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
Pescador Series, N913 Black Turmaline in Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N868 Granada in Black Turmaline Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N882 Green Turmaline in Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N887 Jewel Holder, Green Turmaline Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N905 Black Turmaline in Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N890 Jewel Holder, Hematite Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N889 Jewel Holder, Hematite Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Sertão Series, N874 Black Turmaline in Matrix Donkey on Leash Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SERTÃO SERIES
"Sertão is where people's thoughts form stronger than the place."
Guimarães Rosa
From afar, one hears the prophecy of Guimarães, of that place where those in charge...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N902 Jewel Holder, Brazilian Agate Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N859 Tricolor Turmaline in Matrix Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N857 Green Turmaline in Matrix Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N865 Black Turmaline in Quartz Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Fuji Series, N829 Diopside Lamppost Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
FUJI SERIES
"Difficulties are like mountains. They only diminish when we advance on them.”
Japanese proverb
—
The Fuji sculpture series transcend shapes and meanings. They are dai...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N845 Muscovite Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N854 Green Turmaline in Matrix Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N819 Selenite Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N777 White Optical Calcite Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on chance.
Its images carry as many meanings as the uncertainties of those who dare to sail. Open sea, flowing river, fisherman of illusions. For the environments, the deck that suits the best. For the reader, the silent wait for the waiting to make sense.
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Material: White Optical Calcite...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N820 Selenite Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N818 Selenite Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Sertão Series, N803 Calcite Family on Donkey Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SERTÃO SERIES
"Sertão is where people's thoughts form stronger than the place."
Guimarães Rosa
From afar, one hears the prophecy of Guimarães, of that place where those in charge...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N754 Rubellite Tourmaline Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Fuji Series, N765 Pink Quartz Lamppost Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
FUJI SERIES
"Difficulties are like mountains. They only diminish when we advance on them.”
Japanese proverb
—
The Fuji sculpture series transcend shapes and meanings. They are dai...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N749 Rubellite Tourmaline Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N750 Rubellite Tourmaline Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, N748 Rubellite Tourmaline Fisherman Table Sculpture
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Brass
Pescador Series, Fisherman Table Sculpture MAXI Edition (Set of 2)
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
PESCADOR (FISHERMAN) SERIES
From so many fish, emerges the need to pursue the new. Again. And again. The Pescador Series contemplates the private hook, which drifts and feeds on cha...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone, Brass
Sinestesia Series, Concrete and Brass Girl Sculpture N2
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES SINESTESIA
“Freedom is normal air, without exotic perfumes, which breathes together with oxygen without thinking about it, but aware that it exists.” Juan Carlos On...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Brass
Sinestesia Series, Concrete and Brass Girl Sculpture N1
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES SINESTESIA
“Freedom is normal air, without exotic perfumes, which breathes together with oxygen without thinking about it, but aware that it exists.” Juan Carlos On...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Brass
Sertão Series, Wood and Brass Family on Donkey Sculpture in Acrylic Box
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES SERTÃO
"Sertão is where people's thoughts form stronger than the place."
Guimarães Rosa
From afar, one hears the prophecy of Guimarães, of that place where those...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Sertão Series, Wood and Brass Donkey on Leash Sculpture in Acrylic Box
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES SERTÃO
"Sertão is where people's thoughts form stronger than the place."
Guimarães Rosa
From afar, one hears the prophecy of Guimarães, of that place where those...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Mandacaru Series, Wooden Cactus Table 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
Reconto Series, Bird Sculpture N2 in Acrylic Box
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES RECONTO
“Happiest will be the one who hears the poet sing love in the square of the reunion.”
Junior A. Magrafil
Through the squares of the interior of Minas Gerai...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Reconto Series, Bird Sculpture N3 in Acrylic Box
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES RECONTO
“Happiest will be the one who hears the poet sing love in the square of the reunion.”
Junior A. Magrafil
Through the squares of the interior of Minas Gerai...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Remanso Series, Bird Concrete Table Sculptures
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES REMANSO
“The ideal beauty is in calm and serene simplicity.”
Johann Goethe
The stillness balances the lullaby of a sincere hug, whether of welcome or farewell. Th...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Brass
Remanso Series, Bird Concrete Wall Mounted Sculptures
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES REMANSO
“The ideal beauty is in calm and serene simplicity.”
Johann Goethe
The stillness balances the lullaby of a sincere hug, whether of welcome or farewell. Th...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Concrete, Brass
Fuji Series, Wood and Brass Sculpture N1
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES FUJI
"Difficulties are like mountains. They only diminish when we advance on them.”
Japanese proverb
—
The Fuji sculpture series transcend shapes and meanings. Th...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Brass
Pool Series, Mirror and PLA Sculpture N3
By Luiz Costa e Rodrigo Irffi
Located in Santa Edwiges, MG
SCULPTURE SERIES POOL
“Nothing has a connection, everything is just a reflection.”
Millôr Fernandes
The imagination drifting from the unimaginable, the playful universe of illusio...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Sculptures
Materials
Stainless Steel
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