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Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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
Natalie Box by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Natalie box by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 15.5 cm D 15.5 cm H 9.5 Materials: polished bronze, agate. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Dear Celia Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dear Celia bowl by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 36 cm D 30 cm H 7 cm. Materials: polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, li...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Candle Holder, Large Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Candle holder, Large Quartz Points by Aver Dimensions: D 14 x H 28 cm Materials: Quartz, Steel, Polyvinyl chloride, Resin.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Center Piece, Small Quartz Points by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Center piece, small quartz points. by Aver Dimensions: D 35 x H 27 cm. Materials: quartz, steel, polyvinyl chloride, resin.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Quartz, Steel

Hilda Bowl by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Hilda bowl by Fakasaka Design Dimensions: W 78 cm D 41 cm H 12 cm. Materials: dark bronze. Also available in polished bronze. FAKASAKA is a design compan...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Ashtray, Box in Polished Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ashtray, box in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 26 x D 14 x H 9 cm Materials: Polished bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Dark Bronze Ashtray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Dark Bronze ashtray by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 26 x D 14 x H 9 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Box, Ashtray in Polished Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Box, ashtray in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 28 x D 12 x H 10 cm Materials: Polished bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Box, Ashtray in Dark Bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Box, Ashtray in Dark Bronze by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 28 x D 12 x H 10 cm Materials: Dark bronze.    
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2010s Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Dark Bronze Ashtrays by FAKASAKA Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of Dark Bronze Ashtrays by FAKASAKA Design Dimensions: W 26 x D 14 x H 9 cm Materials: Dark bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Boxes, Ashtrays in Dark Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of boxes, ashtrays in dark bronze by Fakasaka Design. Dimensions: W 28 x D 12 x H 10 cm. Materials: dark bronze.  
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2010s Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

Ice bucket “Eva” designed by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil 1970s.
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ice bucket with tweezers “Eva”, a line of plastic household utensils designed by Jorge Zalszupin, Paulo Jorge Pedreira and Oswaldo Mellone in 1970s.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Plastic

Modernist Amorphic Crystal Quartz Tray Hand Finished with White Gilt Border
Located in New York, NY
This elegant modernist tray features a beautiful slab of crystal quartz geode in a warm honeyed off white hue- exhibiting the natural beauty of t...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Quartz

Embuia Brazil Mi- Century Modern Wood Nutcracker
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embuia Brazil nutcracker manufactured, circa 1960. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Materials: Wood.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

Abraham Palatnik ashtray. Silon Brasil, 1970s.
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Ashtray designed by Abraham Palatnik, produced by “Silon Brasil” in 1970s. Made out of polyester resin and chrome iron. Good condition with the usual wear and tear of time.
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1970s Modern Vintage Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Chrome

Francisco Brennand, Ceramic Egg, C. 1970
By Francisco Brennand
Located in PARIS, FR
Francisco Brennand - Recife - Brazil (1927-2019) Ceramic egg, c. 1970 Egg-shaped painted ceramic with stylized plant motifs. Punch from the Oficina Bre...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Ceramic

Set of two “Hercules Inox” bottle openers, Brazil 1960s.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Corkscrew and cap opener in Brazilian wood, stainless steel and brass, set designed and produced by “Hercules Inox”, a company from São Paulo dedicated t...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Brass, Stainless Steel

Brazilian Mid-Century Bronze and Bamboo Ice Hammer with Corkscrew Bottle Opener
Located in Miami, FL
Brazilian modern bottle opener and ice hammer with hidden corkscrew for wine attached to a bamboo handle, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Bronze

CE Bar Rolling Cart in Freijo Wood
By Gisela Simas
Located in Rio de Janeiro, BR
CE Bar represents a mix of two cultures. Brazilian, Gisela is also an English citizen thanks to the 10 years she lived in London. The furniture is a revisit of the drink trolleys, bo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

Stylish Set of 12 Brazilian Silverplate & Porcelain Demitasse Cups & Saucers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish set of 12 demitasse cups and saucers having a mix of silver plate and white porcelain. Cups are 2" round while saucers are 3.25 square. We love the fabulous sophisticated des...
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1970s Vintage Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Modern Silver Plated Standing Double Champagne Bucket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern silver plated double champagne bucket and stand, exceptional quality with swing handle, the oval handled champagne / wine bucket, attach...
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Late 20th Century Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Silver Plate

Brazilian Rosewood Cutting Board by T. Giannini Sao Paulo, Brazil
By Gianni Furniture Co.
Located in Littleton, CO
Beautiful Brazilian rosewood cutting board with rich and beautiful grains by T. Giannini S.A. Sao Paulo, Brazil. Looks to be unused.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Rosewood

Antique Brazilian Signed Vieira De Castro Rio Porcelain Chinese Noble Figure
By João Vieira
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Late 19th century antique Brazilian signed Porcelain Vieira De Castro Rio This delicate Brazilian porcelain reppresenting a noble chinese woman holding ...
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Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

'Aya' Minimalist and Modern Tray in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
Aya is a simple and multi-functional piece that serves as a tray, a table centre-piece or a fruit bowl. The brass handle facilitates its transport and can be separated allowing the rest to be used solely as a tray. Minimalist and mid-century modern in its style Aya's clean lines and curves combined with the brass details give it a unique and eye-catching aesthetic. Handmade using Brazilian hardwood Cumaru along with brass details. Knót Artesanal...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

Sofo Tea Trolley in Freijo Wood with Black Glass Tray
By Gisela Simas
Located in Rio de Janeiro, BR
Practical, simple and elegant. The Sofo tea cart, made of wood and finished with brass wheels, is a perfect accessory for any modern environment. Sofo also has two wood and glass rem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

Vintage Sterling Silver and Turquoise Demitasse and Serving Spoons Set Of 14
Located in North Miami, FL
These lovely and regal set of 14 sterling silver and turquoise demitasse, espresso and serving spoons are vintage. They are hallmarked Prata 833 and hand wrought. They are from Brazi...
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1970s Modern Vintage Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

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Sterling Silver

SOFO Tea Trolley in Freijo Wood with Blue Glass Tray
By Gisela Simas
Located in Rio de Janeiro, BR
Practical, simple and elegant. The Sofo tea cart, made of wood and finished with brass wheels, is a perfect accessory for any modern environment. Sofo also has two wood and glass rem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

Agate Gemstone Coasters Wrapped in 24-Karat Gold, Set / 8
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning natural agate and crystal coasters with 24-karat gold-plated edges. Polished fronts and natural rough edges. No pieces are alike. Make beautiful accessories to any coffee ta...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Gold Plate

Silver Flower Basket Place Card Holders Set of 6
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s Brazilian 900 silver basket place card holders. Each holder features a “bouquet” of semi precious stones. Twisted round silver holder. Each hol...
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Mid-20th Century Aesthetic Movement Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Silver

Natural Black Agate Gemstone Coasters with 24 K Gold Trim, Set/8
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning natural agate and crystal coasters with 24-karat gold plated edges. Gemstone coasters feature polished fronts and natural rough edges. No tw...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Agate, Crystal, Gold Plate

Sofo Tea Trolley in Freijo Wood with Green Glass Tray
By Gisela Simas
Located in Rio de Janeiro, BR
Practical, simple and elegant. The Sofo tea cart, made of wood and finished with brass wheels, is a perfect accessory for any modern environment. Sofo also has two wood and glass rem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

SOFO Tea Trolley in Freijo Wood with Red Glass Tray, in Stock
By Gisela Simas
Located in Rio de Janeiro, BR
Practical, simple and elegant. The Sofo tea cart, made of wood and finished with brass wheels, is a perfect accessory for any modern environment. Sofo also has two wood and glass rem...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Wood

Semi-Precious Gemstone Coasters in Pink and Turquoise with 24k Gold Trim, Set /8
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of eight organic modern agate and crystal coasters with 24-karat gold-plate finish. Set includes four fuchsia and four turquoise coasters with p...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Multi-gemstone, Gold Plate

Semi-Precious Gemstone Coasters in Fuchsia with 24-Karat Gold Trim, Set / 8
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Organic modern agate and crystal coasters in gradient hot pink with grey and taupe accents. The set features polished fronts with natural rough edges with 24-karat gold-plated finish...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Multi-gemstone

Natural Agate and Crystal Coasters in Teal with 24-Karat Gold Trim, Set/8
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Stunning natural agate and crystal coasters with 24-karat gold plated edges. Gemstone coasters feature polished fronts and natural rough edges. No two piece...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Agate, Crystal, Multi-gemstone

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Jacaranda, Ceramic

Contemporary Geometric Copper and Blue Metal Coaster Set
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This set of 6 coasters make an ideal gift. Hand brushed and crafted from production leftover, turning the irregular form into finish unique product. Design with strong geometry and c...
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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

Quartz Crystal Collectible Pt, Special Internal Striations of Another Stone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A real nice mostly clear rock crystal point. Has another stone inside. Good size at 9" ht and no chips to the top point. It is free standing. Nice C...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Rock Crystal

'Paleae Brasilis' Fruit Tray by Brunno Jahara, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Brunno Jahara, Ana Voss
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Brunno Jahara, contemporary Brazilian design, Wicker and Brass. Brazil, 2018. The Fruit tray is made of wicker, in the form of a hat, referring to the Brazilian interior tradition and the frequent use of this accessory by rural workers. Made of brass, the continuous structure forms at the top, a handle and at the bottom, feet suspending the fruit tray above the surface. Paleae Brasilis is a collection of tropical objects and accessories done in partnership with fashion designer Ana Voss, that created together using straw...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Brass

"Stack" Copper Candlestick by Brunno Jahara, Brazilian Cotemporary Design
By Brunno Jahara
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Brunno Jahara, "Stack Candle Stick" is a contemporary object is made of copper. Created in 2018. The object can be placed alone, but we suggest a composition with two ...
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2010s Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

"Stack" Bucket by Brunno Jahara, Contemporary Design
By Brunno Jahara
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Brunno Jahara, "Stack Bucket" is a contemporary object is made of copper. Created in 2018. The object can be placed alone, but we suggest a composition with two or mor...
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2010s Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

'Stack' Box by Brunno Jahara, Contemporary Design
By Brunno Jahara
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Brunno Jahara, "Stack Box" is a contemporary object is made of copper. Created in 2018. The object can be placed alone, but we suggest a composition with two or more "...
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2010s Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

"P.li " platter by Andrea Macruz, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Andrea Macruz
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Andrea Macruz, the "P.li" is a contemporary platter made of porcelain. Created in 2011. P.li is a platter whose drawing was developed through a parametric software and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Porcelain

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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Clay

Copper Serviteur Muet by Brazilian Designer Brunno Jahara
By Brunno Jahara
Located in New York, NY
Stacks for St. James, the collection is based on the company’s tradition of making silver plated objects and is formed by a series of trays, candlesticks, boxes and buckets to serve snacks and drinks or to be used as centre pieces to place fruits and plants. The designer was able to build the collection using shapes from other pieces and turning them into stacks of different uses and sizes. The first pieces where made in copper and later new versions in brass and nickel will be available this year. To Jahara, the simple, pure and clean lines of the objects where to enhance the basic geometric forms such as the circle, making it appear in handles to use for several functions. It’s a new way to interpret the tradition of the factory that works for more than 40 years in the luxury field by keeping the essential to it, the function and quality materials. Serviteur Muet.
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2010s Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

Copper Tray by Brunno Jahara, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Brunno Jahara
Located in New York, NY
Stacks for St. James, the collection is based on the company’s tradition of making silver plated objects and is formed by a series of trays, candlesticks, boxes and buckets to serve ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

Cooper Champagne Coller by Brunno Jahara, Brazilian Contemporary Design
By Brunno Jahara
Located in New York, NY
Stacks for St. James, the collection is based on the company’s tradition of making silver plated objects and is formed by a series of trays, candlesticks, boxes and buckets to serve ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

Copper Large Fruit Tray by Brazilian Designer Brunno Jahara
By Brunno Jahara
Located in New York, NY
Stacks for St. James, the collection is based on the company’s tradition of making silver plated objects and is formed by a series of trays, candlesticks, boxes and buckets to serve ...
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2010s Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Copper

Three Modernist "Forato" Art Glass Vases by Jacqueline Terpins
By Jacqueline Terpins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These vases comprise a set of three complimentary, organic, modernist vases by the noted Brazilian artist and designer Jacqueline Terpins. Each vase has a pierced center and an light, almost striated color distribution. The pierced center design strongly references the design of Fulvio Bianconi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Brazilian Midcentury Serving Round Plate in Rosewood, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Beautiful serving plate made of a single piece of Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Rosewood

Brazilian Midcentury Cutlery in Rosewood, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Pair of large cutlery carved in Brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Rosewood

Brazilian Midcentury Modern Bar-set in Steel and Wood by Hercules Inox, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Complete bar set in stainless steel and noble Brazilian wood in the original box. Composed of eight parts: spoon, corkscrew, dispenser, tweezers, opener, knife, strainer and nutcracker.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brazilian Midcentury Ashtray in Rosewood, c. 1970
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Rustic midcentury ashtray carved in brazilian rosewood of unknown authorship.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Materials

Rosewood

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