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.
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...
Stainless Steel
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...
Stainless Steel
Italy Ghidini 1961 Abstract Wall Light Sculpture by Campana Brothers Small 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...
Stainless Steel
$7,900
H 75.25 in W 8 in D 5.25 in
Synodic Sconce Light Sculpture by Neal Aronowitz in Glass, S. Steel, Granite
By Neal Aronowitz
Located in Portland, OR
Synodic sconce: Nightlight brings mankind in touch with the mysteries of space and the farther reaches of the universe. The moon, traditionally our principal source of nightlight, can evoke strong emotions- from fear and terror to peace and calm. The celestial movements of earth, sun, and moon govern the lunar or synodic month, with the familiar shifting moon phases. Synodic sconce is a representation of these moon phases and an expression of this beguiling celestial dance...
Granite, Stainless Steel
$6,546
H 2.76 in W 13.78 in D 25.6 in
Purple generation Wall Lamp / Sconce / Sculpture by Eduard Locota, Resin & Coal
By Eduard Locota
Located in Timisoara, RO
The unique approach of Eduard Locota towards art, embrace the permeability between art and function. An unique lamp that is as much sculpture as it is design. By using coal as a man...
Acrylic
$1,987 / item
H 8.86 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
One of... Italian Vintage Sculptural Brass Sconce Wall Light, 1950s
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Berlin, DE
ONE of... wonderful solid brass wall light. Italy, 1940s - 1950s Measure: Height without bulbs: 8.9" Lamp sockets: 2x E27 (US E26) Shipping...
Brass
$1,402Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.45 in W 20.87 in D 3.55 in
Søholm Denmark Large Lamp Ceramic Wall Sconce Sculpture Danish Midcentury, 1960s
By Noomi Backhausen, Søholm Stentøj, Poul Brandborg
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Large stylish Danish midcentury wall sconce. The lamp is made the acknowledged pottery Søholm on Bornholm and the design is attributed to Noomi Backhausen & Poul Brandborg. Made ca. ...
Metal
$2,933 / item
H 14.57 in Dm 17.72 in
Ghidini 1961 Factory Small Suspension Light in Copper by Elisa Giovanni
By Ghidini 1961, Elisa Giovanni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The bell metal lamp used in industrial halls is a no-name icon to the metal suspension, in a balance between technical and functional image and memory, easily finds its place in the contemporary sensibility. For Ghidini I have developed a noble metal version with the smooth and reflective bell, the distinguishing features are the casting that encloses the bulb holder and the anchor hook, and the polycarbonate that closes the bell used...
Copper
$2,933 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 12.21 in
Ghidini 1961 Jackfruit Table Lamp in Brass and Wood by Campana Brothers
By Ghidini 1961, Campana Brothers
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The lamp is made of polished brass, synonymous of elegance and preciousness. It is composed of two overlapping cylinders, the large stem supports an important lampshade decorated wit...
Wood
$2,337 / item
H 7.88 in W 13.78 in D 3.94 in
Butterfly Contemporary Wall light Sculpture, Art Silvered Glass, Rose Color
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
BUTTERFLY The free dance movement For more than 22 years, Sabrina Landini pays homage to glass surfaces in her expression of silvered masterworks, the hallmark of her collection. S...
Brass
$3,829 / item
H 19.69 in Dm 12.21 in
Ghidini 1961 Jackfruit Table Lamp in Satin Brass by Campana Brothers
By Ghidini 1961, Campana Brothers
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
The lamp is made of polished brass, synonymous of elegance and preciousness. It is composed of two overlapping cylinders, the large stem supports an important lampshade decorated wit...
Brass
Huge 34" Brutalist Wall Sconce by Poliarte, Italy 1970
By Poliarte
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Unique and large Brutalist wall light sculpture made of amber and clear pressed glass mounted on a metal base with lighting mechanism behind. Heavy duty. Made by Poliarte in Verona i...
Metal
$3,506 / item
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Butterfly Wall Decorative Art Sculpture Silvered Glass, Sabrina Landini Italy
By Sabrina Landini
Located in Pietrasanta, IT
BUTTERFLY The free dance movement For more than 22 years, Sabrina Landini pays homage to glass surfaces in her expression of silvered masterworks, the hallmark of her collection. S...
Brass
$13,093 / item
H 36.78 in Dm 39.93 in
Kaleidos Sculptural Wall Lamp Designed by Campana Brothers for Ghidini, 1961
By Campana Brothers, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural wall light in stainless steel finished in polished brass designed by Campana Brothers. Also available in smaller size: 18.5" x 16".
Stainless Steel
$3,060
H 23.63 in W 22.45 in D 4.34 in
Spanish Galleon Sailing Ship Wall Sconce / Wall-Mounted Sculpture, 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish galleon or sailing ship wall sconce, gilt iron. Spain, 1950s In the style of Gilbert Poillerat. This stunning spanish galleon wall lig...
Metal, Gold Leaf, Iron
Sold
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 Ghidini 1961, Campana Brothers
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...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 18.9 in W 20.48 in D 3.94 in
Italy Ghidini 1961 Abstract Wall Light Sculpture Designed by Campana Brothers
By Ghidini 1961, Campana Brothers
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...
Stainless Steel