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Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Brazilian, Portuguese, 1906-1992

The Portugese-born furniture designer Joaquim Tenreiro was a pioneer of modernism in Brazil, where his work paved the way for the successes of such mid-20th-century design greats as Sergio Rodrigues, Jorge Zalszupin, and Lina Bo Bardi, an Italian-Brazilian architect whose futuristic São Paulo buildings are only part of her legacy.

Tenreiro’s vintage tables, chairs and storage cabinets are known for their simplicity of line and an elegance that is enhanced by the use of richly grained South American hardwoods such as jacaranda and imbuia

Tenreiro’s father and grandfather were both master woodworkers, under whom he trained in the craft. He had artistic leanings and in the late 1920s enrolled as a university student at the School of Arts and Crafts in Rio de Janeiro, where he joined a group of upstart modernists protesting the staid, retrograde curriculum at the college. At the time, Brazil was culturally mired in a 19th-century mindset that was reflected in an upper-class preference for academic painting and reproduction furnishings in antique European styles. But the progressive spirit that Tenreiro and his colleagues fostered slowly gained force.

With the terms “lightness” and “functionality” as his bywords, Tenreiro opened a furniture-design business in 1943, where one of his first clients was the legendary architect Oscar Niemeyer. The arrival of Brazil’s first democratically elected government, in 1945, lent modernism official sanction, which culminated in the construction of the new capital, Brasília. Tenreiro eventually stepped away from design in the late 1960s to devote his time to sculpture and painting. 

To appreciate how revolutionary Tenreiro’s work seemed, one must imagine the heavy, ornately carved, deeply varnished furniture that was the standard for top-end Brazilian interior design in the 1930s. Tenreiro’s chairs and sofas employed slender, softly angular frames that were only lightly stained to highlight the grains of the local woods. He preferred chairs and chaises with caned seats and backrests that “breathe” in the tropical climate, and as a carpenter and joiner he wanted to show off the beauty of Brazilian wood.

Two versions of a three-legged side chair introduced in 1947 serve as a veritable manifesto for a new age in Brazilian design: Using the stack-lamination technique, Tenreiro bonded together a gently contoured seat made of alternating layers of different-colored native woods to produce a magnificent stripe effect. These chairs, like all Tenreiro works, demonstrate the enduring power of simple design and superb construction — with a teaspoon of flair.

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Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro in Brazilian Rosewood, 1960s, Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This bookshelf was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1960s and produced by the company Tenreiro Arquitetura e Interiores. The piece is made of solid Rosewood and is ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Hardwood

1950s Brazilian Stool by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in London, GB
1950s Brazilian Stool by Joaquim Tenreiro. Two-tone wood seat on black enamelled steel base. Produced for a private commission in Copacabana, Rio de Ja...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & White Leather Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this beautiful pair of Brazilian Modern armchairs are made of ebonized Pau Marfim hardwood & white leather in buttone style. The structure is composed of curved arms & feet, and were designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1940’s. The wood joints are composed of delicate wood pins in Pau Marfim also, which were typically used by the artist at the time. Sold as set of two. For the restoration process, both armchairs where dissembled to understand their condition and to restore them following Tenreiro’s technique. This is shown in the last 3 images. The set comes from a private residence in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. This mid-century modern pair would look incredible in any modern, mid-century modern, boho chic or contemporary environment. Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil. Tenreiro was born in Melo, Gouveia Municipality, Portugal into a family of woodworkers and carpenters. In the late 1920s, he emigrated to Rio de Janeiro and began working for the firm of Laubisch & Hirth. In the early 1940s, Tenreiro was among the first designers in the Brazilian furniture industry to adopt a European modernist vernacular. His initial efforts, including the 1942 "Poltrona Leve," met with considerable success, and in 1943 he established his own firm with factories in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. However, it was not until the 1950s that he began to be recognized as a master furniture designer in Brazil. His design philosophy found a great response with architects who supported modernism. A forerunner in the use of rediscovered raw materials (like cane and jacaranda -Brazilian Roswood) as well as the creator of a new formal language in 20th-century Brazilian furniture design, he drew on the lessons of past furniture-making as a vital source, not only in the mastery of technical and constructive solutions but also in the aesthetic experience, craftsmanship, and the cultural meaning of his production. As a result, his exquisitely crafted pieces evoke a refined coexistence of traditional values and modern aesthetics, firmly bound to the Brazilian cultural milieu. Literature: • Arquitetura e Decoracao, no. 12, Jul-Aug 1955 • Tenreiro book...
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

Pair of Leve Metal Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Whitstable, GB
Joaquim Tenreiro, Leve armchairs (light) - 1960s. Manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações. Metal frame, armrests in Jacaradá. Metal shows signs of a...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Steel

Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, 1960s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely crafted Rosewood Desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) belonged to BLOCH EDITORES S.A. BUILDING, a Brazilian publisher founded in 1952 and closed in 2000, wh...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s Side tables designed by the renowned Brazilian designer, Joaquim Tenreiro, crafted during the mid-20th cent...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood and Marble, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with free domestic shipping included, this Brazilian Modern Coffee Table made in Hardwood and Marble by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 50's is gorgeous. This coffee ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, Mid Century Modern design
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
Pair of rare Joaquim Tenreiro lounge chair Brazilian midcentury Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil, 1954 Measurements: 78 cm x 85 cm x 84 H cm Provenance: Private Collection from Brazil Bi...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Velvet, Wood

Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1966
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk Created for the offices of Bloch Editores, Sao PAulo Brazil, 1966 Jacaranda (rosewood) wood Measurements 145 cm x 70 cm x 75h cm 57 in x 27,55 in x 29,52h in Details Paqule of...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Wood, Jacaranda, Rosewood

Office Desk model “Square” by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1966
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Office Desk model "Square" Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçao Brazil, 1966 Jacaranda, Glass Measurements 100 cm x 100 cm x 76h cm 39,3 in x 39,3 in x 29,9h in Detail This ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Glass, Jacaranda

Room Divider by Joaquim Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes, 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Room Divider Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes Brazil, 1960 Black and white painted jacaranda Measurements 280 cm x 3,5 cm x 201,2h cm 110,23 in in x 1,37 in x 71,29h in ...
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1960s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Jacaranda

Dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Important dining table Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçoes Brazil, 1950 Solid jacaranda ebonized wood and white lacquered formica top Measurements 223 cm x 98 cm x 74h cm 8...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Formica, Jacaranda

Brazilian Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood & Glass, Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with free domestic shipping included, this exquisite coffee table, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1950s is nothing less than spectacular! The piece showc...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Glass, Hardwood

Wall Unit in Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This wall is a fine example of Joaquim Tenreiro's work, which is emblematic of the mid-20th century modern Brazilian furniture design. Tenreiro is often celebrated as a pioneer of mo...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Hardwood

Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee table model 'Octagonal'
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Coffee table model "Octogonal" Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brazil, 1955 Marble, jacaranda wood Measurements 105 cm × 105 cm x 31h cm 41,3 in x...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Marble

Rare Small Desk for Bloch, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This writing table by Joaquim Tenreiro is a paragon of Brazilian mid-century modernism, distinguished by its sleek geometry, graceful proportions, and a seamless blend of time-honore...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Hardwood

Pair of “Leve” armchairs in hardwood & leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today in NYC with free domestic shipping, these one a kind pair of “Leve” armchairs in hardwood and leather by Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1942are nothing less than spectacular, c...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Leather, Hardwood

Desk with Painted Glass Top, Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch Editors, Mid-Century
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Elevate your space with this exquisitely crafted rosewood desk, a masterpiece designed by the legendary Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992). This splendid piece once graced the interior of ...
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Glass, Hardwood

Joaquim Tenreiro Three-Seat Sofa, Brazil, 1954
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Three seats sofa Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brazil, 1954 Jacaranda, upholstery From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements: ...
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Fabric, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro - rare iron sculpture "Fita"
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Immenstaad am Bodensee, DE
Joaquim Tenreiro, a prominent Brazilian furniture designer, left an indelible mark on the world of design through his innovative approach and significant contributions to the moderni...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Iron

Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Armchairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil. Tenreiro was born in Portugal into a family of woodworkers and carpenters. In the late 1920s, he emigrated to Rio de Janeiro and began working for the firm of Laubisch Hirth...
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Mid-20th Century Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Fabric, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro Curva Sofa
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil. Tenreiro was born in Portugal into a family of woodworkers and carpenters. In the late 1920s, he emigrated to Rio de Janeiro and began working for the firm of Laubisch Hirth...
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Mid-20th Century Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Fabric, Jacaranda

Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair Manufactured by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil, 1954 Peroba wood and leather upholstery Measurements 61x53x42hcm|24x21x16,5hin
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1950s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery

Joaquim Tenreiro Office Desk
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Office Desk Manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações Brazil, 1960s Solid rosewood and plywood with rosewood laminatio...
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1960s South American Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Bookcase by Sergio Rodrigues, 1968
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bookcase Manufactured by Oca Brazil, 1968 Solid and laminated Rosewood Measurements : 116x30x160hcm 45,6 x 11,8 x 62,8h in Literature Soraia Cals, Sergio Rodrigues, Rio de Janeiro,...
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1960s South American Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Armchair Set in Metal and Suede by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
These armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro are nothing less than specatcular. The structure of these two chairs is made with painted tubular metal. It features a mustard suede upholstery. ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Metal Leve Armchairs by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Whitstable, GB
Joaquim Tenreiro, leve armchairs (light) - 1960s. Metal version. Manufactured by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações. Metal frame, armrests in Jacarandá. Metal ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Steel

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Light Blue Fabric, Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This “Curva” (curve in Portuguese) sofa was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1950s for his own company Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçãos. It fits four people comfortably. The shell-sha...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Fabric, Hardwood

Joaquim Tenreiro Bloch writing desk Brazil 1965
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful Bloch writing desk designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and manufactured in Brazil 1965. This desk was once used in the BLOCH EDITORES S.A. BUILDING, a well-known Brazilian publish...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Square Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
A marble and wood coffee table by Joaquim Tenreiro. 1960 The modern legs in the shape of an ellipse, a flush construction of the marble top with the wooden structure. A contrast b...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Marble

Lounge Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1958
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of lounge chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro with a slick elegant back seat. The absence of back seat cushion gives lightness and modernity to the traditional chauffeuse structure. Sm...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Wool, Fabric

Triangular Table with Painted Glass Top, Joaquim Tenreiro, circa 1960, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This solid Imbuia table with a painted glass top was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1960s and produced by Tenreiro Móveis e Decorações, Tenreiro's first solo store, ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Imbuia, Glass

Elliptic Feet Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
Elliptic feet Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro. Original black Lacquered wood structure with Carrare Marble top (Finish: softened). The Modernist gesture of Tenreiro from the Europ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Marble

Joaquim Tenreiro round dining table Brazil 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful and super rare round dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil 1960. The precision and attention to detail by Tenreiro are visible in every inch of this creation. Each curve and joint speak of his masterful understanding of the medium, transforming solid wood into an ethereal masterpiece. Made of solid rosewood, the table's thin, round structure gracefully holds a smooth, transparent glass top, allowing to see the beauty of the minimalistic cross base. The legs of this table are slender, accentuating the table's lightness. This incredibly rare dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro goes beyond just being useful. Its design is timeless, giving us a glimpse into the creative mind of a true artist. Joaquim Tenreiro was born into a family of woodworkers and carpenters in Melo, Gouveia Municipality, Portugal. In the late 1920s, he moved to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and started working for the company Laubisch Hirth...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Glass, Rosewood

Rosewood Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Bloch Editors, Brazilian Midcentury, 1965
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This bloch desk was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), the “father” of Brazilian modernism, in 1965. The desk offers an interplay of rosewood tones and its elegance is complem...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro Armchair
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Washington, DC
Manufactured by Tenreiro Moveis e Decoraçaos Brasil, 1954 Measurements 86 cm x 76 cm x 83 H cm 34 in x 30 in x 32.5 H in Provenance Private collection...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro Dining Chairs, Solid Wood and Fabric, MidCentury, Brazil, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available in eight units, this set of dining chairs was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1950s. Much like Tenreiro's other creations, this sense of lightness transcend...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Slim Armchair in Grey Fabric Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This slim armchair is made with a wooden frame and a soft gray fabric. The legs of the chair are slim, which is a common theme in Brazilian modern armcha...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Thick Armchair in Grey Fabric Attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, c. 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This thick armchair is made with a wooden frame and a soft gray fabric. The legs of the chair are slim, which is a common theme in Brazilian modern armchairs. The cushions are super soft and make the chair very comfortable. This chair is very old but has been refurbished to look brand new. The frame of the chair was originally designed by Joaquin Tenreiro...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Set of four "First Chairs" by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1942.
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in São Paulo, BR
Joaquim Tenreiro, a renowned Brazilian furniture designer, created The First Chair in 1942. This chair holds significance as one of the earliest examples of modern furniture design i...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Wood

Brazilian Rosewood Desk by Joaquin Tenreriro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Hudson, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) was among the leading furniture designers and visual artists in mid-20th century Brazil. The Tenreiro-designed desk, shown here, is made in solid wood a...
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20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of Armchairs Model “Leve”, Brasil, 1942
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Joaquim Tenreiro Pair of armchairs model “Leve” Manufactured by Langenbach & Tenreiro Ltda Brasil, 1942 Jacaranda, upholstery From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona M...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Fabric, Jacaranda

Joaquim Tenreiro Curva chairs set of 8 Brazil 1961
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Highly rare and sought after ‘Curva’ chairs designed by Joaquim Tenreiro and manufactures by his own company Tenreiro Movèis & Decorações, Brazil 1961. Tenreiro was a sculptor, painter, engraver and designer, born into a family of joiners. By the late 1940s, the modern movement had taken hold...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Rosewood

Midcentury Brazilian Sofa Design by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Marble, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Wood and Upholstery Restored. Marble in original condition Solid Rosewood structure, Rosewood veneers, Marble and Bossa Fabrics Upholstery.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Marble

1960's Brazilian Modern Sofa “Concha” in Hardwood & Fabric, by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this beautiful Brazilian modern sofa, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties, is absolutely stunning. The model is cal...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in PARIS, FR
A Dining table by Joaquim Tenreiro made of solid Imbuia with beautiful grain and veins. A wide solid wood border underlines the modernity of the lines. The table can be use as a ...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Wood

Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Metal

Solid Imbuia with Red Glass Top Dining Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil C. 1949
By Langbach & Tenreiro, Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Restored.
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1940s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Glass, Imbuia, Wood

Rosewood Desk Brazilian Midcentury Design by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Original condition.
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Wood

Canapé Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Amoreira Wood, Cane, Mid-Century Modern, C.1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) is known as the “father” of Brazilian modernism, being one of the pioneers, with a work that reflects a refined coexistence of traditional values and mod...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Center Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s This square center table designed by the renowned Brazilian designer, Joaquim Tenreiro was crafted during the mid-20th century, and exemplifies the clean lines and understated elegance that are characteristic of Tenreiro's work. Crafted with precision, this coffee table exhibits Tenreiro's skill in blending organic materials with a beautiful design aesthetic. The robust wooden frame shows the natural grains and warm tones, while its square shape lends versatility and balance to suit various interior styles. The greatest feature of this table is its nested glass...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Wood, Glass

Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Solid Wood and Cane, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This set of eight exquisitely crafted Cane chairs in Amendoim Wood, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1960s, is a gorgeous example of his mastery of technical and const...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern 4 Chair Set in Hardwood, Cane, Leather, Joaquim Tenreiro 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern four chair set made in Brazilian Rosewood, Leather and Caning designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in Brazil during the fifties is absolutely magnifi...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Leather, Cane, Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Desk in Hardwood by Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch, 1966, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Midcentury Modern Desk in Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda designed by Joaquim Tenreiro for Bloch Editores in the 1966 is nothing less than spectacular. ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this very Brazilian Modern armchair pair in hardwood and gray suede designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties is gorgeous! The model is called “Concha” (Shell in Portuguese). The armchairs feature a hardwood structure upholstered in gray velvet and four toothpick legs. The back (the “shell”) is curved and ends in the arm rests. What makes these armchairs so special is the beautiful design iconic from Joaquim Tenreiro (Publications attached also). The original upholstery was also suede so we decided to do something similar. The furniture set photo showcases the armchairs with the matching “Concha” sofa (sold separately) and a Jean Gillon Rodeio...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Velvet, Hardwood

Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Cane, 1950s, Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This set of eight chairs was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) in the 1950s. These breathtaking chairs are made of solid rosewood, with slatted backs and cane seats. As wit...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Cane, Rosewood

Estrutural Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, circa 1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) designed this round coffee table in 1947 – the same period he created other Estrutural pieces, like the famous dining chairs and dining table. As with...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

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Rosewood, Glass

Side Tables by Joaquim Tenreiro, Rosewood and Glass, Midcentury Brazil, c 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous pair of Side Tables was designed by Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992) and produced in the 1960s. The pieces are made in solid Rosewood ans present two tops: one in Rosewood ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joaquim Tenreiro Furniture

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Joaquim Tenreiro furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Joaquim Tenreiro furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Joaquim Tenreiro furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Joaquim Tenreiro were created in the mid-century modern style in south america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, José Zanine Caldas, and Giuseppe Scapinelli. Prices for Joaquim Tenreiro furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,337 and can go as high as $121,466, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $30,000.

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