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
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 Sculptures
Materials
Agate
Brazilian Modernist Brass Rhino by Alvaro Franklin da Silveira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brass rhino sculpture designed in the 1970s by renowned Brazilian sculptor, Alvaro Franklin (Urandi, Bahia, 1935-2020).
Having learned forging and foundry ...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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 Sculptures
Materials
Quartz
Chevron Amethyst Hand-Carved Dagger
Located in Malibu, CA
This one of a kind hand-carved beauty is a Chevron Amethyst. Chevron is denoted by the v shaped stripes throughout the quartz.
The handle is pure raw amethyst. Crystal daggers symbo...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, 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 Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Wauja/ Turuza. Monkey Sculpture, 2021, Brazilian exotic wood
Located in PARIS, FR
La sculpture intitulée "Wauja/Turuza. Singe, 2021" est une œuvre d'art réalisée par l'artiste indigène Turuza, appartenant à l'ethnie Wauja du Haut-Xingu, au Brésil. Fabriquée à part...
Category
2010s Folk Art Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Hardwood
Rock Crystal Bird Sculpture with Amethyst Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Heron bird sculpture made with rock crystal, agate, amethyst and metal limbs. Stands on a gorgeous amethyst base.
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Metal
20th Century Astronaut Bronze Sculpture by Italian-Brazilian Artist D. Calabrone
By Domenico Calabrone
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century astronaut bronze sculpture by italian-brazilian artist Doménico Calabrone
By: Doménico Calabrone
Material: bronze, copper, metal
Technique: cast, hammered, hand-cra...
Category
1960s Space Age Vintage Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Metal
Sculpture by Luiza Miller, 1970
By Luiza Miller 1
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture by Luiza Miller
Carrara marble from 1970.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble
Large Double Pointed Clear Quartz Flame on Golden Stand
Located in Malibu, CA
Large Clear Quartz Crystal Flame Sculpture, Natural Clear Quartz Generator. With gorgeous aesthetics and expert carving, this is an exquisite quartz flame sculpture. Its unique shape...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Quartz
Vaso Crosta 06 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vaso Crosta 06 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Dimensions: W 21 x D 23 x H 90 cm
Materials: Recycled cardboard.
Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the mo...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 Sculptures
Materials
Eggshell, Lizard, Wood, Glass
“Achego” Decorative Felted Wool "Necklace" by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2019
By Inês Schertel
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary “Achego” Decorative Felted Wool "Necklace" in natural colors by Inês Schertel, Brazil 2019
Ines Schertel's primary material is sheep's wool. As a practitioner of slow...
Category
2010s Rustic Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wool
Vaso Crosta 03 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vaso Crosta 03 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Dimensions: W 14 x D 23 x H 78 cm
Materials: Recycled cardboard.
Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the mo...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
John Lee Bookend by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
John Lee Bookend by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 13 cm D 11.5 cm H 18 cm
Materials: black/brown bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furnitur...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Black Elephant, Brazil, c1970
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Pymble, NSW
A large black lucite elephant by Abraham Palatnik. Made in Brazil in the early1970’s with its label and signed in the item.
In exceptional condition i...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Vaso Crosta 05 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vaso Crosta 05 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Dimensions: W 20 x D 20 x H 82 cm
Materials: Recycled cardboard.
Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the mo...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Airin Canedo brazilian multicolor sculpture circa 1990
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible AIRIN CANEDO multimaterials sculpture circa 1990.
Category
1990s International Style Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Other
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
Vaso Crosta 02 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vaso Crosta 02 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Dimensions: W 21 x D 23 x H 90 cm
Materials: Recycled cardboard.
Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the mo...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Vaso Crosta 01 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Located in Geneve, CH
Vaso Crosta 01 Sculpture by Domingos Tótora Estúdio
Dimensions: W 21 x D 21 x H 95 cm
Materials: Recycled cardboard.
Domingos Tótora born and raised in Maria da Fé, a city in the mo...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Terracota polychromed bust of woman with flowers signed
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and big bust of woman with multicolor flowers in terracota signed A.TALLARI 1992
Category
1990s International Style Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Kinetic Sculpture of a Goldfish in Resin by Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian modern sculpture was designed by Abraham Palatinik and made in the 1960s. It is a part of the Artemis collection that features hundreds of different animals, each with sleek, flat silhouettes. The goldfish sculpture...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Resin
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 Sculptures
Materials
Agate
Brazilian Modern Bronze Sculpture by Penithencia, Signed
Located in Miami, FL
Sculpted by Brazilian plastics artist Penithencia, this unique brutalist abstract bronze sculpture sits a top a bronze painted wood base. Signed and numbered 2/9 on bronze and maint...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Modernist South American Rosewood Candlesticks Hourglass Studio Craft Woodwork
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful South American turned wood candlestick holders.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
Lucite Panda Designed by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Charming panda made by Abraham Palatnik.
The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928) was the founder of the technological movement in Brazilian art, and a pioneer in making kinet...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Exceptional Large Hand Carves Rock Crystal Rhino
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional large hand-carved rock crystal (quartz) rhino is a magnificent work of art that showcases the skill and craftsmanship of its creator. Standing at 4 inches in height ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Victorian Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Geese in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of geese designed and made by Abraham Palatnik.
The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928 - 2020) was the founder of the technological movemen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
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 Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Thick Agate Geode On Stand Sculpture, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Prehistoric Brazilian thick agate geode on stand.
Center hole reveals beautiful natural silver crystals.
Stand measures 6" x 4".
One of several from a large collection of agate geo...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Agate
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 Sculptures
Materials
Paper
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 Sculptures
Materials
Agate
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 Sculptures
Materials
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 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 Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Symbiotic Wall by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Symbiotic wall by Mameluca
Material: Brazilian woods cedar, jequitibá rosa
Dimensions: D 300 x W 200 x H 350 cm
With this goal, we created an intersection line that 'separates' ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Emanoel Araujo brazilian sculpture in fiberglass and wood polychrome circa 1980
By Emanoel Araújo 1
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible EMANOEL ARAUJO abstract sculpture in fiberglass and wood signed and polychrome circa 1980.
Category
1980s International Style Vintage Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Fiberglass, Wood
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 Sculptures
Materials
Steel
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 Sculptures
Materials
Agate
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 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 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 Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
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 Sculptures
Materials
Other
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 Sculptures
Materials
Paper
Jacaré, Brazilian Contemporary Collectible and Decorative Object
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Jacaré (alligator in Portuguese) is part of Bichos do Brasil collection that is decorative and collectible objects of wooden figures that represent animals of the Brazilian Fauna.
Th...
Category
2010s Other Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 Sculptures
Materials
Clay
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 Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 Sculptures
Materials
Brass
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 Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Sculpture of 3 Rock Crystal Parakeets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved sculpture of 3 rock crystal parakeets.
Category
1970s Vintage Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
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 Sculptures
Materials
Other
Pescador Series, Concrete and Brass Wall Mounted Fisherman Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES PESCADOR
The fisherman offers beautiful metaphors to life. His daily life, full of uncertainties and hope, is the basis for this artistic creation of Estúdio Iludi....
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, 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 Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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 Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Multi-gemstone
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 Sculptures
Materials
Copper
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