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.
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
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
$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
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
Groove Series Green Socket Pendant Modern Handmade Glass Lighting
By Furthur Design
Located in New York, NY
These hanging lights feature an embedded groove that offers a precise, machine-made quality to offset these otherwise wholly handmade creations. Whether showcased individually, as an...
Blown Glass
Groove Series Blue Pod Pendant Contemporary Handmade Glass Lighting
By Furthur Design
Located in New York, NY
These hanging lights feature an embedded groove that offers a precise, machine-made quality to offset these otherwise wholly handmade creations. Whether showcased individually, as an aligned set or an organic cluster, these designs create a lustrous array of luminance appropriate for any locale. In addition to the variety of colors (transparent blue, amber, grey and green), one can opt for a bubbled finish for a $100.00 surcharge. Each light comes furnished with a UL-wired edison based socket and includes a ceiling canopy hardware kit to install into standard 110v ceiling junction box. Multiple pendant arrangements require custom net pricing...
Blown Glass
French Art Deco Star Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco Brass & Frosted Molded Glass Chandelier. Art Deco Brass Chandelier with molded Glass Star Polyhedron shades. Beautiful having three frosted molded glass Star p...
Brass
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
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
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
STAR18 Star Rock Crystal Chandelier by Phoenix
Located in New York, NY
Deco style star forms rock crystal chandelier with polished brass frame. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. The chandelier is 18"/W x 18"/D x 18"/H without the chain. The list item ...
Rock Crystal
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
Leaves Chandelier
By Officina Ciani
Located in Milan, IT
This superb chandelier is a magnificent object of functional decor that will add a unique accent to a modern dining room or Classic living room. Its imposing size and exquisite craft...
Stainless Steel
Poliedri Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian modern chandelier with pale straw yellow colored polyhedron / polyhedral shaped Murano glass, mounted on gold finish metal frame, in the style of Venini and Carlo Scarpa / Ma...
Murano Glass
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