Wooden Side Table, Organic Modern
By kontra
Located in İstanbul, İstanbul
"Pion," meaning "pawn" in French, lives up to its name with remarkable versatility and charm. Inspired by the beauty of nature, this unique side table combines the natural texture of...
Wood, Oak
$36,400
H 29.34 in W 43.31 in D 34.65 in
Vintage 'Mole' Rosewood Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, 1957, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Sergio Rodrigues created the "Mole'' concept between 1956 and 1957 at the photographer Otto Stupakoff's request, who wanted a two-seater sofa for his studio. The sofa should have cus...
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Modern Faux Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Faux Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Denmark, circa 1960s. Usually you get great design or you get super comfortable, but rarely both. This chair is both! Swivel and ...
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Kiko Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1960, the Kiko armchair has a rectilinear rosewood structure with flat, squared members joined at right angles. The seat and backrest cushions are uph...
Leather, Rosewood
$20,105
H 31.89 in W 41.34 in D 35.83 in
Jangada Armchair by Jean Gillon, Noble Wood and Leather, Brazil, 1968
By Jean Gillon
Located in Lisboa, PT
Jangada armchair and ottoman designed by Jean Gillon in 1968 and produced by Italma WoodArt, a reclining lounge chair with a solid noble wood frame, a woven cord suspension and loose...
Leather, Wood
$2,200 / item
H 23.23 in Dm 19.69 in
Mango Wood Side Table, Modern Organic, Dark Espresso Finish By Tiempo Gallery
By Asian Modern
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderfully sculpted side table, crafted from a single block of mango wood. It features wonderful wood textures. To achieve its dark brown finish the wood was burnt several times a...
Fruitwood
Bertu Wood Stool, "Brinx" Wood Stool, Maple
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu wood stool, "Brinx" wood stool, Maple Please scroll down to read important instructions about our stumps before purchase! Why buy BERTU HOME stumps? KILN DRIED Our stumps a...
Cedar
De Sede Lounge Chair in Camel Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede lounge chair, model 'S231', patinated leather, chromed metal, Switzerland, 1960s This lovely and stylish chair is based on a solid construction featuring a large backrest an...
Metal, Chrome
Jean Gillon "Rodeio" Easy Chair, Brazil, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced in the 1960s by Wood Art Brazil. Jean Gillon (1919–2007) was born in Lasi, Romania. In 1956, already possessing a consistent portfolio, he moved to São Paulo, where he dev...
Leather
1970s Maison Regain Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Maison Regain
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: France Designer: Maison Regain Manufacturer: Maison Regain Era: 1970 Materials: Leather Measurements: 37.5″ wide x 34.5″ deep x 32.25″ tall; Seat Height 15" Condition: Excel...
Leather
$2,062 / item
H 17.72 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Modern Roias Pouf Ottoman Dedar Chenille Oak Handmade by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Roias Pouf Ottoman, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe A comfy ottoman with a luxurious touch. Upholstered in beige Dedar chenille. Destined to beautify in an...
Chenille, Oak
Ensamble Pouf in Ambienti Levante 14
By Caterina Moretti
Located in Zapopan, Jalisco
The word "ensamble" means a set and comes from the French "ensemble," referring to one with another, together. From their own individuality, Peca (Guadalajara, 2007) and Studio84 (M...
Upholstery, Oak, Tzalam wood
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 36 in D 72 in
Sculptural Travertine Dining Table - Light Travertine Stone Table
Located in İnegöl, TR
TRAVERTINE MARBLE DINING TABLE Type of Marble: Travertine Dimensions: 72" x 36" Leg Model: Travertine Customizable: Available! Production Time: 3-4 Weeks Shipping Cost: Free! Packa...
Travertine, Marble
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
$3,305 / item
H 14 in W 48 in D 8 in
4-foot Pendant Light in Black Walnut with Brass Fixtures by Hinterland Design
By Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
It’s believed that ancient Egyptians may have had the technology to harness electricity and create light thousands of years ago. This technology is referred to as the light of the De...
Brass
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
$1,034
H 7.49 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in
Mace and Gramigna for Quattrifolio Table Lamp "Chioccio Pulcino," 1970s
By Quattrifolio, Giuliana Gramigna, Sergio Mazza
Located in Naples, IT
Table Lamp space age designed in the 1970s by Giuliana Gramigna and Sergio Mazza for Quattrifolio. Chrome metal base and white enameled metal lampshade. The Lamp is in good conditio...
Metal
Contemporary Side Table 'Naked' by Norr11, Amber Glass
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, IDF
Contemporary Side Table "Naked" by Norr11 designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl Model shown on the main picture : Naked Side Table, Black Oak and Amber Glass Custom...
Blown Glass, Oak
Vintage Oak Coffee Table From France, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Oak Coffee Table From France, Circa 1960. Solid oak construction with very light wear and use.
Oak
Wall lighting XXL 4 glass murano , Italy 1970
By Poliarte
Located in La xara, VC
Exceptional Poliarte inspired wall lighting bicolore glass Murano with structure . The Design and the quality of the glass make this piece the best of the Italian Design . The sculpt...
Stainless Steel
On Hold|$3,380
H 51.38 in W 51.19 in D 16.34 in
Danish Modern, Sclulptural Classic Cabinet in Oak and Burl Wood Veneer, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
A refined Dansih cabinet crafted in oak with decorative burl wood veneer panels, dating to the 1940s-1950s. The facade features four geometrically framed panels with beautifully figu...
Oak, Burl, Birch
Japanese Antique Low Table 1860s-1920s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a rare old Japanese wooden low table, believed to date from the late Meiji period to the Taisho period, circa 1860s to 1920s. The tabletop is made from a single solid slab o...
Wood
Jindřich Halabala Art Deco 'Tulip' Stool in Floral Tapestry, 1930s
By Jindřich Halabala, Up Závody
Located in Prague, New Town
Art Deco 'Tulip' stool, designed by Jindřich Halabala. Produced by Spojené UP závody Brno, Czechoslovakia, 1930s. Recently reupholstered in floral tapestry. Dimensions: Height: 44 c...
Fabric, Tapestry, Wood
$5,847 / item
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 29.53 in
Gigi Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS
By Popus Editions
Located in Geneve, CH
Gigi Armchair in Solid Beech, Particle Board and HR Foam by POPUS EDITIONS. Dimensions: W 60 x D 75 x H 83 cm. Materials: Solid beech, particle board, and HR foam. Fabric is not inc...
Foam, Beech
$1,604 / item
H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
Italian "Lancia" Wall Sconce in Brass and Opaline Glass by Stilux Milano, 1960s
By Stilux
Located in Brescia, Brescia
Refined and sculptural, this striking wall sconce — informally referred to as “lancia” for its resemblance to a wall-mounted lance — was produced by Stilux in the 1960s. The fixture ...
Brass
$2,978
H 19.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Postmodern Design Bamboo Side Table by Axel Vervoordt, Belgium 1980's
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Postmodern Design Bamboo Side Table by Axel Vervoordt. Made in Belgium, 1980's / 90's period. Wood construction with tops in bamboo finish. Square two tier side table. This c...
Bamboo
$5,720
H 43.71 in W 58.67 in D 15.56 in
Antique Spanish Rustic Sideboard in Solid Wood with Hand-Forged Iron Hardware
Located in Miami, FL
**Description** This impressive antique Spanish sideboard is a remarkable example of traditional craftsmanship, combining architectural elegance with rustic character. Handcrafted f...
Walnut
$2,840
H 33.86 in W 41.54 in D 11.82 in
Antique Spanish Carved Walnut Cabinet with Drawer and Two Doors
Located in Miami, FL
This exceptional antique Spanish cabinet is handcrafted from solid walnut and beautifully showcases the bold architectural character and fine craftsmanship of traditional Spanish fur...
Walnut
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.
Antique and vintage ottomans and poufs add comfort and style to any living room, game room, home office or minimalist lounge space. An ottoman is a short seat or footstool that is also often used to store items. A pouf is similar, but it’s typically more petite than an ottoman, usually without the storage space inside.
When one thinks of the Ottoman Empire, it’s easy to overlook the iconic seat named for the region. The ottoman — originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms — was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. Eventually, these footrests were transformed into storage furnishings to organize quilts and blankets or other textiles. Furniture makers crafted their ottomans with lids that revealed a hidden cupboard, which rendered them both comfortable and practical.
Poufs, which appeared in France during the 1840s, are also of the low-platform seating variety. These versatile furnishings have been made available in all manner of shapes and sizes over time, and depending upon their firmness can be used as a side table should an occasion call for an extra one. However, your average ottoman is almost always firmer than a pouf, and even if the plush pouf in your living room feels sturdy, it’s probably not the best surface for your early-evening cocktail.
Both ottomans and poufs can help create an inviting and warm atmosphere in your living space. For the smaller rooms that are characterized by a casual feel, a shaggy or woven wool pouf might be a better choice, as it’s likely to be more compact and floor-cushion-like than an ottoman. The latter are often larger and more table-like and are comparatively a good fit for a more formal room such as a library or a study. Today, you might find that an ottoman works well in your bedroom, where there isn’t room for a sofa, or perhaps it can serve as a reliable perch in front of your vintage vanity table.
Whatever your seating needs are, find a collection of antique, new and vintage ottomans and poufs in varying styles on 1stDibs that include neoclassical, Industrial and mid-century modern. From the bright colors and bold patterns deployed by Milan-born designer Lorenza Bozzoli to the classy leather furnishings created at family-run Brooklyn, New York, atelier Moses Nadel, there is an endless range of these lovable low stools that merge seamlessly with most decor.
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