Prolific jewelry designer John Brevard said it was a near-fatal childhood illness that led him to question the nature of human existence and its connection with the universe. Art and design would come to serve as an outlet for his self-expression, and Brevard’s visually engaging, cerebral and environmentally sustainable statement pieces embody the essence of 21st-century modernism.
Born in 1982 in Miami, Florida, Brevard had an intrinsic interest in nature and the arts as a child. However, at age 14, he contracted encephalitis and meningitis, leaving him comatose for several weeks. His recovery left him with a deep-seated desire to explore broad philosophical questions about human existence.
“There’s nothing more inspiring than the universe,” Brevard told Haute Living in 2014. “I’m influenced by realms of existence beyond our five physical senses ... alternate dimensions beyond our normal waking state consciousness.”
The experience, Brevard claimed, “served as the catalyst for his design philosophy and work ethic,” and he pursued a career in the arts, graduating with degrees in architecture and design.
In 2007, Brevard established his namesake brand. Its offerings included jewelry, accessories, handbags, shoes, furniture, art and more. He opened his first pop-up showroom in 2010 in Wynwood — an arts and culture district in Miami — where he displayed his visual art, which was listed in the Miami New Times’ “Best of Miami.”
Brevard launched his first luxury jewelry line in 2012 with fashion rings, pendant necklaces and cuff bracelets made of gold and silver, and embellished with precious stones. He opened his first permanent atelier and appointment-only showroom in Coral Gables the following year.
In 2015, Brevard opened his first flagship store in New York City and gained membership to the Council of Fashion Designers of America. He also launched Thoscene — a unique customization software that uses an astrological algorithm to create jewelry and accessories based on the time, date and location of a person’s birth.
Today, Brevard’s jewelry and other works can be found in galleries and retailers worldwide and have been featured in magazines such as Vogue, Forbes and Vanity Fair.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of John Brevard rings, necklaces, bracelets and more.
Fractal Blockchain Chandelier
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Orthofract/Blockchain: The Orthofract Blockchain collection features interlocking cubic forms, merging the form and formlessness. Derived from the Greek word orthos (“straight, erec...
Teak
Thoscene Tetrahedron Star Chandelier
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This sacred geometry inspired hex fractal chandelier creates an elegant but sophisticated addition to any space. There is a meaning for this design using the pattern of 6; (as a num...
Cut Steel
$28,978
Webbed Chandalier
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This limited edition metal chandelier is inspired by root systems and designed using a parametric modeling tools. Inspired by a spiritual journey in the Peruvian Amazon back in 2000, this sculpture depicts the elegant serpentine vines of the ayahuasca plant twisting toward the sky. Bulbs of hand-polished petrified wood eggs representing the seeds of the plant perch at the top. A Quechua word meaning the "vine of the soul", the ayahuasca plant is a conduit for transcendence into the spirit world, to allow for energy cleansing. This one of a kind sculpture is one of the first pieces by John Brevard and has never been previously released for sale. The Aya Vine sculpture...
Steel
$2,898
H 5.91 in Dm 64.97 in
LO015_Dark bronze Linear Pendant Light by Naama Hofman, Modern Design, 165 cm
By Naama Hofman
Located in Berlin, DE
Horizontal pendant light object. Inspiring simplicity is the essence of this horizontal pendant light object. Designed to make a strong impact by using just two lines. Dimensions: 1...
Brass
$17,295
H 63 in Dm 25.99 in
Modern Forever Chandelier, Aged Oak, Stainless, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Forever Chandelier, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Forever chandelier is inspired by the timeless artistry of fine jewelry, reinterpreting classic chandelier design with a modern, sculptural approach. Its cascading strands shimmer with elegance, diffusing light in a delicate yet striking manner. A true statement piece, the Forever chandelier transforms contemporary interiors with its refined presence, setting the tone for sophisticated living and dining spaces. Designed by Rute Martins, Greenapple's Creative Director. The Forever Chandelier can be customized in terms of dimensions, materials and finishes. For U.S. clients, we can handle all customs clearance, cover duties, and offer white-glove service as well upon request. Forever suspension lamp...
Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel
Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Sconce
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...
Glass
FLOS Frisbi Pendant Light in Nickel by Achille Castiglioni
By Achille Castiglioni, Flos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Its name invokes the iconic toy best played in a park, but this light is seriously smart. Offering three types of illumination—diffused, direct, and reflected—the FRISBI doubles down designed Achille Castiglioni’s ability to play with the power of illusion. Three barely-there, fine steel cables suspend the opal acrylic diffuser, making it appear as it if it is floating. A black metal stem and wire mesh basket...
Steel
Moravian Star Pendant Chandelier
By Lightolier
Located in New York, NY
Classic Moravian Star hanging pendant chandelier, light fixture, constructed of frosted glass, and metal trim. This fixture is in very good, original, clean and working condition, sh...
Metal
Republique Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
By Bourgeois Boheme Atelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
TA sculptural statement in light and form, the République Chandelier by Bourgeois Boheme Atelier evokes the poetic tension between organic asymmetry and architectural grace. Composed...
Opaline Glass, Plaster
Sophia Chandelier
By Hilliard Lamps
Located in Arcata, CA
Experience handcrafted, luxury lighting made by skilled craftspeople in Hilliard's specialized bronze foundry and glass studio in California. Handcrafted fixtures of heirloom quality...
Bronze
STAR14 Miniature Star Amethyst Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Deco style star forms amethyst quartz chandelier with polish brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. One socket installed. Use one 75 watts LED candelabra light. Light bulb sup...
Amethyst
Webbed Hexagon Prismatic Pendent
By Early Electrics Design Studio
Located in Peekskill, NY
As with all Prismatic glass the reflections and quality of light that it projects make them a favorite. The Hexagon design, horizontal prisms and vertical bordering glass give this l...
Glass
STAR14 Star Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Deco style star forms rock crystal chandelier with nickel plating frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. One socket installed. Use one 7...
Rock Crystal
Poliedri Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier with smoky polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glasses, mounted on chrome finish metal frame, in the style of Venini and Carlo Scarpa / Made in Italy Diam...
Murano Glass
Style Jean Michel Frank, plaster luster, circa 1970, France.
By (after) Jean Michel Frank
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Chandelier in the style of Jean Michel Frank, Iron and plaster, circa 1970, France. Measures: Height 90 cm, diameter 73 cm.
Plaster
Custom Tetrahedral Cubic Fractal Sconce
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This custom fractal sconce is very limited edition from John Brevard. This sacred geometry inspired hex fractal sconce creates an elegant but sophisticated addition to any space. T...
Brass