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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
Red Lava Table Lamp by Demian Quincke
By Demian Quincke
Located in Geneve, CH
Red Lava Table Lamp by Demian Quincke Dimensions: Ø 32 x H 32 cm Materials: Casted Brass, unique red natural quartz points and resin Very rare and unique ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Brass

Midcentury ceiling lamp with counterweight, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
White and blue lacquered Midcentury Modern pendant lamp with counterweight, designed and produced in Brazil in the 1950s. It features lacquered shade, weight and ceiling cap and bras...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Quartz Pendant Light IV by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant light IV by Aver Dimensions: D 100 x H 35 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...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Other

Winter II Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter II Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 23 x W 154 x H 13 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired ...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Mini Etruscan II Pendant Lamp with White Quartz And Gold Patina Details by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Etruscan II Pendant Lamp with White Quartz And Gold Patina Details by Aver Dimensions: D 25 x W 120 x H 25 cm. Materials: Smoked glass, white quartz, and metal. Available in di...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Delphi V Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi V Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 14 x W 153 x H 20 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can ...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Carved IX Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Carved IX Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 2,5 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired ...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Ensemble of 7 White Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Ensemble of 7 white quartz pendant lamp by Aver Dimensions: 81 x 81 x 18 cm. Lighting: One LED 28W / 1800 Lumens. Finish: Silver leaf, old silver leaf, gold leaf, old gold leaf, cop...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz

Crystal Chandelier Lamp 36 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal chandelier lamp 36 by Aver Dimensions: D 36 x H 52 cm Materials: Natural clear crystals, metal. Lighting: 4 x G9 Available in other sizes. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. The history of Aver Metais...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Íris I Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Íris I Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 21 x W 24 x H 75 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired acco...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Organic Table Lamp in Acrylic, Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Pair of white acrylic table lamps, made up of two equal halves, fixed with customized screws. The acrylic parts form the bubble of the dome and fol...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Samurai Indireto Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires
Located in Geneve, CH
Samurai Indireto Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires Dimensions: Ø 28 x H 60 cm. Materials: Aluminum and fabric. Available in different aluminum color options. The cable length is 500 c...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Crystal Chandelier Lamp 110 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal chandelier lamp 110 by Aver Dimensions: D 110 x H 85 cm Materials: Natural clear crystals, nickel. Lighting: 16 x E14 Available in other...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Imperial Floor Lamp by WJ Luminaires
Located in Geneve, CH
Imperial Floor Lamp by WJ Luminaires Dimensions: Ø 50 x H 170 cm. Materials: Aluminum, travertine and fabric. Available in different aluminum color opt...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Travertine, Aluminum

Single Pendant Lamp Baile
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
Baile collection investigates traditional festive costumes to create an collection of lamps, that exalt joy and the encounter through colors and shine of its bodies.
Category

2010s Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Brazilian Designer, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-lacquered metal and white opaline glass pendant light designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Provenance: Casa Teo, São Paulo.  The brass stem and canopy presents...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Artemis I Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Artemis I Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 12 x W 30 x H 86 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

Sublime Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Sublime Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 7 x W 20 x H 185 cm Materials: Glass and metal. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If so...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Natural Stone Circular Chandelier by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Stone Circular Chandelier by Aver Dimensions: D 108 x H 75 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blo...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal

"Sino Meio" Max Version Contemporary Outdoor Wall Light in Cast Aluminum
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This wall light was meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time and can be used in indoor and outdoor ambiances. It is therefore quit...
Category

2010s Brutalist Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Selenite Chandelier 100 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite chandelier 100 by Aver. Dimensions: D 100 x H 70 cm. Materials: Selenite, metal. Available in other sizes. Designed by Marcele Murar...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Metal

"Sino" Contemporary Golden Ceiling Light in Cast Brass Illuminated Raw Crystal
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Contemporary golden ceiling light in cast brass and illuminated raw crystal. Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This ceiling light was meticulously handmade by master artisans one delic...
Category

2010s Brutalist Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Dominici Floor Lamp, Mid-century Modern Brazilian Design by Enrico Furio, 1950s
By Dominici, Enrico Furio
Located in New York, NY
Dominici Iluminação Moderna, founded by Enrico Furio Dominici in 1934, began as a lighting store in Bologna, Italy, before he relocated to Brazil amidst wartime disruptions. Dominic...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Brazilian contemporary acrylic and wood table lamp - large
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 wooden base. The base is made of wood, shaped in a rounded design and with a varnish finishin...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - long
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 ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Lauder III Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Lauder III Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 15 x W 45 x H 139 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired ac...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Quartz Table Lamp II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz table lamp II by Aver Dimensions: D 39 x H 97 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also Available: Matte Black, Rus...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Other

Natural Stone Wall Sconce I by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural stone wall sconce I by Aver Dimensions: W 18 x D 10 x H 65 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

Original and Authentic Wooden Contemporary Table Lamp
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Mandacarú, Original and Authentic Contemporary Table Lamp by Cristiana Bertolucci Lamp inspired by the Brazilian Cerrado cacti. The domes are like the beautiful buds of their flowers. Contemporary, original and authentic design Produced in solid Cumaru wood turned. Structure in brass and milky glasses...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Wood

Big White Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Big white quartz pendant lamp by Aver Dimensions: Ø 120cm, H 120cm. Lighting: 18 x E14 Finish: Silver leaf, old silver leaf, gold leaf, old gold le...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz

Selenite Pendant Lamp IV by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite Pendant Lamp IV by Aver Dimensions: Ø 103 x H 16.5 cm. Materials: Metal, selenite. Different finishes available: Rustic Bronze, Vintage Gold, Aged Copper Veneer, Onyx Venee...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal, Other

Corsica II Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Corsica II Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 6,5 x W 6 x H 120 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can b...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Set of 2 Quartz Wall Light 180 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Quartz Wall Light 180 by Aver Dimensions: W 5 x D 10 x H 180 cm Materials: White Quartz, metal. Also available in Smoky Quartz and other metals. Collection of lamps designed by Waldir Junior for Aver. The collection is featured by its geometric design with striking lighting through natural quartz druses. Aver Design...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Metal

Sino Meio PP Wall Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Sino Meio PP Wall Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 5 x D 3.3 x H 10 cm Materials: Cast metal. Finishes: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum Also available in Polished Cas...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Quartz and Bronze Wall Light II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz and Bronze Wall Light II by Aver Dimensions: W 4 x D 18 x H 110 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

Glass Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 9 x W 12 x H 76 cm Materials: Frosted glass, metal, ceramic. Available in frosted glass or smoked glass. Available in Gold Plated, Silver Plat...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Quartz Pendant Light V by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant light V by Aver Dimensions: D 90 x H 75 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, o...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Other

"Cruz" Max Version Contemporary Indoor/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...
Category

2010s Brutalist Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Fenda Small Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires
Located in Geneve, CH
Fenda Small Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 500 cm. Materials: Aluminum. Available in different metal color options. Available in two different sizes. The wire ...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Selenite Chandelier Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite chandelier lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 5 x W 5 x H 65 cm. Materials: Metal, Moroccan selenite rock. Lighting: 02 x GU 10 LED. Finishes...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Metal

Crystal Ceiling Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal ceiling lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 56 x W 56 x H 18 cm Materials: Crystal, metal. Lighting: 16 x G9 Available finishes: Gold Leaf, Si...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Black Corda Pendant Lamp by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Corda Pendant Lamp by Wentz Dimensions: D 20 x W 22 x H 55 cm Materials: Aluminum, Blown Glass. WEIGHT: 1,2kg / 2,6 lbs Colors: Black, White LIGH...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Quartz Chandelier VI 88 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz Chandelier VI 88 by Aver Dimensions: Ø 88 x H 3.5 cm. Materials: Quartz, ceramic, metal. Different finishes available: Rustic Bronze, Vintage Gold, Aged Copper Veneer, Onyx V...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Quartz Wall Sconce III by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall sconce III by Aver Dimensions: W 21 x D 26 x H 75 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...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Other

Delphi IV Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi IV Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 6 x W 11 x H 68 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

Pair of Natural Selenite Pendant Lamps by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of natural selenite pendant lamps by Aver Dimensions: 81 x 81 x 18 cm Lighting: One led 28W / 1800 Lumens Finish: Silver leaf, old silver leaf, g...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone

Pair of Smoked Quartz Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Smoked quartz wall lamp by Aver Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 60cm Materials: White quartz, silver leaf, gold leaf, brass leaf, copper leaf, pink gold leaf. Lightning: 01 x LED 15W 1200LM Designed by Waldir Junior.
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

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

Selenite Table Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite table lamp by Aver Dimensions: Diameter 40 x height 83 cm Materials: Aluminum, plated with gold leaf. Natural selenite or moroccan rock....
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Rock Crystal, Aluminum

Quartz Pendant Light II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant light II by Aver Dimensions: W 184 x D 35 x H 30 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand blown...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal

Cruz Wall Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Cruz Wall Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 24 x D 6 x H 36 cm Materials: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum. Finishes: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum Also...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Steel

Vértice Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires
Located in Geneve, CH
Vértice Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires Dimensions: Ø 70 x H 40 cm. Materials: Aluminum and acrylic. Available in different aluminum color options. The cable length is 500 cm. Please...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Brazilian contemporary pendant lamp in patinated brass
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Cacau contemporary Brasilian Minimalist pendant light by Cristiana Bertolucci This poetic pendant was inspired by the fruit of Cacao, typical ...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Bubbles Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Bubbles Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 45 x W 117 x H 33 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired ac...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Selenite Chandelier 60 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite chandelier 60 by Aver Dimensions: D 60 x H 80 cm. Materials: Selenite, metal. Available in other sizes. Designed by Marcele Muraro, for A...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Metal

White Selenite Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
White selenite pendant lamp by Aver Dimensions: 81 x 81 x 18 cm. Lighting: One LED 28W / 1800 Lumens. Finish: Silver leaf, old silver leaf, gold leaf,...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Wood Luminária Equilibrista by Atelier Andre Ferri
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood Luminária Equilibrista by Atelier Andre Ferri Dimensions: D 5 x H 89 cm. Materials: Wood. ANDRÉ FERRI André Ferri is from Belo Horizonte, born in 1990, graduated in Archite...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Wood

Crystal Ceiling Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal Ceiling lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 56 x W 56 x H 18 cm Materials: Crystal, metal. Lighting: 12 x G9 Available in finishes: Silver Pla...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Quartz Pendant Light VI by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz Pendant Light VI by Aver Dimensions: W 105 x D 95 x H 60 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand blown...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Other

Artemis III Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Artemis III Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 11 x W 27 x H 88 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

Pendant Lamp, Brass and Prismatic Glass, Lustres Pelotas Brazilian Design, 1950s
By Lustres Pelotas
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

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