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.
Green Quartz Chandelier Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Quartz chandelier lamp by Aver Dimensions: Diameter 68 x Height 75 cm Materials: Aluminum with gold leaf. Natural Quartz Crystals. Ligh...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Aluminum
Natural Stone Wall Sconce by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural stone wall sconce by Aver Dimensions: W 12 x D 15 x H 58 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also Available: Matt...
Stone, Crystal
Mini Quartz Drop Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Quartz Drop Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 8 x H 16 cm Materials: White quartz, ceramic, metal. A series of lamps molded in a lively, imperfect, and organic ceramic texture, in con...
Quartz, Metal
Quartz Wall Sconce I by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall sconce I by Aver Dimensions: W 4 x D 17 x H 35 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also Available: Matte Blac...
Stone, Crystal, Other
Vintage Midcentury Ceiling Lamp, Brass and Opaline Glass, Brazilian Design, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
Brass
Quartz and Bronze Wall Light I by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz and Bronze Wall Light I by Aver Dimensions: W 18 x D 16 x H 27 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand blown glass, other. Also Available:...
Stone, Crystal, Other
Quartz Wall Light I by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall light I by Aver Dimensions: W 7 x D 4 x H 100 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also Available: Matte Black...
Stone, Crystal
Selenite Table Lamp by Aver, Aluminum & Moroccan Rock, Art Deco
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite table lamp by Aver Dimensions: 23 diameter x height: 63cm Materials: Aluminum, plated with gold leaf. Natural selenite or moroccan rock. ...
Rock Crystal, Aluminum
Set of 2 Natural Stone Wall Light 70 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Natural Stone Wall Light 70 by Aver Dimensions: W 4 x D 11 x H 70 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Aver Design...
Crystal, Stone, Other
Quartz Wall Lamp 90 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall lamp 90 by Aver Signed by Waldir Junior Dimensions: D 10 x W 5 x H 90 cm Materials: Aluminum, antique bronze finish. Natural white quartz and smoky quartz. Lighting: 01 ...
Quartz, Aluminum
Quartz Pendant Light V by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant light V by Aver Dimensions: D 90 x H 75 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, o...
Stone, Crystal, Other
Pair of Natural Rock Crystal Lighting, Demian Quincke
By Demian Quincke
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of natural rock crystal hand assembled with 180 brut rocks hand assembled on casted brass base. Internal 3.5W Led light and two external Led 9W lamps. Total 12.5 W on each wi...
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Pair of Natural Rock Crystal Lighting, Demian Quincke
By Demian Quincke
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of natural rock crystal hand assembled with 180 brut rocks hand assembled on casted brass base. Internal 3.5W Led light and two external Led 9W lamps. Total 12.5 W on each with ...
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Quartz Wall Sconce II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall sconce II by Aver Dimensions: W 14 x D 16 x H 55 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also Available: Matte Bl...
Crystal, Stone, Other
Ensemble of 7 White Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Ensemble of 7 white quartz pendant lamp by Aver Dimensions: 81 x 81 x 18 cm. Lighting: One LED 28W / 1800 Lumens. Finish: Silver leaf, old silver leaf, gold leaf, old gold leaf, cop...
Quartz
Black Corda Pendant Lamp by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Corda Pendant Lamp by Wentz Dimensions: D 20 x W 22 x H 55 cm Materials: Aluminum, Blown Glass. WEIGHT: 1,2kg / 2,6 lbs Colors: Black, White LIGH...
Aluminum
Set of 3 Açafrao & Urucum, Lights by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
A Set of 3 Açafrao & Urucum - lights by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: Small: Ø 27 x 40 cm, Average: Ø 40 x 120 cm, Large: Ø 50 x 190 cm Materials: Carbon steel, mixed technique...
Paper
Natural Stone Wall Sconce I by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural stone wall sconce I by Aver Dimensions: W 18 x D 10 x H 65 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also Available: Ma...
Stone, Crystal
Table Lamp Base, Oil-Rubbed Old Gold by Filipe Ramos - ready to ship
By Filipe Ramos
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Lagoas tables and lamps are inspired by nature, it is an allusion to the mangrove trees and the way it deeps into the water. The legs design plays with the senses of the observer...
Steel
Crystal Chandelier Lamp 110 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal chandelier lamp 110 by Aver Dimensions: D 110 x H 85 cm Materials: Natural clear crystals, nickel. Lighting: 16 x E14 Available in other...
Crystal, Metal
Modern Lamp in solid wood and Metal
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
This modern style lamp is from the Glide collection is composed by table and floor lamps, in generous dimensions, our objective was to create a product based on the archetypes, bus thought in modern key full of small details to compose a rich decorative and abstract object, refined and elegant thru the use of a rich material combination that is still soft to the eye, harmonic and cult. This is possible they the use of the golden section, a rule studied by Leonardo Davinci that is fully integrated in our creative process. A thin metal bar holds the lamp hat, and a beautiful structure in solid tauarí wood composes the structure, in the lower section of the lamp we have metal oval pipes and a resin...
Aluminum
Quartz Wall Sconce by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall sconce by Aver Dimensions: D 26 x W 23 x H 48 cm Materials: Aluminum, plated. Natural white or smokey Quartz. Lighting: 01 x E27 Finish: Silver veneer, aged silver veneer, gold veneer, aged gold veneer, copper veneer, aged copper veneer, aged gold patina, antique patina. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. Metal wall light with an emphasis on the natural stone detail. It receives warm lighting through its ecru fabric dome. This version is finished in rose gold. Design by Henrique Steyer...
Quartz, Aluminum
Pair of Amethyst Lamps, Demian Quincke
By Demian Quincke
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique pair of amethyst lamps, with approximately 170 brut rocks hand assembled on casted bronze base. 170 brut rocks. Weight: 14 kg. Internal ...
Amethyst
Quartz Pendant Lamp II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz Pendant Lamp II by Aver Dimensions: D 85 x W 85 x H 25 cm Materials: Natural white quartz, metal, ceramic. Available in Gold Plated, Silver Plated, Aged Gold Plated, Aged Si...
Quartz, Metal
Black Corda Wall Lamp by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Corda Wall Lamp by Wentz Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 55 cm Materials: Aluminum, Blown Glass. WEIGHT: 1,2kg / 2,6 lbs Colors: Black, White LIGHT SOURCE: Built-in LED. 150lm. 2...
Aluminum
Quartz Pendant Light III by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant Llght III by Aver Dimensions: W 150 x D 32 x H 12 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also Available: Matt...
Stone, Crystal, Other
Crystal Chandelier Lamp 88 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal chandelier lamp 88 by Aver Dimensions: D 88 x H 55 cm Materials: Natural clear crystals, nickel. Lighting: 12 x E14 Available in other sizes. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. The history of Aver Metais...
Crystal, Metal
Selenite Rectangular Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite rectangular pendant lamp By Aver Dimensions: D 50 x W 100 x H 25 cm Materials: Selenite, metal. Also available: silver leaf, antique si...
Stone, Crystal, Metal
Crystal Chandelier Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal chandelier lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 70 x W 70 x H 25 cm Materials: Nickel, Gold, Aged Gold. Clear, Satin, Golden. Crystal Rocks. Lighting: 16 x G9 Available in finishes: Silver Plated, Aged Silver Plated, Gold Plated, Aged Gold Plated. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. The history of Aver Metais as a lighting brand begins with Jefferson Aver manufacturing lamps in a completely handcrafted way and with very few resources in the family business. Over the years, the brand has grown and gained recognition. Today, our products are present in several projects by prestigious professionals, in addition to being resold in lighting boutiques in different regions of Brazil. Through its partners, Aver Metais has several participations in important design and architecture exhibitions. In 2015 the company started its internationalization process and today has clients and projects carried out in places like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, London, Cardiff, Hamburg, Manila, Santa Cruz de la Sierra...
Quartz, Aluminum
Vintage Pendant Lamp by Brazilian Carlo Montalto, Iron, Steel and Glass, 1960s
By Carlo Montalto & Filhos
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
Steel, Iron
Quartz and Bronze Wall Light II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz and Bronze Wall Light II by Aver Dimensions: W 18 x D 16 x H 80 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand blown glass, other. Also available...
Stone, Crystal, Other
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Attributed to Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
The 1950s production by Forma received influence from postwar international thought, and this floor lamp dialogues with that context. The piece has a long metal tube base that adjust...
Aluminum, Brass
Floor Lamp, 1960s, Inspired by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Iconic Arco
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
This vintage floor lamp from the 1960s has a tubular shape and curved structure like a fishing rod. The base is a marble disk, and the light source is smooth and diffused, ideal for ...
Marble, Steel, Chrome
Quartz Chandelier Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz chandelier lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 110 x H 115 cm Materials: Quartz, crystal, metal. Lighting: 18 x E14 Finishes: Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf, Warm Gold Leaf, Warm Silver L...
Quartz, Metal
Glass Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 9 x W 12 x H 76 cm Materials: Frosted glass, metal, ceramic. Available in frosted glass or smoked glass. Available in Gold Plated, Silver Plat...
Metal
Curva Zincada Floor Lamp by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Curva Zincada floor lamp by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 27 x 38 x 160 cm Materials: Zinc A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the developme...
Zinc
Quartz Wall Sconce by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall sconce by Aver Dimensions: D 20 x W 35 x H 40 cm Materials: Aluminum, plated with Gold Leaf. Natural Smokey Quartz. Lighting: 04 x G9 Finish: Silver Veneer, Aged Silver Veneer, Gold Veneer, Aged Gold Veneer, Copper Veneer, Aged Copper Veneer, Aged Gold Patina, Antique Patina. Also available in White Quartz, Smoky Quartz, Citrine Quartz. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. Geometric wall sconce using...
Quartz, Aluminum, Gold Leaf
Quartz Pendant Light I by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant light I by Aver Dimensions: D 12 x H 20 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also available: matte black, rustic silver, oxidized graphite, and rustic bronze. A series of lamps molded...
Stone, Crystal
Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant lamp by Aver Dimensions: 90 x 5 x 7cm Materials: white quartz, silver leaf, gold leaf, brass leaf, copper leaf and pink gold leaf. Lightning: 01 x LED 15W 1600LM (The dimensions and the price listed is for 1 lamp) Designed by Waldir Junior.
Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Brass, Copper, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Pendant Lamp Baile by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant lamp Baile by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: D 54 x W 154 x H 52 cm Materials: Metallized Wire, Acrylic, Glass, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Plywood. Also available in different c...
Aluminum, Wire
Natural Stone Table Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural stone table lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 40 x H 85 cm Materials: Natural stone, metal. All our lamps can be wired according to each...
Stone, Crystal, Metal
Glass Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 86 x W 86 x H 13 cm Materials: Glass, metal, ceramic. Available in frosted glass or smoked glass. Available in Gold Plated, Silver Plated, ...
Metal
Natural Stone Circular Chandelier by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Stone Circular Chandelier by Aver Dimensions: D 108 x H 75 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blo...
Stone, Crystal
Crystal Wall Sconce by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal wall sconce by Aver Dimensions: 15cm x 15cm; H: 55cm Light: 01 x E27 or g9 Materials: Aluminum with gold leaf. Crystal. Fabric Available in finishes: Silver veneer, aged silver veneer, gold veneer, aged gold veneer, copper veneer, aged copper veneer, aged gold patina, rusty patina. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. The history of Aver Metais as a lighting brand begins with Jefferson Aver manufacturing lamps in a completely handcrafted way and with very few resources in the family business. Over the years, the brand has grown and gained recognition. Today, our products are present in several projects by prestigious professionals, in addition to being resold in lighting boutiques in different regions of Brazil. Through its partners, Aver Metais has several participations in important design and architecture exhibitions. In 2015 the company started its internationalization process and today has clients and projects carried out in places like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, London, Cardiff, Hamburg, Manila, Santa Cruz de la Sierra...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Aluminum
Quartz Pendant Lamp II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz Pendant Lamp II by Aver Dimensions: D 59 x W 100 x H 30 cm Materials: Natural white quartz, metal, ceramic. Available in Gold Plated, Silver Plated, Aged Gold Plated, Aged S...
Quartz, Metal
Quartz Pendant Light II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant light II by Aver Dimensions: ? 12 x H 28 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also Available: Matte Black, Rustic Silver, Oxidized Graphite, and Rustic Bronze. A series of lamps molded...
Stone, Crystal
White Copa Table Lamp by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
White Copa Table Lamp by Wentz Dimensions: D 30 x W 30 x H 45 cm Materials: Aluminum. WEIGHT: 2,1kg / 4,6 lbs Colors: Black, White, Sand, Leaf Green. LIGHT SOURCE: 150lm. 2700K. 90...
Aluminum
Selenite Chandelier 100 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite chandelier 100 by Aver. Dimensions: D 100 x H 70 cm. Materials: Selenite, metal. Available in other sizes. Designed by Marcele Murar...
Stone, Metal
Quartz Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall lamp by Aver Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 90cm Materials: White quartz, silver leaf, gold leaf, brass leaf, copper leaf, pink gold leaf. Lightning: 01 x LED 15W 1200LM Designed by Waldir Junior.
Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Brass, Copper, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Quartz Horizontal 120 Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz Horizontal 120 pendant lamp by Aver Signed by Waldir Junior Dimensions: D 5 x W 124 x H 30 cm Materials: Aluminum, antique Bronze finish. Natural White Quartz and Smoky Quartz. Lighting: 01 x LED 20W 1600 lumens. Available Finishes: Silver Veneer, Aged Silver Veneer, Gold Veneer, Aged Gold Veneer, Copper Veneer, Aged Copper Veneer, Aged Gold Patina, Antique Patina. Also available in size Small (W 90 cm). All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. A new collection of lamps was signed by Waldir Junior for Aver Metais...
Quartz, Aluminum
Midcentury Brazilian Table Lamp, by Enrico Furio, Produced by Dominici, 1950s
By Dominici
Located in New York, NY
This fantastic table lamp was designed by Enrico Furio (1909-2010) and produced by Dominici, a Brazilian company of lighting objects created by the Italia...
Brass, Aluminum
Quartz Wall Sconce III by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall sconce III by Aver Dimensions: W 21 x D 26 x H 75 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also Available: Matte Black, Rustic Silver, Oxidized Graphite, and Rustic Bronze. A series of lamps molded...
Stone, Crystal, Other
Single Pendant Lamp Baile by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Single pendant lamp Baile by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: D 163 x H 137 cm Materials: Metallized Wire, Acrylic, Glass, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Plywood. Also available in different ...
Aluminum, Wire
Natural Stone Chandelier by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural stone chandelier by Aver Dimensions: W 150 x D 32 x H 33 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-...
Stone, Crystal
Quartz Pendant Light II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant light II by Aver Dimensions: W 78 x D 70 x H 6 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown g...
Stone, Crystal
Glass Wall Light by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass Wall LIght by Aver Dimensions: W 15 x D 15 x H 57 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand blown glass, other. Aver Design...
Stone, Crystal, Other
Quartz Horizontal 120 Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz horizontal 120 pendant lamp by Aver Signed by Waldir Junior Dimensions: D 5 x W 124 x H 8 cm Materials: Aluminum, antique Bronze finish. Natural White Quartz and Smoky Quart...
Quartz, Aluminum
Natural Stone Pendant Lamp III by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural stone pendant lamp III by Aver Dimensions: D 76 x H 16 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also available: matte ...
Stone, Crystal
Selenite Table Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite table lamp by Aver Dimensions: Diameter 40 x Height 80 cm Materials: Aluminum with gold leaf. Natural selenite crystal Lighting: 01 x E27 All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. Lampshade in Moroccan rock. Value of lamp body only, dome sold separately. The history of Aver Metais as a lighting brand begins with Jefferson Aver manufacturing lamps in a completely handcrafted way and with very few resources in the family business. Over the years, the brand has grown and gained recognition. Today, our products are present in several projects by prestigious professionals, in addition to being resold in lighting boutiques in different regions of Brazil. Through its partners, Aver Metais has several participations in important design and architecture exhibitions. In 2015 the company started its internationalization process and today has clients and projects carried out in places like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, London, Cardiff, Hamburg, Manila, Santa Cruz de la Sierra...
Rock Crystal, Quartz, Aluminum
Pair of Natural Selenite Pendant Lamps by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of natural selenite pendant lamps by Aver Dimensions: 81 x 81 x 18 cm Lighting: One led 28W / 1800 Lumens Finish: Silver leaf, old silver leaf, g...
Stone