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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, Brass, Fabric, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and off-white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Replaced lampshade. Discoloration to base as illustrated. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches):...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Brazilian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white-lacquered metal and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Provenance: Casa Teo, São Paulo.  Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5"H x 16.75...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Medium Floor Lamp Baile by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Medium floor lamp Baile by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: D 54 x W 154 x H 52 cm Materials: Metallized wire, Steel, Glass, Fiberglass and aluminum. Also, available in different col...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Wire

Brazilian Mid-century floor lamp, 1950s.
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century floor lamp, manufactured in Brazil, unknown designer, 1950s. This lamp has a solid circular iron base in black varnish, a white iron stem supports a swivel and height ad...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

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...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Delphi II Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi II Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 10 x W 11 x H 76 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be ...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

Grão Wall Sconce by WJ Luminaires
Located in Geneve, CH
Grão Wall Sconce by WJ Luminaires Dimensions: D 12 x W 25 x H 25 cm. Materials: Aluminum and crystal. Available in different aluminum color options. Please contact us. All our lam...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum

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

Cristallo Domo P Pendant Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Cristallo Domo P Pendant Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 120 x D 23 x H 125 cm, H: Custom made. Materials: Cristallo quartzite and polished cast brass. Finishes: Polished Cast Bra...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

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

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...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal

Enrico Furio Dominici Attribution, Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
By Enrico Furio
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and white fabric floor lamp attributed to Enrico Furio Dominici, Brazil, c. 1950s. Moderate to heavy oxidation present throughout brass. Dimensions of Lamp with...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 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...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Bronze

Quartz and Bronze Table Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz and Bronze Table Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 22 x H 62 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand blown glass, other. Also available: Matte bl...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Other

Enrico Furio Dominici, Pendant Light, Metal, Brazil, 1980
By Enrico Furio
Located in High Point, NC
A white, red and black-lacquered metal pendant light designed and produced by Enrico Furio Dominici, Brazil, c. 1980. Moderate loss of paint to upper stem. Overall minor warping to...
Category

1980s Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Cruz Wall Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Cruz Wall Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 24 x D 6 x H 36 cm Materials: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum. Finishes: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum Also...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Steel

"Sino Meio" Contemporary Outdoor Wall Light in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth
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 di...
Category

2010s Brutalist Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

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...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Aluminum

Presa Wall Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Presa Wall Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 14 x D 8 x H 65 cm Materials: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum Finishes: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum Also...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Bamboula Contemporary and Original Lamps
By Noemi Saga Atelier
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The rhythm of the blues inspired the line of Bamboula lamps. Bamboula is the name given to a type of Primitive drum made of the barrel of rum and covered by a skin at one end. It is also the name of the dance of African origin, brought to the United States and danced to the rhythm of the same drums. The pendant lamp has some variations. One is a central part formed by 03 heights of pendants that interconnects to the other individual pieces that are sold individually. The Bamboula line was designed to Cristiana Bertolucci Estúdio...
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2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Wood

Rare Brazilian Floor Lamp, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare floor lamp / table lamp produced in Brazil during the 1960s.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

"Ligna" Table Lamp in Solid Wood
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 refores...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Wood, Cotton

AZO Wall Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Polished
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

Artemis III Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Artemis III Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 11 x W 27 x H 88 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

Delphi IV Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi IV Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 14 x W 185 x H 18 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

Arco Lamp, Silver, by RAIN, Contemporary Table 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

Mini Moselle Metal Wall Lamp with White Quartz And Raw Fabric Shade by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Moselle Metal Wall Lamp with White Quartz And Raw Fabric Shade by Aver Dimensions: D 19 x W 15 x H 38 cm. Materials: White quartz, metal, and fabric. Available in different fin...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

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...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

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

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...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp by Unknown Artist, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Italian-style floor lamp featuring a cast-iron base with a glossy black-painted aluminum cover. The vertical structure is composed of iron rods in the same glossy black finish, suppo...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

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, Floor Lamp, Wood, Brass, Fabric, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A wood, brass and white fabric floor lamp designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Replaced lampshade. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 67.0"H x 15.0"W x 15.0"D. Dimensio...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

Brass and Wood Luminária Flutua by Atelier Andre Ferri
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass and Wood Luminária Flutua by Atelier Andre Ferri Dimensions: D 240 x H 40 cm. Materials: Wood, Brass. ANDRÉ FERRI André Ferri is from Belo Horizonte, born in 1990, graduated...
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2010s Post-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

Brass and Wood Luminária Flutua by Atelier Andre Ferri
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass and Wood Luminária Flutua by Atelier Andre Ferri Dimensions: D 180 x H 40 cm. Materials: Wood, Brass. ANDRÉ FERRI André Ferri is from Belo Horizonte, born in 1990, graduated...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

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:...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Other

Brazilian Designer, Wall Lights, Brass, Metal, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of brass, black-lacquered metal and glass wall lights designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. The brass sockets present with very light oxidation. Overall Dimensions (Inc...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

Brass Meia Lua Table Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Meia Lua Table Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 28 x D 18 x H 40 cm Materials: Cast metal. Finishes: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum All our lamps can be wired...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Solitário Wall Sconce by WJ Luminaires
Located in Geneve, CH
Solitário Wall Sconce by WJ Luminaires Dimensions: D 3 x W 7 x H 7 cm. Materials: Aluminum and crystal. Available in different aluminum color options. ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Aluminum

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...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Metal

Winter VII Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter VII Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 65 x W 200 x H 35 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

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

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

Oslo II Pendant Lamp with White Quartz And Hand-Blown Glass Details by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Oslo II Pendant Lamp with White Quartz And Hand-Blown Glass Details by Aver Dimensions: D 12 x W 140 x H 13 cm. Materials: Smoked glass, white quartz, and metal. Available in differ...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

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...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Metal

Delphi Pendant IX by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi Pendant IX by Aver Dimensions: D 14 x W 300 x H 30 cm. Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass are some of the raw materials used...
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2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal

Bastro Table Lamp by Pedro Ávila
Located in São Paulo, BR
Through a fusion of functional and sculptural objects, Pedro channels the aesthetics of astronomical instruments and the cultural fascination with space exploration. Inspired by his ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel

Brass Buca P Ceiling Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass Buca P Ceiling Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 14 x D 14 x H 12 cm Materials: Cast metal. Finishes: Polished Cast Brass Weight: 3 kg. Also available in Polished Cast Aluminu...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

Wood Luminária Lua by Atelier Andre Ferri
Located in Geneve, CH
Wood Luminária Lua by Atelier Andre Ferri Dimensions: W 20 x D 7.5 x H 40 cm. Materials: Wood, Aluminum. ANDRÉ FERRI André Ferri is from Belo Horizonte, born in 1990, graduated ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Wood

Brass, Wood and Aluminum Luminária Memória by Atelier Andre Ferri
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass, Wood and Aluminum Luminária Memória by Atelier Andre Ferri Dimensions: W 23.5 x D 23.5 x H 100 cm. Materials: Wood, Brass, Aluminum. ANDRÉ FERRI André Ferri is from Belo ...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Quartz Table Lamp II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz table lamp II by Aver Dimensions: D 39 x H 97 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also Available: Matte Black, Rus...
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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal, Other

Floor Lamp, 1960s, Inspired by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Iconic Arco
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Flos
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 ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

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Marble, Steel, Chrome

Delphi III Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi III Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: Ø: 90cm; H: 18cm. 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

Brazilian Sculptural Walnut Brass Geometric Tripod Floor Lamp Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian sculpted bold angles of design Floor Lamp. Designed with a striking tripod base that's crafted from solid Walnut Wood and accented with antique-brass finished metal. It can be complemented by a large Linen Lamp...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Brass and Nickel Minotauro Table Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass and Nickel Minotauro Table Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 61 x D 20 x H 56 cm Materials: Cast metal, nickel-plated steel, and selenite stone Finishes: Polished Cast Brass or...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal, Nickel

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

Lauder III Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Lauder III Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 15 x W 45 x H 139 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired ac...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other

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