Brazilian Lighting
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
Bar Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires
Located in Geneve, CH
Bar Pendant Lamp by WJ Luminaires
Dimensions: Ø 180 x H 500 cm.
Materials: Aluminum and crystal.
Available in different metal and glass color options. The wire length is 500 cm. P...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Aluminum
Delphi I Small Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi I Small Wall Lamp by Aver
Dimensions: D 4 x W 10 x H 17 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
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...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Stone, Other
Delphi V Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi V Pendant Lamp by Aver
Dimensions: D 14 x W 153 x H 20 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
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...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Zinc
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 ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Clay
The Lore Lamp. Brazilian Solid Wood and 1960s traffic signal lenses.
Located in São Paulo, SP
Developed in partnership with Cristaleria Nacional, the Lore lamp is crafted from solid jequitibá wood and features glass lenses from the 1950s that were once used in traffic signals...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Glass, Wood
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 Custom Rock Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
Brazilian rock crystal basket chandelier, custom by FPM Chandelier, this chandelier can be custom made in any dimensions needed and any frame color, and...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal
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...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Steel
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...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Brass, 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...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Stone, 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
"Sino" Pendant in Cast Brass and Illuminated Raw Crystal by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
"Sino" contemporary golden pendant, in cast brass and illuminated raw crystal, by Estudio Orth.
With adjustable chain height, this pendant wa...
Category
2010s Brutalist Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Minimalist Brazilian Handcrafted Table Lamp "Wé" by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
About the Lamp:
The Wé Lamp suggests an innovative usability for its light bulb by using a magnetic system. A magnet that is underneath the wood base can be positioned all over the ...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Brass, Steel
Zinc Pendant Curva
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Steel, Zinc
Ferrão 7/8" Pendant Lamp, 130cm, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Brass
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Ferrão 7/8 is an edition made in turned solid brass of the Ferrão line, launched in 2018. The pieces have small differences from the original design, with their reduced thickness and...
Category
2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Dominici Floor Lamp, Mid-century Modern Brazilian Design by Enrico Furio, 1950s
By Dominici, Enrico Furio
Located in New York, NY
Dominici Iluminação Moderna, founded by Enrico Furio Dominici in 1934, began as a lighting store in Bologna, Italy, before he relocated to Brazil amidst wartime disruptions.
Dominic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron
Oslo Frosted Glass Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Oslo Frosted Glass Pendant Lamp by Aver
Dimensions: D 86 x W 86 x H 13 cm.
Materials: Smoked glass and metal.
Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according t...
Category
2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Metal
Desk lamp “Pugno”, Richard Carruthers for Dominici, 1971.
By Richard Carruthers, Dominici
Located in Barcelona, ES
Desk lamp “Pugno”, designed by Richard Carruthers for Dominici.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Steel
Carved IX Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Carved IX Pendant Lamp by Aver
Dimensions: D 75 x W 75 x H 2,5 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
Pendant Curva
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Steel
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
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
Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Dimensions: D 8 x W 8 x H 26 cm
Materials: Natural white quartz, metal, ceramic.
Available in Gold Plated, Silver Plated, Aged Gold Plated, Aged Silver ...
Category
2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Quartz, Metal
Candeia wall sconce - blue / blue - 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 ...
Category
2010s Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Clay
Zinc Floor Lamp Curva
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
A common item in steel houses, the 180º curve is the starting point for the development of the collection. Using this element of industrial origin and organic format, we seek to crea...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Steel, Zinc
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
Quartz and Bronze Wall Light I by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz and Bronze Wall Light I by Aver
Dimensions: W 4 x D 18 x H 70 cm
Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other.
Also Available: ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Stone, Other
Arco Lamp, Gold, 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
Artemis II Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Artemis II Wall Lamp by Aver
Dimensions: D 9 x W 15 x H 75 cm
Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz.
Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be ...
Category
2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Angelo Lelli italian red and black, glass, metal and acrylic circa 1970.
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible ANGELO LELLI table lamp in glass, acrylic and metal circa 1970.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Carved Rock Crystal Table Lamps on Acrylic Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring elegance to your formal living room or den with this sophisticated pair of rock crystal table lamps. Crafted in Brazil, and standing on clear round acrylic bases, the hand carv...
Category
2010s Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Rock Crystal
Untitled, 2019, Silk and Felted Wool Hanging Lamp by Inês Schertel, Brasil
By Inês Schertel
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The contemporary textile designer Inês Schertel manufactures versatile items using a six thousand year old technique. Each piece is unique in color and form and are not woven as text...
Category
2010s Rustic Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Wool
Winter IV Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter IV Pendant Lamp by Aver
Dimensions: D 25 x W 210 x H 13 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
Brazilian contemporary acrylic and wood table lamp - medium
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...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Acrylic, Wood
Sculptural Amethyst Crystal Table Lamp Bespoke Made with a World-Class Amethyst
Located in Ametista Do Sul, BR
Designed by E2D Crystals, this Amethyst Geode Cluster table lamp is a one-of-a-kind item, created with a focus on uniqueness, quality, and beauty. We used only the best materials, be...
Category
2010s Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Crystal, Rock Crystal
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 ...
Category
2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, 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...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Quartz
Lauder II Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Lauder II Wall Lamp by Aver
Dimensions: D 8 x W 9 x H 20 cm.
Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz.
Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired accord...
Category
2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
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...
Category
2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Quartz, Crystal, Metal, Other
Artemis I Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Artemis I Wall Lamp by Aver
Dimensions: D 9 x W 15 x H 40 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
Lampshade, "Tulipa" table lamp, decorative
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
Inspired by the Tulip flower, it is shaped and carved from natural wood. The Tulip Lampshade is a delicate piece that provides cozy yet functional lighting for that special reading c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Set Of 2 Corsica III Wall Lamps by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Set Of 2 Corsica III Wall Lamps by Aver
Dimensions: D 6,5 x W 20 x H 80 cm
Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz.
Available in different finishes. All our ...
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...
Category
2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Ferrão Pendant Lamp, 150cm, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Black
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Ferrão lamps are composed of a metallic body with a reduced diameter and sharp tips, referring to the image of a sting. The spike-shaped ends give the pieces tension, but also se...
Category
2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
"Lasca" Contemporary Indoor Wall Lamp in Cast Brass and Crystal by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
This Contemporary Lasca lamp in Cast Brass and Crystal was meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. It is therefore quite difficult, if not impossible to make id...
Category
2010s Brutalist 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...
Category
2010s Other Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Quartz
Ferrão Wall Lamp, 210cm, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Black
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Ferrão lamps are composed of a metallic body with a reduced diameter and sharp tips, referring to the image of a sting. The spike-shaped ends give the pieces tension, but also se...
Category
2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Ferrão Pendant Lamp, 210cm, by RAIN, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Black
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Ferrão lamps are composed of a metallic body with a reduced diameter and sharp tips, referring to the image of a sting. The spike-shaped ends give the pieces tension, but also se...
Category
2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Aluminum
Ferrão Pendant Lamp, 150cm, by Rain, Contemporary Lamp, Aluminium, Chrome
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The Ferrão Lamps are composed of a metallic body with a reduced diameter and sharp tips, referring to the image of a sting. The spike-shaped ends give the pieces tension, but also se...
Category
2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Chrome, Aluminum
Wall Lamp 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 Lighting
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Quartz, Metal
"Cruz" Max Version Contemporary Indoor/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...
Category
2010s Brutalist Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Brass
Candela IV Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Candela IV Wall Lamp by Aver
Dimensions: D 15 x W 17 x H 17 cm.
Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz.
Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired acc...
Category
2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Delphi I Large Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi I Large Wall Lamp by Aver
Dimensions: D 4 x W 8 x H 13 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
Alegro Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Alegro Wall Lamp by Aver
Dimensions: D 10 x W 15 x H 34 cm
Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz.
Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wir...
Category
2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Crystal Chandelier Lamp 62 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal chandelier lamp 62 by Aver
Dimensions: D 62 x H 55 cm
Materials: Natural clear crystals, metal.
Lighting: 8 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...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting
Materials
Crystal, Metal
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