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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
Ava Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 16 cm D 16 cm H 28.5 cm Materials: black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighti...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Ava Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 16 cm D 16 cm H 28.5 cm Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lighting,...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Page Vase by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Page vase by Fakasaka design. Dimensions: W 16 cm D 16 cm H 35.5 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Fakasaka is a design company focused on product...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Large Vase by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Large vase by Aver Dimensions: D 26 x H 40 cm Materials: Quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Quartz, Steel

Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Aretha box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 15 cm D 15 cm H 9.5 cm. Materials: polished bronze. Also available in black/brown bronze. FAKASAKA is a d...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Small Quartz Vase by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Small quartz vase by Aver Dimensions: D 16 x H 20 cm Materials: Quartz, Steel, Polyvinyl chloride, Resin.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Quartz, Steel

Ita 3, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ita 3 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone, solid wood, Dimensions: 24 (Ø) x 32 (H) ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Soapstone

Aretha Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Aretha box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 15 cm D 15 cm H 9.5 cm. Materials: black/brown bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a d...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Medium Quartz Sculptural Vase by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium Quartz sculptural vase by Aver Dimensions: D 20 x H 28 cm Materials: Quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Quartz, Steel

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...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

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 productio...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Supert Vase by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Supert vase by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 35.5 cm D 15cm H 41 cm. Materials: Dark bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on product...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Cup Vase in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Cup vase in dark bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 16 x D 16 x H 35.5 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Round Vase in Dark Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Round Vase in Dark Bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 35.5 x D 15 x H 41 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Vase in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Vase in dark bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 34 x D 8 x H 17.5 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Long Vase in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Long vase in dark bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 19 x D 12 x H 41.5 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Brota 2, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brota 2 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: 20 (Ø) x 30 (H) ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and ...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Soapstone

Soapstone Amorfo 08 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 08 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 20 x H 6 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and designe...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Soapstone

Domingos Tótora “Anfora” Vases, Brazil 2017
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
These diverse “Anfora” vases by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora are prime examples of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Paper

Soapstone Amorfo 03 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 03 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 11 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and design...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Soapstone

Ita 1, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ita 1 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone, brass Dimensions: 22 (Ø) x 32 (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

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Soapstone

Soapstone Amorfo 02 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Amorfo 02 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 25 x H 15 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Soapstone

Soapstone Amorfo 06 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 06 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 30 x H 11 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and de...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Soapstone

Ita 2, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ita 2 - soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone, brass Dimensions: 25 (Ø) x 32 (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

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Soapstone

Soapstone Amorfo 04 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 04 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 35 x h 6 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and des...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Soapstone

Soapstone Amorfo 07 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 07 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 7 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Susana Bastos, artist and des...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Soapstone

Soapstone Amorfo 05 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 05 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 35 x H 6 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brother...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Soapstone

Soapstone Amorfo 09 by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Soapstone Amorfo 09 by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: Ø 18 x H 15 cm ALVA is a furniture and objects design office, formed by brothers Sus...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Soapstone

Brota 3, Soapstone Vase by Alva Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Brota 3 - Soapstone vase by Alva Design Materials: Soapstone Dimensions: 15 (Ø) x 40 (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

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Soapstone

NOVICA Brazil Blown Art Glass Vase 3 Encased Colors Red, Orange & Transparent
By Flavio Poli
Located in Miami, FL
Original Novica hand blown Art Glass vase encased with 3 different colors, red, orange and transparent. Made in Brazil in the late 1970s. Looks stunning in any angle. Labeled at t...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Blown Glass

Small "Carbono" Vase by Domingos Tótora, Brazil, 2019
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic shell vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime example of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, and craftsman.” Additionally,...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Paper

"Carbono" Vases by Domingos Tótora, Brazil, 2019
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
These diverse organic shell vases by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora are prime examples of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, and craftsman.” Add...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Paper

Contemporary Minimalist Small Brass and Glass Solitary Vase
By Paulo Goldstein
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Paulo Goldstein's Piccolo vase, Brazilian contemporary design is part of a series of vases that are inspired in the observation of the natural lines of the flowers and leaves held in...
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2010s International Style Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Stainless Steel, Brass, Steel

Medium "Carbono" Vase by Domingos Tótora, Brazil, 2019
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic shell vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime example of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, and craftsman.” Additionally,...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Paper

Large "Carbono" Vase by Domingos Tótora, Brazil, 2019
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This organic shell vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime example of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, and craftsman.” Additionally,...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Paper

Acaú Vase
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The pieces concept of this collection has the Acaú theme, a beach located south coast of Paraíba. Inspired in the corals natural pools, the pieces are produced by master artisans fro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Resin

Harmonia Vase
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The iron's rigid design bends to the intricate binding of the threads. Inspiration captured from the railings that guard and decorate windows, doors and balconies of the centenary ho...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Rope

'Onda' Minimalist Vintage Wooden Vase in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Onda minimalist and vintage inspired vase is sculpted from a solid block of wood, its curved edges give rise to its name meaning wave in Portuguese. Inserted into the wood is a brass tube and within that a removable glass one. Made from Brazilian hard woods Cumaru, Freijó and Muirapiranga with a natural finish of oils and waxes. Glass test tube 2 x 15 cm cap. 34 ml. Knót Artesanal...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Brass

'Picos' Minimalist Set of Wooden Vases in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Picos form a set of volumetric and minimalist vases resulting in a playful composition. Made from hardwood, they appear angular, slender and solid yet light. Handmade using Brazilian hardwood Muirapiranga. Each vase includes a glass tube allowing for plants to be placed in water. Each pico has the dimensions 8 x 8 cm (length x depth) with varying heights of 17, 23 and 29cm. Includes glass test tubes: 2 items of 2.5 x 20cm (75ml) and 1 item of 2 x 15cm (34ml). Knót Artesanal...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Wood

Speckled Pottery Sculptural Modernist Vase by Chico Ribeiro Munoz Brazil
By Robert Maxwell and David Cressey
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Sculptural vase Brazil Speckled Pottery artist signed Chico Ribeiro Munoz, Brazilian artist. Modernist pottery, sculptural ceramic vase 17 H x 7.25...
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1990s Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Pottery

Organic Anfora Vase by Brazilian Designer Domingos Tótora, Large Ribbed
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Large ribbed “Anfora” vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime example of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, and craftsman.” Addi...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Paper

Organic Anfora Vase by Brazilian Designer Domingos Tótora, Medium
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Medium “Anfora” vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime examples of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer,...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Paper

Swiss Planter by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
This vase is part of the series of Eternit fiber-cement vases designed by Willy Guhl (1915–2004), the industrial design pioneer in Switzerland who also created the remarkable Loop ch...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Cement

Organic Anfora Vase by Brazilian Designer Domingos Tótora, Small Ribbed
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This small “Anfora” vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime example of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, ...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Paper

Contemporary Minimalist Golden / Black and Glass Solitary Vase V3
By Paulo Goldstein
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
V3 vase - Monstera by Paulo Goldstein, Brazilian contemporary design is part of a series of vases inspired in the observation of the natural lines of the flowers and leaves held in t...
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2010s International Style Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Rock Crystal Decorative Small Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of rock crystal decorative small urns, from Brazil hand carved.
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20th Century Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Rock Crystal

Organic Anfora Vase by Brazilian Designer Domingos Tótora, Small With Spout
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This small “Anfora” vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime examples of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer,...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Paper

1950s Midcentury Jacaranda Geometric Faceted Humidor Dispensary Apothecary Box
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Jean Gillon, Jens Quistgaard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy solid Brazilian rosewood lidded jar/box, weighing 1 lb. 11 oz. Possibly was designed as a humidor but does not smell of tobacco. Unmarked.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Rosewood

Tropical Planter by Willy Guhl, Produced by Eternit Brazil, 1960s
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in New York, NY
This vase is part of the series of Eternit fiber-cement vases designed by Willy Guhl (1915–2004), the industrial design pioneer in Switzerland who also created the remarkable Loop ch...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Cement

Contemporary Minimalist Steel and Glass Solitary Vase ELO Medium
By Paulo Goldstein
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ELO medium vase by Paulo Goldstein, Brazilian contemporary design, blown glass and steel is part of a series of vases inspired in the observation of the natural lines of the flowers ...
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2010s International Style Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Brass, Steel

Contemporary Minimalist Steel and Glass Solitary Vase ELO G
By Paulo Goldstein
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ELO G vase by Paulo Goldstein, Brazilian contemporary design, blown glass and steel is part of a series of vases inspired in the observation of the natural lines of the flowers and l...
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2010s International Style Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Brass, Steel

Brazilian Contemporary Set of Appetizer Ceramic Bowls by Rodrigo Almeida
By Rodrigo Almeida
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Set of three appetizer ceramic bowls, Brazil, 2014 Brazilian contemporary design by Rodrigo Almeida Measurement Units Centimeters 22cm D x 9.5cm H 21.5cm x 21cm x 6cm H 21.5cm x 21...
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Jacaranda, Ceramic

Contemporary minimalist steel, brass and glass solitary Vase V1
By Paulo Goldstein
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
V1 vase by Paulo Goldstein, Brazilian contemporary design, blown glass and steel is part of a series of vases inspired in the observation of the natural lines of the flowers and leav...
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2010s International Style Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Brass, Stainless Steel, Steel

Vase D33
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
The D33 collection is intended to enhance the foam, a material very present in furniture, yet always hidden. Abusing its main characteristic, absorption, the entire volume of the mat...
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2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Steel

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.
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2010s Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Brass

19th Century Painted Clay Country Pot from Brazil
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century painted clay country pot from Brazil Beautiful example of pottery from the countryside Worn rim adds to the beauty of this piece as does th...
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19th Century Antique Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Clay

Organic Anfora Vase by Brazilian Designer Domingos Tótora, Medium With Spout
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Medium “Anfora” vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime examples of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, and craftsman.” Additional...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Paper

Organic Anfora Vase by Brazilian Designer Domingos Tótora, Large with Spout
By Domingos Tótora
Located in Utrecht, NL
This Large “Anfora” vase by contemporary Brazilian artist Domingos Tótora is a prime example of the artist’s ars poetica: “I’m a mix of artist, designer, and craftsman.” Additionally...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Vases and Vessels

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Paper

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