Campana Brothers

The Campana Brothers were among Brazil’s foremost contemporary furniture designers. Inspired by their country’s vernacular culture, Humberto and Fernando Campana (b. 1953; 1961–2022) combined everyday objects in unexpected ways — often waste materials like rope, cardboard, plastic tubing, and aluminum wire — to make their singular chairs, decor, lighting and other items. Their designs have been manufactured by such companies as Alessi, Swarovski and Cappellini. And they received numerous honors, including being named Designer of the Year both at Design Miami in 2008, and by Maison & Objet in Paris in 2012.

Humberto Campana was born in Rio Claro in 1953 and earned a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of São Paulo. Fernando was born in 1961 in Brotas, and graduated from the São Paulo School of Fine Arts with a bachelor’s degree in architecture.

The Campana brothers started working together in 1983, crafting furniture using their signature method of adaptive reuse. Their pieces frequently refer to Brazilian social and cultural traditions and entities. Among these are the country’s favelas, or shantytowns, that have grown up around major cities. An homage to the resourcefulness with which the residents of São Paulo’s favelas make use of the materials at hand, repurposing cast-off objects in ingenious designs and constructions, their Favela armchair is made of cast-off strips of wood (the first one was made from discarded slats from a fruit market), which are glued and nailed together seemingly at random. The end result, however, is a compact, solid and well-proportioned chair.

By 1997, some of the Campanas’ pieces were being produced and sold in Italy, including the Edra Vermelha armchair, constructed of cord handwoven around a steel frame. In 1998, the brothers became the first Brazilian designers to have their work exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Today their furniture is included in MoMA’s permanent collection and in those of numerous other major institutions, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, and the Vitra Design Museum.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of Campana Brothers armchairs, case pieces and other furniture.

Average Sold Price

$3,726

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Ghidini 1961 Sticks Candleholder in Polished Brass by Campana Brothers

$1,523 / item

H 11.82 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Ghidini 1961 Sticks Candleholder in Polished Brass by Campana Brothers

By Campana Brothers, Ghidini 1961

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

Three crossed twigs are the memory of fire. An evocative and emotional object, a small table poetry. As always Campana Brothers take their inspiration by the lush and wild Brazilian ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Campana Brothers

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Brass

Venini Fragments Small Wall Light in Blue and Green by Fernando & Humberto Campa

$26,411 / item

H 31.5 in Dm 25.6 in

Venini Fragments Small Wall Light in Blue and Green by Fernando & Humberto Campa

By Venini, Campana Brothers

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fragments applique giant wall sconce, designed by Fernando & Humberto Campana and manufactured by Venini, is made of scraps and pieces of Venini glas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Campana Brothers

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Glass

Ghidini 1961 Kaleidos Large Wall Light in Stainless Steel by Campana Brothers

$14,170 / item

H 37.01 in W 40.16 in D 5.52 in

Ghidini 1961 Kaleidos Large Wall Light in Stainless Steel by Campana Brothers

By Ghidini 1961, Campana Brothers

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

Large sculptural wall light in stainless steel. Kaleidos consists of six mirrored golden blades. The brass base and the golden mirrors create a kaleidoscope with golden tones and reflections. It can be used as a lamp because it is backlit ", explains Fernando Campana. And Humberto adds "It will be a mirror with the possibility of having different sizes and colors. A geometric element that can produce different effects. We were inspired by the neoclassical sculptures Bicho by Lygia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Campana Brothers

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Stainless Steel

Edra Aster Papposus Sofa by Fernando & Humberto Campana, Italy, 2006

$41,700

H 33.86 in W 129.93 in D 129.93 in

Edra Aster Papposus Sofa by Fernando & Humberto Campana, Italy, 2006

By Campana Brothers, Edra

Located in Antwerp, BE

The Aster Papposus sofa is an iconic sculptural seating piece designed in 2006 by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra. Composed of two complementary, intertwined volumes, it has n...

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Early 2000s Italian Modern Campana Brothers

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Velvet, Foam, Down, Feathers

Italy Ghidini 1961 Abstract Wall Light Sculpture by Campana Brothers Large Size

$10,488

H 37.01 in W 40.16 in D 5.52 in

Italy Ghidini 1961 Abstract Wall Light Sculpture by Campana Brothers Large Size

By Campana Brothers, Ghidini 1961

Located in Brescia, IT

This sculptural wall light in stainless steel was designed by Campana Brothers. The brass base and gilded mirrors create a kaleidoscope of golden tones and reflections. The piece can...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Campana Brothers

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Stainless Steel

Pair of Chairs by the Campana Brothers for Edra, 'Jenette'

$3,025 / set

H 37 in W 16.25 in D 19.75 in

Pair of Chairs by the Campana Brothers for Edra, 'Jenette'

By Edra, Campana Brothers

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of Chairs by the Campana Brothers for Edra, 'Jenette' Pair of Red Jenette chairs by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra, Italy, 21st century. ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Campana Brothers

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Metal

Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra 1994

$7,031

H 29.93 in W 24.61 in D 24.02 in

Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra 1994

By Campana Brothers

Located in Lisboa, PT

Favela Chair by Campana Brothers for Edra, 1994 Designed by Fernando and Humberto Campana, the Favela Chair is a remarkable example of their groundbreaking approach to design and c...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Campana Brothers

Materials

Pine

Ghidini 1961 Kaleidos Small Wall Light in Stainless Steel by Campana Brothers

$6,447 / item

H 18.9 in W 20.48 in D 3.94 in

Ghidini 1961 Kaleidos Small Wall Light in Stainless Steel by Campana Brothers

By Ghidini 1961, Campana Brothers

Located in Villa Carcina, IT

Small sculptural wall light in stainless steel. Kaleidos consists of six mirrored golden blades. The brass base and the golden mirrors create a kaleidoscope with golden tones and reflections. It can be used as a lamp because it is backlit ", explains Fernando Campana. And Humberto adds "It will be a mirror with the possibility of having different sizes and colors. A geometric element that can produce different effects. We were inspired by the neoclassical sculptures Bicho by Lygia...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Campana Brothers

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Campana Brothers Sale Prices

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Sold Price

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Material

Creation Year

2025	$1,176	Table Lamps	Metal, Rubber	1997
2025	$6,000	Wall Lights and Sconces, Wall-mounted Sculptures	Stainless Steel	2025
2025	$2,800	Wall-mounted Sculptures, Wall Lights and Sconces	Stainless Steel	2024

$3,726

Average sold price of items in the past 12 months

$1,176-$7,203

Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Campana Brothers furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Campana Brothers furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Campana Brothers furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 3 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 35 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Campana Brothers were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Valentina Giovando, Toso, Massari & Associates, and Foster+Partners. Prices for Campana Brothers furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $946 and can go as high as $104,650, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,686.

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The Campana Brothers are known for being among Brazil's foremost contemporary furniture designers. Inspired by their country's vernacular culture, Humberto and Fernando Campana combine everyday objects — often waste materials like rope, cardboard, plastic tubing and aluminum wire — in unexpected ways to make their singular chairs, decor, lighting and other items. Their designs have been manufactured by such companies as Alessi, Swarovski and Cappellini. They have received numerous honors, including being named Designer of the Year both at Design Miami in 2008 and by Maison&Objet in Paris in 2012. Find a range of Campana Brothers furniture on 1stDibs.