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
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
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
João De Barro Nest Wall Separating + Sculpture by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
João de Barro nest wall separating by Mameluca
Material: clay, carboard, others
Dimensions: D 300x H 250 cm
Scientific Name - Rufous Hornero (Gmelin, 1788)
The couple builds t...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay, Paper
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
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
Balance 02 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Balance 02 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 4 x W 25 x H 50 cm.
Materials: Ivory and lotus high temperature clay.
Reproduction is en...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
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
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
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
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
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
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 Design...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Copper
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
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
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
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
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
Medium Quartz Sculptural Vase by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Quartz sculptural vase by Aver
Dimensions: D 20 x H 28 cm
Materials: Quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Steel
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
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
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
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
Vertigem Wall Separating + Sculpture by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Vertigem wall separating + Sculpture by Mameluca
Material: Stainless Steel & Acrylic, Guitar strings
Dimensions: D 130 x W 190 x H 50 cm
The introduction of electric guitar in t...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Joaquim Tenreiro. Purple Abstract Sculpture in Wood
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Purple sculpture in a tape-like, abstract format in wood with impeccable procedence.
This work was created by Joaquim Tenreiro, one of the most important names of Brazilian furnitur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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
Ori 02 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe
Located in Geneve, CH
Ori 02 Sculpture by Joana Kieppe
Unique Piece.
Dimensions: D 13 x W 10 x H 17 cm.
Materials: Black low temperature clay with white grog.
Reproduction is entirely manual, therefore i...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Clay
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
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
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
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
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
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
