Brazilian Decorative Boxes
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
Brazilian Green Agate Onyx and Wood Box, Brazil 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A Brazilian hardwood and agate onyx round jewelry or trinket box, in the Modern style or Post-Modern period, circa late-20th century, 1980s to early 1990s, Brazil. Box is a hardwood ...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate, Onyx
Vintage Handcrafted Wooden Accordion Sewing - Jewelry Box
Located in Delray Beach, FL
This exquisite sewing box is a testament to the artistry of woodworking and decorative painting. Crafted from wood and adorned with intricate inlaid designs.
The centerpiece of the...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Art Glass, Wood
Small Walnut Trinket Box with Agate Inlay Lid
Located in San Diego, CA
Small walnut trinket box with agate inlay lid, circa 1990s. The box is in very good vintage condition and measures 3.75”D x 2”H. Made in Brazil. #3907
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate
Mid Century Brazilian Rosewood Box
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A beautiful hand turned Rosewood box made in Brazil in the 1950s. I actually used this as a pedestal to put sculptures on top of. Inside is unfinished. This item cannot be ship...
Category
1950s Vintage Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Agate Onyx and Wood Round Jewelry or Trinket Box, Brazil, 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A Brazilian wood and agate onyx round jewelry or trinket box, in the Modern style/Post-Modern period, circa late 20th century, 1980s, Brazil. Agate is a light grey hue. Piece would s...
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Agate, Onyx
Colonial Brazilian Rosewood Miniature Chest
Located in Essex, MA
Portugese Colonial dwarf chest used for valuables. Raised panels with brass hardware. Six small drawers. Bun feet.
Category
1850s Spanish Colonial Antique Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Malachite Octagonal Box
Located in Winnetka, IL
This is a vintage malachite and brass inlay octagonal box in good condition, no chips or cracks.
Category
1980s Vintage Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Studio Maison Nurita Large Clear Quartz / Rock Crystal Box with Aventurine Frog
Located in Toronto, ON
This gorgeous clear quartz/rock crystal box with a green aventurine carved frog lid by Studio Maison Nurita is an exceptionally unique and whimsical piece....
Category
2010s Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Quartz
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 Boxes
Materials
Hardwood
Brazilian Table Top Box in Rosewood
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Stunning Brazilian Rosewood veneered box circa 1940. The box has hinged lid with a large dutch ripple style molding going around tbe box all carved from solid Rosewood. The box i...
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Late 20th Century Square Pewter Lidded Box with Christian motif
By John Somers
Located in Raleigh, US
John Somers – World-Renowned Manufacturer of Fine Pewter
Special Offering: Ornamental Square Box
Crafted by the esteemed pewter artisan John Somers, celebrated globally for exceptio...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Pewter
Gilmour Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Gilmour Box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 28 cm D 12 cm H 10 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting, ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Quitandeira, Traditional Fruit Box in Glass, by Tiago Curioni
By Tiago Curioni
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
To perpetuate the memorable wooden boxes at fairs in Brazil, the architect and designer Tiago Curioni, a Brazilian based in Portugal, recreated the glass boxes, in a limited series of 30 units.
Named as Quitandeira, it has a system of glass rulers...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Glass
Ava Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 16 cm D 16 cm H 28.5 cm
Materials: black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighti...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Florence Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Florence box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 9 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Aretha box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15 cm D 15 cm H 9.5 cm.
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a d...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Casulo Cube #3 by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Casulo cube #3 by Mameluca
Material: Electrostatic Aluminum paint, recycled rubber blanket.
Dimensions: D45 x W90 x H45 cm
Also available in different dimensions.
Opening a cub...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
Natalie Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Natalie box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15.5 cm D 15.5 cm H 9.5
Materials: polished bronze, agate.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Ava Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 16 cm D 16 cm H 28.5 cm
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting,...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Dido Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dido Box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15.5 cm D 15.5 cm H 9
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting, ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mark small box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Mark Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mark small box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm.
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a de...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
1970’s Mid Century Egg Shape Coffee Storage Container With Coffee Beans Cover
By Arthur Arbesser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique Egg Shape with a coffee bean cover - probably to store coffee grains or anything you feeling to put inside. That unique object will have your guest talking about it. Brought i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lucite
Set of 2 Casulo Cubes #2 by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Casulo cubes #2 by Mameluca
Material: electrostatic sluminum paint, recycled rubber blanket.
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 90 cm
Opening a cube and transforming it into a...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
Casulo Cube #2 by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Casulo Cube #2 by Mameluca
Material: Electrostatic Aluminum paint, recycled rubber blanket.
Dimensions: D 45 x W 45 x H 90 cm
Also available in different dimensions.
Opening a ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Aluminum
Box in Polished Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ashtray, box in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 15.5 x D 15.5 x H 13 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Aretha box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15 cm D 15 cm H 9.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a d...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
REM Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
REM box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 15.5 cm D 15.5 cm H 13 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighti...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Pearl Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pearl box by Fakasaka design.
Dimensions: W 26 cm D 14 cm H 9 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Fakasaka is a design company focused on production of hig...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
Joan Small Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Joan small box by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10 cm D 10 cm H 6.5 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a de...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Bronze
