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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
Lasca Wall Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Lasca Wall Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 26 x D 18 x H 37 cm Materials: Cristallo quartzite and cast metal. Finishes: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum Also availabl...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

AZO Wall Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Brass, Patinated
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Azo comes from the intention of creating a sconce with vertical lighting. Its shape is the result of a longitudinal cut in a cylinder with rounded en...
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

The Lore Lamp. Brazilian Solid Wood and 1960s traffic signal lenses.
Located in São Paulo, SP
Developed in partnership with Cristaleria Nacional, the Lore lamp is crafted from solid jequitibá wood and features glass lenses from the 1950s that were once used in traffic signals...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Glass, Wood

Arco Lamp, Gold, by RAIN, Contemporary Wall Lamp, Stainless Steel
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Arco lamps are made from a prolonged section of circle that stand out by the discontinuity of its shape. The collection consists of lamps that seem to penetrate the surfaces they...
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ferrão Wall Lamp, 180cm, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Chromed
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Ferrão Lamps are composed of a metalic body with a reduced diameter and sharp tips, referring to the image of a sting. The spike-shaped ends give the pieces tension, but also ser...
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Chrome

Alta Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Floor Lamp, Solid Ebonized Wood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Alta is a floor lamp whose upward light creates a diffused illumination that hangs over the piece. The design seeks inspiration in the characteristic monumentality of the Brazilian M...
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Wood

Arco Lamp, Black Edition, by Rain, Contemporary Wall Lamp, Stainless Steel
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Arco lamps are made from a prolonged section of circle that stand out by the discontinuity of its shape. The collection consists of lamps that seem to penetrate the surfaces they...
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Ferrão 7/8" Wall Lamp, 130cm, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Brass
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Ferrão 7/8 is an edition made in turned solid brass of the Ferrão line, launched in 2018. The pieces have small differences from the original design, with their reduced thickness and...
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2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Arco Lamp, Silver, by Rain, Contemporary Wall Lamp, Stainless Steel
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Arco lamps are made from a prolonged section of circle that stand out by the discontinuity of its shape. The collection consists of lamps that seem to penetrate the surfaces they...
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

AZO Wall Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Brass, Patinated
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Azo comes from the intention of creating a sconce with vertical lighting. Its shape is the result of a longitudinal cut in a cylinder with rounded en...
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

"Rotula" Minimalist Style Floor Lamp in painted steel and natural wood
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
This floor lamp in painted steel and natural wood has a minimalist style. For the "Rotula" floor lamp, Alessandra Delgado was inspired by the subtle elegance of the human body. You c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel

Conca Pendant Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Conca Pendant Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 150 x D 12 x H 119 cm, H: Custom made. Materials: Polished Cast Brass. Finishes: Polished Cast Brass Weight: 3 kg. Also available in...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

"Giaco" Contemporary Golden Sconce in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
The "Giaco" sconce is 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 p...
Category

2010s Brutalist Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Floor Lamp with Five Bulbs in Chrome, Glass Marble, Unknown, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This elegant floor lamp is crafted from chromed metal and features supports for five lights. The rods and domes have lateral movements, allowing for various focusing possibilities. I...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Carrara Marble, Metal

Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in steel. It can be paited in black, white ou brown (corten). It has 6 domes. The mall cotton domes in various colo...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Designer, Sizable Table Lamp, Resin, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable resin table lamp designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 24.75” H x 16” Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Sock...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Resin

Joaquim Tenreiro Attribution, Floor Lamp, Wood, Metal, Acrylic, Brazil, 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered wood, beige-lacquered metal and white acrylic floor lamp attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1960. Moderate staining to metal shade. Dimensions of Lamp wit...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Sino Corrente Wall Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Sino Corrente Wall Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 24 x D 20 x H 100 cm Materials: Cast metal, stainless steel chain and rock crystal. Finishes: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cas...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Stainless Steel

Meia Lua Wall Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Meia Lua Wall Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 28 x D 10 x H 28 cm Materials: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum Finishes: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Ferrão Wall Lamp, 150cm, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Chrome
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Ferrão lamps are composed of a metallic body with a reduced diameter and sharp tips, referring to the image of a sting. The spike-shaped ends give the pieces tension, but also se...
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light - Max
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in steel. It can be paited in black, white ou brown (corten). It has 6 domes. The mall cotton domes in various colo...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Brass Pendant Light - Max
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in brass with natural finish without varnish. The finish on this sculptural pendant light darkens over time. The ma...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

"Ligna" Table Lamp in Solid Wood
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Lignum in Latin means wood. The idea of the Lignum collection created by Alessandra Delgado arose from a great desire to take full advantage of the residues from Cinnamomo refores...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in steel. It can be paited in black, white ou brown (corten). It has 6 domes. The mall cotton domes in various colo...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel

Artemis IV Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Artemis IV Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 5 x W 10 x H 5 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be w...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Delphi II Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi II Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 11 x W 186 x H 33 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Delphi I Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi I Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 60 x W 145 x H 42 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can ...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Artemis I Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Artemis I Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 9 x W 15 x H 40 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be w...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Wood Luminária Lua by Atelier Andre Ferri
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood Luminária Lua by Atelier Andre Ferri Dimensions: W 20 x D 7.5 x H 40 cm. Materials: Wood, Aluminum. ANDRÉ FERRI André Ferri is from Belo Horizonte, born in 1990, graduated ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Wood

Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - oval
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara. It has two layers, one longer than the other, and it is made in prewashed white linen. The structure of the product is made of white alumnium. The li...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Winter IV Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter IV Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 25 x W 210 x H 13 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired ...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Brazilian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white-lacquered metal and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Provenance: Casa Teo, São Paulo.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5"H x 16.75...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Tatupeba Table Lamp in Natural Palm Fiber Medium - EU plug typ C
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in BR
Prized as the best work of its category in the Novos Talentos Brasileiros (New Brazilian Talents) Award in 2020, the Tatubepa lamp is a piece with unique and valuable design. It was ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Sheet Metal

Brazilian Designer, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Replaced lampshade. Discoloration to base as illustrated. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches):...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - large
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara. It has three layers, one longer than the other, and it is made in prewashed white linen. The structure of the product is made of white alumnium. The ...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Winter III Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter III Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 25 x W 188 x H 13 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Enrico Furio Dominici Attribution, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
By Enrico Furio
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric floor lamp attributed to Enrico Furio Dominici, Brazil, c. 1950s. Moderate to heavy oxidation present throughout brass. Dimensions of Lamp with...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

"Sino Meio" Max Version Contemporary Outdoor Wall Light in Cast Brass
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This outdoor wall light 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 Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lampshade, "Tulipa" table lamp, decorative
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Inspired by the Tulip flower, it is shaped and carved from natural wood. The Tulip Lampshade is a delicate piece that provides cozy yet functional lighting for that special reading c...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Libra Wall Lamp by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
Through a fusion of functional and sculptural objects, Pedro channels the aesthetics of astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Table Lamp by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
Rafael Triboli’s new collection synthesizes the foundational aspects of his practice, bringing together techniques and resources that have long inhabited his repertoire, but now achi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

"Sino Meio" Contemporary Outdoor Wall Light in Cast Aluminum by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This outdoor wall light was meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. It is therefore quite di...
Category

2010s Brutalist Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Green Quartz Chandelier Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Quartz chandelier lamp by Aver Dimensions: Diameter 68 x Height 75 cm Materials: Aluminum with gold leaf. Natural Quartz Crystals. Ligh...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Aluminum

Profana Sculptural Floor Lamp • Handmade Edition Steel • by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
According to Giorgio Agamben, to profane is to bring into the human realm that which was only devoted to the gods. This discussion about inversion is the point of departure for Prof...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel

Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - medium
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara. It has three layers, one longer than the other, and it is made in prewashed white linen. The structure of the product is made of white alumnium. The ...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Brass Pendant Light
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Sacurá - Sculptural light pendant in brass with natural finish without varnish. The finish on this sculptural pendant light darkens over time....
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Handmade Minimalist Round wall light, Natural, Raw, Ceramic and Brass, Brazil
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Handmade Minimalist Geometric wall light enhances the beauty of slowliness into daily process and the raw beauty of Brazil's natural landscapes. 85g is our raw minimalist wall lig...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

"Sino Meio" Contemporary Outdoor Wall Light in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This outdoor wall light was meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. It is therefore quite di...
Category

2010s Brutalist Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Winter VII Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter VII Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 65 x W 200 x H 35 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Pair of Natural Crystal Table Lamps, Signed by Demian Quincke
By Demian Quincke
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of natural crystal table lamps - Signed by Demian Quincke Natural crystal table lamps assembled and sculpted on casted brass base Dim...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

Giro Minimalist Floor Lamp In Painted Steel, in natural wood and concrete base
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The Giro (Portuguese for spin) minimalist floor lamp fixture plays with the concept of movement and function. It presents a side table that spins around the stem fixed into a concret...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Cement, Steel

Winter V Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter V Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 58 x W 140 x H 52 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired a...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Quartz Wall Sconce II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall sconce II by Aver Dimensions: W 14 x D 16 x H 55 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also Available: Matte Bl...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Other

Medium Floor Lamp Baile by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium floor lamp Baile by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: D 54 x W 154 x H 52 cm Materials: Metallized wire, Steel, Glass, Fiberglass and aluminum. Also, available in different col...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Wire

Quartz Wall Lamp III by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz Wall Lamp III by Aver Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 13 cm. Materials: White quartz, ceramic, metal. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to ea...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Delphi II Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi II Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 10 x W 11 x H 76 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be ...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Ânfora M Table/Floor Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Ânfora M Table/Floor Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 40 cm Materials: Milky resin. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Resin

Oslo I Wall Lamp with White Quartz And Hand-Blown Glass Details by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Oslo I Wall Lamp with White Quartz And Hand-Blown Glass Details by Aver Dimensions: D 9 x W 12 x H 76 cm. Materials: Smoked glass, white quartz, and metal. Available in different fi...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Delphi III Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi III Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: Ø: 90cm; H: 18cm. Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be w...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

AZO Wall Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Black
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Azo comes from the intention of creating a sconce with vertical lighting. Its shape is the result of a longitudinal cut in a cylinder with rounded en...
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

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