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
Brown Agate Geode Crystal on Wood Stand
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is brown Agate Geode from Brazil. It's hue is very rich. It sits on a carved wooden tripod interlocking base. The beautiful brown Agate Geode is encrusted inside a rock tan in c...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate
Polished Natural Agate Slice on Wooden Stand '7 Lbs'
Located in New York, NY
Top quality, Brazilian natural agate freeform slice in a custom black wooden frame. This piece polished on both sides, untreated and displays beautiful ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate
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
Sculptural Natural Citrine Crystal Cluster with Sparkly Orange Points
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
High-Grade, Citrine Crystal Cluster Intense Orange Citrine Druzy
▫️ Description
With its unique formation, where the bottom part seems to be a garden of sparkly flowers, this citr...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$1,184 Sale Price
20% Off
Polished Chevron Amethyst Sphere from Brazil (3.75", 2.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Top quality polished chevron amethyst sphere with vivid purple color and translucent to transparent clarity. Chevron Amethyst is a combination of Amethyst and White Quartz, mixed together in a V-striped or banded pattern. Chevron Amethyst combines the strengthening and enhancing qualities of Quartz with the stress relieving qualities of Amethyst. This symbiotic combination of minerals lends itself to a wonderfully spiritual stone, which is great for gently removing the veils that obscure some of the hidden meanings in life. The unique shape and pattern of chevron amethyst make it a particularly powerful stone for meditation...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Amethyst, 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
Genuine Citrine Crystal Cluster Mirror on Stand (3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Our luxurious crystal mirror is created with the finest Brazilian Citrine Crystal Quartz, designed to bring magic and vibrancy to any space. Meticulously handcrafted, this exquisite ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Genuine Polished Quartz with Tourmaline Sphere (5", 6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This Genuine Polished Quartz with Tourmaline Sphere boasts impressive transparency and a smooth, reflective finish due to careful hand polishing. By combining the grounding propertie...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Genuine Polished Agate Geode Heart on Stand from Brazil (4.3 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This 4.3 lbs Genuine Polished Agate Geode Heart comes with a custom metal stand, showcasing its exquisite druzy heart shape. Agate is known for its grounding properties, promoting em...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Crystal, Other
Imponent Orange Citrine Cluster with Sparkly Galaxy Druzy on Custom Stand
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Large, Aesthetical Citrine Cluster with Orange Galaxy Druzy
▫️ Description ▫️
A tall Orange Citrine Cluster with beautiful natural characteristics, this citrine specimen will certa...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
$1,576 Sale Price
20% Off
Genuine Agate Geode Star on Custom Metal Stand (4.4", 8 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian quartz agate star has been carefully crafted and buffed to a glossy finish, showcasing a unique pattern of subtle natural banding. Inside the geode cavity is lined wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Crystal, Other
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
Natural White Anhydrate Crystals on Quartz Matrix from Gerais Mine, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
A very rare combination of large, white Anhydrate crystal blades, forming a flower formation, within a crystal matrix of quartz. This extremely asthetic specimen, mined in the early ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Pair of Bookmatching Natural Citrine Geodes wit Top-Grade Saturated Orange
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Pair of Bookmatching Citrine Geodes: A Stunning Display of Deep Orange, Sparkly Citrine Druzy
▫️ Description
This extraordinary pair of natural Citrine geodes features shiny, rich,...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$4,264 Sale Price
20% Off
Genuine Polished Clear Quartz Obelisk From Brazil (42.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian clear quartz crystal obelisk is of top museum quality, with a polished mirror finish on all sides. Known as the "stone of power," it amplifies intentions and protects ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Golden Yellow Galaxy Citrine Cluster with Flower Rosettes (Stalactite)
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Golden Yellow Galaxy Citrine Cluster with Flower Rosettes - 5.7 Kg - 12.5 lb
▫️ Description ▫️
With its gorgeous characteristics, this Citrine Cluster features the highly sought-af...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$1,240 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculptural Amethyst with Fluorite on an 18th Century Italian Altar Base
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Sculptural amethyst crystal with fluorite on an 18th century Italian altar base.
The amethyst crystal is originally from Brazil and has a fluorite inclusion. It is mounted on an ...
Category
18th Century Organic Modern Antique Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Amethyst, Gold Leaf
$1,387 Sale Price
25% Off
Genuine Polished Aquamarine Point from Brazil (9.5 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Museum-quality, large crystal of transparent Aquamarine point with perfectly terminated face. This world-class crystal point with top luster and excellent natural blue color.
Aquama...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Citrine Quartz Crystal Cluster From Brazil (32.8 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Large, fully-terminated cluster of lustrous crystallized AAA-quality translucent golden Citrine quartz crystals with vibrant golden-orange/yell...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Quartz 'with Multi-Zoned Inclusions'
Located in New York, NY
Quartz (with multi-zoned inclusions)
Novo Horizonte, Bahia, Brazil
19.1 cm tall x 12.9 cm wide
12% of the Earth’s crust is quartz, making it among the most common of all min...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Other
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
$312 Sale Price
20% Off
Tangerine Quartz Crystal Cluster from Teofilo Otoni, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
A large cluster of rare, orange tangerine quartz crystals, from the northern territory of Minas Gerais, Brazil. These rare quartz clusters are only found in this region of the world....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Pink Amethyst Geode Wings of Gallery Grade with Galaxy Red and Rose Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Pink Amethyst geode that is the find of a lifetime, this specimen brings world-class formations, such as the botryoidal flowers that are covered by intense colored red and rose dru...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$2,216 Sale Price
20% Off
Natural Pink and Amethyst Geode Artwork Cut as a Crystal Leaf Clover
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Presenting a truly remarkable specimen, this Pink Amethyst Geode has been skillfully transformed into this artwork that resembles delicate clover leaves and possesses world-class characteristics such as deep and rich color tones, an abundance of druzy crystals, and a stunning natural formation. Definitely, a natural artwork to be displayed in your space, surely becoming a centerpiece.
The idea of turning the Pink Amethyst Geode into this artwork came as soon as we first saw the raw Geode...
Category
2010s Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
$2,144 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Blue Barite with Calcite on Matrix from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Lustrous transparent powder blue thin pyramidal crystals in parallel formations on matrix inter grown with several isolated crystals of calcite in fully terminated scalenohedral form...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal
19th Century Brazilian Carranca Boat Figure in Primitivist Style
Located in Madrid, ES
Solid Umburana wood sculpture, hand-carved, known as a "Carranca," originating from the São Francisco River region in Brazil.
These pieces are anthropological elements originally us...
Category
19th Century Primitive Antique Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Wood
Agate Geode Sphere, 5.5"
Located in New York, NY
This 5.5-inch Agate Geode Sphere is a remarkable blend of natural beauty and geological intrigue. Polished to a glossy perfection, the exterior showcases ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate
$1,200
Collection of 5 Cabinet Quartz & Calcite Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A varied collection of 5 natural mineral specimens, each presented on an exclusive small display base.
Highlights from this group of cabinet specimens include a pink quartz sourced ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Light Grey With Light Olive Thin Slice Agate Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian thin slice of agate mounted on a wood stand.
Agate is a banded form of finely-grained, microcrystalline Quartz.
The lovely color patterns and banding make this transluce...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate
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
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
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
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, Glass, Wood, Lizard
Beautiful Agate Geode Slice
Located in Milan, Italy
Shades of grey, rust, brown and crystalline white make this beautiful agate slice on a custom mount a stunning piece.
Agate has long believed to promote protection, strength and har...
Category
Late 20th Century Organic Modern Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Agate
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
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, '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
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
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
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
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
$1,432
Rock Crystal Point, Mounted in Silver Plate Base, Famous Design, Rare Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A great find of a large almost clear quartz crystal that was custom mounted on special designed base after the original by (Gustave Miklos). The only ot...
Category
1990s Art Deco Brazilian Natural Specimens
Materials
Rock Crystal
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
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