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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
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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Paper

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 Sculptures

Materials

Agate

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...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures

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...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Polished Amethyst Geode
Located in Milan, Italy
Polished Geode split in two, Amethyst inside and Agate Outside.
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Agate, Amethyst

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...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures

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...
Category

2010s Brutalist Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

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...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Pair of Modern Brazilian Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of modern rock crystal obelisks from Brazil. A fabulous decorative accessory!
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

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 ...
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 "...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Other

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...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures

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 Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

Supert Vase by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Supert vase by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 35.5 cm D 15cm H 41 cm. Materials: Dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on product...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Amonite 01 Decorative Object by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Amonite 01 Decorative Object by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 5 x W 14 x H 22 cm. Materials: Lotus high temperature clay with black glaze. Reproduction is entirely manual...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Ori 02 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Ori 02 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 13 x W 10 x H 17 cm. Materials: Black low temperature clay with white grog. Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore i...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Verdaço, Bench Sculpture by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Verdaço - Bench sculpture by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 197 x 79 x 133 cm Materials: Stainless steel and wood A tangle chaotic and, at the same time, systematic, meticulous. ...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Balance 01 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Balance 01 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe Unique Piece. Dimensions: D 19 x W 20 x H 80 cm. Materials: Ivory and lotus high temperature clay. Reproduction is e...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Clay

Libidonoso Object #2 by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Libidonoso object #2 by Mameluca Material: gold-plated metal Dimensions: D 15 x H 10cm In reference to Paul Nacke’s states about Narcissism, being an attitude of a person who tr...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vertigem Wall Separating + Sculpture by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Vertigem wall separating + Sculpture by Mameluca Material: Stainless Steel & Acrylic, Guitar strings Dimensions: D 130 x W 190 x H 50 cm The introduction of electric guitar in t...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel, Other

João De Barro Nest Wall Separating + Sculpture by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
João de Barro nest wall separating by Mameluca Material: clay, carboard, others Dimensions: D 300x H 250 cm Scientific Name - Rufous Hornero (Gmelin, 1788) The couple builds t...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Clay, Paper

Crocodile Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 14.5 cm D 14.5 cm H 0.7 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. Also available in polished bronze. CROCODILE COASTER 1 CUP COASTER...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

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: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, ...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Brutalist Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 11.5 cm D 11.5 cm H 0.8 cm. Materials: black/brown bronze Also available in polished bronze. ...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Large Fluorite Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive large-scale green fluorite sculpture mounted on silver leaf base.
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Sculptures

João Do Pau Nest Wall Separating + Sculpture by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
João do Pau Nest wall separating + sculpture by Mameluca Material: Vime Branches, Pallets, others Dimensions: D 300x H 250 cm Birds build huge nests with twigs (reason of common...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Other

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...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Amethyst

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...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Soapstone

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.  
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Steel

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...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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.  
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Steel

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.  
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Large Vase by Aver
Large Vase by Aver
$4,483 / item
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...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

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...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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  
Category

1950s Vintage Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal, Metal

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...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Wood

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!
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures

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...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Stainless Steel

Two Identical Cute Lucite Teddy Bears by Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
These cuddly bears sitting side by side are made of Lucite. They are a work of the Brazilian designer Abraham Palatnik. Signed "PAL" The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (192...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Lucite

Terracota polychromed bust of woman with flowers signed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big bust of woman with multicolor flowers in terracota signed A.TALLARI 1992
Category

1990s International Style Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Sculpture of 3 Rock Crystal Parakeets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved sculpture of 3 rock crystal parakeets.
Category

1970s Vintage Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Rock Crystal

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...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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 ...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

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...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Pescador Series, Fisherman Table Sculpture (Set of 2)
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Concrete, Brass

Franz Weissmann Brazilian Abstract Sculpture steel !979
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible abstract sculpture in steel by Franz Weissmann 1979
Category

1970s International Style Vintage Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Steel

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
Category

1990s Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Eggshell, Glass, Wood, Lizard

Yutaka Toyota brazilian steel and wood wall sculpture 1982
By Yutaka Toyota
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible YUTAKA TOYOTA steel wall sculpture polychromed in blue in perfect conditions signed and dated 1982.
Category

1980s Modern Vintage Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Steel

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Crystal, Rock Crystal

Wood Sculpture Brazilian Design
By Leonardo Sokolovicz
Located in New York, NY
Delicate woodcraft work of Leonardo Sokolowicz.  
Category

2010s Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Emanoel Araujo brazilian sculpture in fiberglass and wood polychrome circa 1980
By Emanoel Araújo 1
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible EMANOEL ARAUJO abstract sculpture in fiberglass and wood signed and polychrome circa 1980.
Category

1980s International Style Vintage Brazilian Sculptures

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

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