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.
$18,499 / item
One of a Kind Modern Teak Womb Chair
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This first edition sample is from John Brevard's new sculptural Teak collection. Featuring a curved back and smooth edges, this solid teak chair envelopes us like a womb. Handmade of...
Teak
$8,000 / item
One of a Kind Teak Wood Viking Chair
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Known as a Viking chair and a stargazer chair, this simple ancient design is made of two boards joined by slotting a very long tenon through a simple mort...
Steel
Pair of Side Chairs Swedish Rococo Period Wood Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful Swedish Rococo side chairs from the west part of Sweden. Made during the Rococo period and upholstered in a chocolate bro...
Wood
$1,374 / set
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 24.02 in
Set of 2, Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Natural Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Tria wood 3 legs chair, natural oak by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz (2019) Dimensions: H 82.5, D 52, W 61 cm Materials: Plywood chair; 3 legs solid oak base Also available: Tria; 4 legs, with cussion, black, gold, simple, stool, upholstered Our iconic chair designed by German duo Lorenz + Kaz. Tria is a table chair, at the same time many people place it as a sculpture, as ornament in an entrance, a bedroom or in a living room. It recalls the impossible forms of Dutch graphic artist and engraver Maurits Escher...
Oak, Plywood
$440Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 19.5 in D 23 in
Danish Modern Teak Side Chair with Vintage Upholstery
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Danish modern side chair features hardwood construction, original walnut finish, vintage upholstery and tall tapered legs. Dimensions: 19.5w 23d 30.5h 18sh Condition notes: Vi...
Upholstery, Teak
Teak Kofod Larsen Side Chair
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a rare example of a teak side chair with a bent wood back designed by Kofod Larsen and made and distributed by Selig. This is a stunning chair from the 1950s that is the epit...
Teak, Bentwood
Vintage Solid White Ash Wood Italian Folding Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Germantown, MD
A beautiful set of vintage solid white ash Italian folding chairs. Excellent vintage condition. Light weight. Excellent folding mechanism. W Kiki.
Ash
$4,009 / item
H 34.85 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
'Avant Garde' Chair, Bauhaus Style 'One Arm' Color of Your Choice
By Dmitry Samygin
Located in Paris, IDF
Geometric and Minimalist chair by Russian designer Dmitry Samygin. Inspired by Gerrit Rietveld and Bauhaus style. Editions Savannah Bay Gallery Plywood Measures: 88.5 x 45 x 45 cm ...
Plywood
$1,317 / item
H 34.85 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
'Avant Garde' Chair, Bauhaus Style 'One Arm', Color of Your Choice
By Dmitry Samygin
Located in Paris, IDF
Geometric and Minimalist chair by Russian designer Dmitry Samygin. Inspired by Gerrit Rietveld and Bauhaus style. Editions Savannah Bay Gallery Plywood Measures: 88.5 x 45 x 45 cm ...
Plywood
$2,749
H 26.38 in W 30.12 in D 29.53 in
Mid Century Modern Organic Vintage Rattan Lounge Chair Club Chair France 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Organic vintage woven rattan club chair designed and produced in France 1950s. A charming longe chair or club chair from rattan. The base was made out of a black l...
Steel
Set of Four Venetian Wood and Blue Leather Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
18th century blue-gray painted Venetian side chairs with leather seats. Chairs have a Heraldic style cross maker's mark engraved on backs of chairs. Features hand carved stretchers a...
Wood
$1,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31 in W 25 in D 22 in
Pair of Teak Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Peter Hvidt Side Arm Lounge Chairs
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair of Teak Scandinavian Modern Sculptural Peter Hvidt Side Arm Lounge Chairs. Seats are matching in color, but taken in different lighting. Some glare to wood on photos.
Teak
$1,800 / set
H 32 in W 27 in D 19 in
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Arms Chairs New Wool Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern blue wool upholstery teak armchairs.
Wool, Teak
$4,400 / set
H 35 in W 29 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Exclusive Pair of Sleek Italian Armchairs with Curved Metal Base
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern exclusive pair of sleek Italian armchairs with metal base. Pair of wildly stylish Mid-Century tall back lounge chairs ...
Nickel