Brazilian Barware
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
Brazilian Midcentury Eva White Ice Bucket by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Ice bucket produced by the plastic factory Hévea, which launched a line of utility products called Eva in the 1970s designed by architects Jorge Zalszupin, Paulo Jorge Pedreira and O...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
Acrylic
Brazilian Midcentury Modern Bar-set in Steel and Wood by Hercules Inox, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Complete bar set in stainless steel and noble Brazilian wood in the original box. Composed of eight parts: spoon, corkscrew, dispenser, tweezers, opener, knife, strainer and nutcracker.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
Stainless Steel
Brazilian Mid-Century Eva Yellow Ice Bucket by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1970
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Ice bucket produced by the plastic factory Hévea, which launched a line of utility products called Eva in the 1970s designed by architects Jorge Zalszupin, Paulo Jorge Pedreira and O...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
Plastic
Joy Collection, Steel Desk Basket
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
JOY COLLECTION
A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.
John Keats
I am free for the silence of shapes and colors.
Manoel de Barros
It is better to be happy than sad
Joy is the best...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Barware
Materials
Steel
Gota Bottle Opener by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
With a droplet-shaped design and crafted from cast aluminum, this limited edition not only serves as a functional item but also acts as a catalyst for initiating, expanding, and dive...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Barware
Materials
Aluminum
Geraldo De Barros Bar Cart
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Washington, DC
Solidly elegant bar cart by important Brazilian Modernist Geraldo De Barros, whom many consider to be the father of Brazilian Modernism.
Simple lines and curvaceous corners give th...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Barware
Materials
Metal
St James Brazil Modernist Silver Plate Barware Martini Cocktail Pitcher in Box
By St. James
Located in Atlanta, GA
So elegant, modernist Art Deco-inspired silver plate barware cocktail or Martini pitcher designed by St James, Brazil. This drink jug has a minimalist chic ...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Brazilian Barware
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Vintage Silver-Plate Shell Ice Bucket or Champagne Bucket with Shell Form Feet
Located in North Miami, FL
This elegant and refined vintage shell ice or champagne bucket is silver plate and hallmarked on the top of the opening and says "Queen Plate Made In Brazil"...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Brazilian Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
1960s Style Jean Gillon Italma Rosewood and Bronze Ice Bucket Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Sensational Style Jean Gillon Italma Rosewood and Bronze Ice Bucket
Solid rosewood bronze hardware.
Interior has original white liner.
Unmarked attributed to manner of Jean Gil...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Barware
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Agate Coaster Box Set with Black Lacquered Finish, c. 1970s
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage gemstone coaster set. Boxed set features striped agate stone coasters in stunning hues of taupe, grey, ivory, and tan with black lacquered wood t...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Barware
Materials
Agate, Multi-gemstone
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: polished bronze
Also available in black/brown bronze....
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Barware
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 Barware
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 17 cm D 17 cm H 0.9 cm.
Materials: polished bronze
Also available in black/brown bronze.
BRUTALIST COASTER 1 CUP COASTER / BOTTLE COASTER / CANDLE...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
Bronze
Antique Vintage Metal French Crocodile Shaped Nutcracker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique vintage traditional nutcracker. In a crocodile shape.
Made by unknown manufacturer in France, circa 1960.
In original condition, wear consistent with age and use, prese...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Barware
Materials
Metal
Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist coaster 1 by Fakasaka design.
Dimensions: W 17 cm D 17 cm H 0.9 cm.
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
Bru...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
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 / bo...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
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: polished bronze.
Also available in dark bronze.
Stringray coaster 2
Cup coaster / bo...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
Bronze
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: polished bronze.
Also available in black/brown bronze.
Crocodile coaster 1 cup coaste...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
Bronze
Crocodile Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 11 cm D 11 cm H 0.6 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in dark bronze.
CROCODILE COASTER 2 CUP COASTER / BOTTLE COA...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
Bronze
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 Barware
Materials
Bronze
Crocodile Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 11 cm D 11 cm H 0.6 cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
CROCODILE COASTER 2 CUP COASTER / BOTTLE...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
Bronze
Ice bucket “Eva” designed by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil 1970s.
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ice bucket with tweezers “Eva”, a line of plastic household utensils designed by Jorge Zalszupin, Paulo Jorge Pedreira and Oswaldo Mellone in 1970s.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Barware
Materials
Plastic
Embuia Brazil Mi- Century Modern Wood Nutcracker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embuia Brazil nutcracker manufactured, circa 1960.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Materials:
Wood.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Barware
Materials
Wood
Set of two “Hercules Inox” bottle openers, Brazil 1960s.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Corkscrew and cap opener in Brazilian wood, stainless steel and brass, set designed and produced by “Hercules Inox”, a company from São Paulo dedicated t...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Barware
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Brazilian Mid-Century Bronze and Bamboo Ice Hammer with Corkscrew Bottle Opener
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modern bottle opener and ice hammer with hidden corkscrew for wine attached to a bamboo handle, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
Bronze
Brazilian Rosewood Cutting Board by T. Giannini Sao Paulo, Brazil
By Gianni Furniture Co.
Located in Littleton, CO
Beautiful Brazilian rosewood cutting board with rich and beautiful grains by T. Giannini S.A. Sao Paulo, Brazil. Looks to be unused.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Barware
Materials
Rosewood
Agate Gemstone Coasters Wrapped in 24-Karat Gold, Set / 8
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning natural agate and crystal coasters with 24-karat gold-plated edges. Polished fronts and natural rough edges. No pieces are alike. Make beautiful accessories to any coffee ta...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
Agate, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Gold Plate
Natural Black Agate Gemstone Coasters with 24 K Gold Trim, Set/8
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning natural agate and crystal coasters with 24-karat gold plated edges. Gemstone coasters feature polished fronts and natural rough edges. No tw...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Agate, Crystal, Gold Plate
Semi-Precious Gemstone Coasters in Pink and Turquoise with 24k Gold Trim, Set /8
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of eight organic modern agate and crystal coasters with 24-karat gold-plate finish. Set includes four fuchsia and four turquoise coasters with p...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
Agate, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Gold Plate
Natural Agate and Crystal Coasters in Teal with 24-Karat Gold Trim, Set/8
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning natural agate and crystal coasters with 24-karat gold plated edges. Gemstone coasters feature polished fronts and natural rough edges. No two piece...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
Agate, Crystal, Multi-gemstone
Semi-Precious Gemstone Coasters in Fuchsia with 24-Karat Gold Trim, Set / 8
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Organic modern agate and crystal coasters in gradient hot pink with grey and taupe accents. The set features polished fronts with natural rough edges with 24-karat gold-plated finish...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Barware
Materials
Agate, Crystal, Multi-gemstone
Contemporary Geometric Copper and Blue Metal Coaster Set
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This set of 6 coasters make an ideal gift. Hand brushed and crafted from production leftover, turning the irregular form into finish unique product. Design with strong geometry and c...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Barware
Materials
Copper
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