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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
Rock Crystal Point , % 98 Clear, Brass Base No Chips, Very Rare This Clear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An almost perfectly clear rock crystal point from Brazil. Custom mounted in a solid brass base with ball decorations from a private collection. Very...
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1990s Art Deco Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

Black And Amber Thick Glass Vase, Brazil, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Brazilian thick glass vase with triangular shaped opening Black glass with amber colored accents Sits nicely with taller version ( S6999) and rounded style (S7000 )
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass

Contemporary Turned Wood Vase by Etel Carmona
By Etel Carmona
Located in London, England
With numbered tag and 'ETEL' with logo Note: Etel Carmona's ethos of ecological responsability is evident in her designs using sustainable timbers whose natural flaws are embraced. ...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Brazilian Carved Rock Crystal Compote Centerpiece with Swivel Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
These important hand carved rock crystal bowls on stand were crafted in Brazil. Built in two pieces, the compote stands on a square base decorated with a brass band mount to the base, over a circular swivel bowl is round in shape. The large pair of bowls...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Brass

Hun Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hun Candleholder by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 9 cm D 6 cm H 33 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a desig...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Etta Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Etta bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 56.5 cm D 16.5 cm H 5 cm. Materials: black/brown bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th-Century Hand-Carved Zoomorphic Carranca in Solid Wood, 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

Symbiotic Wall by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Symbiotic wall by Mameluca Material: Brazilian woods cedar, jequitibá rosa Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 350 cm With this goal, we created an intersection line that 'separates' ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Debbie Candlesticks by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Debbie candlesticks 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-e...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Agate Bowl Hand Carved Oval Shape Brazil, 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Agate bowl hand carved oval shape Brazil 1980 Beautiffull hand carved semi precious agate stone oval shaped bowl, very good condition no visible mark or scratches. 2 bowls availabl...
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Mid-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

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Ceramic

Agate Bowl Oval Carved by Hand , Brazil 1990
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of semi precious Agathe bowl , warm brown, white and black tones. Hand carved oval shape in Brazil circa 1990. Good condition Set if 2 price for one Long 13,5 cm width 8cm h...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate

Morrison Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Morrison bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 19.5 cm D 19.5 cm H 3.5cm. Materials: dark bronze. MORRISON BOWL / ASHTRAY / CENTERPIECE / CANDLE HOLDER / CARD HOLDER FAKASAK...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Black Bronze Hilda Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Black bronze Hilda bowl by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 78 x D 41 x H 12 cm Materials: Black bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mariae Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mariae bowl by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 40 cm D 13 cm H 8 cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighti...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Grey Border Thin Slice Agate Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian thin slice of agate mounted on a custom steel stand. Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz. The lovely color patterns and banding make this t...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate

Cure Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Cure bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 19.5 cm D 19.5 cm H 3.5cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, ligh...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Janis Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Janis candleholder by Fakasaka design. Dimensions: W 8 cm D 8 cm H 41 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Fakasaka is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful Agate Geode Slice
Located in Milan, Italy
Shades of grey, rust, brown and crystalline white make this beautiful agate slice on a custom mount a stunning piece. Agate has long believed to promote protection, strength and har...
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate

Tan Stone Horse Sculpture on a Clear Acrylic Base, 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tan stone horse sculpture on clear acrylic base, 1980s.
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

Polished Amethyst Geode
Located in Milan, Italy
Polished Geode split in two, Amethyst inside and Agate Outside.
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst

Pair of Modern Brazilian Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of modern rock crystal obelisks from Brazil. A fabulous decorative accessory!
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Rock Crystal Carving Decoration, with Custom Stand
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive monumental carved rock crystal Quartz sculpture with custom stand monumental sculpture of leaf-form, carved from a single large boulder of rock crystal quartz, with sufficient transparency to transmit light. Beautifully displayed on a custom hand forged wrought iron black patinated stand. Overall H. 68" Rock crystal boulder...
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Late 20th Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

Vaso Crosta 06 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vaso Crosta 06 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio Dimensions: W 21 x D 23 x H 90 cm Materials: Recycled cardboard. Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the mo...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Collection Rose Colored Stone Balls, Brazil, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Brazilian collection of 25 in total rose colored stone balls. Three different sizes Measures: Large 2.5" diameter Medium 2" diameter Small 1" diameter Smooth and po...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Vaso Crosta 04 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vaso Crosta 04 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio Dimensions: W 24 x D 24 x H 80 cm Materials: Recycled cardboard. Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the mo...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Domingos Tótora "Escultura Âmago Mod.06", 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

Materials

Paper

Ghost Collection, PLA Vase Trio
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
GHOST COLLECTION What about when the parts are bigger than the whole? A fraction that subjugates the integer. An expansion of the aura in x-ray vision. The Ghost Collection is a con...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mod.03 "Carbono" Vase by Domingos Tótora, Brazil 2019
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic shell vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime example of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, and craftsman.” Additionally,...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Polished Bronze Bar Tray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Box, ashtray in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 63 x D 37 x H 7 cm Materials: Polished bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Balance 02 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Balance 02 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 4 x W 25 x H 50 cm. Materials: Ivory and lotus high temperature clay. Reproduction is en...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay

"Rino"Contemporary Silver Hanger in Aluminium Cast by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This contemporary Hanger was meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. It is therefore quite difficult, if not impossible to mak...
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2010s Brutalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Heather Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Heather candleholder by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 9.5 cm D 5.5 cm H 29.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. Fakasaka is a design company focus...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Dark Grey Thick Slice of Agate Sculpture on Stand, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Dark grey Brazilian thick slice of agate mounted on a steel stand. Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz. The lovely color patterns and banding make th...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate

Mod.02 "Carbono" Vase by Domingos Tótora, Brazil 2019
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic shell vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime example of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, and craftsman.” Additionally,...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

"Carbono" Vases by Domingos Tótora, Brazil, 2019
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
These diverse organic shell vases by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora are prime examples of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, and craftsman.” Add...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Dark Bronze Candleholder by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark bronze candleholder by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 9 x D 6 x H 33 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Vaso Crosta 01 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vaso Crosta 01 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio Dimensions: W 21 x D 21 x H 95 cm Materials: Recycled cardboard. Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the mo...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Vaso Crosta 02 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vaso Crosta 02 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio Dimensions: W 21 x D 23 x H 90 cm Materials: Recycled cardboard. Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the mo...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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 Cumaru. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker Jam...
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2010s Modern 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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 3 Nest Wall Separatings + Sculptures by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 nest wall separatings + sculptures by Mameluca Material: Vime Branches, pallets, paper, fishing net, coconut fiber, clay & carboard others Dimensions: D 300x H 250 cm "...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Mono Vase
Located in Gamboa, RJ
The Mono Vase takes part of the MONOMORFO collection. Its terrazzo composition is made of leftover glass crystals from a glass crystal factory in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This leftover ...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Terrazzo

Mono Vase
Mono Vase
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Organic Anfora Vase by Brazilian Designer Domingos Tótora, Small Ribbed
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This small “Anfora” vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime example 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

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

Materials

Paper

Selenite Candle Holder by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite candle holder by Aver Dimensions: D 10 x H 14 cm Materials: Selenite, glass, steel, resin.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Organic Anfora Vase by Brazilian Designer Domingos Tótora, Small With Spout
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This small “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,...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Mod.01 "Carbono" Vase by Domingos Tótora, Brazil 2019
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic shell vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime example of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, and craftsman.” Additionally,...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from Delta Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay. Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Late 20th Century Carved Varnished Wood Decorative Feminine Sculpture, Brazil
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century varnished wood decorative feminine sculpture with carved abdominal void, Brazil By: unknown Material: wood Technique: carved, hand-carved, hand-crafted, varnished ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Donna Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Donna bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 36 cm D 12 cm H 7 cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-e...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Apple Vase by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Apple vase by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 11 cm D 11 cm H 18.5 cm Materials: polished bronze. APPLE VASE / PEN CUP FAKASAKA is a design company focu...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Apple Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Apple candleholder by Fakasaka design Dimensions: W 13.5 cm D 13.5 cm H 41.5. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. Fakasaka is a design company focused ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Leo Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Leo candleholder by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 11 cm D 10 cm H 30.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. Fakasaka is a design company focused on produc...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Pair of 1960s Brass Candelabras by Madame Journel
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Monumental Pair of 1960s Brass Candelabras by Madame Journel, Rio de Janeiro Striking in both scale and elegance, this rare pair of twelve-light candelabras was crafted in Rio de J...
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1960s Other Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Rock Crystal Point, Mounted in Silver Plate Base, Famous Design, Rare Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great find of a large almost clear quartz crystal that was custom mounted on special designed base after the original by (Gustave Miklos). The only ot...
Category

1990s Art Deco Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Large Fluorite Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive large-scale green fluorite sculpture mounted on silver leaf base.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Decorative Objects

Set of 3 Wood and Aluminum Vaso Torno by Atelier Andre Ferri
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Wood and Aluminum Vaso Torno by Atelier Andre Ferri Dimensions: W 25 x D 60 x H 15.5 cm W 25 x D 32 x H 15.5 cm W 25 x D 29 x H 32 cm Materials: Wood, Aluminum. ANDRÉ F...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Vase in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase in dark bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 34 x D 8 x H 17.5 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pietrina Checcacci Cast Bronze Fingers Letter Holder with Granite Base
By Pietrina Checcacci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast bronze legs letter holder by Italian-Brazilian artist Pietrina Checcacci. The small weighted object features a patinated bronze set of fingers that are separated to store envelo...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite, Bronze

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