Brazilian Natural Specimens

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 Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean 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 rosewood, jacaranda 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 chairs, sofas, tables and more.

Place of Origin: Brazilian

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 Natural Specimens

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Wood

19th-Century Wooden Carranca with Zoomorphic Carving, Handcrafted in Brazil

$10,917

Pair of Brazilian Agate Geode Crystalline Bookends

Located in Pasadena, TX

These beautiful Agate Geode Crystalline Bookends come from Brazil. The natural rock is tan colored. Within it is this beautiful crystalline Agate. A nice addition to any office or l...

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20th Century Brazilian Natural Specimens

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Agate

Pair of Brazilian Agate Geode Crystalline Bookends

$360 Sale Price / set

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Mid Century Scalloped White Onyx and Rhodonite Bowl with Footed Base

Located in Toronto, ON

A stunning mid-century scalloped white onyx and rhodonite bowl with footed pedestal base. Finely carved with delicate scalloped shape, in an exceptional quality of stone.

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Natural Specimens

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Precious Stone

Mid Century Scalloped White Onyx and Rhodonite Bowl with Footed Base

$1,850

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 Natural Specimens

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Agate

Agate Geode Sphere, 5.5"

$1,200

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 Natural Specimens

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Agate

Pair of Brazilian Agate Geode Crystal Bookends

$360 Sale Price / set

20% Off

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 Natural Specimens

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Quartz

Large Rock Crystal Specimen , Unique Shape

$1,675

Light Grey With Light Olive Thin Slice Agate Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric

Located in New York, NY

Brazilian thin slice of agate mounted on a wood stand. Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz. The lovely color patterns and banding make this transluce...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Natural Specimens

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Agate

Light Grey With Light Olive Thin Slice Agate Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric

$895

Dark Grey Thin Slice Agate Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric

Located in New York, NY

Brazilian thin slice of dark grey agate mounted on a wood stand. Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz. The lovely color patterns and banding make this...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Natural Specimens

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Agate

Dark Grey Thin Slice Agate Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric

$895

Genuine Polished Smoky Quartz Sphere (5", 9.5 lbs)

Located in New York, NY

This expertly polished Smoky Quartz sphere from Brazil is a museum quality and boasts high levels of transparency and reflectivity, making it a valuable addition to any crystal, mine...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Quartz, Other

Genuine Polished Smoky Quartz Sphere (5", 9.5 lbs)

$3,500

Polished Rose Quartz Flame Freeform From Brazil (11.6 lbs)

Located in New York, NY

AAA quality, hand-polished flame free-form of natural gem translucent rose quartz from Brazil. This specimen has bright rich color, all sides hand polished to a smooth mirror finish....

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens

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Crystal, Other

Polished Rose Quartz Flame Freeform From Brazil (11.6 lbs)

$1,400

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 Natural Specimens

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Natural Fiber

Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens

$2,978

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 Natural Specimens

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Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

Rock Crystal Carving Decoration, with Custom Stand

$6,500

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 Natural Specimens

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Rock Crystal

Rock Crystal Point , % 98 Clear, Brass Base No Chips, Very Rare This Clear

$3,000

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 Natural Specimens

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Stone

Collection Rose Colored Stone Balls, Brazil, Contemporary

$365 / set

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 Natural Specimens

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Agate

Grey Border Thin Slice Agate Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric

$1,450

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...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Natural Specimens

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Agate

Dark Grey Thick Slice of Agate Sculpture on Stand, Brazil, Prehistoric

$1,800

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 Natural Specimens

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Agate

Beautiful Agate Geode Slice

$1,780

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...

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1990s Art Deco Brazilian Natural Specimens

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Rock Crystal

Rock Crystal Point, Mounted in Silver Plate Base, Famous Design, Rare Stone

$9,500

Wood Sculpture Brazilian Design

By Leonardo Sokolovicz

Located in New York, NY

Delicate woodcraft work of Leonardo Sokolowicz.

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2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens

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Wood

Wood Sculpture Brazilian Design

$950

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 Natural Specimens

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Agate, Amethyst

Polished Amethyst Geode

$1,424

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 Natural Specimens

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Rock Crystal

Pair of Modern Brazilian Rock Crystal Obelisks

$7,150

Large Natural Amethyst Plate Specimen

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A large scale natural amethyst specimen originating from Brazil. Crystals from Brazil are most often found as radiating masses, with individual crystals appearing as pyramids. This e...

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15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Natural Specimens

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Amethyst

Large Natural Amethyst Plate Specimen

$2,156

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 Natural Specimens

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Rock Crystal

Pair of Polished Rock Crystal Obelisks from Brazil

$8,580

Airin Canedo sculture in wood, glass, reptiles and eggs circa 1990

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

Incredible sculpture in wood, glass, lizard and eggshell by AIRIN CANEDO circa 1990

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1990s Modern Brazilian Natural Specimens

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Eggshell, Glass, Wood, Lizard

Airin Canedo sculture in wood, glass, reptiles and eggs circa 1990

$600

Quartz Crystal with Agate on Wood Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Abstract Triangular Shape This Piece features an Agate Band with Quartz Crystal with Citrine This is a very unique crystal as the Quartz is not fully developed which gives the face...

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