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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
Victor Gerard brazilian multicolor 1973 acrylic pair of table lamps.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible signed Victor Gerard brazilian 1973 acrylic pair of multicolor table lamps.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

J.Tenreiro table lamp in gold metal and white for six lights by OCA circa 1960.
By OCA Brazil
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and tall table or floor lamp in gold metal and white for six lights circa 1960. By OCA circa 1960.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Straight Lamp Murundu
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
Inspired by quite common natural elements in our region, Murundu speaks of affective landscapes, our rural nature and our profound connection with the countryside. At the same time...
Category

2010s Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mme Journel brazilian chrome 1950 metal table lamps.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible Mme Journel brazilian chrome 1950 metal pair of table lamps.
Category

1950s International Style Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Zinc Floor Lamp Curva
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Floor Lamp in Chrome with two Arms, by Dominici, Brazilian Mid-Century Design
By Dominici
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This mid-20th century floor lamp features a sleek design typical of the era, with a focus on functional simplicity and the use of modern materials such as steel and chrome. The lamp ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Floor Lamp in Brass and Steel, by Dominici, Mid-Century Brazilian Design Modern
By Dominici
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This exquisite floor lamp, emanating from the celebrated workshops of Dominici, is a testament to the harmonious blend of elegance and industrial robustness that defines high-quality Brazilian lighting...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

Pair of Petrified Wood Lamps on Acrylic Bases with Shades
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of petrified wood lamps on acrylic bases with custom designed linen shades. Round acrylic finials and gold harps. Shades can be easily raised or lowered with variabl...
Category

20th Century Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Rewired Brazilian Modern Floor Lamp in Plated chrome, Dominici, 1950s – Lot 99
By Dominici
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant 1960s table lamp, designed by Dominici in Brazil, features a sleek plated chrome finish and has been rewired for safety and functionality. Its adjustable head swivels a ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Natura Vertical Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires
Located in Geneve, CH
Natura Vertical Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires Dimensions: Ø 13 x H 100 cm. Materials: Aluminum and travertine romano. Available in different aluminum color options. Please contact ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Travertine, Aluminum

Natura Horizontal 120 Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires
Located in Geneve, CH
Natura Horizontal 120 Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires Dimensions: Ø 120 x H 500 cm. Materials: Aluminum and travertine romano. Available in different aluminum color options. Availabl...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Travertine, Aluminum

Solitário Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires
Located in Geneve, CH
Solitário Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires Dimensions: Ø 7 x H 38 cm. Materials: Aluminum and crystal. Available in different aluminum color options. The ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum

Vela Wall Sconce by WJ Luminaires
Located in Geneve, CH
Vela Wall Sconce by WJ Luminaires Dimensions: Ø 9 x H 19 cm. Materials: Aluminum and crystal. Available in different aluminum and cristal color options...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum

White Adobe Floor Lamp by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
White Adobe Floor Lamp by Wentz Dimensions: D 32 x W 24 x H 180 cm Materials: Steel, Marble, Blown Glass. Also available in different colors: Black + Carrara Marble, White + Carrara ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Marble, Steel

Black Cana Pendant Lamp by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Cana Pendant Lamp by Wentz Dimensions: D 02 x W 07 x H 50 cm Materials: Aluminum. WEIGHT: 0,4kg / 0,9 lbs Colors: Black, White LIGHT SOURCE: Built-in LED. 118lm. 2700K. 90 CR...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Black Adobe Floor Lamp by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Adobe Floor Lamp by Wentz Dimensions: D 32 x W 24 x H 180 cm Materials: Steel, Marble, Blown Glass. Also available in different colors: Black + Carrara Marble, White + Carrara Marble, Sand + Bege Bahia Marble. Weight: 8,6kg / 19 lbs LIGHT SOURCE Built-in LED: 60lm. 2700K. 90 CRI DIMMING: No VOLTAGE: 100-240V CABLE: 150cm / 59” WENTZ SILENT AND NATURAL LIVING DESIGNED IN BRAZIL Brazilian brand of furniture, lighting and accessories design. We live in silence, contemplating the environments, through pieces that welcome well-being. We seek to give naturalness to living, with harmonic and sensorial simplicities. We express Brazilian uniqueness through our lines, highlighting local materials and technologies. With a contemporary tropical aesthetic, designer Guilherme Wentz's creations reflect the contemplative personality of their creator, connected to nature and obsessed with design. His designs present a new look at living, where each piece conveys a perfect balance between simplicity and functionality. 1987 — Guilherme Wentz is born on July 17, in the city of Caxias do Sul, in Rio Grande do Sul, where he spent his entire youth. 2008 — Guilherme drops out of the Business Administration course to start a new creative life studying Product Design. 2010 — Begins his career as a designer at the Riva objects brand, where he works for two years. 2012 — Recently graduated, receives the IDEA Brasil award for his first product on the market, the Officer desk...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Marble, Steel

White Cana Pendant Lamp by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Cana Pendant Lamp by Wentz Dimensions: D 02 x W 07 x H 50 cm Materials: Aluminum. WEIGHT: 0,4kg / 0,9 lbs Colors: Black, White LIGHT SOURCE: Built-in LED. 118lm. 2700K. 90 CRI. DIMMING No. Consult-us for dimming systems. VOLTAGE: 100-240V CABLE: 300cm / 118”. Consult us for special cable length dimensions. WENTZ SILENT AND NATURAL LIVING DESIGNED IN BRAZIL Brazilian brand of furniture, lighting and accessories design. We live in silence, contemplating the environments, through pieces that welcome well-being. We seek to give naturalness to living, with harmonic and sensorial simplicities. We express Brazilian uniqueness through our lines, highlighting local materials and technologies. With a contemporary tropical aesthetic, designer Guilherme Wentz's creations reflect the contemplative personality of their creator, connected to nature and obsessed with design. His designs present a new look at living, where each piece conveys a perfect balance between simplicity and functionality. 1987 — Guilherme Wentz is born on July 17, in the city of Caxias do Sul, in Rio Grande do Sul, where he spent his entire youth. 2008 — Guilherme drops out of the Business Administration course to start a new creative life studying Product Design. 2010 — Begins his career as a designer at the Riva objects brand, where he works for two years. 2012 — Recently graduated, receives the IDEA Brasil award for his first product on the market, the Officer desk...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Small White Cana Wall Lamp by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Small White Cana Wall Lamp by Wentz Dimensions: D 02 x W 7.5 x H 50 cm Materials: Aluminum. WEIGHT: 0,2kg / 0,4 lbs Colors: Black, White LIGHT SOURCE: Built-in LED. 2x 118lm. 2700K...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Aluminum Palo Floor Lamp by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Aluminum Palo Floor Lamp by Wentz Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 150 cm Materials: Aluminum, Acrylic, Steel, Stainless Steel. WEIGHT: 8,7kg / 19,2 lbs Colors: Black, Aluminum LIGHT SO...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Stainless Steel

Brass Tombo Table Lamp by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Tombo Table Lamp by Wentz Dimensions: D 20 x W 20 x H 20 cm Materials: Aluminum/Stainless Steel/Brass, Blown Glass WEIGHT: 0,8kg / 1,8 lbs Colors:...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel

Brazilian Sculptural Lamp Graminho by Dimitrih Correa Guilherme Pimentel
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
About the lamp: Graminho is a table lamp designed to enhance the beauty of its materials and tell the stories of its process. It has a strong LED panel of 6W being extremely u...
Category

2010s Minimalist Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass, Metal

Set of 3 Symbiotic Lights by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 symbiotic lights by Mameluca Material: Muirapiranga wood,stainless steel Dimensions: D 50 x W 16 x H 12cm (min), D 80 x W 16 x H 12 (max). Available in Brown and Black Co...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Creature Light Object by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Creature light object by Mameluca Material: stainless steel, Mirror Dimensions: D60 x W60 x H6 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it wil...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Quartz Horizontal 120 Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz Horizontal 120 pendant lamp by Aver Signed by Waldir Junior Dimensions: D 5 x W 124 x H 30 cm Materials: Aluminum, antique Bronze finish. Natural White Quartz and Smoky Quartz. Lighting: 01 x LED 20W 1600 lumens. Available Finishes: Silver Veneer, Aged Silver Veneer, Gold Veneer, Aged Gold Veneer, Copper Veneer, Aged Copper Veneer, Aged Gold Patina, Antique Patina. Also available in size Small (W 90 cm). All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. A new collection of lamps was signed by Waldir Junior for Aver Metais...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Aluminum

D33, Mirror by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
D33 - mirror by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 130 x 11 x 60 cm Materials: D33 foam, acrylic paint, acrylic resin, carbon steel. Also available: different colors. The D33 coll...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Resin

Açafrao Urucum, Large Light by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Açafrao & Urucum - Large light by Cultivado Em Casa. Dimensions: 50 x 190 cm. Materials: Carbon steel, mixed technique in paper, glue and saffron or annatto, frosted milky glass gl...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Paper

Glass Chandelier by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass Chandelier by Aver Dimensions: D 72 x H 65 cm Materials: Glass, metals. Finishes: Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Warm Gold Leaf, Warm Silver Leaf, Warm Copper Leaf, Dark Gold Leaf, Dark Silver Leaf, Bronze Leaf, Antique Bronze, Antique Golden. Collection of lamps made with handmade twisted glass tubes held by metallic rings. Aver Design...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Quartz and Bronze Pendant Light II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz and Bronze Pendant Light II by Aver Dimensions: D 46 x H 70 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also available: ma...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Other

Quartz Floor Lamp I by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz Floor Lamp I by Aver Dimensions: W 25 x D 27 x H 172 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also Available: Matte Black, Rustic Silver, Oxidized Graphite, and Rustic Bronze. A series of lamps molded...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Other

Quartz Floor Lamp II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz Floor Lamp II by Aver Dimensions: W 27 x D 27 x H 172 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand blown glass, other. Also available: Matte black, rustic silver, oxidized graphite, and rustic bronze. A series of lamps molded...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Other

Quartz and Bronze Wall Light I by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz and Bronze Wall Light I by Aver Dimensions: W 4 x D 18 x H 70 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also Available: ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Other

Quartz Floor Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant lamp by Aver Dimensions: 40 x 5 x 158 cm Materials: white quartz, silver leaf, gold leaf, brass leaf, copper leaf, pink gold leaf. Lightning: 01 x LED 25W 2000LM Designed by Waldir Junior.
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2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Brass, Copper, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

White Quartz and Silver Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
White quartz and silver pendant lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 84 x W 84 x H 100 cm. Lighting: 18 x E14 Finish: Silver leaf, old silver leaf, gold leaf, old gold leaf, copper leaf, rusty...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz

Quartz Table Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz table lamp by Aver Dimensions: 40 x 40 x 65cm Materials: Aluminum and Quartz Designed by Marcele Muraro, it is made of natural stones and inspir...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Aluminum

Small Natural White Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Small natural white quartz pendant lamp by Aver Dimensions: Ø 55 cm Lighting: 06 x E14 40W Rock crystal: White quartz Possible finishes: Silver le...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz

Small Quartz Horizontal Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Small Quartz horizontal pendant lamp by Aver Signed by Waldir Junior Dimensions: D 5 x W 94 x H 30 cm Materials: Aluminum, antique Bronze finish. ...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Aluminum

Natural Stone Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Stone pendant lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 20 x W 75 x H 18 cm Materials: Aluminum, plated. Natural Quartz. Lighting: 01 x 9W LED 600 lumens. Finish: Silver Veneer, Aged Silver Veneer, Gold Veneer, Aged Gold Veneer, Copper Veneer, Aged Copper Veneer, Aged Gold Patina, Antique Patina. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. Aver Metais invited Waldir Cury Junior to print his look on lighting and the result couldn't be better, that's how the #Metropropolis Collection was born, inspired by the big cities and the contemporary lifestyle. The history of Aver Metais as a lighting brand begins with Jefferson Aver manufacturing lamps in a completely handcrafted way and with very few resources in the family business. Over the years, the brand has grown and gained recognition. Today, our products are present in several projects by prestigious professionals, in addition to being resold in lighting boutiques in different regions of Brazil. Through its partners, Aver Metais has several participations in important design and architecture exhibitions...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Aluminum

Large Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Large quartz pendant lamp by Aver Signed by Waldir Junior Dimensions: D 5 x W 30 x H 94 cm Materials: Aluminum plated with gold leaf. Natural white quartz and smoky quartz. Lighting...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Aluminum, Gold Leaf

White Quartz Table Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand-sculpted white quartz table lamp by Aver Measures: 60 x 30 x 20 cm. 01 x LED 7W / 450 lumens.
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz

Quartz Wall Sconce by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall sconce by Aver Dimensions: D 20 x W 35 x H 40 cm Materials: Aluminum, plated with Gold Leaf. Natural Smokey Quartz. Lighting: 04 x G9 Finish: Silver Veneer, Aged Silver Veneer, Gold Veneer, Aged Gold Veneer, Copper Veneer, Aged Copper Veneer, Aged Gold Patina, Antique Patina. Also available in White Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Citrine Quartz. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. Geometric wall sconce using...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Aluminum, Gold Leaf

Set of Skyline, White Quartz Pendant Lamps by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of skyline, white quartz pendant lamps by Aver Dimensions: 75cm x 20cm x H 18cm. Lighting: 1 LED 9W / 600 Lumens Finish: Silver leaf, old silver leaf, gold leaf, old gold leaf...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz

Contemporary Brazilian Table Lamp made of brass
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Brass Table lamp Nitens is part of a collection design for Contemporary Brazilian lighting brand Bertolucci. Inspired by the Brazilian technical craft ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Brazilian contemporary acrylic and brass table lamp - medium
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This table lamp is named Lichia. The product consists of a round acrylic diffuser and a brass base/structure. The base is made of steel and it can be brushed (it becames a golden to...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Brazilian contemporary acrylic and aluminum table lamp - medium
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This table lamp is named Lichia. The product consists of a round acrylic diffuser and an aluminum base. The base is in painted aluminum, and can be in any color from the palette pos...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Brazilian Contemporary Acrylic and Steel Sconce
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Lichia sconce has a modern design. It's structure is made of black, white or corten steel. It also has one light difusor in a round shape, made of acrylic, which can be the colors milky, nude, smoked or black, where there's a translucent round glass that covers the lamp. The lamp used is a G9 bi-pin led. The light emitted by the sconce is diffused, soft and calming. The sconce is named Lichia (lychee in english) after en exotic chinese fruit...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Organic Poetic Brass Table Lamp by Cristiana Bertolucci
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Purna Ab Contemporary Organic Poetic Table Lamp by Cristiana Bertolucci Table lamp with contemporary and organic design in brushed brass. Brazed brass handles form the basis of this ...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Liliput Contemporary Minimalist Poetic Table Lamp by Cristiana Bertolucci
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Liliput Contemporary Minimalist Poetic Table Lamp by Cristiana Bertolucci Original and charming table lamp with marble base, polished brass stem and vase and glass diffuser. The name...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

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Marble, Brass

Brazilian vintage floor metal lamp polychrome with regulation circa 1970.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible brazilian vintage metal floor lamp in metal polychrome with regulation circa 1970.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Floor Lamp Dureza
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
The floor lamp is part of the Dureza collection. Carbon steel reigns as raw material, guiding both simple and rigorous forms, and the graphic language of this new series. The solid a...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel

Floor Lamp Dureza
Floor Lamp Dureza
$1,450 / item

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