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Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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 NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean 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 rosewoodjacaranda 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 chairssofastables and more.

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Place of Origin: Brazilian
Halo Vase IV, Brazilian Contemporary Design, by Estúdio Carmine
By Tiago Datti, Fernanda Maleski
Located in Curitiba, BR
In the Halo collection, each intricately formed adornment poetically represents the aura of the object itself. The sculpted shapes, coupled with hand-carving, showcase an artistic ca...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Halo Vase III, Brazilian Contemporary Design, by Estúdio Carmine
By Fernanda Maleski, Tiago Datti
Located in Curitiba, BR
In the Halo collection, each intricately formed adornment poetically represents the aura of the object itself. The sculpted shapes, coupled with hand-carving, showcase an artistic ca...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Cris CONDE One off Majolica ceramic vase (45x27x21cm) Dated and signed
Located in Firenze, FI
Medium gorgeous ceramic vase by Brazilian ceramist Cris CONDE Designed by CRIS CONDE Manufacturer: Handcrafted + hand painted by the artist (Own studio) Technique: Double-faced piec...
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Early 2000s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Dossel Collection (Set of 5) by Estúdio Dentro, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Estúdio Dentro
Located in Belo Horizonte, MG
Inspired by the juxtaposition of the tree crowns, the Dossel Collection comprises five vases that can be both used individually or in conjunction, as vases, fruit bowls or as decorat...
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2010s Other Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Aluminum

Refúgio Collection (Set of 4) by Estúdio Dentro, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Estúdio Dentro
Located in Belo Horizonte, MG
The Refúgio Collection is born from the desire of exploring the encounter of different materialities. The wood turned base brings lightness to the structure and supports the containe...
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2010s Other Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Soapstone, Brass

Farol Vases (Set of 3) by Estúdio Dentro, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Estúdio Dentro
Located in Belo Horizonte, MG
Farol is a line composed of three vases that can be used individually or as a set, for floral arrangements or as decorative elements. The opening of each vase has different height an...
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2010s Other Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Aluminum

ceramic sculpture sea urchin N.2 - Grimpa Partnership
Located in Florianópolis, BR
This 2-piece sea urchin inspired sculpture might be displayed as a single piece (when putting one half on top of the other) or used as a two very unique bowls (when split apart). Wh...
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2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Sculptural Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The shapes of Faus’s receptacles and recipients are, by themselves, objects of free assimilation, that comes into existence through a process of assemblage, rather than from a previo...
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2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vaso Forma M (Vase Form M)
By Suka Braga
Located in Belo Horizonte, MG
A silent object. The Inside Out Series. On the borders of silence An empty body Stares into the mist. Space refutes movement Re fl ects the image. Veiled, misty impressions. An arch...
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2010s Other Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone

Vaso Forma P (Vase Form P)
By Suka Braga
Located in Belo Horizonte, MG
A silent object. The Inside Out Series. On the borders of silence An empty body Stares into the mist. Space refutes movement Re fl ects the image. Veiled, misty impressions. An arch...
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2010s Other Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone

Vaso Forma G (Vase Form G)
By Suka Braga
Located in Belo Horizonte, MG
A silent object. The Inside Out Series. On the borders of silence An empty body Stares into the mist. Space refutes movement Re fl ects the image. Veiled, misty impressions. An arch...
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2010s Other Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone

Oscar Vase Polished Onyx by decarvalho atelier
By Decarvalho Atelier
Located in São Paulo, BR
oscar vase Piece inspired by the pillars of Palácio da Alvorada, a building located in the city of Brasília, capital of Brazil, is the official residence of the President of Brazil. ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Onyx

sculpted ceramic vase ALBA N.1 - pearl version
Located in Florianópolis, BR
The vase from the Alba series, especially the N.1 vase, is a unique piece that embraces the artisanal process. Manufactured without the use of molds, each vase absorbs the distinct c...
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2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

sculpted ceramic vase ALBA N.5 - pearl version
Located in Florianópolis, BR
The vase from the Alba series, especially the N.5 vase, is a unique piece that embraces the artisanal process. Manufactured without the use of molds, each vase absorbs the distinct c...
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2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

sculpted ceramic vase ALBA N.3 - black version
Located in Florianópolis, BR
The vase from the Alba series, especially the N.3 vase, is a unique piece that embraces the artisanal process. Manufactured without the use of molds, each vase absorbs the distinct c...
Category

2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Nomad Totem
Located in São Paulo, SP
Nomad is a modular system of vases that can be used in infinite ways. The modules were created to work either alone or fitted together vertically (totem) or horizontally to generate ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

BH Vase - Nomad Series
Located in São Paulo, SP
Nomad is a modular system of vases that can be used in infinite ways. The modules were created to work either alone or fitted together vertically (totem) or horizontally to generate ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Domingos Tótora "Vaso Orgânico Casca Mod.03", 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Paper

SP Vase - Nomad Series
Located in São Paulo, SP
Nomad is a modular system of vases that can be used in infinite ways. The modules were created to work either alone or fitted together vertically (totem) or horizontally to generate ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

RIO Vase - Nomad Series
Located in São Paulo, SP
Nomad is a modular system of vases that can be used in infinite ways. The modules were created to work either alone or fitted together vertically (totem) or horizontally to generate ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Calm Collection, beauty and ancestry united in delicated corn husks pieces
By Ana Penso Brand
Located in Curitiba, PR
Created by the concept of actual notion of CALM, this collection bring to our homes the hand crafted work using corn husks and an exclusive look like lace fabric weaving. Made by wom...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Natural Fiber

Domingos Tótora "Vaso Orgânico Casca mod.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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Paper

BSB Vase - Nomad Series
Located in São Paulo, SP
Nomad is a modular system of vases that can be used in infinite ways. The modules were created to work either alone or fitted together vertically (totem) or horizontally to generate ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Two Colors Felted Wool "Necklace" by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2021
By Inês Schertel
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Two Colors Felted Wool "Necklace" by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2021 Ines Schertel's primary material is sheep's wool. As a practitioner of Slow Design, the artist takes a holistic ap...
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2010s Rustic Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wool

Vase
Located in São Paulo, SP
This piece is Unique and made by hand The technique to create this piece involves layering colors and textures inspired by the earth process of formation of rocks and minerals. My ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Gold

“Mormaço” Naturally Dyed Felted Wool Vase by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2021
By Inês Schertel
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
“Mormaço” Naturally Dyed Felted Wool Vase by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2021 Ines Schertel's primary material is sheep's wool. As a practitioner of Slow Design, the artist takes a hol...
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2010s Rustic Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wool

Vase Face
Located in Londrina, PR
Face vase cast from recycled aluminum natural silver color 21 x 14 cm hand made
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2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Aluminum

Mono Vase
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
The Mono Vase takes part of the MONOMORFO collection. Its terrazzo composition is made of leftover glass crystals from a glass crystal factory in Minas Gerais, Brazil. This leftover ...
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2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terrazzo

Hybrids- sculptures/ vases filled with curves, organic shapes
By Alice Aroeira
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Hybrids Before delving into this series of hybrid sculptures, ceramist Alice Aroeira sculpted many matriarchs, deeply feminine figures which, for her, represented a woman's connecti...
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2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

“Poeira ”, Naturally Dyed Felted Wool Vase by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2021
By Inês Schertel
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
“Poeira ”, 2021, Naturally Dyed Felted Wool Vase by Inês Schertel, Brazil Ines Schertel's primary material is sheep's wool. As a practitioner of Slow Design, the artist takes a ho...
Category

2010s Rustic Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wool

Domingos Tótora " Vaso Orgânico Casca Mod.01", 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 Vases and Vessels

Materials

Paper

Soapstone Amorfo 10 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 10 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 30 x h 25 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Sus...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Soapstone

Apple Vase by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Apple vase by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 11 cm D 11 cm H 18.5 cm Materials: polished bronze. APPLE VASE / PEN CUP FAKASAKA is a design company focu...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

contemporary white ceramic vase inspired in Miró - ZERO serie - obj01, brazil
Located in Florianópolis, BR
This vase is part of the zero series, in which the objects are contemporary, sculptural and functional inspired by Joan Miró's paintings. These are pieces that celebrate the beauty o...
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2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay, Ceramic

Soapstone Amorfo 01 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amorfo 01 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 25 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and designer, and Ma...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Soapstone

handmade organic white ceramic vase RUPA N.8
Located in Florianópolis, BR
This vase is part of the Rupa series, a collection of pieces developed without the use of molds. Each piece expresses the contours and textures imprinted by the hands of the artist, ...
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2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

“Bueníssima”, Naturally Dyed Felted Wool Vase by Inês Schertel, Brazil, 2020
By Inês Schertel
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
“Bueníssima ”, 2019, Naturally Dyed Felted Wool Vase by Inês Schertel, Brazil Ines Schertel's primary material is sheep's wool. As a practitioner of Slow Design, the artist takes ...
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2010s Rustic Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wool

Marble Ginga Vase by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Ginga vases by Gustavo Dias Zara chair Wood: Different Woods are available Designer: Gustavo Dias Dimensions: Tall: 34 x 9 x 9 cm Short: 27 x 9 x 9 cm Available in wo...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

20th Century Brazilian Studio Pottery
Located in Clermont, FL
" Cerâmica Marajoara " fashioned pottery made in Brazil Clay formed, hand-painted & carved in elaborate, intricate designs featuring geometric patterns.
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Late 20th Century Rancho Monterey Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Clay

Brota 1, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brota 1 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: 28 (Ø) x 19 (H) ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Soapstone

Sculptural Ceramic Vessel by Jacque Faus
Located in São Paulo, BR
The rushed yet suggestive drawings, after enameling, reveal a diffuse landscape, as seen through a foggy glass, expanding the color that inhabits the grooves, in a constant dialogue ...
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2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Marble Ginga Vase by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Marble Ginga vase by Gustavo Dias Wood: Different woods are available Designer: Gustavo Dias Dimensions: Tall: 34 x 9 x 9 cm Short: 27 x 9 x 9 cm Available in wood and marble ...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Hand Bronze Sculpted Vase by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Hand bronze sculpted vase by Gustavo Dias Bronze Designer: Gustavo Dias Dimensions: H 15 cm x W 9 cm x L 12 cm. Gustavo Dias One of the most important contemporary Brazilian...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Vase Sculpture Handcrafted Tupiniquim Offwhite 24
Located in Santa Monica, BR
This magnificent vase is a remarkable example of handcrafted work in the coiling technique. This is a tribute to Brazil´s native peoples, our indigenous ancestors. Their handcraft te...
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2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Ginga Vases by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Ginga vases by Gustavo Dias Zara chair Wood: Different Woods are available Designer: Gustavo Dias Dimensions: Tall 34 x 9 x 9 cm Short 27 x 9 x 9 cm Available in wood...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Flower Jardinières Pingo Outdoor Metal Brazilian Contemporary by Lattoog-Model 2
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
Once again, designers Leonardo Lattavo and Pedro Moog materialize the shape of a drop of water in a product. Following a design line that makes use of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Pair of Marble Ginga Vases by Gustavo Dias
By Gustavo Dias
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Ginga vases by Gustavo Dias Zara chair wood: Different woods are available designer: Gustavo Dias Dimensions: Tall: 34 x 9 x 9 cm Short: 27 x 9 x 9 cm Available in wo...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Vase Sculpture Handcrafted Tupiniquim 24
Located in Santa Monica, BR
This magnificent vase is a remarkable example of handcrafted work in the coiling technique. This is a tribute to Brazil´s native peoples, our indigenous ancestors. Their handcraft techniques for ceramic objects are still alive today. Every detail of this piece reveals the story of its construction process, captivating those who appreciate the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. The vase is meticulously interwoven with delicate ceramic cords, forming a unique and intricate structure. The complex weave of the cords showcases the mastery and dedication of the artisan, providing a fascinating visual experience. When observing this coiled vase...
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2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Sculpture Handcrafted Tupiniquim Offwhite 32
Located in Santa Monica, BR
This magnificent vase is a remarkable example of handcrafted work in the coiling technique. This is a tribute to Brazil´s native peoples, our indigenous ancestors. Their handcraft techniques for ceramic objects are still alive today. Every detail of this piece reveals the story of its construction process, captivating those who appreciate the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. The vase is meticulously interwoven with delicate ceramic cords, forming a unique and intricate structure. The complex weave of the cords showcases the mastery and dedication of the artisan, providing a fascinating visual experience. When observing this coiled vase...
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2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

D33, Vase by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
D33 - vase by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 20 x 63 x 53 cm Materials: D33 foam, acrylic paint, acrylic resin, carbon steel. Also Available: different colors The D33 collecti...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Resin

Vase Sculpture Handcrafted Tupiniquim Brown 32
Located in Santa Monica, BR
This magnificent vase is a remarkable example of handcrafted work in the coiling technique. This is a tribute to Brazil´s native peoples, our indigenous ancestors. Their handcraft te...
Category

2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Sculpture Handcrafted Tupiniquim Brown 24
Located in Santa Monica, BR
This magnificent vase is a remarkable example of handcrafted work in the coiling technique. This is a tribute to Brazil´s native peoples, our indigenous ancestors. Their handcraft techniques for ceramic objects are still alive today. Every detail of this piece reveals the story of its construction process, captivating those who appreciate the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. The vase is meticulously interwoven with delicate ceramic cords, forming a unique and intricate structure. The complex weave of the cords showcases the mastery and dedication of the artisan, providing a fascinating visual experience. When observing this coiled vase...
Category

2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Vase Sculpture Handcrafted Tupiniquim 32
Located in Santa Monica, BR
This magnificent vase is a remarkable example of handcrafted work in the coiling technique. This is a tribute to Brazil´s native peoples, our indigenous ancestors. Their handcraft techniques for ceramic objects are still alive today. Every detail of this piece reveals the story of its construction process, captivating those who appreciate the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. The vase is meticulously interwoven with delicate ceramic cords, forming a unique and intricate structure. The complex weave of the cords showcases the mastery and dedication of the artisan, providing a fascinating visual experience. When observing this coiled vase...
Category

2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Oscar Vase Polished Nickel by decarvalho atelier
By Decarvalho Atelier
Located in São Paulo, BR
oscar vase Piece inspired by the pillars of Palácio da Alvorada, a building located in the city of Brasília, capital of Brazil, is the official residence of the President of Brazil. ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Nickel

Bowie Vase by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Bowie vase by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 34 cm D 8 cm H 17.5 cm Materials: dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting, d...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Soapstone Amorfo 01 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amorfo 01 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 17 x H 25 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and designer, an...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Soapstone

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 production of high-end furniture, lighting...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Oscar Vase Polished Brass by decarvalho atelier
By Decarvalho Atelier
Located in São Paulo, BR
oscar vase Piece inspired by the pillars of Palácio da Alvorada, a building located in the city of Brasília, capital of Brazil, is the official residence of the President of Brazil. ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

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