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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 NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean 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 rosewoodjacaranda 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 chairssofastables and more.

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Place of Origin: Brazilian
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 ...
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2010s Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

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...
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2010s Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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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...
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1970s Organic Modern Vintage Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Stone, Agate

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Agate

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...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Rose Quartz

Brazilian Mid Century Amoeba Shaped Carved Rosewood Bowl
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An elegant and sculptural hand-carved Brazilian rosewood bowl in an organic amoeba shape, showcasing the rich grain and deep, chocolate tones o...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Rosewood

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...
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1970s Organic Modern Vintage Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Stone, Agate

Solid Rock Quartz Crystal Circular Centerpiece Tray
Located in New York, NY
Rock crystal circular tray with wide rim and flat bottom. Hand carved from one piece of natural clear quartz crystal.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Rock Crystal

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...
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20th Century Tribal Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Clay

20th Century Shipibo Pot
20th Century Shipibo Pot
$521 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Rose Quartz

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...
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1970s Organic Modern Vintage Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Stone, Agate

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...
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1970s Organic Modern Vintage Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Stone, Agate

Genuine Polished Rutile Quartz Soap Dish from Brazil (2.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Connect deeply to your higher self by welcoming this one-of-a-kind Rutilated Quartz soap dish. An essential tool for manifesting transformation and inner healing, its vibrations will...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal, Quartz, Other

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 ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Jacaranda

Brazilian Architectural Bowl Slatted Centerpiece Mid-Century like Oscar Niemeyer
By Joaquim Tenreiro, Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Made in Brazil, a hand-crafted footed centerpiece sculpture, truly an mid-century masterpiece. A fragile, brass belted, curved Jacaranda (Brazilian Rosewood) slat design. A rare find...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Jacaranda

Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tray, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wooden wall unit "Extenso" by Amma, Italy, 1970s.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

Jean Gillon. Plateau rectangulaire , c. 1960. Wood Art
By Italma Wood Art, Jean Gillon
Located in PARIS, FR
This rectangular tray of the model 304, by Jean Gillon, dates from about 1960. Made of solid wood, this top has dimensions of 2 x 35 x 12 centimeters. The authenticity of this creati...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Hardwood

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...
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15th Century and Earlier British Colonial Antique Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Pewter

Brazilian Leather Baskets
By Luhome
Located in Boston, MA
Leather organizer baskets. Natural color.
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2010s Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Leather

OTA Vintage leather paper waste bin
Located in TILBURG, NL
Nice little paper waste bin. Made out of thick brown leather with black colored pressed details and large stitching. Possibly South American / Brasilian manufactured in the 60's or 7...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Leather

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 ...
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2010s Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Terrazzo

Mono Bowl
Mono Bowl
$280 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Precious Stone

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.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Precious Stone

Mid-Century Modern bowl.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-Century Modern bowl crafted with meticulous detail.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Hardwood

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...
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2010s Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Rock Crystal, Brass

Bowl, Centerpiece in Polished Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bowl, centerpiece in polished bronze by Fakasaka design. Dimensions: W 36 x D 12 x H 7 cm. Materials: Polished bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Brazilian Rock Crystal Bow
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful Rock Crystal Bow, Beautiful white and light brown,
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Late 20th Century Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Rock Crystal

Brazilian Rock Crystal Bow
Brazilian Rock Crystal Bow
$2,480 Sale Price
20% Off
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.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Quartz, Steel

Decorative Stone Bowl in Quartz Crystal with Black Tourmaline Inclusions, Brazil
Located in Glasgow, GB
Hand-carved from a single piece of tourmaline quartz, this sculptural bowl merges organic mineral formation with refined craftsmanship. The raw exterior preserves the natural matrix ...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Quartz, Tourmaline

Large Black Glass Platter, Brazil, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian handcrafted polished black free form shaped large platter 24-karat gold tipped rough edged border.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

'Paleae Brasilis' Fruit Tray by Brunno Jahara, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Ana Voss, Brunno Jahara
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Brunno Jahara, contemporary Brazilian design, Wicker and Brass. Brazil, 2018. The Fruit tray is made of wicker, in the form of a hat, referring to the Brazilian interior tradition and the frequent use of this accessory by rural workers. Made of brass, the continuous structure forms at the top, a handle and at the bottom, feet suspending the fruit tray above the surface. Paleae Brasilis is a collection of tropical objects and accessories done in partnership with fashion designer Ana Voss, that created together using straw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Brass

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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Jacaranda

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...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

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...
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20th Century Tribal Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Natural Fiber

Massive Yanomami Gathering Basket
Massive Yanomami Gathering Basket
$1,387 Sale Price
25% Off
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...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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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.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Quartz, Steel

Hand Carved Organic Rock Crystal Quartz Decorative Bowl Vide-Poche
Located in Dallas, TX
Place your keys or decorate an entry table or console with this substantial and luminous rock crystal bowl. Crafted in Brazil, the hand-carved dish features a rounded, organic form t...
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2010s Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Rock Crystal

“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...
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2010s Rustic Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Wool

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...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

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...
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1970s Organic Modern Vintage Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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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.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Metal

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...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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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...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Jacaranda

Hand Carved Round Rock Crystal Quartz Decorative Bowl Vide-Poche
Located in Dallas, TX
Place your keys or decorate an entry table or console with this important rock crystal bowl. Crafted in Brazil, the hand carved dish is round in shape. The circular dish in excellent...
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2010s Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Rock Crystal

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.
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1960s Arts and Crafts Vintage Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Copper

Large Rock Crystal Decorative Piece
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful large lavender color rock crystal decorative piece, handcrafted from Brazil.
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Early 20th Century Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Rock Crystal

Large Rock Crystal Decorative Piece
Large Rock Crystal Decorative Piece
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Hardwood

Center Piece, Small Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Center piece, small quartz points. by Aver Dimensions: D 35 x H 27 cm. Materials: quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Quartz, Steel

Jean Gillon. Suite of 4 square trays, c. 1960
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in PARIS, FR
Suite of four square trays designed by Jean Gillon, dating from about 1960. Each top is characterized by dimensions of 2 x 16 x 16 centimeters, offering a compact scale and a geometr...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Hardwood

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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Glass

Pink Rock Crystal Center Piece
Located in Dallas, TX
Pink rock crystal center piece, beautiful pink Brazilian centerpiece handmade.
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Early 20th Century Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Rock Crystal

Pink Rock Crystal Center Piece
Pink Rock Crystal Center Piece
$4,480 Sale Price
20% Off
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.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Quartz, Steel

Polished Bronze Hilda Bowl by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Polished Hilda bowl by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 78 x D 41 x H 12 cm Materials: Polished bronze.    
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2010s Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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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.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

Agate Bowl Hand Carved Oval Shape Brazil, 1980
Located in Paris, FR
Agate bowl hand carved oval shape Brazil 1980 Beautiffull hand carved semi precious agate stone oval shaped bowl, very good condition no visible mark or scratches. 2 bowls availabl...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Agate

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...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

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: polished bronze. Also available in dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design compan...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

Tray in Polished Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Tray in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 19 x D 9 x H 2.5 cm Materials: polished bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Bronze

Bowl designed by Jean Dobré for Tropic-Art. Brazil 1970s.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Bowl with handle made of solid “imbuia” wood, designed by Jean Dobré for Tropic-Art. Brazil 1960s.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

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