Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
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
Finito Soapstone Sculpture by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Finito Soapstone Sculpture by Alva Design
Materials: Soapstone.
Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 45 cm.
One counter stool, one screen, one coffee table, two wall sconces, sculptures: furnit...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
$770 / item
Wood Sculpture Brazilian Design
By Leonardo Sokolovicz
Located in New York, NY
Delicate woodcraft work of Leonardo Sokolowicz.
Category
2010s Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Brutalist Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design.
Dimensions: W 11.5 cm D 11.5 cm H 0.8 cm.
Materials: black/brown bronze
Also available in polished bronze.
...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$260 / item
Domingos Tótora "Escultura Âmago Mod.06", Brazil 21st Century
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic sculpture by contemporary artist Domingos Tótora is a visual expression of the artist’s view of design. Tótora creates objects and sculptures where beauty is inseparable...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Set of 3 Nest Wall Separatings + Sculptures by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 nest wall separatings + sculptures by Mameluca
Material: Vime Branches, pallets, paper, fishing net, coconut fiber, clay & carboard others
Dimensions: D 300x H 250 cm
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Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Other
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Ripples' Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Ripples' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from solid hard wood Cumaru.
Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker Jam...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Pitaya Sculpture by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
In the collection Delicadeza e Brutalidade, the sculptural furniture explores the essential duality between romance and violence, beauty and aggression. Materials such as marble, sta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay.
Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
João Do Pau Nest Wall Separating + Sculpture by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
João do Pau Nest wall separating + sculpture by Mameluca
Material: Vime Branches, Pallets, others
Dimensions: D 300x H 250 cm
Birds build huge nests with twigs (reason of common...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Other
$34,693 / item
Horn 1 Sculpture by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Horn 1 sculpture by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 8 cm D 6 cm H 7 cm
Materials: polished bronze.
Horn 1
Paper weight / sculpture
FAKASAKA is a de...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$237 / item
Rock Crystal Carving Decoration, with Custom Stand
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive monumental carved rock crystal Quartz sculpture with custom stand
monumental sculpture of leaf-form, carved from a single large boulder of rock crystal quartz, with sufficient transparency to transmit light. Beautifully displayed on a custom hand forged wrought iron black patinated stand.
Overall H. 68"
Rock crystal boulder...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Domingos Tótora "Escultura Âmago Model 05", Brazil 21st Century
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic sculpture by contemporary artist Domingos Tótora is a visual expression of the artist’s view of design. Tótora creates objects and sculptures where beauty is inseparable...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Domingos Tótora "Escultura Âmago Model 04", Brazil 21st Century
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic sculpture by contemporary artist Domingos Tótora is a visual expression of the artist’s view of design. Tótora creates objects and sculptures where beauty is inseparable...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay.
Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay.
Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Brutalist Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 11.5 cm D 11.5 cm H 0.8 cm.
Materials: polished bronze
Also available in black/brown bronze....
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$260 / item
Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 17 cm D 17 cm H 0.9 cm.
Materials: polished bronze
Also available in black/brown bronze.
BRUTALIST COASTER 1 CUP COASTER / BOTTLE COASTER / CANDLE...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$485 / item
Verdaço, Bench Sculpture by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Verdaço - Bench sculpture by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 197 x 79 x 133 cm
Materials: Stainless steel and wood
A tangle chaotic and, at the same time, systematic, meticulous. ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
$9,703 / item
Garrym Vase by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Garrym vase by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 19 cm D 12 cm H 41.5 cm.
Materials: Dark Bronze.
Fakasaka is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,441 / item
Guacho Nest Wall Separating + Sculpture by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Guacho nest wall separating + sculpture by Mameluca
Material: fishing net. coconut fiber, others
Dimensions: D 300x H 250 cm
Only the female constructs the nest in the form of a...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Other
$34,693 / item
Stringray Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Stringray coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10.7 cm D 10.7 cm H 0.5 cm
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
Stringray coaster 2
Cup coaster...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$201 / item
Supert Vase by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Supert vase by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 35.5 cm D 15cm H 41 cm.
Materials: Dark bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on product...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$5,890 / item
Crocodile Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 14.5 cm D 14.5 cm H 0.7 cm
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in black/brown bronze.
Crocodile coaster 1 cup coaster...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$331 / item
Crocodile Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 14.5 cm D 14.5 cm H 0.7 cm
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
CROCODILE COASTER 1 CUP COASTER...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$331 / item
Garrym Vase by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Garrym vase by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 19 cm D 12 cm H 41.5 cm.
Materials: Dark Bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on produc...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,441 / item
Brutalist Coaster 1 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brutalist coaster 1 by Fakasaka design.
Dimensions: W 17 cm D 17 cm H 0.9 cm.
Materials: black/brown bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
Bru...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$485 / item
Stringray Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Stringray coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 10.7 cm D 10.7 cm H 0.5 cm
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in dark bronze.
Stringray coaster 2
Cup coaster...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$201 / item
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Ripples' Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Ripples' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from solid hard wood Sucupira.
Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker J...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Handmade geometric sand ceramic and brass table lamp, minimalist styled. Brazil
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Minimalist-styled sand ceramic table lamp reveals the textures and colors gradian of its materials, handmade movements, and unexpected organic form.
Slowly air-dried for more than 30 days, until it reaches a few hours into a low temperature hoven, to reach its final color and form. During all this process, the clay disc will take an unexpected organics movement in its form, almost like a living material, making each object unique in its details and colors. The brass part would be added at the end and tailored for each piece.
The sculpture results in a process of hand modeling and details carving of grey...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Nicolas Vlavianos steel 1974 sculpture with wood base signed
By Nicolas Vlavianos
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible NICOLAS VLAVIANOS brazilian steel 1970 abstract sculpture with wood base.
Category
1970s International Style Vintage Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Remo Bernucci 1970 set of 9 totens in plaster and wood polychrome sculpture.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible RENO BERNUCCI group of sculptures in plaster, wood polychrome with 9 pieces.
Category
1970s International Style Vintage Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood
Molded terracota pine cone Art Deco on wooden base with leaf motif circa 1930
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and original terracota pine cone Art deco on wood base circa 1930.
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Ori 01 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Ori 01 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 16 x W 11 x H 15 cm.
Materials: White high temperature clay.
Reproduction is entirely manual...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
$2,453 / item
Amonite 01 Decorative Object by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Amonite 01 Decorative Object by Joana Kieppe
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 5 x W 14 x H 22 cm.
Materials: Lotus high temperature clay with black glaze.
Reproduction is entirely manual...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
$1,635 / item
Infinito Soapstone and Nickel Sculpture by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Infinito Soapstone and Nickel Sculpture by Alva Design
Materials: Soapstone and nickel.
Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 45 cm.
One counter stool, one screen, one coffee table, two wall sco...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone, Nickel
Infinito Soapstone and Brass Sculpture by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Finito Soapstone Sculpture by Alva Design
Materials: Soapstone and nickel.
Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 45 cm.
One counter stool, one screen, one coffee table, two wall sconces, sculptu...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone, Nickel
Bowie Vase by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bowie vase by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 34 cm D 8 cm H 17.5 cm
Materials: dark bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting, d...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,299 / item
Small Quartz Vase by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Small quartz vase by Aver
Dimensions: D 16 x H 20 cm
Materials: Quartz, Steel, Polyvinyl chloride, Resin.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Steel
$1,303 / item
Crocodile Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 11 cm D 11 cm H 0.6 cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
Also available in polished bronze.
CROCODILE COASTER 2 CUP COASTER...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$237 / item
Crocodile Coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Crocodile coaster 2 by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 11 cm D 11 cm H 0.6 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
Also available in dark bronze.
CROCODILE COASTER 2 CUP COASTER...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$237 / item
Page Vase by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Page vase by Fakasaka design.
Dimensions: W 16 cm D 16 cm H 35.5 cm.
Materials: dark bronze.
Fakasaka is a design company focused on product...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,003 / item
Bowie Vase by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bowie vase by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 34 cm D 8 cm H 17.5 cm
Materials: dark bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on productio...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
$2,299 / item
Yutaka Toyota brazilian steel and wood wall sculpture 1982
By Yutaka Toyota
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible YUTAKA TOYOTA steel wall sculpture polychromed in blue in perfect conditions signed and dated 1982.
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Steel
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