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.
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Infinity Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This unique infinity table is made to order and one of a kind. The weight of the slab keeps the table connected as the two infinity legs are not connect...
Steel
$29,500
H 29.5 in W 108 in D 38 in
Sublime Bookmatch Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Arthur Umanoff, c 1975
By Dillingham Manufacturing Company, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. An excep...
Olive, Hardwood
$38,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 132 in D 49 in
In Stock Claro Walnut Bookmatched FIJN Dining Table
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
A bookmatched pair of incredibly figured California Claro walnut set atop oversized turned legs. The table top has been meticulously patched with inlays and the occasional bowtie to...
Steel
Chinese Wabi Sabi Farm Table
Located in Chicago, IL
This reclaimed beech wood dining table exemplifies Organic Modern style with raw wood texture and plenty of wabi-sabi appeal. An antique farm door comprises the expansive top, minima...
Reclaimed Wood
Claro Walnut Single Slab Live Edge Dining Table, in Stock
By Möbius Objects
Located in Calgary, AB
A huge single slab of museum grade California Claro walnut set atop oversized steel wishbone legs. Handcrafted from one of our "unicorn" slabs the tab...
Steel
Midcentury Italian Organic Modern Rattan Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Mid-Century Modern Italian double pedestal dining table crafted from split reed rattan. The organic modern design features are demilune or "C" shaped pedestal forms topped ...
Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Wood
$7,500 / item
H 30 in W 84 in D 36 in
Bookmatched Walnut Dining Table with Black Steel Legs "Lafayette Dining Table"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The Lafayette dining table is made of a book-matched claro walnut top with a blackened steel base with walnut inserts. This piece has been finished in an extremely durable matte conv...
Steel
McNichols Dining Table
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The McNichols dining table is made of a solid walnut board top that has been hand-selected to show off the natural beauty and character of the black walnut. The tabletop is set on so...
Walnut
Book-Matched Rippled English Walnut Table by Jonathan Field
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
A dining table of English Ripple walnut with live edge sides made for a private client, the top is made from two pieces of book-matched ripple English walnut positioned and held together along the inner live edge with butterfly ties...
Walnut
G-Table by Zieta, Brushed Inox Base and Concrete Top
By Zieta, Oskar Zieta
Located in Paris, IDF
"G-Table BC" contemporary dining table by Zieta Prozessdesign Base: brushed stainless steel (inox) Top: concrete (picture of the sample attached) Measures: 75 x 220 x110 cm. ...
Concrete, Stainless Steel
$29,500
H 29.5 in W 110 in D 39 in
Breathtaking Olivewood Extension Dining Table by Milo Baughman, circa 1975
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent dining table is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready...
Hardwood, Olive
$9,000 / item
H 30 in W 36 in D 84 in
Solid Walnut Dining Table with Walnut and Black Steel Legs "Campau Dining Table"
By Anton Maka
Located in Shelby Twp, MI
The Campau dining table is made of a bookmatched solid walnut top and solid walnut bases with blackened steel inserts. This simple and modern table emphasizes the high-quality materi...
Steel
Custom Reclaimed Elm Dining Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Made of wood reclaimed from Qing-dynasty architecture, this contemporary dining table is a celebration of wabi-sabi style. The clean lines highlight every knot, split, groove, and co...
Reclaimed Wood