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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
Brazilian Designer, Floor Lamp, Metal, Brass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream white and black-lacquered metal and brass floor lamp designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Light oxidation present on brass neck. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Joaquim Tenreiro Attribution, Floor Lamp, Wood, Metal, Acrylic, Brazil, 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in High Point, NC
A black-lacquered wood, beige-lacquered metal and white acrylic floor lamp attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1960. Moderate staining to metal shade. Dimensions of Lamp wit...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A cream-white-lacquered metal pendant light or chandelier designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Light scratching, discoloration, and loss of lacquer throughout. Ceiling canopy ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Table lamp by Dominici, Brazil, 1960s
By Dominici, Enrico Furio
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Table Lamps by Dominici, Brazil, 1960s Pair of large lampshades made of chrome-plated metal with a sinuous body. This item received an electrical overhau...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

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Metal, Chrome

Brazilian Designer, Sizable Table Lamp, Resin, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable resin table lamp designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Small chip present at base of lamp. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 24.75“ H x 16“ Diameter Bulb Spec...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Resin

Oslo I Pendant Lamp with White Quartz And Hand-Blown Glass Details by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Oslo I Pendant Lamp with White Quartz And Hand-Blown Glass Details by Aver Dimensions: D 86 x W 86 x H 13 cm. Materials: Smoked glass, white quartz, and metal. Available in differen...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Moonlight Wall Sconce with White Quartz And Gold Patina Details by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Moonlight Wall Sconce with White Quartz And Gold Patina Details by Aver Dimensions: D 8 x W 21 x H 38 cm. Materials: White quartz and patinated metal. Available in different finishe...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Enrico Furio Dominici, Floor Lamp, Brass, Paper, Brazil, 1950s
By Enrico Furio
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and green paper floor lamp designed and produced by Enrico Furio Dominici, Brazil, c. 1950s. The brass base presents with moderate oxidation. Vintage lampshade in fair condi...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Lustres Pelotas, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Brazil, 1960s
By Lustres Pelotas
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, lacquered metal and etched glass pendant light designed and produced by Lustres Pelotas, Brazil, c. 1960s. The brass canopy presents with moderate oxidation. Moderate loss ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Arco Lamp, Silver, by Rain, Contemporary Wall Lamp, Stainless Steel
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Arco lamps are made from a prolonged section of circle that stand out by the discontinuity of its shape. The collection consists of lamps that seem to penetrate the surfaces they...
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2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

AZO Wall Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Brass, Patinated
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Azo comes from the intention of creating a sconce with vertical lighting. Its shape is the result of a longitudinal cut in a cylinder with rounded en...
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2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

AZO Wall Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Brass, Patinated
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Azo comes from the intention of creating a sconce with vertical lighting. Its shape is the result of a longitudinal cut in a cylinder with rounded en...
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Pair of table lamps by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of table lamps by Brazilian Designer, Brazil, 1960s Pair of vintage Brazilian table lamps featuring a sculptural composition of stacked wooden rods arranged ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Arco Lamp, Off-White, by Rain, Contemporary Wall Lamp, Stainless Steel
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Arco lamps are made from a prolonged section of circle that stand out by the discontinuity of its shape. The collection consists of lamps that seem to penetrate the surfaces they...
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brazilian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and blue-colored glass table lamp designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Light oxidation throughout brass and light staining on glass. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (in...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Libra Wall Lamp by Pedro Ávila - Linen
Located in São Paulo, BR
Introducing a new iteration of Libra – crafted from stainless steel and bronze, now reimagined with linen. This version explores the use of flax-derived linen instead of paper, makin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Stainless Steel

Oslo I Wall Lamp with White Quartz And Hand-Blown Glass Details by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Oslo I Wall Lamp with White Quartz And Hand-Blown Glass Details by Aver Dimensions: D 9 x W 12 x H 76 cm. Materials: Smoked glass, white quartz, and metal. Available in different fi...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Brazilian Designer, Table Lamp, Brass, Metal, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and red-lacquered metal table lamp or wall light designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. The metal shades present with very light discoloration. Very light oxidation pres...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light - Max
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in steel. It can be paited in black, white ou brown (corten). It has 6 domes. The mall cotton domes in various colo...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel

Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in steel. It can be paited in black, white ou brown (corten). It has 6 domes. The mall cotton domes in various colo...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel

Quartz Wall Lamp III by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz Wall Lamp III by Aver Dimensions: D 23 x W 23 x H 13 cm. Materials: White quartz, ceramic, metal. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to ea...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

The Semaphore Lamp. Solid Wood and 1960s traffic signal lenses
Located in São Paulo, SP
Developed in collaboration with Cristaleria Nacional, the Farol lamp is crafted from solid jequitibá wood and features glass lenses from the 1950s that were once used in traffic sign...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Glass, Wood

"Rotula" Minimalist Style Floor Lamp in painted steel and natural wood
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
This floor lamp in painted steel and natural wood has a minimalist style. For the "Rotula" floor lamp, Alessandra Delgado was inspired by the subtle elegance of the human body. You c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel

Large White Quartz IV Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Large White Quartz IV Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 9 x W 12 x H 12 cm Materials: White quartz, metal. Available in 9 cm or 12 cm. Available in different finishes. All our lamps...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Artemis IV Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Artemis IV Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 5 x W 10 x H 5 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be w...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Delphi II Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi II Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 11 x W 186 x H 33 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Winter V Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter V Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 58 x W 140 x H 52 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired a...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - oval
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara. It has two layers, one longer than the other, and it is made in prewashed white linen. The structure of the product is made of white alumnium. The li...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Oslo II Smoked Glass Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Oslo II Smoked Glass Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 5,5 x W 12 x H 111 cm Materials: Smoked glass and metal. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according ...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Designer, Sizable Table Lamp, Resin, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A sizable resin table lamp designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 24.75” H x 16” Diameter Bulb Specifications: E-26 Bulb Number of Sock...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Resin

Pedrita Floor Lamp, Brazilian Contemporary Design in Brazilian Quartzite
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
This is Pedrita floor lamp (Model S) and it is part of Pedrita lamp series. This floor lamp is made of a rare quartzite of unique geological formation. Pedrita lamp series’ concept...
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2010s Other Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz

Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - large
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara. It has three layers, one longer than the other, and it is made in prewashed white linen. The structure of the product is made of white alumnium. The ...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

AZO Wall Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Black
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Azo comes from the intention of creating a sconce with vertical lighting. Its shape is the result of a longitudinal cut in a cylinder with rounded en...
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Winter VI Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter VI Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 45 x W 167 x H 30 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired ...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Delphi I Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi I Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 60 x W 145 x H 42 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can ...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Vela Wall Lamp by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
In the collection Delicadeza e Brutalidade, the sculptural furniture explores the essential duality between romance and violence, beauty and aggression. Materials such as marble, sta...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Orbe Table Lamp, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Brass & Aluminium, Black & Green
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
ORBE is a table lamp with indirect light, designed to provide soft illumination to the environment. The piece has a simple structure, composed by the minimum required for its functionality: the front box houses the light source and provides the weight that supports the set; the conical plate has the function of gradually rebounding the light, creating a nuance of shade that encicles its volume; the back support provides stability to the piece and completes its silhouette. Each of these elements is marked by the use of different colors and finishes that seek to emphasize the precise constitution of the ORBE lamp. Its name alludes to the aesthetics of the object, given by the conjunction of the geometric design with its metallic finishes and matte colors. At the same time, the circular reflector that surrounds the frontal totem sets...
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2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Enrico Furio Dominici, Pendant Light, Brass, Metal, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
By Enrico Furio
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white-lacquered metal and glass pendant light designed and produced by Enrico Furio Dominici, Brazil, c. 1950s. The brass stem resents with moderate oxidation. Overall Dim...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Alfama dos Marinheiros Table Lamp
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Alfama dos Marinheiros table lamp by Lusboa pays tribute to the fearless Portuguese sailors who explored the seas. Part of the "Marinheiros" collection, this piece reinterprets a...
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2010s Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Alfama dos Marinheiros Table Lamp
Alfama dos Marinheiros Table Lamp
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Set 2 "Ligna" Table Lamp in Solid Wood, pair of lampshades
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Lignum in Latin means wood. The idea of the Lignum collection created by Alessandra Delgado arose from a great desire to take full advantage of the residues from Cinnamomo reforeste...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Cotton, Wood

"Giaco" Contemporary Golden Sconce in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
The "Giaco" sconce is meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. It is therefore quite difficult, if not impossible to make identical items. The brass casting is p...
Category

2010s Brutalist Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Candela III Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Candela III Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 23 x H 13 cm. Materials: Matte Black, Rustic Silver, Oxidized Graphite, Vintage Gold and Rustic Bronze. All our lamps can be wired accor...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Brass Pendant Light - Max
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in brass with natural finish without varnish. The finish on this sculptural pendant light darkens over time. The ma...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Brazilian contemporary acrylic and wood table lamp - small
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This table lamp is named Lichia. The product consists of a round acrylic diffuser and a wooden base. The base is made of wood, shaped in a rounded design and with a varnish finishin...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - small
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara. It has two layers, one longer than the other, and it is made in prewashed white linen. The structure of the product is made of white alumnium. The li...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Candeia wall sconce - sand / sand - Romaria Collection - Brazilian ceramics
Located in Campinas, BR
The Candeia wall sconce is part of the Romaria collection, developed by Raísa Anderson, the brand's creative director, and produced by partners from the interior of São Paulo. This ...
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2010s Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Clay

Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Brass Pendant Light
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Sacurá - Sculptural light pendant in brass with natural finish without varnish. The finish on this sculptural pendant light darkens over time....
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2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Marisco Table Lamp - Handcrafted Wooden Lighting
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Marisco Table Lamp is part of Lusboa's "Sabores" collection, inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Portugal. This handcrafted lamp combines timeless design with functionality...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Sublime Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Sublime Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 7 x W 20 x H 185 cm Materials: Glass and metal. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If so...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

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...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal, Aluminum

Nó Lamp
By João Souza Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Nó lamp by Lusboa is a tribute to the strength and craftsmanship of Portuguese navigators, blending tradition with contemporary design. Crafted from solid wood with refined brass...
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2010s Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pair of Natural Crystal Table Lamps, Signed by Demian Quincke
By Demian Quincke
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of natural crystal table lamps - Signed by Demian Quincke Natural crystal table lamps assembled and sculpted on casted brass base Dim...
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2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

Winter I Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter I Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 25 x W 22 x H 84 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired ac...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Cuia table lamp - blue - Romaria collection
Located in Campinas, BR
The Cuia table lamp is part of the Romaria collection, it was developed by Raísa Anderson, the brand's creative, and produced in the interior of São Paulo, from clay, by the hands of...
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2010s Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

Delphi IV Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi IV Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 6 x W 11 x H 68 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be w...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Rare mid century chandelier by Dominici Brazil c1950
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in London, GB
Lovely chandelier by Enrico Furio for his company Dominici, Brazil c1950 Enrico Furio (1909 – 2010) Emigrated from Italy to Brazil in 1946 with Lina Bo B...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Profana Sculptural Floor Lamp • Handmade Edition Steel • by Pedro Paulo-Venzon
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
According to Giorgio Agamben, to profane is to bring into the human realm that which was only devoted to the gods. This discussion about inversion is the point of departure for Prof...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel

"Sino Meio" Max Version Contemporary Outdoor Wall Light in Cast Brass
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This outdoor wall light was meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. It is therefore quite difficult, if not impossible to make identical items. The brass casting is produced by formation of a mold from a mixture of sand and the liquid alloy of copper and zinc. The projects are based on a contemporary appropriation of traditional methods from Brazilian artisans and reinterpreted through the integration of new forms and noble materials. An aesthetic infused with “beauty of imperfection" is obtained by the expressive potential of each material, generating works that recall nature and rationality. Estúdio Orth...
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2010s Brutalist Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - medium
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara. It has three layers, one longer than the other, and it is made in prewashed white linen. The structure of the product is made of white alumnium. The ...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in steel. It can be paited in black, white ou brown (corten). It has 6 domes. The mall cotton domes in various colo...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel

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