Brazilian Decorative Bowls
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
Rose Quartz, Natural Crystal, Polished Freeform Bowl, Brazil
Located in Glasgow, GB
A luminous rose quartz crystal bowl, hand-carved from natural Brazilian pink quartz. This freeform bowl has been shaped into a smooth, organic rectangular form with rounded edges and...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rose Quartz
Candle Holder, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Candle holder, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Dimensions: D 14 x H 28 cm
Materials: Quartz, Steel, Polyvinyl chloride, Resin.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Quartz, Steel
Late 20th Century John Somers Pewter Round Flower Bowl
By John Somers
Located in Raleigh, US
John Somers Brazilian Pewter ‘Floreira’ Flower Bowl
Dimensions: 5 x 5 inches (round)
Material: High-quality Brazilian pewter
Features:
Footed base for stability and elegance
Sophist...
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Colonial Antique Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Agate Bowl Oval Carved by Hand , Brazil 1990
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of semi precious Agathe bowl , warm brown, white and black tones. Hand carved oval shape in Brazil circa 1990.
Good condition
Set if 2 price for one
Long 13,5 cm width 8cm h...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Agate
Pink Rock Crystal Center Piece
Located in Dallas, TX
Pink rock crystal center piece, beautiful pink Brazilian centerpiece handmade.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rock Crystal
Nina Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Nina bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 17 x D 17 x H 3.5 cm
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Nina bowl / ashtray / centerpiece / candle holder / card holder
FAKASAKA is a ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Natural Hand Carved Pink Amethyst Crystal Bowl
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Hand-carved from a unique X Large Pink Amethyst Stone, this bowl will be a perfect upgrade to your home or workspace decor. Whether used as a place to display crystals, a decorative ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Brazilian Mid Century Amoeba Shaped Carved Rosewood Bowl
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Beautiful Amoeba shaped carved Rosewood Brazilian bowl. Wonderful patina and a nice burnished surface. Original label remnant on the back. We can't ship internationally on this...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rosewood
Natural Lace Agate with Amethyst and Rock Crystal Large Decorative Bowl
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Hand-carved from a unique X-Large Lace Agate Stone, this bowl will be a perfect upgrade to your home or workspace decor. Whether used as a place to display crystals, a decorative pie...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Large Handmade Mid-Century Carved Blue Agate Stone Organic Dish or Vide-Poche
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful carved, shaped and polished blue Agate stone dish, bowl or vide-poche by unknown maker. Wonderful organic slightly oval form with warm lines or rings of caramel, cream an...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Agate
Brazilian Jacaranda Wood Tray Designed by Jean Gillon for Wood Art
By Jean Gillon
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Brazilian Jacaranda wood tray designed by Jean Gillon, circa 1960. Excellent vintage condition, very minor scratches on underside consistent with age and use. Includes ...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Jacaranda
20th Century Shipibo Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking 20th century Amazonian Shipibo pot hand-built from clay, decorated with wide red and orange lines, and glazed with the sap of a tree. Members of...
Category
20th Century Tribal Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Clay
Modern Fruit Bowl "Utopia", in Brazilian Wood and Natural Copper, Brazil
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Copper and wood fruit bowl, Modern styled inspired with geometry than enhances raw excepcional and rare natural material and textures, imbuia and copper - By Brazilian Designer Maker Atelier BAM Design of São Paulo.
The modern design style is one of the most influential movements in contemporary Brazilian design. Among the main names of modernist designers are Lina Bo Bardi, Vilanova Artigas, Oscar Niemeyer, and a few others; giving a legacy maintained by contemporary architects like Isay Weinfeld...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
Brazilian Rock Crystal Bow
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Rock Crystal Bow, Beautiful white and light brown,
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rock Crystal
Mid Century Scalloped White Onyx and Lapis Bowl with Footed Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning mid century scalloped white onyx and lapis lazuli bowl with footed pedestal base. Finely carved with delicate scalloped shape, in an exceptional quality of stone.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Precious Stone
Polished Rose Quartz Bowl from Brazil '6.4 lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Handmade polished free-form bowl of natural gem translucent rose quartz from Brazil. All sides hand polished to a smooth mirror finish. This will make a beautiful centerpiece...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rose Quartz
Mid Century Scalloped White Onyx and Rhodonite Bowl with Footed Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning mid-century scalloped white onyx and rhodonite bowl with footed pedestal base. Finely carved with delicate scalloped shape, in an exceptional...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Precious Stone
Mid-Century Modern bowl.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern bowl crafted with meticulous detail.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Hardwood
1960's Brazilian Modern Ice Bucket in Imbuia and Brazilian Rosewood
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this mid-century modern ice bucket that was made in the sixties is one of a kind! This beautiful wooden ice bucket is made with imbuia hardwood and Brazilian rosewoo...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Hardwood
Bowl, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Bowl, large quartz points by Aver
Dimensions: D 25 x W 25 x H 14 cm
Materials: Quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Quartz, Steel
Contemporary Hand Carved Rock Crystal Clear Quartz Leaf Tray
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved leaf tray in natural, clear rock crystal quartz. Finely carved from a super clear quality of rock crystal and polished to a brilliant high gloss finish. A stu...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Contemporary Hand Carved Rock Crystal Clear Quartz Leaf Tray
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved leaf tray in natural, clear rock crystal quartz. Finely carved from a super clear quality of rock crystal and polished to a brilliant high gloss finish. A stu...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Osborne Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Osborne bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 35 cm D 10 cm H 3.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze
Also available in black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Long Bowl in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Long bowl in dark bronze by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 41.5 x D 16 x H 9.5 cm
Materials: Dark bronze.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Massive Yanomami Gathering Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
The largest Yanomami basket we've ever seen! The Yanomami are an indigenous people to the Amazonian regions of Brazil and Venezuela. This monumental ba...
Category
20th Century Tribal Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Natural Fiber
Decorative Bowl in Brazilian Hardwood, Unknown, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This bowl is handcrafted with Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda) and features clean lines with elegant curves. The wood has a deep, dark, and rich tone with a stunning natu...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Charlie Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Charlie bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 19.5 cm D 19.5 cm H 3.5 cm.
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Charlie bowl / ashtray / centerpiece / candle holder / card holder
F...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Modern Brazilian Smoke Rock Crystal Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely Brazilian smoke rock crystal bowl. This large scale bowl makes an very upscale accessory! Fabulous!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rock Crystal
Large Handmade Mid-Century Carved Blue Agate Stone Organic Dish or Vide-Poche
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful carved, shaped and polished blue Agate stone dish, bowl or vide-poche by unknown maker. Wonderful organic slightly oval form with warm lines or rings of caramel, cream an...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Agate
Benta Collection, Small Wooden Bowl
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
BENTA COLLECTION
“How often do we, in search for happiness,
do exactly as the poor grandfather does:
in vain, look restlessly for the glasses
Having them on the tip of the nose!”
M...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Jacaranda Wood Bowl by Jean Gillon for Italma/Georg Jensen, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Organically shaped bowl in Brazilian Jacaranda wood. Designed by Brazilian wood art icon Jean Gillon during the 1960s in a series for Italma and Georg Jensen in Denmark. Due to Cites...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Jacaranda
Donna Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Donna bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 36 cm D 12 cm H 7 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-e...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Carved Mid-Century Brown Agate Crystal Stone Organic Dish, Vide-Poche or Ashtray
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful carved, slightly oval shaped and polished reddish brown stone dish, bowl, ashtray or vide-poche by unknown maker. Wonderful organic slightly oval form with warm colours o...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Agate
Large Handmade Mid-Century Carved Onyx Agate Stone Organic Dish or Vide-Poche
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful carved, shaped and polished Onyx Agate stone dish, bowl or vide-poche by unknown maker. Wonderful organic slightly oval form with warm lines or rings of caramel, cream an...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Agate
Brazilian Modern Faux Malachite Resin Tray or Catchall, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century faux malachite resin base with removable silver tray insert from Brazil, 1960s. Good to use as an ashtray or catch all.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal
Ramon Ramirez - hammered copper bowl. Circa 1960.
By R Ramirez
Located in Branford, CT
Ramon Ramirez - hammered copper bowl. Circa 1960.
H 3-1/2" D 9-1/2".
Condition: Minor surface imperfections. No damage noted.
Category
1960s Arts and Crafts Vintage Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Copper
1970s Souza Rio Handmade Brazilian Rosewood Bowl
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Souza Rio Handmade Brazilian Jacaranda Rosewood Bowl
Stamped
17.5 long x 2.88 w x 2 h
Preowned original vintage condition
Refer to im...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Jacaranda
Silver Color Free Form Glass Bowl, Brazil, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Brazilian free form shaped glass bowl.
Metallic silver interior with decorative chiseled rough edges gold in color.
One of several Brazilian designed glass objects.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass
Late 20th Century John Somers Pewter Round Flower Bowl
By John Somers
Located in Raleigh, US
John Somers Brazilian Pewter ‘Floreira’ Flower Bowl
Dimensions: 5 x 5 inches (round)
Material: High-quality Brazilian pewter
Features:
Footed base for stability and elegance
Sophist...
Category
15th Century and Earlier British Colonial Antique Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pewter
Large Oval Mid-Century Carved Brown Crystal Agate Stone Organic Dish Vide-Poche
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful carved, slightly oval shaped and polished crystal agate stone ashtray, dish, bowl or vide-poche by unknown maker. Wonderful organic slightly oval form with lines or ring...
Category
1970s Organic Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone, Agate
Pair of Brazilian Carved Rock Crystal Compote Centerpiece with Swivel Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
These important hand carved rock crystal bowls on stand were crafted in Brazil. Built in two pieces, the compote stands on a square base decorated with a brass band mount to the base, over a circular swivel bowl is round in shape. The large pair of bowls...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rock Crystal, Brass
Large Rock Crystal Decorative Piece
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large lavender color rock crystal decorative piece, handcrafted from Brazil.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rock Crystal
Solid Rosewood Mid-Century Modern Bowl
By Jean Gillon
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid rosewood bowl hand carved elegant with a felt bottom.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rosewood
“Laço”, 2020, Naturally Dyed Felted Wool Vase by Inês Schertel, Brazil
By Inês Schertel
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The contemporary textile designer Inês Schertel manufactures versatile items using a six thousand year old technique. Each piece is unique in color and form and are not woven as text...
Category
2010s Rustic Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wool
Rose Quartz, Natural Crystal, Polished Freeform Bowl, Brazil
Located in Glasgow, GB
A luminous rose quartz crystal bowl, hand-carved from natural Brazilian pink quartz. This freeform bowl has been shaped into a smooth, organic rectangular form with rounded edges and...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rose Quartz
Hilda Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hilda bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 78 cm D 41 cm H 12 cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design compan...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Bowl in Hardwood by Tropic Art, c. 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian mid century modern bowl, designed by Tropic Art, is absolutely stunning. Handcrafted with hard rosewood (also known as jacaranda), this bowl has a deep, dark, and ric...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Ashtray, Box in Polished Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ashtray, box in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 26 x D 14 x H 9 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Candle Holder, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Candle holder, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Dimensions: D 14 x H 28 cm
Materials: Quartz, Steel, Polyvinyl chloride, Resin.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Quartz, Steel
Bowl, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Bowl, large quartz points by Aver
Dimensions: D 23 x H 10 cm.
Materials: quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Quartz, Steel
Jean Gillon, Bol en bois massif, c. 1960
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in PARIS, FR
Bowl with handle designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Italma/WoodArt, dating from the 1960s. Made from solid wood, this bowl has dimensions of 16 x 3 x 10 cm, giving it a compact ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Hardwood
Midcentury Brazilian Modern Bowl in Hardwood by Jean Gillon, 1960s, Brazil
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this midcentury Brazilian modern rosewood decorative Bowl was designed by Jean Gillon for WoodArt and made in Brazil circa 1960. Handcrafted from hard Rosewood (also known as jacaranda), the bowl features clean lines with elegant curves. The rosewood has two tones with stunning natural wood grain. The manufacturing seal is at the bottom of the bowl.
Jean Gillon was a Brazilian furniture designer born in Romania in 1919. He studied at the Architecture and Fine arts Schools at the National University. After immigrating to São Paulo, Brazil in 1956, he founded his first company, Fábrica de Móveis Cidam, in 1961. Gillon's firm designed many luxury hotels, homes, and stores throughout Brazil. He was known for his one of a kind tapestries. His second furniture company, WoodArt, produced full lines of Brazilian rosewood furniture...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Mono Bowl
Located in Gamboa, RJ
The Mono Bowl takes part of the MONOMORFO collection. Its terrazzo composition is made of leftover glass crystals from a glass crystal factory in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This leftover ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Terrazzo
Rod Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Rod bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 19.5 cm D 19.5 cm H 3.5cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
Rod bowl / ashtray / centerpiece / candle holder / ca...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowl in Hardwood by Tropic Art
Located in New York, NY
Available today, discover the captivating beauty of the Brazilian mid-century modern bowl by Tropic Art. Handcrafted with exquisite Brazilian rosewood (also...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
O'Connor Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
O'Connor bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 41.5 cm D 16 cm H 9.5 cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on pro...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Tomw Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomw bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 19 cm D 19 cm H 8.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
TOMW BOWL / ASHTRAY / CENTERPIECE / CANDLEHOLDER
FAKASAKA is a design company ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Tomw Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Tomw bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 19 cm D 19 cm H 8.5 cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
TOMW BOWL / ASHTRAY / CENTERPIECE / CANDLEHOLDER. Also available in polished bronze.
FAK...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Centerpiece Bowl in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Centerpiece bowl in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 36 x D 30 x H 7 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Charlie Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Charlie bowl by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 22 cm D 22 cm H 4 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
CHARLIE BOWL / ASHTRAY / CENTERPIECE / CANDLE HOLDER / CARD HOLDER
FAKASAKA i...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Rock Crystal Bowl from Brazil
Located in Dallas, TX
This magnificent rock crystal bowl origins from Brazil.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Bowls
Materials
Rock Crystal
