Brazilian Architectural Elements
BRAZILIAN FURNITURE
More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.
Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.
Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar Niemeyer, Sergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.
The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.
Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewood, jacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.
Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairs, sofas, tables and more.
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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Countertop Faucet and Mixers Set by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
Important Note: This piece was designed according to Brazilian hydraulic standards but can be adapted to other international standards. Before completing your purchase, please contac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Faucet by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
Important Note: This piece was designed according to Brazilian hydraulic standards but can be adapted to other international standards. Before completing your purchase, please contac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$3,000 / item
'Sino' Shower by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$6,400 / item
Handle by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$760 / item
Handle by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$760 / item
Handle by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$760 / item
'Cone' Shower by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$6,950 / item
Wall Faucet and Mixers Set by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
Important Note: This piece was designed according to Brazilian hydraulic standards but can be adapted to other international standards. Before completing your purchase, please contac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$6,320 / item
Hook by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
Important Note: There are three hook models available. Before completing your purchase, please contact us to confirm the quantities and models.
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The objects on view in this collec...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$975 / item
Drain Valve by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
Important Note: This piece was designed according to Brazilian hydraulic standards but can be adapted to other international standards. Before completing your purchase, please contac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$1,100 / item
Pair of Rock Crystal Obelisks From South America
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning pair of rock crystal obelisks from South America. Makes a beautiful accessory!
4w x 4d x 15.5h
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Rock Crystal
Handles by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$550 / item
'Cone' Shower by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$6,950 / item
Handle by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$550 / item
Cover for Water Valve by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
Important Note: This piece was designed according to Brazilian hydraulic standards but can be adapted to other international standards. Before completing your purchase, please contac...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$1,250 / item
Faucet by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
Important Note: This piece was designed according to Brazilian hydraulic standards but can be adapted to other international standards. Before completing your purchase, please contac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$3,500 / item
Handle by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$550 / item
Faucet by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
Important Note: This piece was designed according to Brazilian hydraulic standards but can be adapted to other international standards. Before completing your purchase, please contac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$3,850 / item
Faucet by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
Important Note: This piece was designed according to Brazilian hydraulic standards but can be adapted to other international standards. Before completing your purchase, please contac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$3,500 / item
Handle by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$760 / item
Handle by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$550 / item
Faucet by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
Important Note: This piece was designed according to Brazilian hydraulic standards but can be adapted to other international standards. Before completing your purchase, please contac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$3,500 / item
Faucet by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
Important Note: This piece was designed according to Brazilian hydraulic standards but can be adapted to other international standards. Before completing your purchase, please contac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$3,850 / item
Faucet by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
Important Note: This piece was designed according to Brazilian hydraulic standards but can be adapted to other international standards. Before completing your purchase, please contac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$3,500 / item
Monumental Pair of Early 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Architectural Finials
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Monumental Pair of Early 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Architectural Finials
A striking and rare pair of monumental architectural finials, carved in solid tropical hardwood, likely...
Category
1850s Other Antique Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Handle by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$1,250 / item
Handle by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$1,175 / item
Faucet by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
Important Note: This piece was designed according to Brazilian hydraulic standards but can be adapted to other international standards. Before completing your purchase, please contac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
$3,500 / item
Nose Handle by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
Ear Handle by Andrew de Freitas
Located in São Paulo, BR
The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
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