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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
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 Decorative Objects

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Rose Quartz

Decorative Brazilian Indian Ceremonial Mask on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative Brazilian Indian ceremonial mask on stand.
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Late 20th Century Primitive Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Large Gray Owl
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large scale Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art blue owl designed by Abraham Palatnik. This is the rare large 10 inch size. Abraham Palatnik (1928-2020) was a Brazilian artist and inv...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Lucite

Palatnik Op Art Lucite Large Blue Owl
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Winter Park, FL
A large scale Mid-Century Modern lucite Op Art blue owl designed by Abraham Palatnik. This is the rare large 10 inch size. Paper Made in Brazil label on bottom. Abraham Palatnik (192...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Lucite

Mid 20th century Abraham Palatnik Brazil Lucite Zebra Op Art Animal Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Sarasota, FL
Abraham Palatnik lucite sculpture of a Zebra. In excellent condition with no issues to report. Great example of Op Art sculpture from a well known Brazilian artist.
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Mid-20th Century Other Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Large Crystal, Amethyst Geode Specimen
Located in New York, NY
A large geode crystal specimen featuring an amethyst center.
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal

Amethyst Slice with Calcite Deposits and a Baroque Pearl on a Polished Wood Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Amethyst slice with calcite deposits and a Baroque natural forming pearl on a polished wood base. This amethyst is rare in how large it is and how it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Amethyst, Gold Leaf

Genuine Polished Clear Quartz Point From Brazil (6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian clear quartz crystal point is of top museum quality, with a polished mirror finish on all sides. Known as the "stone of power," it amplifies intentions and protects ag...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk Point from Diamantina
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Small but Gorgeous – High-Grade Genuine Lemurian Crystal Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil ▫️ Description With beautiful aesthetics and perfect crystallization, this is a very specia...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Genuine Polished Smoky Quartz Sphere (5", 9.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This expertly polished Smoky Quartz sphere from Brazil is a museum quality and boasts high levels of transparency and reflectivity, making it a valuable addition to any crystal, mine...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

Genuine Polished Clear Quartz Point From Brazil (7.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian clear quartz crystal point is of top museum quality, with a polished mirror finish on all sides. Known as the "stone of power," it amplifies intentions and protects ag...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

Blue Agate Onyx Bookends or Decorative Objects, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and substantial pair of cobalt blue agate bookends or decorative objects, circa late-20th century, Brazil. Great as bookends and equally great as standalone decorative ob...
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Late 20th Century Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

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Agate, Onyx

Contemporary Brazilian Metal Flag Sculpture, 2012
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary Brazilian modern steel flag sculpture on black acrylic box by unknown artist. Signed and dated.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Antique Brazilian Signed Vieira De Castro Rio Porcelain Chinese Noble Figure
By João Vieira
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century antique Brazilian signed Porcelain Vieira De Castro Rio This delicate Brazilian porcelain reppresenting a noble chinese woman holding ...
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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Sculptural Pink Amethyst Geode with Red Druzy and Red Jasper
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Sculptural Pink Amethyst Geode with Red Druzy on Botryoidal Flower Spheres ▫️ Description Amazingly sculptural, this Pink Amethyst Geode offers outstanding aesthetics, rarity, and ...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Agate

Amethyst Slice with a Baroque Pearl on a Polished Wood Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Amethyst slice with a baroque natural forming pearl on a polished wood base. This amethyst is rare in how large it is, its beautiful shape, and its l...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst

Grape Jelly Purple Amethyst Cluster – Statement Piece with Flower Formation
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare Grape Jelly Amethyst Cluster with a Aesthetical Flower Formation ▫️ Description Phenomenal for both its exceptional color and sculptural formation, this large Amethyst Cluster...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Lilac Galaxy Amethyst Crystal Geode on Blue and White Lace Matrix
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Fabulously formed, this natural Agate Geode is a natural artwork that brings many rare characteristics that will stand out in your mineral collection or add a touch of elegance to yo...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

Pair of Carved Stone Parrots
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Pair of birds carved from various semiprecious stones with an amusing expression and brass feet perched on carved stone tree trunks.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone

Genuine Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster Point from Brazil (3.2 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Top quality Brazilian Quartz point Crystal Cluster. This translucent crystal cluster has fully terminated quartz point crystals with lustrous highly reflective faces. Clear Quartz ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

Collector’s XL Amethyst Sphere
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Rare XL Amethyst Sphere with Grape Jelly Purple Crystals – Stunning Natural Statement Piece ▫️ Description This extraordinary, rare X-Large Amethyst Sphere beautifully showcases th...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

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.
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1850s Spanish Colonial Antique Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Mandacaru Series, Wooden Cactus Tall Floor Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES MANDACARU “Mandacaru When it burns in the drought It is the sign that the rain arrives in the sertão” Luiz Gonzaga. Cordel poems dry on the clotheslines, and throu...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Rock Crystal & Rose Quartz Bird Sculpture with Amethyst Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heron bird sculpture made with rock crystal, rose quartz, agate, amethyst and metal limbs. Stands on a gorgeous amethyst base with flower details made of tiger's eye petals.
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Amethyst, Multi-gemstone, Rock Crystal, Metal

Contemporary Ceramic Waved Petal Rim Pottery Vase Red Glazed River by FD21 Clay
Located in London, England
No 4. Contemporary handmade ceramic natural unglazed stone coloured vase with a waved indented rim. A river of deep red polished glaze runs from the rim down into and around the in...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Set of vases in Murano Glass by Adriano Seguso
By Seguso
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of three vases signed by Adriano Seguso, showcasing the artistic heritage and unique expertise of the Seguso family. Originally based in Murano, renowned for its exceptional blo...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass, Petrified Wood

Set of vases in Murano Glass by Adriano Seguso
Set of vases in Murano Glass by Adriano Seguso
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Three Modernist "Forato" Art Glass Vases by Jacqueline Terpins
By Jacqueline Terpins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These vases comprise a set of three complimentary, organic, modernist vases by the noted Brazilian artist and designer Jacqueline Terpins. Each vase has a pierced center and an light, almost striated color distribution. The pierced center design strongly references the design of Fulvio Bianconi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Vintage Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Giraffe Figurine, 1960s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Abraham Palatnik Lucite Acrylic Giraffe Figurine, 1960s Beautiful acrylic figure of a giraffe, designed by Abraham Palatnik, portrayed with a d...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Extra Large Resin Eagle by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Beautiful bird of prey by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik. Rare colored XXL eagle. The brown-red plumage has been applied consciously on the resin. The white neck and tail feather...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin

Tag Collection, Nude Concrete 5 Pot Set
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
TAG COLLECTION "My time has become scarce to debate labels. I want the essence. My soul is in a hurry. " Rubem Alves For many, too much simplicity lacks subtitles. Why is it so c...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Concrete, Steel

Jaguar Sculpture in Wood
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Impressive sculpture of a female Brazilian jaguar made in a huge single wood block. This piece was exceptionally well-executed, made in the 1930/1940'...
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1930s Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Genuine Citrine Crystal Clustered Geode (12" Tall, 56.6 lbs.)
Located in New York, NY
AAA museum quality, large Brazilian citrine geode lined with extra large lustrous, transparent to translucent, golden citrine quartz crystals. This beaut...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Abraham Palatnik Giraffe Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine - Brazil 1970s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Abraham Palatnik Large Giraffe Lucite Acrylic Sculpture Figurine - Brazil 1970s Decoration - Op Art - Sculpture Measures : 5,5cmx14cm H:31,5cm Material : Lucite Kinetic sculpture o...
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20th Century Kinetic Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Agate

Tall Water-Clear Lemurian Quartz Obelisk Point from Diamantina
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Tall, High-Grade Real Lemurian Crystal Obelisk from Diamantina, Brazil ▫️ Description With beautiful aesthetics and perfect crystallization, this is a very special real Lemurian po...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Jean Gillon. Plateau rectangulaire , c. 1960. Wood Art
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood

Genuine Smoky Quartz Crystal Cluster from Mina Gerais, Brazil (15 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
AAA quality, translucent to transparent, natural lusturous Brazilian Smoky Quartz Cluster with rutile crystal inclusions. Smokey Quartz works w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz

Polished Rose Quartz Freeform From Brazil (63 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
AAA museum quality large handmade polished free-form from top natural gem translucent rose quartz from Brazil. All sides hand polished to a smooth mirror finish. Rose Quartz is th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Rose Quartz

1950s Midcentury Jacaranda Geometric Faceted Humidor Dispensary Apothecary Box
By Jens Quistgaard, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Jean Gillon
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy solid Brazilian rosewood lidded jar/box, weighing 1 lb. 11 oz. Possibly was designed as a humidor but does not smell of tobacco. Unmarked.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Rosewood

Smoky Quartz Sphere Mineral Specimen – Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located in Edison, NJ
Quartz spheres are cut and polished pieces of quartz that have held cultural significance since (at least) the 1st century when they were first recorded by Pliny the Elder. They were...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz

Rose Quartz Crane Pair Sculpture on Rock Crystal and Black Marble Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand-carved semi-precious rose quartz stone crane pair, with intricate carnelian beaks, fluorite crests, and brass legs. This piece blends the elegance of ornithology wit...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz

Mandacaru Brazilian Marble Sculpture
By Gabriela Campos, Estúdio Mais Alma
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Mais Alma Marble Collection is a set of sculptures, the result of our study of forms and the art works we pay homage to in our studio. The Mandacaru sculpture is the result of handli...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Collector's Grade Blue Agate Geode Butterfly Wings, Sculptural Crystal Decor
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Nature's Artwork: Large Blue Lace Agate Geode "Butterfly Wings", 100% Natural Crystal Masterpiece ▫️ Description This unique agate geode is rare and all-natural, featuring world-cl...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal

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 Decorative Objects

Materials

Jacaranda

Natural Polished Rose Quartz Freeform from Brazil, '7.4 Lbs'
Located in New York, NY
This museum quality, large freeform is carved from a solid piece of natural, gem quality Rose Quartz. This piece has remarkable transparency with a warm pink color. Hand polished to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Quartz

NOVICA Brazil Blown Art Glass Vase 3 Encased Colors Red, Orange & Transparent
By Flavio Poli
Located in Miami, FL
Original Novica hand blown Art Glass vase encased with 3 different colors, red, orange and transparent. Made in Brazil in the late 1970s. Looks stunning in any angle. Labeled at the ...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Blown Glass

Genuine Polished Smoky Quartz Sphere from Brazil (5", 6.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This expertly polished Smoky Quartz sphere from Brazil is a museum quality and boasts high levels of transparency and reflectivity, making it a val...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

Set of 3 Midcentury Lucite Fish Designed by Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This gracefully white adult mother fish guards her two black young ones with her life. The white fish measurements are 8,5 cm in height, 27,5 cm in length and 3 cm in depth. The bl...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Ostriches in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of ostriches designed and made by Abraham Palatnik. Nice condition but one of them has some scratches when looked upon closely. The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928) w...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

High-Grade Orange Citrine Geode Cathedral
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Perfectly Formed Citrine Crystal Geode Cathedral ▫️ Description ▫️ Every year, thousands of citrine geodes are found, but geodes with perfect formation and beautiful color like th...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Brazilian Leather Baskets
By Luhome
Located in Boston, MA
Leather organizer baskets. Natural color.
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Leather

Small Natural Golden Orange Citrine Crystal Cluster on Stand
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Small Citrine Cluster with Shiny Golden Orange Citrine Druzy, Perfect for Desk Decor ▫️ Description With its beautiful formations, radiant Golden Orange Citrine color, and wonderfu...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Contemporary indigenous art. Turuza Wauja. Sculptural Bench Kamalu Hai, 2021
Located in PARIS, FR
Turuza Wauja Sculptural Bench Kamalu Hai, 2021 Brazilian wood Magono natural pigment based on "jenipapo" and "urucum" and snail shell. Carved from solid Piranheira wood and adorned ...
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2010s Folk Art Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Gorgeous Natural Madeira Citrine Cluster
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Gorgeous Rare Natural Orange Madeira Citrine Cluster with AAA-Grade, Sparkly Citrine Druzy ▫️ Description A cherry-picked Madeira Citrine cluster, chosen for its exceptional quali...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Rare Natural Citrine Geode Cathedral with Sparkly Orange Crystals
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Natural Citrine Geode with Beautiful Cathedral Formation ▫️ Description This perfectly formed Citrine geode is a high-grade specimen with extraordinary aesthetics, being the ideal ...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

Weiss. Modern Brazilian Ceramics, c. 1950. Signed under the base: Weiss Brasil
By Weiss
Located in PARIS, FR
This Brazilian ceramic piece, manufactured by the Weiss workshop, is a representation of modern Brazilian ceramics dating from around 1950. The work is signed on the base with the sp...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Extra Large Herons in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of big herons designed and made by Abraham Palatnik. The indicated diameter below applies to the base of the statuette. The Brazilian artist Abr...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Lucite

Abraham Palatnik. Op Art Cat Sculpture in Polyester Resin 1970's
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Huge Brazilian modern kinetic sculpture made of acrylic resin designed by Abraham Palatnik, part of Artemis Collection made in the 1970's. This is the biggest version of the aforemen...
Category

1970s Kinetic Vintage Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Resin, Acrylic

All-Natural Purple Amethyst Geode Framed by Polished Blue Lace Agate
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Small Amethyst on Agate Geode Cave with Blue Banded Sparkly Amethyst Druzy ▫️ Description Small in size and bringing rare elements, this all-natural Amethyst on Agate Geode showcas...
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2010s Brazilian Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal

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