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BRAZILIAN FURNITURE

More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.

Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.

Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.

The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.

Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewoodjacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.

Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairssofastables and more.

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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Wood and Aluminum Vaso Torno by Atelier Andre Ferri
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood and Aluminum Vaso Torno by Atelier Andre Ferri Dimensions: W 25 x D 60 x H 15.5 cm Materials: Wood, Aluminum. ANDRÉ FERRI André Ferri is from Belo Horizonte, born in 1990, g...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Wood and Aluminum Vaso Torno by Atelier Andre Ferri
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood and Aluminum Vaso Torno by Atelier Andre Ferri Dimensions: W 25 x D 32 x H 15.5 cm Materials: Wood, Aluminum. ANDRÉ FERRI André Ferri is from Belo Horizonte, born in 1990, g...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Flamingo Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960 s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
This piece is one of Abraham Palatnik's (1928–2020) collectible vintage Mid-Century Lucite sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Acrylic

"Rino" Contemporary Golden Door Handle in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This Door Handle was meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. It is therefore quite difficult, if not impossible to make identical items. The brass casting is produced by formation of a mold from a mixture of sand and the liquid alloy of copper and zinc. The projects are based on a contemporary appropriation of traditional methods from Brazilian artisans and reinterpreted through the integration of new forms and noble materials. An aesthetic infused with “beauty of imperfection" is obtained by the expressive potential of each material, generating works that recall nature and rationality. Estúdio Orth...
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2010s Brutalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Brass

Quartz Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Abstract Geometric Solid Quartz Bowl was carved from a solid slab of the finest Quartz by master artisans. The abstract quartz bowl is a piece of art and can be lit either from...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Quartz

Contemporary Romã Sculpture with Red Patina by Lucas Recchia, 2023
By Lucas Recchia
Located in New York, NY
The Romã Sculpture, from Lucas Recchia’s Fruits collection, celebrates organic form and vibrant color through the expressive use of bronze and patina. I...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Turner Card and Pen Holder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Turner card and pen holder by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 26.5 cm D 10.5 cm H 8 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focuse...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Rock Crystal Butterfly Sculpture on Pink Geode Obelisk Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning decorative mineral specimen, composed of a rock crystal butterfly with brass body, on a pink geode obelisk on black marble base. A beautiful acc...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Stone

Contemporary Centerpiece Material Distorcion by Lucas Recchia, 2025
By Lucas Recchia
Located in New York, NY
The Material Distortion Collection investigates how repeated geometries can be reorganized to produce distinct typologies. Using six modular rings, Recchia composes objects through r...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pink Rock Crystal Center Piece
Located in Dallas, TX
Pink rock crystal center piece, beautiful pink Brazilian centerpiece handmade.
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Early 20th Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

Pink Rock Crystal Center Piece
Pink Rock Crystal Center Piece
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Benta Collection, Big Wooden Bowl
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
BENTA COLLECTION “How often do we, in search for happiness, do exactly as the poor grandfather does: in vain, look restlessly for the glasses Having them on the tip of the nose!” M...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Rock Crystal Candleholder Lavender Stone
Located in Dallas, TX
Rock crystal candleholder lavender stone, beautiful designed, unique piece.
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20th Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

Mid-Century Modern Elephant Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960 s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
These works are part of Abraham Palatnik’s collection of vintage mid-century Lucite sculptures, inspired by Brazil’s diverse fauna. All pieces are made of acrylic and pigment. Palatn...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Acrylic

Debbie Candlestick by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Debbie candlestick by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 6 cm D 5 cm H 24 cm each. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furnitu...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Contemporary Hand Carved Rock Crystal Clear Quartz Leaf Tray
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved leaf tray in natural, clear rock crystal quartz. Finely carved from a super clear quality of rock crystal and polished to a brilliant high gloss finish. A stu...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Ueda Satoko Clay Sculpture, Brazil, 1991
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract clay sculpture by Japanese-Brazilian artist and professor Ueda Satoko. Brazil 1991. Ueda Satoko was an artist, sculptor and professor residing in Baja de Tijuca, Rio de J...
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Clay

20th Century Astronaut Bronze Sculpture by Italian-Brazilian Artist D. Calabrone
By Domenico Calabrone
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century astronaut bronze sculpture by italian-brazilian artist Doménico Calabrone By: Doménico Calabrone Material: bronze, copper, metal Technique: cast, hammered, hand-cra...
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1960s Space Age Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Copper, Metal

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Jean Gillon. Suite of 4 square trays, c. 1960
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
Suite of four square trays designed by Jean Gillon, dating from about 1960. Each top is characterized by dimensions of 2 x 16 x 16 centimeters, offering a compact scale and a geometr...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Hardwood

Large Rock Crystal Specimen , Unique Shape
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stone is cut and polished in this unique shape . It has layers and layers on different stone in it . Have never seen one in this design . Purchased a long time ago in Rio Brazil...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz

Brazilian Modern Patinated Brass Astray or Catchall
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated brass sculpted insect ashtray or catchall. Brazil, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Brass

Agate Geode Sphere, 5.5"
Located in New York, NY
This 5.5-inch Agate Geode Sphere is a remarkable blend of natural beauty and geological intrigue. Polished to a glossy perfection, the exterior showcases ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate

Domingos Tótora "Escultura Âmago Model 04", Brazil 21st Century
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic sculpture by contemporary artist Domingos Tótora is a visual expression of the artist’s view of design. Tótora creates objects and sculptures where beauty is inseparable...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Paper

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A fascinating collection of 3 natural mineral specimens. Each presented on an exclusive small painted display plinth, this group contains a range of impressive cabinet specimens. T...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Natural Fiber

Mid-Century Modern Walrus Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik, 1960 s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
This piece is one of Abraham Palatnik's (1928–2020) collectible vintage Mid-Century Lucite sculptures inspired by Brazilian diverse fauna. All made of acrylic and pigment. He was an ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Acrylic

19th-Century Wooden Carranca with Zoomorphic Carving, Handcrafted in Brazil
Located in Madrid, ES
Solid Umburana wood sculpture, hand-carved, known as a "Carranca," originating from the São Francisco River region in Brazil. These pieces are anthropological elements originally us...
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19th Century Primitive Antique Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rock Crystal Fish Sculpture on Acrylic Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rock crystal fish sculpture on acrylic base. Made in Brazil (c. 1980s) Dimensions: Sculpture with base: 16" H x 17" W x 7" D Sculpture without...
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1980s Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Dionéia Sculpture by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
In the collection Delicadeza e Brutalidade, the sculptural furniture explores the essential duality between romance and violence, beauty and aggression. Materials such as marble, sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Pair of Brazilian Agate Geode Crystal Bookends
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful pair of Brazilian Agate Geode bookends. The crystal is encrusted in a beautiful dark grey rock. The crystal has dark grey veins running through it. A good addit...
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20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate

Brown Agate Geode Crystal on Wood Stand
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is brown Agate Geode from Brazil. It's hue is very rich. It sits on a carved wooden tripod interlocking base. The beautiful brown Agate Geode is encrusted inside a rock tan in c...
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20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Aya Minimalist and Modern Tray in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Aya is a simple and multi-functional piece that serves as a tray, a table centre-piece or a fruit bowl. The brass handle facilitates its transport and can be separated allowing the rest to be used solely as a tray. Minimalist and mid-century modern in its style Aya's clean lines and curves combined with the brass details give it a unique and eye-catching aesthetic. Handmade using Brazilian hardwood Cumaru along with brass details. Knót Artesanal...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Romildo Cardozo Bronze Sculptures
By Romildo Cardozo
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Romildo Cardozo was born on 25 May 1964 in a town named Dourados in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, at the moment he is being considered to be one of the most important sculptors o...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Small Fish in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of small black and white fish designed and made by Abraham Palatnik. The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928 - 2020) was the founder ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Sculpture by Luiza Miller, 1970
By Luiza Miller 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture by Luiza Miller Carrara marble from 1970.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

“Jambu” Sculptural Wall Clock with Spikes, Cumaru Wood, by DONÓ Design
By DONÓ Design
Located in São Caetano Do Sul, BR
The Jambu wall clock is a hand-turned and carefully finished piece, with flowing lines and pointed shapes that invite you to stop and observe. The strangeness of the different is con...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Black And Amber Thick Glass Rounded Base Vase, Brazil, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Brazilian thick glass vase with rounded base and slanted opening. Black glass with amber colored accents. Sits nicely with shorter (S6998) and taller (S6999 ) vases.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Three Colored Fish in Lucite by Abraham Palatnik, Brazil
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Colored fish family in Lucite by Abraham Palatnik. Two of them in sparkling turquoise (one big one small), the other small one comes in Royal Orange. All three have there original ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Contemporary Hand Carved Rock Crystal Clear Quartz Leaf Tray
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved leaf tray in natural, clear rock crystal quartz. Finely carved from a super clear quality of rock crystal and polished to a brilliant high gloss finish. A stu...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Two Adorable Elephant Calves Made Out of Lucite by Abraham Palatnik Brazil
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
These two young elephants have there own colored covers; one in red the other in green. They seem to search for there parents. Both youngsters are signed with "Pal". The Brazili...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Lucite

Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from Ripples Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Ripples' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from solid hard wood Sucupira. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker J...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Jacaré, Brazilian Contemporary Collectible and Decorative Object
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Jacaré (alligator in Portuguese) is part of Bichos do Brasil collection that is decorative and collectible objects of wooden figures that represent animals of the Brazilian Fauna. Th...
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2010s Other Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

‘Narciso’ Vessel by Gianfranco Briceño, Brazil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘Narciso’ Vessel by Gianfranco Briceño. One-of-a-kind, signed, and handmade by the artist in porcelain, chamotte, and enamel. Gianfranco Briceño is a Peruvian-born artist, sculptor,...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modern tray. Brazil 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern tray crafted in imbuia with meticulous detail.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Pequi Sculpture by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
In the collection Delicadeza e Brutalidade, the sculptural furniture explores the essential duality between romance and violence, beauty and aggression. Materials such as marble, sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Square Pewter Lidded Box with Christian motif
By John Somers
Located in Raleigh, US
John Somers – World-Renowned Manufacturer of Fine Pewter Special Offering: Ornamental Square Box Crafted by the esteemed pewter artisan John Somers, celebrated globally for exceptio...
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Late 20th Century British Colonial Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Pewter

Organic Anfora Vase by Brazilian Designer Domingos Tótora, Medium
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Medium “Anfora” vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime examples of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer,...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Center Piece, Small Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Center piece, small quartz points. by Aver Dimensions: D 35 x H 27 cm. Materials: quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Pitaya Sculpture by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
In the collection Delicadeza e Brutalidade, the sculptural furniture explores the essential duality between romance and violence, beauty and aggression. Materials such as marble, sta...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

‘Narciso’ Vessel by Gianfranco Briceño
Located in Los Angeles, CA
‘Narciso’ Vessel by Gianfranco Briceño. One-of-a-kind, signed, and handmade by the artist in porcelain, chamotte, and enamel. Gianfranco Briceño is a Peruvian-born artist, sculptor,...
Category

2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Sculpture by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
Category

2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Black And Amber Thick Glass Tall Vase, Brazil, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Brazilian tall thick glass vase with triangular shaped opening. Black glass with amber colored accents. Sits nicely with shorter version ( S6998) and rounded style (S7000)
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Silver Color Free Form Glass Bowl, Brazil, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Brazilian free form shaped glass bowl. Metallic silver interior with decorative chiseled rough edges gold in color. One of several Brazilian designed glass objects.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Iron Candlestick, Brazilian Mid Century, Modernist
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The candlesticks are an embodiment of Brazilian mid-century modern design, created with iron—a material often used during this era for its durabi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Iron

Hilda Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hilda bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 78 cm D 41 cm H 12 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design compan...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Nina Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Nina bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 17 x D 17 x H 3.5 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. Nina bowl / ashtray / centerpiece / candle holder / card holder FAKASAKA is a ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large Black Glass Platter, Brazil, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian handcrafted polished black free form shaped large platter 24-karat gold tipped rough edged border.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

NU Candle Holder
Located in Gamboa, RJ
Candle holder for four candles made from crushed recycled ceramic bricks, glass and recycled beige Bahia marble aggregates. *Comes with 4 NU CANDLES (hydrogenated soy-based vegetable...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Terrazzo

NU Candle Holder
NU Candle Holder
$310 / item

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