Brazilian 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
Brazilian Mid-Century Large Acrylic Table Sculpture of Five Fingers
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modern acrylic / lucite table sculpture of five fingers with the middle finger extended. Signed by unknown artist.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Set of 2 High-Grade Deep Orange Citrine Clusters, Natural Decorative Crystal
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
We selected this set of Citrine Clusters with high quality, deep orange color, and the overall beauty and shine of the clusters in mind. With each cluster having its particular rare characteristics such as the Goethite inclusions, perfect natural points, and more, these crystal clusters will surely add beauty to your crystal selection or space.
You can add this set to your space in many ways:
- Display Centerpiece...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
XL Abraham Palatnik Mid Century Modern Lucite Elephant Sculpture Figurine Signed
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare, trunk up, modernist signed Abraham Palatnik large lucite elephant Sculpture
Extraordinary detail and design
Measurements
9.5 " H x 7.25 W x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Brazilian Marble Sculpture Collection from Estúdio Mais Alma
By Estúdio Mais Alma, Gabriela Campos
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Mais Alma Marble Sculptures Collection is a set of pieces which brings our study of forms and the art works we pay homage to in our studio. They are the result of handling four types...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Marble
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 Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Brazilian Silver and Amethyst Bird Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical silver bird with natural quartz crystal.
Category
1970s Vintage Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Silver
Quartz Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Abstract Geometric Solid Quartz Bowl was carved from a solid slab of the finest Quartz by master artisans. The abstract quartz bowl is a piece of art and can be lit either from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Quartz
Edison Lufaac Figurative Carved Wood Wall Art / Sculpture
By Edison Lufaac
Located in Fulton, CA
High relief, stylized figurative wall art panel in solid mahogany. Hand carved and crafted by Edison Luiz Fagundes de Castro AKA "Edison Lufaac". Born 1952, Brazil. Signed and dated ...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany
Franz Weissmann Brazilian Abstract Sculpture steel !979
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible abstract sculpture in steel by Franz Weissmann 1979
Category
1970s International Style Vintage Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Black Chain, by Rain, Wall Piece, Stainless Steel, Black
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Chains series represents a particular look into a rough object, which is often strictly associated to its functional purpose. The piece propose a reflection on mass production...
Category
2010s International Style Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Sculpture, 1950s
By Pietrina Checcacci
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated bronze sculpture made by unknown artist. Brazil circa 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rock Crystal Butterfly Sculpture on Pink Geode Obelisk Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning decorative mineral specimen, composed of a rock crystal butterfly with brass body, on a pink geode obelisk on black marble base. A beautiful acc...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Quartz, Stone
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
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.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone
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 Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Brazilian Modern Abstract Bronze Sculpture by Pita Hirs
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract bronze sculpture by Brazilian artist Pita Hirs.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Lucite Toucan Sculpture by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century lucite toucan sculpture by Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik, circa 1960s. Palatnik was a Pioneer in the Kinetic and Op Art movement.
This p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Abraham Palatnik, lucite large Heron, Brazil, c.1970.
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large Palatnik lucite Heron in black, signed in the piece, ‘Pal’.
In excellent condition from the 1970’s.
It retains its paper label ‘ Made in Brazil.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Pair of Brazilian Agate Geode Crystal Bookends
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a beautiful pair of Brazilian Agate Geode bookends. The crystal is encrusted in a beautiful dark grey rock.
The crystal has dark grey veins running through it.
A good addit...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Agate
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz Hummingbird Pair Sculpture on Rock Crystal and Marble Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand-carved semi-precious rose quartz stone hummingbird pair, featuring delicate brass beaks and feet, captures the enchanting spirit of ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Brazilian Modern Black Steel Abstract Table Sculpture, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Modern black steel table sculpture. Artist unknown. Brazil circa 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
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'...
Category
1930s Modern Vintage Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Black Coral Wall Sculpture by Valeria Nascimento
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Coral Wall Sculpture by Valeria Nascimento
Dimensions: D 52 x H 8 cm.
Materials: Porcelain.
Statement
Over the years, their work has come to...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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 Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal
Amethyst Crystal Cluster Geode from Brazil (49" Tall, 234 lbs.)
Located in New York, NY
AAA museum quality, massive Brazilian Amethyst geode. This specimen is lined with large lustrous crystallized gems - transparent to translucent amethyst variety quartz crystals - with deep grape purple color and highly reflective terminated faces. The polished edges really bring out the look of the matrix and even show the agate formation...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz
Born Again from Amazonia Disenchanted Forest series by Elvio Becheroni
By Elvio Becheroni
Located in Milano, IT
The work **Being Born Again** by Elvio Becheroni is a unique and extraordinary sculpture, part of the "Amazonia - Disenchanted Forest" series. This piece captures the essence of the ...
Category
1990s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Natural Citrine Geode Cave - Saturated Orange Druzy Crystals and Flower Rosettes
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Breathtaking Citrine Geode Cave with Deep Orange, Sparkly Citrine Druzy
▫️ Description
An extraordinary natural Citrine cave, featuring shiny, rich, saturated orange Citrine Druz...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Premium Small Citrine Cluster with Stalactite Flower, with Rare Calcite & Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Small Citrine Cluster with Stalactite Flower and Calcite, The Perfect November Crystal
▫️ Description
A Small Premium Citrine Cluster brings world-class color, a rare stalactite f...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Natural Citrine Rosette Crystal Cluster
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Natural Rare Artwork in the Form of a Citrine Stalactite Flower
▫️ Description ▫️
This exceptional Citrine Flower Cluster (also known as a Citrine Rosette) showcases rare charact...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Genuine Amethyst Cluster Geode from Brazil (43.8 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This Genuine Amethyst Cluster Geode from Brazil is a top quality natural formation of gem amethyst. The half geode cathedral decor features lustrous fully terminated crystals with hi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst
Collection of 3 Natural Mineral Specimens
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A fascinating collection of 3 natural mineral specimens.
Each presented on an exclusive small painted display plinth, this group contains a range of impressive cabinet specimens.
T...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Natural Fiber
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Brass and Resin Toucan on Stand, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated brass Toucan sculpture with dark maroon colored resin body suspended from brass metal stand, Brazil 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Ceramic White and Yellow Cockatiel Bird Figurine, Brazil
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite ceramic table sculpture was created in Brazil. Made of ceramic, and glazed in crisp white, yellow, and brown, this MCM sculpture of a Cockatiel ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Gold Leaf
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
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...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
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.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Vintage Brazilian Hand-Carved Ironwood Sculpture of Whale and a Shark
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Brazilian hand carved Ironwood sculpture of a whale and a shark.
Hand carved Brazilian sculpture hand crafted in amazing detail from one of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Genuine Polished Blue Quartz Sphere From Brazil (7", 13 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
This is a beautiful sphere made from Brazilian blue quartz. The entire sphere has been flawlessly polished to a glossy-finish and is accompanied by an acrylic ring display stand. Whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Set of 2 Midcentury Lucite Frogs and 1 Toad Designed by Abraham Palatnik Brazil
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This cheerful trio is waiting to be kissed.
One of the two frogs is orange and the other one is almost fluorescent green, just like the toad is.
The frogs measurements are:
Hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Abraham Palatnik Brazil Mid-Century Lucite Acrylic Elephant Op Art Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Abraham Palatnik Brazil Mid-Century Lucite Acrylic Elephant Op Art Sculpture
Kinetic sculpture of an elephant. Made of so-called lucite acrylic with integrated pattern, blue and blac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kinetic Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Genuine Large 52" Amethyst Cluster Geode from Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This Authentic Amethyst Cluster Geode from Brazil is a premium natural formation of gem amethyst adorned by small, smooth calcite crystals. The semi-geode cathedral decor showcases g...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst
Rose Quartz Sphere from Madagascar (6.75" Diameter, 17.2 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Top AAA-quality, hand polished sphere of natural gem translucent yellow Rose Quartz from Brazil. This piece is hand-polished to a brilliant shine. The ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Rose Quartz
Concreto Collection, Fruit Table Sculpture (Set of Nine)
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
DÉBORA CRUZ FOR ESTÚDIO ILUDI
Intersecting paths, which embroider and admire themselves, end up witnessing inevitable encounters.
The name behind Pomelo Atelier, Débora Cruz, joins ...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Small Vintage 1970s, Abraham Palatnik Op-Art Lucite Owl Figurine Brazil
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Abraham Palatnik Lucite owl Sculpture Figure Acrylic MCM. Good used condition overall, but please look at the photos for a more accurate description.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
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 Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst
Abraham Palatnik. Elephant, c. 1960
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in PARIS, FR
Kinetic art - Beautiful and rare polyester resin sculpture from the HOME AND FARM collection representing an elephant signed in the base. c. 1960.
This sculpture is part of the seri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Kinetic Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Acrylic
Genuine Clear Quartz Crystal Cluster from Brazil (6.1 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 e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Genuine Large Polished Rose Quartz Heart from Brazil (18.6 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Expertly polished and shaped, this genuine Rose Quartz heart from Brazil weighs an impressive 18.6 lbs. Known as the stone of unconditional love, Rose Quartz is highly valued for its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Other
Les Demoiselles Brazilian Marble Sculpture (medium)
By Estúdio Mais Alma, Gabriela Campos
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. Les Demoiselles sculpture (medium) is the resul...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Marble
Polished Rose Quartz Freeform From Brazil (19.2 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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Rose Quartz
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