Brazilian Serving Pieces
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
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...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Sterling Silver
$1,050 Sale Price
30% Off
John Somers Brazilian Pewter Round 11.5 Inches Serving Plate
By John Somers
Located in Raleigh, US
John Somers Pewter Plate – Brazilian Craftsmanship at Its Finest
Celebrate the artistry of John Somers, one of the most distinguished pewter craftsmen of the 20th century. Hailing f...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Pewter
Decorative Spoon in Hardwood by Jean Gillon, c. 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
This decorative spoon is entirely made in Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda. The wood has been refinished and is in excellent condition.
Additional information:
Materials and T...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Jacaranda, Hardwood
Jac-Arte Jacaranda Rosewood Divided Bowl / Tray. Brazil, 1960's
By Jens Quistgaard, Emil Milan, Dansk
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Jac-Arte Jacaranda Rosewood Divided Bowl / Tray. Brazil, 1960's.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Rosewood
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
John Somers Pewter Footed Tray, 11.5 Inches Square
By John Somers
Located in Raleigh, US
John Somers Elegant Footed Pewter Tray – Brazilian Craftsmanship
This beautifully crafted footed square pewter tray is a testament to the artistry of John Somers, one of the most re...
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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Pewter
Tray by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
Rafael Triboli’s new collection synthesizes the foundational aspects of his practice, bringing together techniques and resources that have long inhabited his repertoire, but now achi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
$1,400 / item
VINTAGE CIRCULAR BRAZILIAN RIO DE JANEIRO METAL TRAY REAL MORPHO BUTTERFLY WiNGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London
We are delighted to offer for sale this Morpho Butterfly Metal Tray.
A vintage circular metal tray, dating from the mid-20th century, originating from Rio de ...
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20th Century Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Hardwood
Jean Dobré/ Tropicart. Rotating wooden platter, c. 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean Dobré/ Tropicart. Rotating wooden platter c. 1960
Signed at the fire
Solid wood
10 x 46 x 46 cm
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serving Dish Exotic Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a sculptural serving dish tray in exotic wood. Unsigned.
Dimensions: 20.25" L x 6.63" W x 1.5" H.
Please visit take a look at our listings, we have an amazi...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Rosewood
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60% Off
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...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Quartz
Design Brésilien, Plateau Avec Carrelage, C. 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Le plateau en bois et carrelage brésilien des années 1960 est une pièce unique qui allie à la fois la robustesse et la beauté de deux matériaux naturels. Le bois utilisé pour le plateau est un bois brésilien, avec une texture fine et une couleur chaude et naturelle qui rappelle les forêts brésiliennes. Le carrelage brésilien utilisé pour la partie centrale du plateau est quant à lui orné d'un motif géométrique abstrait aux couleurs vives et contrastées, témoignant de l'art populaire brésilien.
Le plateau en lui-même est de forme rectangulaire avec des coins arrondis, ce qui lui confère une élégance subtile. Les bords du plateau en bois sont finement travaillés, avec une légère courbe qui ajoute une touche de finesse à l'ensemble.
Lorsqu'on observe le plateau de plus près, on peut apprécier le soin apporté aux détails. Les joints entre le bois et le carrelage sont parfaitement ajustés, créant une transition harmonieuse entre les deux matériaux. La surface du carrelage est lisse et uniforme, avec une finition brillante qui reflète la lumière d'une manière captivante.
En somme, le plateau en bois et carrelage brésilien des années 1960 est une pièce d'artisanat exceptionnelle qui incarne parfaitement la beauté et l'authenticité des matériaux naturels brésiliens, ainsi que le talent et la créativité de l'atelier qui l'a créé.
Les dimensions du plateau en bois et carrelage brésilien de l'atelier Casas Finland...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Ceramic, Wood
Tray by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
Rafael Triboli’s new collection synthesizes the foundational aspects of his practice, bringing together techniques and resources that have long inhabited his repertoire, but now achi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
$1,400 / item
John Somers Brazilian Pewter Serving Bowl with Lid/Extra Bowl
By John Somers
Located in Raleigh, US
John Somers Pewter Serving Dish with Lid – Elegant & Versatile
This exquisite pewter serving dish by renowned 20th-century Brazilian pewtersmith John Somers is both functional and c...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Colonial Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Pewter
Rare Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tray
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Rare Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wooden Tray - Collector's Piece
An extraordinary Brazilian mid-century modern tray, showcasing expert craftsmanship and an intricate striped wood in...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
$2,100 / item
Jean Gillon. Large Spoon to serve, model 818, c. 1960
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in PARIS, FR
Spoon designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Italma/WoodArt, dating from the 1960s. Made of solid wood, this spoon is distinguished by its original geometric shape and carefully wor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Hardwood
Jean Gillon. Triangular spoon with details, c. 1960
By Jean Gillon, Italma Wood Art
Located in PARIS, FR
Triangular spoon designed by Jean Gillon and produced by Italma/WoodArt, dating from the 1960s. Made of solid wood, this spoon is distinguished by its original geometric shape and ca...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Hardwood
Late 20th Century John Somers Brazilian Pewter Curving Serving Dish
By John Somers
Located in Raleigh, US
John Somers Brazilian Pewter Swirling, Curving Serving Dish
'Tigela de Gominhos'
The John Somers Brazilian Pewter Swirling, Curving Serving Dish is a stunning example of fine craftsm...
Category
Late 20th Century British Colonial Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Pewter
Late 20th Century John Somers Pewter Chalice With Greek Lettering
By John Somers
Located in Raleigh, US
John Somers Brazilian Pewter Chalice with Greek Lettering
Dimensions: 6 inches tall, 5.75 inches wide
Material: Premium Brazilian pewter, known for its durability and timeless beaut...
Category
1980s British Colonial Vintage Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Pewter
"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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Porcelain
Tray by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
Rafael Triboli’s new collection synthesizes the foundational aspects of his practice, bringing together techniques and resources that have long inhabited his repertoire, but now achi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Wood
$1,400 / item
Tray by Rafael Triboli
Located in São Paulo, BR
Rafael Triboli’s new collection synthesizes the foundational aspects of his practice, bringing together techniques and resources that have long inhabited his repertoire, but now achi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
$1,400 / item
Tray in Polished Bronze by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Tray in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 19 x D 9 x H 2.5 cm
Materials: polished bronze.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
$704 / item
Mariae Bar Tray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mariae bar tray by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 63 cm D 37 cm H 7 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production of high-end furniture, lig...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
$7,794 / item
Ava Bar Tray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Ava bar tray by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 52.5 cm D 52.5 cm H 1.2 cm
Materials: polished bronze.
AVA BAR TRAY / CENTERPIECE / CANDLE TRAY
FAKA...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
$7,495 / item
Mariae Bar Tray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Mariae bar tray by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 63 cm D 37 cm H 7 cm.
Materials: polished bronze.
FAKASAKA is a design company focused on production o...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Serving Pieces
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Bronze
$7,794 / item
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