Brazilian Bloco da Lama mask Paraty, Brazil 1980's
Located in Diest, BE
Authentic piece of Brazilian carnival heritage with this original 1980s Bloco da Lama mask from Paraty, Brazil.
Paint, Paper
Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Wall Mask, 1970s
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Wall mask carved from Brazilian rosewood. Polished wood.
Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Wall Mask, 1970s
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Wall mask carved from Brazilian rosewood. Polished wood.
Rosewood
Ancient Amazonian Ritual Mask, Late 19th – Early 20th Century, Brazil
Located in Bilzen, BE
Antique Amazonian ritual mask, carved and polychromed wood Ritual mask carved and hollowed by hand from light wood, originating from the western Amazon basin, most likely Brazil (Br...
Wood
Very Rare Carved Wood Mask from Brazil, Kamayur people, Rio Xingu, Amazon Jungle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A very rare flat carved wood mask from Brazil. From the Kamayurá people who live in Upper Xingu River Basin, Mato Grosso, Brazil, deep in the Amazon jungle.
Wood
Wood and Metal Plate Marka Ram Mask
Located in Cookeville, TN
Carved wooden ram mask with brass overlay. Horns are carved wrapping the head on either side. Ears have tassels in them for the effect of fur. Brass overlay is hammered, punched, and...
Brass
Contemporary Coffee Mask Cabinet by Hillsideout, 2016
By Andrea Zambelli e Nat Wilms
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This contemporary cabinet is made of handcrafted Amazonian woods (Jequitiba, Muirapiranga, Cedro, Roxinho, Freijo, Sucupira), acrylic, 16 lambda prints, Japanese handmade paper and m...
Metal
Brazilian Ceramic Sculptures Zezinhos
Located in Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Originally entitled "Zezinhos", this is an original set of four ceramic masks by the Brazilian artist Zezinho Muriçoca, from Alto do Moura, Pernambuco.
Ceramic
Sold
H 20.87 in W 14.77 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage South America Travel Poster Carnival In Rio Brazil Mask
Located in London, GB
Original vintage South America travel poster for the Carnival in Rio Brazil February featuring a colourful design depicting a view through the eye holes of an orange carnival mask of...
Paper
Decorative Brazilian Indian Ceremonial Mask on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative Brazilian Indian ceremonial mask on stand.
Steel
Sold
H 24.02 in W 21.26 in D 1.58 in
Tapirapé Upé Enemy Warrior Feather Mask headdress, Indigenous Brazil
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Tapirapé Upé (ENEMY WARRIOR) mask First half of the 20th century Now worn during harvest festivals, these semi-circular wooden masks representing a spirit, are made of blue, ...
Other
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H 39.77 in W 26.78 in D 1.58 in
Kayapo-Xikrin Upé Long Hoop Feather Headdress, Akkati, Indigenous Brazil
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Kayapó-Xikrin Tribe Long Hoop Headdress, Àkkàti First half of the 20th century Worn on the back suspended from the forehead by a tump-line, these are made of small white egr...
Other
Large "Cocar" Amazon Headdress
Located in San Diego, CA
Large Framed Cocar Headdress from Amazon Native Tribe. The natural colors of the jungle are brought to life in these magical works of art. This piece is from an important collection ...
Kayapo Small Feather Headdress, Akkakry-Re
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Kayapó small feather headdress, Àkkàkry-Re First half of the 20th century The Kayapo´ tribe lives along the lower ranges of the Xingu River in the state of Mato Grosso, Centr...
Rope, Feathers
Black Hooded Conure Carnival Mask
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Hand-painted carnival mask of papier mâché' depicting a black hooded conure. The lovebird of South American origin can be sweet, or at times, quite feisty. This mask is wonderfully h...
Teak Carving Board by Kay Bojesen
By Kay Bojesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The great Danish artisan's anthropomorphic take on a simple board for carving beef is both playful and practical, delightfully resembling a stylized-abstract Primitive mask. The two ...
Rosewood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Black Dance Mask, Guerrero, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century black dance mask, Guerrero, Mexico A nice old mask from Guererro, Mexico, used in the Tlacololero Dance of the Tlactapa and probably from the 1950s, has a very mode...
Wood
Willi Huggler Brutalist Style Carved Wood Mask
By Willi Huggler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Carved grotesque wood mask with pierced eyes, very hooked nose, cigar between very crooked bone teeth. Label on verso reads, “Willi Huggler (Swiss, 1925-2016), Holzschnitzereien, Bri...
Bone, Wood
$852
H 12.6 in W 7.09 in D 6.3 in
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorat
Located in Berlin, DE
20th Century Antique Carved Wooden Face Mask, African Folk Art. Hangable.Decorative Solid wood, hand-carved, Africa probably 20th century The face mask has a device for hanging. V...
Wood
Antique Mexican Ceremonial Mask, circa 1940
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Expressive traditional Mexican mask, hand-carved in wood and polychromed, circa 1940. Defined by its strong features and sculptural presence, it displays a prominent nose, brows acce...
Wood
Nocturnal Bird Mask, Nigeria, Africa, circa 1950
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Very beautiful mask with large pronounced eyes with the circular cavity shape. The mask depicts a nocturnal bird that can see in the darkness and manifest the presence of divinities ...
Wood
$594Sale Price / item|46% Off
H 15.36 in Dm 5.91 in
African Katanda Mask – Lega Tribe, DR Congo – Mid 20th Century
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bring a piece of African heritage into your space with this authentic vintage Katanda mask from the Lega people of DR Congo. Hand-carved in the mid-20th century, this tribal mask is ...
Hardwood
Ceremonial Dance Mask from San Francisco Ozomatlan, Guerrero, Mexico 1970's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Ceremonial dance mask from San Francisco Ozomatlan, Guerrero 1970's. This rare mask is from a Nahua / Totonaca indigenous community
Leather, Wood, Paint
$3,942
H 12.6 in W 6.7 in D 3.15 in
Very Rare African Dagara Mask Ngbaka People DR Congo Early to Mid 20th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Very rare African Dagara mask Ngbaka people. Africa, Congo, early to mid 20th century A beautiful early to mid 20th century African so called 'Dagara’ mask from the Ngbaka and Mbanj...
Wood
Xantolo Day of the Dead Mask, Huazalingo, Wood & Goat Hair, 1970s
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Xantolo day of the dead mask from Huazalingo, Hidalgo, A striking example of a Xantolo mask, crafted for the day of the dead event which is profusely celebrated in the Huasteca regio...
Goat Hair, Wood, Paint
18/1900s A Fine Bena Lulua Mask - Primitive African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Antique Bena Lulua Mask Late 1800s to Early 1900s – Democratic Republic of the Congo This striking primitive folk art mask hails from the Bena Lulua people of the Democratic Republi...
Softwood
Rare Gabon Mask From Tsogho Peoples with Character, Central Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early and rare mask from Gabon, Central Africa, created by the Tsogho peoples. Powerful large mask with carved open eyes, and black painted eyes above, below heavy carved eyebrows. ...
Wood
Vintage Lega - Kwele Mask from Congo Africa, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A hand-carved partially painted (natural pigments) Lega/kwele/bakwele mask. Artisan made in Congo circa 1960-80 and brought back to Denmark by a Danish traveller. It is executed in u...
Fruitwood
Zoomorphic Ceremonial Mask Mexico, circa 1940
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Distinctive mid-20th century Mexican ceremonial mask, hand-carved in wood with a powerful sculptural presence and a deeply expressive aesthetic. The piece depicts a fantastic zoomorp...
Wood
Rare 18th Century Nepalese Shamanic Mask in Carved Wood
Located in Nottingham, GB
This carved wooden Nepalese shaman mask dates from the late 18th century and retains traces of its original red, black and cream polychrome decoration. Boldly carved with large circu...
Wood
$2,828
H 12.6 in W 7.88 in D 6.7 in
Rare Early to Mid 20th Century African Bena Lulua Mask Kasai Region
Located in Meer, VAN
Rare Early to Mid 20th Century African Bena Lulua Mask Kasai Region A rare Bena Lulua mask from the Kasai region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, dating to the early to mid ...
Wood, Paint
Primitive hand carved and handmade Mask
Located in Seattle, WA
This primitive handmade mask sculpture is a true work of art. This possible Folk Art piece is unknown in origin but perfect for those who appreciate the beautify of pottery and the c...
Pottery
A fine Kuba Mask - Rustic African Folk Art
Located in Skien, NO
Ngaady aMwaash Mask. African Antique Folk Art Kuba Mask, originating from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Property from a Private Collection. Acquired by a Norwegian Collector...
Softwood
Morphogen Double Lounging Sofa by John Brevard
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Experience luxury with this contemporary, handmade Italian double lounging sofa by John Brevard. Custom-made to order, each piece can be tailored in various finishes and sizes with...
Sheepskin
$2,600
H 26 in W 9 in D 10.25 in
Antique Congolese African Tribal Carved Hemba Helmet Mask, Suku Peoples
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce antique African tribal carved Hemba helmet mask, the Suku peoples, possibly Kwese culture, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, early 20th century, surmounted b...
Raffia, Wood
$156Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in W 5.25 in D 1 in
Vintage Hand-Carved African Wood Mask Sculpture from Mid-20th Century
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage African Wood Decorative Mask Sculpture. Hand-carved African Mask from Ghana. African decorative wall mask sculpture, hand-carved of sese wood with intricate patterns. The Afr...
Wood
$2,950
H 12.5 in W 6 in D 7 in
Early Salampasu Warrior's Wood Mask, Zaire, Africa, Early 20th Century ex Willis
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early carved wood Salampasu Warrior's Mask with black finish, Zaire, Africa early 20th century, remains of black and white pigments, on custom stand. Strong angular cubist mask wit...
Wood
$2,742Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.82 in W 9.45 in D 15.75 in
Kuba Mask African Bwoom Tribal Congo in Wood, Vibrates Vegetables, Animal Hair
Located in Milano, IT
The African Kuba Bwoom tribal mask is the oldest known mask, the Kuba bwoom mask. The materials used for the realization of the Mask are: Wood, colors and vibrates plants, caures, be...
Animal Skin, Organic Material, Wood
$1,240
H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 11 in
Powerful Scarified Makonde Portrait Helmet Mask Tanzania, Early 20th C Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Powerful Scarified Makonde portrait helmet mask from Tanzania. Early 20th century with heavy dark patina from traditional tribal use, wear inside from being used. Finely carved featu...
Wood
$2,000
H 22.05 in W 14.18 in D 11.82 in
Big Size Zoomorphic Mask with Mirror Eyes and Serpent Emerging from the Tongue.
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1940. We offer this antique folk mask hand-carved in wood, with a powerful ritual presence and expressive character. The piece depicts a fantastical zoomorphic face with long c...
Wood
Congolese Kuba Bwoon Helmet Mask
Located in Pasadena, TX
This piece is called a Kuba mask. It was made in Congo. Its a helmet and a mask. Its decorated with cloth, beads and shells. its nicely carved and would make a statement in your home...
Wood, Beads
African Lwalwa Tribal Mask
Located in Montreal, QC
African Lwalwa tribal mask enhanced with white pigment on the mouth and ears.
Wood
Hand-Carved Wood Mask on Lucite Base, Contemporary Folk Art, Africa
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional hand carved wood mask with graphic elements, made of a single piece of wood and was made for decorative purposes. Very intriguing and mysterious face. The mask in mounte...
Wood, Lucite
Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
Located in Torquay, GB
A superb Igbo Nigeria helmet mask 'Agbogho Mmuo" or Maiden Spirit. Worn as masqurades during funerals, cleansing rituals, harvest festivals, weddings and other such occasions . Igb...
Wood, Paint
$400Sale Price|20% Off
H 2.01 in W 1.66 in D 1.46 in
73.96 Gram Amazing Aquamarine Specimen With Muscovite From Skardu, Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
73.96 Gram Amazing Aquamarine Specimen With Muscovite From Skardu, Pakistan Weight: 73.96 Gram Dimension: 5.1 x 4.2 x 3.7 Cm Origin: Skardu, Pakistan Aquamarine is a pale-blue to ...
Rock Crystal
$895Sale Price|20% Off
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 4.73 in
Chokwe Mask – Mid 20th Century – Angola – African Tribal Art
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Bring home a piece of ancestral heritage with this authentic Chokwe mask from Angola, crafted in the mid-20th century. Rooted in deep cultural tradition, Chokwe masks were once used ...
Hardwood
A Ceremonial Mask
Located in London, GB
A Ceremonial Mask Wood Pentecost Island, Vanuatu Early 20th Century Size: 32cm high, 11cm wide, 7.5cm deep - 12½ ins high, 4¼ ins wide, 3 ins deep Provenance: Ex Private coll...
Wood
$1,657 / set
H 10.16 in W 3.15 in D 3.35 in
Ere Ibeji Pair of Commemorative Figures, Oyo, Yoruba People Nigeria, late 19th C
By Yoruba People
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Yoruba people have one of the highest incidents of twin births in the world. As a result, twin children are regarded as extraordinary, divine beings protected by Sango, the deity of ...
Wood
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.