Brazilian Decorative Boxes
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.
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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Quitandeira, Traditional Fruit Box in Glass, by Tiago Curioni
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
To perpetuate the memorable wooden boxes at fairs in Brazil, the architect and designer Tiago Curioni, a Brazilian based in Portugal, recreated the glass boxes, in a limited series of 30 units.
Named as Quitandeira, it has a system of glass rulers...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass
Brazilian Green Agate Onyx and Wood Box, Brazil 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A Brazilian hardwood and agate onyx round jewelry or trinket box, in the Modern style or Post-Modern period, circa late-20th century, 1980s to early 1990s, Brazil. Box is a hardwood ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate, Onyx
Caixa Dentro P and M (Inside Box)
By Suka Braga
Located in Belo Horizonte, MG
A silent object.
The Inside Out Series.
The inside
The outside
An axis.
A mobile matter
Animated with movement.
A fold
An inside.
Now infinite
Now finite
Which bends to the
Outside...
Category
2010s Other Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Caixa Gaveta (Drawer Box)
By Suka Braga
Located in Belo Horizonte, MG
A silent object.
The Inside Out Series.
The inside
The outside
An axis.
A mobile matter
Animated with movement.
A fold
An inside.
Now infinite
Now finite
Which bends to the
Outside...
Category
2010s Other Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Baú Canastra
By Suka Braga
Located in Belo Horizonte, MG
A silent object.
The Inside Out Series.
Baú Canastra
In the childhoods of the body
A twilight
A time
A landscape
A walk reverberating knowledge.
In the foothills
Circumscribes what...
Category
2010s Other Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
Capsula Nickel and Onyx by Decarvalho Atelier
By Decarvalho Atelier
Located in São Paulo, BR
Capsule
Our capsules question our consumption in general! Is our consumption conscious?
They are small sculptures that can be used as door objects, table decorations, shelves, etc....
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Nickel
Set of 2 Casulo Cubes #2 by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Casulo cubes #2 by Mameluca
Material: electrostatic sluminum paint, recycled rubber blanket.
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 90 cm
Opening a cube and transforming it into a...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
Casulo Cube #2 by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Casulo Cube #2 by Mameluca
Material: Electrostatic Aluminum paint, recycled rubber blanket.
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 90 cm
Also available in different dimensions.
Opening a ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
Casulo Cube #3 by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Casulo cube #3 by Mameluca
Material: Electrostatic Aluminum paint, recycled rubber blanket.
Dimensions: D45 x W90 x H45 cm
Also available in different dimensions.
Opening a cub...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
1960's Brazilian Modern Ice Bucket in Imbuia and Brazilian Rosewood
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this mid-century modern ice bucket that was made in the sixties is one of a kind! This beautiful wooden ice bucket is made with imbuia hardwood and Brazilian rosewoo...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Wood and Black Agate Onyx Round Box, Brazil 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A Brazilian hardwood and black and white agate onyx round jewelry or trinket box, in the Modern style Post-Modern period, circa, late-20th century, Brazil, 1980s, early 1990s. A hardwood round box with a black and white agate onyx lid. A great piece for a desk, vanity, nightstand table area to hold small items or jewelry, etc. Dimensions: 4.38" Diameter
White German porcelain tray...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Onyx, Agate
Studio Maison Nurita Large Clear Quartz / Rock Crystal Box with Aventurine Frog
Located in Toronto, ON
A gorgeous clear quartz / rock crystal box with green aventurine carved frog lid by Studio Maison Nurita. Unusual and whimsical - this box boasts an incred...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Quartz
Ava Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 16 cm D 16 cm H 28.5 cm
Materials: black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighti...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Ava Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 16 cm D 16 cm H 28.5 cm
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting,...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Capsula Brass and Copper by decarvalho atelier
By Decarvalho Atelier
Located in São Paulo, BR
Capsule
Our capsules question our consumption in general! Is our consumption conscious?
They are small sculptures that can be used as door objects, table decorations, shelves, etc. W...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Copper
Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Aretha box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15 cm D 15 cm H 9.5 cm.
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a d...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Brazilian Agate Onyx and Wood Round Jewelry or Trinket Box, Brazil, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A Brazilian wood and agate onyx round jewelry or trinket box, in the Modern style/Post-Modern period, circa late 20th century, 1980s, Brazil. Agate is a light grey hue. Piece would s...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate, Onyx
Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Aretha box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15 cm D 15 cm H 9.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a d...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mark small box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm.
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a de...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
REM Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
REM box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15.5 cm D 15.5 cm H 13 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighti...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mark small box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Joan Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Joan small box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a de...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Florence Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Florence box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 9 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Malachite Octagonal Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a vintage malachite and brass inlay octagonal box in good condition, no chips or cracks.
Category
1980s Vintage Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Natalie Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Natalie box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15.5 cm D 15.5 cm H 9.5
Materials: polished bronze, agate.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Dido Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dido Box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15.5 cm D 15.5 cm H 9
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting, ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Gilmour Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Gilmour Box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 28 cm D 12 cm H 10 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting, ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Pearl Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl box by Fakasaka design.
Dimensions: W 26 cm D 14 cm H 9 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Fakasaka is a design company focused on production of hig...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Box in Polished Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ashtray, box in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 15.5 x D 15.5 x H 13 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
1970’s Mid Century Egg Shape Coffee Storage Container With Coffee Beans Cover
By Arthur Arbesser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Egg Shape with a coffee bean cover - probably to store coffee grains or anything you feeling to put inside. That unique object will have your guest talking about it. Brought i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lucite
Decorative Box in Quartz Crystal, Brass, and Oak Wood, Brazil
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage Hollywood Regency style decorative box in white oakwood with a satin brass metal lid. The box features a large white quartz crystal stone accent. The hinged lid opens to reveal a large interior for convenient storage. Makes a chic desk...
Category
Early 2000s Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Quartz, Brass
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