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Brazilian Decorative Objects

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
Large Vase by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Large vase by Aver Dimensions: D 26 x H 40 cm Materials: Quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Quartz, Steel

Large Vase by Aver
Large Vase by Aver
$4,458 / item
Medium Quartz Sculptural Vase by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Quartz sculptural vase by Aver Dimensions: D 20 x H 28 cm Materials: Quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Quartz, Steel

Adri Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Adri candleholder by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 12.5 cm, D 10 cm, H 36.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Soapstone Amorfo 10 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 10 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 30 x h 25 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Sus...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Brota 3, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brota 3 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: 15 (Ø) x 40 (H) ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Guacho Nest Wall Separating + Sculpture by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Guacho nest wall separating + sculpture by Mameluca Material: fishing net. coconut fiber, others Dimensions: D 300x H 250 cm Only the female constructs the nest in the form of a...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Other

Libidonoso Object #3 by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Libidonoso object #3 by Mameluca Material: corian, gold-plated metal. Dimensions: D 21 x W 18 x H 10cm. In reference to Paul Nacke’s states about Narcissism, being an attitude o...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Metal

Natural Amethyst Flower by Demian Quincke
By Demian Quincke
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural amethyst flower by Demian Quincke Dimensions: 40 x 30 x H 11 cm Materials: Natural Amethyst Weight: 3.1 kg This is a collector’s unique piece. Geological studies indica...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Amethyst

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: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused o...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Handmade geometric sand ceramic and brass table lamp, minimalist styled. Brazil
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Minimalist-styled sand ceramic table lamp reveals the textures and colors gradian of its materials, handmade movements, and unexpected organic form. Slowly air-dried for more than 30 days, until it reaches a few hours into a low temperature hoven, to reach its final color and form. During all this process, the clay disc will take an unexpected organics movement in its form, almost like a living material, making each object unique in its details and colors. The brass part would be added at the end and tailored for each piece. The sculpture results in a process of hand modeling and details carving of grey...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Brass

Agate Slice
Located in London, by appointment only
Agate slice, Brazil. Mounted on a metal stand. Measures: H 28cm, W 20 cm, D 6cm.    
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20th Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Stone

Infinito Soapstone and Nickel Sculpture by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Infinito Soapstone and Nickel Sculpture by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone and nickel. Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 45 cm. One counter stool, one screen, one coffee table, two wall sco...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Soapstone, Nickel

Finito Soapstone Sculpture by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Finito Soapstone Sculpture by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone. Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 45 cm. One counter stool, one screen, one coffee table, two wall sconces, sculptures: furnit...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Joan Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Joan small box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a de...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Small Quartz Vase by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Small quartz vase by Aver Dimensions: D 16 x H 20 cm Materials: Quartz, Steel, Polyvinyl chloride, Resin.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Quartz, Steel

Pair of Ginga Vases by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Ginga vases by Gustavo Dias Zara chair Wood: Different Woods are available Designer: Gustavo Dias Dimensions: Tall 34 x 9 x 9 cm Short 27 x 9 x 9 cm Available in wood...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Wood

D33, Vase by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
D33 - vase by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 20 x 63 x 53 cm Materials: D33 foam, acrylic paint, acrylic resin, carbon steel. Also Available: different colors The D33 collecti...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Resin

Dear Sonia Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dear Sonia bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 36 cm D 30 cm H 7 cm. Materials: Polished Bronze + Onyx Transluced Marbled Fakasaka is a design company focused on production...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Bronze

Pearl Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl box by Fakasaka design. Dimensions: W 26 cm D 14 cm H 9 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Fakasaka is a design company focused on production of hig...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Garrym Vase by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Garrym vase by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 19 cm D 12 cm H 41.5 cm. Materials: Dark Bronze. Fakasaka is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Mandacaru Series, Wooden Cactus Tall Floor Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES MANDACARU “Mandacaru When it burns in the drought It is the sign that the rain arrives in the sertão” Luiz Gonzaga. Cordel poems dry on the clotheslines, and throu...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Soapstone Amorfo 01 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amorfo 01 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 25 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and designer, an...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Tomw Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomw bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 19 cm D 19 cm H 8.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. TOMW BOWL / ASHTRAY / CENTERPIECE / CANDLEHOLDER. Also available in polished bronze. FAK...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Bowie Vase by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bowie vase by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 34 cm D 8 cm H 17.5 cm Materials: dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on productio...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Long Candleholder in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Long candleholder in Polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 8 x D 8 x H 41 cm Materials: Polished bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Long Vase in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Long vase in dark bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 19 x D 12 x H 41.5 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Cup Vase in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Cup vase in dark bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 16 x D 16 x H 35.5 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Alexia Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Alexia candleholder by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 20 cm D 19 cm H 30.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Alexia Candleholder by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Alexia candleholder by Fakasaka design. Dimensions: W 20 cm D 19 cm H 30.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Fakasaka is a design company focused on production of high-end furnit...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Box, Ashtray in Dark Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Box, Ashtray in Dark Bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 28 x D 12 x H 10 cm Materials: Dark bronze.    
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Dear Celia Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dear Celia bowl by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 36 cm D 30 cm H 7 cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, li...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Tomw Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomw bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 19 cm D 19 cm H 8.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze. TOMW BOWL / ASHTRAY / CENTERPIECE / CANDLEHOLDER FAKASAKA is a design company ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

John Lee Bookend by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
John Lee Bookend by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 13 cm D 11.5 cm H 18 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furnitur...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mark small box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Natalie Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Natalie box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 15.5 cm D 15.5 cm H 9.5 Materials: polished bronze, agate. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ava Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 16 cm D 16 cm H 28.5 cm Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting,...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pencil Holder I by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pencil holder I by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: Ø 8.5 cm H 13 cm Materials: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design c...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

John Lee 2 Bookend with Onyx base by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
John Lee Bookend by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 13 cm D 11.5 cm H 18 cm, base D 14cm. Materials: polished bronze, onyx base. JOHNLEE BOOKEND / DOOR HOLDER...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Onyx, Bronze

Stringray Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Stringray coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 10.7 cm D 10.7 cm H 0.5 cm Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. Stringray coaster 2 Cup coaster...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Horn 1 Sculpture by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Horn 1 sculpture by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 8 cm D 6 cm H 7 cm Materials: polished bronze. Horn 1 Paper weight / sculpture FAKASAKA is a de...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Osborne Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Osborne bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 35 cm D 10 cm H 3.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze Also available in black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Ita 3, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ita 3 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone, solid wood, Dimensions: 24 (Ø) x 32 (H) ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Soapstone Amorfo 01 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amorfo 01 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 25 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and designer, and Ma...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Soapstone Amorfo 09 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 09 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 15 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Sus...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Soapstone Amorfo 04 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 04 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 35 x h 6 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and des...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Ita 2, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ita 2 - soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone, brass Dimensions: 25 (Ø) x 32 (H) Alva is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Ita 1, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ita 1 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone, brass Dimensions: 22 (Ø) x 32 (H) ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Bumba Meu Boi Series, Resin Folklore Sculpture N2 with Wooden Base
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES BUMBA MEU BOI "I am your life My ox so true Dancing in the yard From my fantasy I'm a poet When I see your ballet My beloved bull You are my poetry" Capricious Ox ...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Resin, Wood

Brazilian Modern Candle Lamp in Silver Metal, 1960 s
Located in New York, NY
Experience the sheer beauty of a Brazilian modern candle lamp, available for purchase today. Prepare to be amazed by its stunning design and exceptional craftsmanship. This lamp is c...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Silver

Rock Crystal Bowl from Brazil
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent rock crystal bowl origins from Brazil.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

Pool Series, Mirror and PLA Black Sculpture N1
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES POOL “Nothing has a connection, everything is just a reflection.” Millôr Fernandes The imagination drifting from the unimaginable, the playful universe of illusio...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Stainless Steel

Rock Crystal Bowl from Brazil
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent rock crystal bowl origins from Brazil.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

Pair of Rock Crystal Skulls on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rock crystal skulls on a metal stand. Dimensions on stand: 7 ½"H x 8"W x 5"D Dimensions of single skull: 5 ½"H x 8"W x 5"D  
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1950s Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal, Metal

Pair of Polished Rock Crystal Obelisks from Brazil
Located in Dallas, TX
Exquisite pair of large scale polished rock crystal obelisks from Brazil. A fabulous accessory that makes and impressive statement!
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Rock Crystal

Tag Collection, Terracotta Concrete 5 Pot Set
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
TAG COLLECTION "My time has become scarce to debate labels. I want the essence. My soul is in a hurry. " Rubem Alves For many, too much simplicity lacks subtitles. Why is it so c...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Concrete, Steel

Mandacaru Series, Wooden Cactus Small Floor Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES MANDACARU “Mandacaru When it burns in the drought It is the sign that the rain arrives in the sertão” Luiz Gonzaga. Cordel poems dry on the clotheslines, and throu...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pampulha Collection, Off White Concrete Vase Set
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
TAG COLLECTION "My time has become scarce to debate labels. I want the essence. My soul is in a hurry. " Rubem Alves For many, too much simplicity lacks subtitles. Why is it so c...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Concrete, Aluminum

Bumba Meu Boi Series, Resin Long Folklore Sculpture in Acrylic
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES BUMBA MEU BOI "I am your life My ox so true Dancing in the yard From my fantasy I'm a poet When I see your ballet My beloved bull You are my poetry" Capricious Ox ...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Resin, Acrylic

Paleae Brasilis Fruit Tray by Brunno Jahara, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ana Voss, Brunno Jahara
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Brunno Jahara, contemporary Brazilian design, Wicker and Brass. Brazil, 2018. The Fruit tray is made of wicker, in the form of a hat, referring to the Brazilian interior tradition and the frequent use of this accessory by rural workers. Made of brass, the continuous structure forms at the top, a handle and at the bottom, feet suspending the fruit tray above the surface. Paleae Brasilis is a collection of tropical objects and accessories done in partnership with fashion designer Ana Voss, that created together using straw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Brass

Remanso Series, Bird Concrete Wall Mounted Sculptures
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES REMANSO “The ideal beauty is in calm and serene simplicity.” Johann Goethe The stillness balances the lullaby of a sincere hug, whether of welcome or farewell. Th...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Concrete, Brass

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