Brazilian Natural Specimens
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
Set of 3 High-Grade Deep Orange Citrine Hearts, Natural, Crystal Decor Idea
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
We have selected this set of Citrine Hearts based on their high quality, deep orange color, and overall beauty and luster. Each heart brings unique characteristics, including Goethite inclusions, perfect natural points, and more. These crystal hearts will undoubtedly enhance the beauty of your crystal collection or space.
You can add this set to your space in many ways:
- Display Centerpiece...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Set of 3 High-Grade Citrine Hearts, Table and Energetic Crystal Decor
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
We selected this set of Citrine Hearts with high quality, deep orange color, and the overall beauty and shine of the hearts in mind. With each heart having its particular rare characteristics such as the Goethite inclusions, perfect natural points, and more, these crystal hearts will surely add beauty to your crystal selection or space.
You can add this set to your space in many ways:
- Display...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Blue with Red Laces Agate Slice with Crystallized Center and Photochromic Effect
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A superb slice of agate, this delicate specimen comes in a custom-made stand so you can fully enjoy it. A Soledade Agate that brings beautiful and intact bandings, where the laces grow in blue, gray, and red colors, and a mix of Circular and Horizontal Bandings with a crystallized center, It's a testament to Mother Nature's artistry, now accessible to you.
This thin slice of agate has a translucent photochromic characteristic, and as you can see in the pictures, the backlight enhances and changes the color perspective of the agate, and an iridescent color effect shows up. A perfect display specimen to add near a window so you can see the color changes during the day.
With no cracks and no treatment at all, the agate is of super-extra grade.
Outstanding from both sides, this earth and blue lace agate slice surely is an amazing addition to your crystal collection. Check out the photos and feel free to send us a message if you have any questions or specific requests. 🤍
You may be wondering, how were the blue lace layers formed.
It's just amazing: agates normally form inside bubbles or cavities of igneous (volcanic) basalt and, over time, are filled with layers of water with high concentrations of silica. The water is slowly evaporated, forming a layer of silica gelatin and then a layer is formed. It is a very slow process and each layer contains different impurities, thus forming different colored bands. Fantastic, right?
▫️ Lace Agate with Druzy Geode on Stand...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Polished Rose Quartz Flame Freeform From Brazil (11.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
AAA quality, hand-polished flame free-form of natural gem translucent rose quartz from Brazil. This specimen has bright rich color, all sides hand polished to a smooth mirror finish....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
Decorative Brazilian Indian Ceremonial Mask on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Decorative Brazilian Indian ceremonial mask on stand.
Category
Late 20th Century Primitive Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Steel
Polished Rose Quartz Flame Freeform From Brazil (6.7 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
AAA quality, hand-polished flame free-form of natural gem translucent rose quartz from Brazil. This specimen has bright rich color, all sides hand polished to a smooth mirror finish....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
Genuine Polished Smoky Quartz Sphere (3", 1.5 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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Set of 3 Diamantina Crystal Clear Quartz, Crystal Decor or Paperweight
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A small set of three crystal point generators, this lot was meticulously handpicked by me and is composed of AAA-grade Diamantina crystal quartz, renowned for its exceptional quality...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Champagne Topaz from Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
From Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Huge single crystal of sherry-colored gem-grade topaz with complex etched surface on the flat termination. This crystal has excellent color. In...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Wood Sculpture Brazilian Design
By Leonardo Sokolovicz
Located in New York, NY
Delicate woodcraft work of Leonardo Sokolowicz.
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Polished Rose Quartz Obelisk from Brazil (3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
AAA-quality gem transparent polished Brazilian Rose Quartz obelisk from Brazil. This natural specimen has a super-pink color and a highly-polished ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
Genuine Amethyst Cluster on Metal Stand (14" Tall, 16.8 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
AAA Quality Brazilian deep-grape Amethyst crystal cluster - handmade and formed into a free-form shape. This beautiful specimen comes with a metal stand and is perfect display piece....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Polished Rose Quartz Flame Freeform From Brazil (7.2 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
AAA quality, hand-polished flame free-form of natural gem translucent rose quartz from Brazil. This specimen has bright rich color, all sides hand polished to a smooth mirror finish....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Other
Dark Grey Thin Slice Agate Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian thin slice of dark grey agate mounted on a wood stand.
Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz.
The lovely color patterns and banding make this...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate
Polished Rose Quartz Flame Freeform from Brazil, '8.5 Lbs'
Located in New York, NY
AAA quality, hand-polished flame free-form of natural gem translucent rose quartz from Brazil. This specimen has bright rich color, all sides hand polished to a smooth mirror finish....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Quartz
White With Brown Border Thick Agate Geode Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Prehistoric Brazilian thick agate geode on stand.
White center with brown border.
Metal stand measures 5" x 3.5".
One of several from a large collecti...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate
Rock Crystal Point , % 98 Clear, Brass Base No Chips, Very Rare This Clear
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An almost perfectly clear rock crystal point from Brazil. Custom mounted in a solid brass base with ball decorations from a private collection. Very...
Category
1990s Art Deco Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Airin Canedo sculture in wood, glass, reptiles and eggs circa 1990
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible sculpture in wood, glass, lizard and eggshell by AIRIN CANEDO circa 1990
Category
1990s Modern Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Eggshell, Lizard, Wood, Glass
Collection Rose Colored Stone Balls, Brazil, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Brazilian collection of 25 in total rose colored stone balls.
Three different sizes
Measures: Large 2.5" diameter
Medium 2" diameter
Small 1" diameter
Smooth and po...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone
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 Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Grey Border Thin Slice Agate Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian thin slice of agate mounted on a custom steel stand.
Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz.
The lovely color patterns and banding make this t...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate
Large Scale Natural Amethyst Specimen
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large scale natural amethyst specimen originating from Brazil. Crystals from Brazil are most often found as radiating masses, with individual crystals appearing as pyramids, such a...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone
Rock Crystal, Mounted, Smokey Quartz, Lamp Special Made Base, Brass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Smokey Quartz point with Rutilated strands throughout, hi polished and made with light in the Custom hexagon brass baes. Fantastic when it is...
Category
1990s Art Deco Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
Dark Grey Thick Slice of Agate Sculpture on Stand, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Dark grey Brazilian thick slice of agate mounted on a steel stand.
Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz.
The lovely color patterns and banding make th...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate
Polished Amethyst Geode
Located in Milan, Italy
Polished Geode split in two, Amethyst inside and Agate Outside.
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst
Polished Amethyst Geode
Located in Milan, Italy
Polished Geode split in two, Amethyst inside and Agate Outside.
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst
Quartz Crystal with Agate on Wood Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Abstract Triangular Shape
This Piece features an Agate Band with Quartz Crystal with Citrine
This is a very unique crystal as the Quartz is not fully developed which gives the face...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
