Works
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1969
Single bed in jacaranda with sculptural diamond-patterned headboard. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro for a commission in Sao Paulo, Brazil, 1969.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1950
Credenza
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Rosewood and white marble -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1950
Upholstered lounge chair on metal frame. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro for a private commission in Copacabana, Brazil, circa 1950.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
Bar with Two Barstools
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Wood, laminate, and wrought iron
In addition to his mastery of hardwoods, Tenreiro also experimented with other materials, as in this bar with a Formica top (which began to be produced in Brazil in 1950), that he paired with wrought iron stools. These pieces were one-offs made for private commissions for the carioca population, as the people from Rio are called. -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1947
Set of Four Structural Chairs
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Rosewood and upholstery -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1950
Sofa
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Upholstery and iron -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1948
Chair with Undulating Armrests
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Ivory wood
Set of six available -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
Chaise Longue
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Wood and iron with Sampot fabric designed by Chapas Textiles and upholstered by Jouffre
Designed for a private commission in the Copacabana neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
Dining table
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Wood and glass -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
Side Chair
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Rosewood with Cameroon fabric designed by Chapas Textiles and upholstered by Jouffre
Designed for a private commission in the Copacabana neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -
Joaquim Tenreiro, USA, 1950
Pair of "Sleepwalker's Arm Chairs" in pau marfim (ivory wood) with loose upholstered cushions.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
Lounge Chair
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Rosewood and wool -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1950
Daybed
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Wood and metal with Artemis fabric designed by Chapas Textiles and upholstered by Jouffre
Designed for a private commission in the Copacabana neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1954
Chair
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Wood and upholstery
From an estate in Cataguases, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
Armchair
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Leather, wood, and iron -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960
Chair
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Rosewood and cane -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
Sofa
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Rosewood and upholstery by Chapas Textiles
Designed for a private commission in the Flamengo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1950
Pair of Lounge Chairs
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Hardwood and upholstery -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
Credenza
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Rosewood -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1960
Pair of Lounge Chairs
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Ivorywood and upholstery -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
Desk
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Rosewood -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1969
Console Table
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Rosewood and leather
Commissioned for a private residence in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
Dresser
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Pau amarelo wood
Designed for a private commission in the Flamengo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
Chest
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Rosewood -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
Cabinet
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Pau amarelo wood
Commissioned for a private residence in the Flamengo neighborhood, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1949
Dining table
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Rosewood and underpainted glass -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil
Rare set of nine (9) dining chairs in wood with caned seats and backrests. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1942
Leve (Light) Armchair.
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Rosewood and upholstery by Chapas Textiles -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1950
Mirror
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Rosewood and glass
Designed for a private commission in the Flamengo neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Light Armchair with High Back
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Rosewood and upholstery -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1958
Dining table
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Rosewood and glass -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1955
Coffee Table
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Rosewood and glass -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1950
Dining table
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Wood
Designed for a private commission in the Copacabana neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1950
Barstool
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Hardwood and metal -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1965
Dining table
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Rosewood -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s
Pair of lounge chairs in rosewood with cane seat and back. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950s.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1954
Bookcase
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Rosewood and glass -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Settee
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Rosewood and upholstery -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1942
Light Armchair
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Rosewood and upholstery
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Lounge Chair
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Ebonized wood and upholstery -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1947
Set of Four (4) Structural Chairs.
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Rosewood and upholstery -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1963
Dining table
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Rosewood -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1955
Coffee Table
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Rosewood and glass -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Credenza in wood with decorative laminate doors and under-painted glass top. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro for a private commission, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1960s. 98.5" L x 19" W x 30.5" H
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1969
Armchair and ottoman in black leather. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1969.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1942
"Light" armchair with frame in solid, sculpted rosewood and beige upholstery. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1942. (arm 21" H)
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1969
Pair of "Loose Mantle Armchairs" in rosewood and leather. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1969.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, ca. 1954
Vanity stool in mahogany with upholstered seat cushion. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, ca. 1954.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil
Set of eight (8) dining chairs in wood and leather. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1970s
Teal carpet in wool and cotton. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro for a private commission in Brasilia, Brazil, circa 1970s.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Set of Six Chairs
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Rosewood and leather
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1954
Two-seat "Tree Trunk Bench" in peroba. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, ca. 1954.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1960
Bar
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Steel and laminate -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960s
Dining table in rosewood. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1961
Joaquim Tenreiro. Barstool. 1961. Bonded hardwood, Metal.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1961
Dining table in ebonzied imbuia with black under-painted glass top. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c.1961.
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While Tenreiro created tables in various sizes and materials, his large-scale pieces in wood and glass feature some of his most ingenious design solutions. Utilizing architectonic principles for structure, Tenreiro made feet that work the same way as the pillars of a building with an overhanging slab. Because the support is not placed along the edges, the table can be long and free for seating all around. Tenreiro often placed underpainted glass on tabletops, which serves multiple functions. To start, warm plates or cold beverages can be placed without damaging the wood. Additionally, they allow the use of color and bring variety to the material textures. -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1950
Four-seat sofa with off-white upholstery and rosewood legs. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, circa 1950.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1958
Dining Table
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Ebonized wood with white painted glass top -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
Upholstered lounge chair on metal frame. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro for a private commission in Copacabana, Brazil, circa 1950.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
Large credenza in jacaranda wood with four drawers. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1950.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil
Upholstered lounge chair with carved wooden legs. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1965
Pair of Lounge Chairs
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Wood and upholstery -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1969
Pair of custom-made doors in rosewood with diamond shaped cut-outs and glass inserts. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1969.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
Rectangular coffee table with frame in pau marfim (ivory wood) and inset glass top. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1948
Set of Four Chairs with Undulating Armrests
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Ivorywood -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
Rectangular coffee table with frame in pau ferro with inset glass top. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1958
Set of six (6) chairs with ladder-back frames in peroba with upholstered seats. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1958.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1958
Settee
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Rosewood and upholstery -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
Pair of side tables in ebonized wood. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro for a private commission in Copacabana, Brazil, circa 1950. Dimensions are for a single table.
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Made for the interior of a Rio de Janeiro apartment, these side tables were part of a commissioned interior by Tenreiro, where bespoke designs furnished every room. The quality of the tables lies in their simplicity: originally, they framed a large sofa against a colored glass partition, but on their own, they can be arranged in varied configurations and work as functional sculptures. A single surface acts as foot and top, almost mimicking the gesture of a brushstroke. A remarkable characteristic ofTenreiro's practice that is often overlooked is his mastery of various materials and techniques, showcased here by an experiment in bent wood. -
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960
Single chair in jacaranda with cane seat and curved spindle back. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1960.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1950
Joaquim Tenreiro. Untitled. Sofa. c. 1950. Upholstery and wood.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1954
Square coffee table in rosewood with glass top and shelf underneath. Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1954.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1950
Joaquim Tenreiro. Tea Cart. 1950. Pau marfim wood, Formica.
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Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, 1961
Trellis bench in peroba wood and lacquered metal. Designed and made by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1950.
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