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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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
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
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 Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Gold Leaf
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Small Fish in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of small black and white fish designed and made by Abraham Palatnik.
The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928 - 2020) was the founder ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Organic Mirror Designed by Larissa Batista
By Larissa Batista
Located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul
A modern reinterpretation of ornamental wall mirrors for the contemporary home, The Rilla’s organic mirror shape snaps biomimicry inspiration from leaf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Bichos do Brasil, Brazilian Contemporary Collectible and Decorative Objects
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Bichos do Brasil collection is a collection of decorative and collectible objects of wooden figures that represent animals of the Brazilian Fauna: Jacaré (alligator); Peixe-Boi (Amaz...
Category
2010s Other Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Zanini de Zanine Escora Gold Candleholder
By Zanini de Zanine
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully sculptural candleholder by Zanini de Zanine. Regarded as one of the most renowned forces in art and design, Zanini de Zanine creates pieces that bring a strong presence i...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Steel
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
Pair of Modern Brazilian Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of modern rock crystal obelisks from Brazil. A fabulous decorative accessory!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Three Colored Fish in Lucite by Abraham Palatnik, Brazil
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Colored fish family in Lucite by Abraham Palatnik. Two of them in sparkling turquoise (one big one small), the other small one comes in Royal Orange.
All three have there original ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
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
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
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Dolphins in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Pair of dolphins designed and made by Abraham Palatnik.
The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928) was the founder of the technological movement in Brazilian art, and a Pioneer...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Set of Three Large Elephants in Lucite Made by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Three beautiful large Elephants. Two of them in black, white and grey, the third one is in blue black and turquoise Lucite. All signed C Pal made in Brazil.
The Brazilian artist A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Abraham Palatnik Lucite Panda Bear Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Abraham Palatnik Lucite panda bear sculpture
Mid-Century Modern.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
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 Sculptures
Materials
Agate
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 Sculptures
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 Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
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 Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
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
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
Lemon Quartz Crystal Cluster Mineral with Coordinating Baroque Pearls and Geode
By Interi
Located in Dublin, Dalkey
Lemon quartz crystal cluster with coordinating natural forming Baroque pearls and geode on a Lucite stand. Lemon Quartz is known for its color that has naturally formed in its matrix...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Oscar Vase by Decarvalho Atelier, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Decarvalho Atelier
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Decarvalho Atelier, the "Oscar" vase is made of brass, but it can be made of Copper or Onyx too.
The vase embraces the foliage with its structure.
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Amusing Carved Hardstone Quartz Cockatoo
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Amusing carved stone cockatoo with a quirky expression and brass feet mounted on an impressive smoky quartz specimen.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
Two Identical Cute Lucite Teddy Bears by Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
These cuddly bears sitting side by side are made of Lucite. They are a work of the Brazilian designer Abraham Palatnik.
Signed "PAL"
The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (192...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Carved Stone Cockatoo Sculpture
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Carved stone cockatoo sculpture caught in the action of landing on an amethyst geode. Featuring a lofty combination of colors and textures with an unlikely life-like attention to det...
Category
20th Century Folk Art Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal
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
Abraham Palatnik Set of Two Horse's Heads
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Two horse's head by Abraham Palatnik.
One is 10 cm high, 8.5 cm wide and 2 cm deep.
The other is 7 cm x 6.5 cm x 2 cm.
The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928) was the found...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
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
Carved Geode Hardstone Parrot Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Three stunning carved stone birds mounted on Quartz specimens. The two orange parrots are carved from orange Calcite and trimmed in Lapis. The cockat...
Category
20th Century Organic Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Rock Crystal
31 Brazilian Silver Amulets
Located in New York, NY
These 31 Brazilian amulets, or balangada, were hammered from sheets of silver in the 19th century to form pomegranates, sugar apples, guava, and other...
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Set of 3 Midcentury Lucite Fish Designed by Brazilian Artist Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This gracefully white adult mother fish guards her two black young ones with her life.
The white fish measurements are 8,5 cm in height, 27,5 cm in length and 3 cm in depth. The bl...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Two Adorable Elephant Calves Made Out of Lucite by Abraham Palatnik Brazil
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
These two young elephants have there own colored covers; one in red the other in green. They seem to search for there parents.
Both youngsters are signed with "Pal".
The Brazili...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Adorable Panda Twins Made of Lucite by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Two Young Panda Bears made by Abraham Palatnik (1928).
They are both signed with: "Pal", one has the original sticker with "made in Brazil"
They each measure 6 cm in height, 9.5 cm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Wood Sculpture Brazilian Design
By Leonardo Sokolovicz
Located in New York, NY
Delicate woodcraft work of Leonardo Sokolowicz.
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Abraham Palatnik Set of Two Camels Sculpture
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Gorgeous set of two camels, one with a yellow cover, the other with a blue cover.
The Brazilian artist Abraham Palatnik (1928) was the founder of the technological movement in Bra...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Lucite
Brazilian Rose Quartz and Silver Pendant in the Form of a Fist
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Brazilian rose quartz and silver pendant in the form of a fist. Significant size and weight for a pendant.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Silver
Large Fluorite Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Impressive large-scale green fluorite sculpture mounted on silver leaf base.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Sculptures
Golden Sculpture Brazilian Art Design
By Mario Lopomo, Andrea Macruz
Located in New York, NY
Andrea Macruz develops this unique piece made in partnership with the sculptor Mario Lopomo. It is made in plywood and a coating in golden leaf.
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Gold Leaf
Romildo Cardozo Bronze Sculptures
By Romildo Cardozo
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Romildo Cardozo was born on 25 May 1964 in a town named Dourados in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, at the moment he is being considered to be one of the most important sculptors o...
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Bronze Abstract Sculpture on Granite Base, 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
Patinated bronze abstract sculpture on granite base by unknown Brazilian artist. Signed.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Pool Series, N773 White Optical Calcite Pool Steps Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
POOL SERIES
“Nothing has a connection, everything is just a reflection.”
Millôr Fernandes
The imagination drifting from the unimaginable, the playful universe of illusions invites...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Genuine Large Smoky Quartz Crystal Point From Brazil (11 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
Museum-quality, large crystal of transparent Smoky Quartz point with perfectly terminated face. This world-class crystal point is internally flawles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Other
Natural Citrine Cluster, with Large, AAA, Rich Yellow Citrine Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
An extraordinary Citrine Cluster from Brazil that possesses world-class characteristics. Its deep, rich yellow tone brings beauty and elegance, making it a standout citrine for any c...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Gallery Grade Amber and White Lace Agate Geode with Blue Galaxy Druzy
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
This unique, small agate geode displays gallery-grade formation as well as a rare color combination of Amber and White laces. A top-tier specimen, it's perfect for your gallery shelf...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Super Seven Point Generator, Decorative Accent Crystal
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
A Large and Long Super Seven Scepter Generator, this self-standing point is a remarkable specimen showcasing impressive size and unique characteristics. This Super 7...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
Tree Agate Sculpture on Stand, Brazil, Prehistoric
Located in New York, NY
Brazilian tree agate mounted on stand
"Tree agate is also known as dendritic agate. Dendrites are crystal inclusions
that develop in foliage or tree branch-like patterns."
"Tree-...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Agate
Super Seven Scepter Point Cut in Generator Format, Large Size and Self-Standing
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
An X-Large Super Seven Scepter Generator, this self-standing point is a remarkable specimen that showcases both impressive size and unique characteristics. This Super 7...
Category
2010s Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
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
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
Copper
Agate Slice on Metal Base
Located in BAARN, UT
The slice is 2cm thick.
Agate is a largely translucent and variety of quartz and subvariety of chalcedony.
Agate consists mainly of chalcedony and sometimes in combination with v...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Other
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 wood Caxeta.
Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 Brazilian hard wood Ipê.
Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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 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 Design...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian 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 wood Caxeta dyed with watercolor paint.
Scottish Artist and fu...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Wood
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