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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
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...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

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

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

Cuia wall sconce - green - Romaria Collection - Brazilian ceramics
Located in Campinas, BR
The Cuia wall 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 ...
Category

2010s Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Clay

Madre Deus Table Lamp
By João Souza Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
The Madre Deus Table Lamp by Lusboa is a timeless piece that beautifully blends tradition and modern design. Inspired by the elegance of Portuguese heritage, this lamp exudes sophist...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Marble, Brass

Selenite Pendant Lamp III by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite Pendant Lamp III by Aver Dimensions: Ø 83 x H 16.5 cm. Materials: Metal, selenite. Different finishes available: Rustic Bronze, Vintage Gold, Aged Copper Veneer, Onyx Venee...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal, Other

Cuia table lamp - green - 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...
Category

2010s Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Ceramic

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 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

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 with ...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Percival Lafer, Table Lamp, Metal, Acrylic, Brazil, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in High Point, NC
A white-lacquered metal and yellow acrylic table lamp designed and produced by Percival Lafer, Brazil, c. 1970s. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inches): 12.7“ H x 9.25“ Diameter Bu...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

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

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

Small White Quartz IV Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Small White Quartz IV Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 9 x W 9 x H 9 cm Materials: White quartz, metal. Available in 9 cm or 12 cm. Available in different finishes. All our lamps c...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

Brazilian Freeform Wood Table Lamp, Sculptural Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary tree trunk lamp, meticulously handcrafted from stunning Brazilian wood showcases nature's artistry. This enchanting lamp features a flawles...
Category

Late 20th Century Organic Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Wood

Selenite Chandelier 120 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite chandelier 120 by Aver. Dimensions: D 120 x H 80 cm. Materials: Selenite, metal. Available in other sizes. Designed by Marcele Murar...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Metal

Brazilian Contemporary Linen Table Lamp
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Arte Povera is a table lamp made of repurposed linen from remains of fabric from other pieces that are also created and produced by Cristiana Bertolucci Estúdio...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Linen

"Sino Meio" Max Version Contemporary Outdoor Wall Light in Cast Aluminum
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Produced in São Paulo, Brazil. This wall light was meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time and can be used in indoor and outdoor ambiances. It is therefore quit...
Category

2010s Brutalist Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Unique New natural Amber Rock crystals ''Fuego'', Demian Quincke
By Demian Quincke
Located in Geneve, CH
Unique New natural Amber Rock crystals ''Fuego'', Demian Quincke Signed Design Artwork Dimensions: D 25 x H 38 cm Materials: Natural Amber Rock crystals points hand assembled over c...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Giro Minimalist Floor Lamp In Painted Steel, in natural wood and concrete base
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
The Giro (Portuguese for spin) minimalist floor lamp fixture plays with the concept of movement and function. It presents a side table that spins around the stem fixed into a concret...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Cement, Steel

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. Light oxidation present throughout brass. Dimensions of Lamp with Shade (inch...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Rewired Brazilian Modern Floor Lamp in Plated chrome, Dominici, 1950s – Lot 99
By Dominici
Located in New York, NY
This vibrant 1960s table lamp, designed by Dominici in Brazil, features a sleek plated chrome finish and has been rewired for safety and functionality. Its adjustable head swivels a ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern 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...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

White Corda Wall Lamp by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
White 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...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Aluminum

Folha Wall 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

Brass, Stainless Steel, Bronze

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

Marinheiro Floor Lamp
By João Souza Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
Inspired by the sailors who docked in Lisbon, the Marinheiro floor lamp pays homage to the adventurous spirit and deep connection to the sea. With a design that blends tradition and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary 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

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...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Crystal

Organic Table Lamp in Acrylic, Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern
By Percival Lafer
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Pair of white acrylic table lamps, made up of two equal halves, fixed with customized screws. The acrylic parts form the bubble of the dome and fol...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Acrylic

Winter IX Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter IX Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 13 x W 25 x H 188 cm. Materials: White quartz, metal. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to e...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Quartz, Metal

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

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

Zinc Pendant Curva
Zinc Pendant Curva
$1,710 / item
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

Brazilian handcrafted contemporary linear polished cast aluminium pendant
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Made to order pendant made of cast aluminium from a handmade clay mold. The mold was created by the designer Cris Bertolucci with the help of a sculptor specialized in clay work. T...
Category

2010s Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Winter III Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter III Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 25 x W 188 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

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

"Sino Meio" Contemporary Outdoor Wall Light in Cast Aluminum 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

Aluminum

Sérgio Rodrigues, Abajur J.Hirth, 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Barra Funda, SP
The Abajur J.Hirth is a table lamp designed by Sérgio Rodrigues in 1960. It is characterized by its simple yet elegant form, with a slender metal base and a cylindrical shade. The la...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Metal

"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

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

Alta Lamp, by Rain, Contemporary Floor Lamp, Solid Discolored Wood
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Alta is a floor lamp whose upward light creates a diffused illumination that hangs over the piece. The design seeks inspiration in the characteristic monumentality of the Brazilian M...
Category

2010s International Style Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Wood

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 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

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

Lauder I Selenite Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Lauder I Selenite Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 12.3 x W 13 x H 25 cm. Materials: Selenite, bronze. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to each ...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Stone, Metal

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

Table Lamp "Lagoas", Oil-Rubbed Old Gold by Filipe Ramos
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...
Category

2010s Art Deco Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel

Curva Wall 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

Resin, Wood

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

Wall /Ceiling Lamp, Design by Carlo Montalto & Filhos, Midcentury, Brazil, 1960s
By Carlo Montalto & Filhos
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Brass

Pendent D33
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
The D33 collection is intended to enhance the foam, a material very present in furniture, yet always hidden. Abusing its main characteristic, absorption, the entire volume of the mat...
Category

2010s Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Steel

Pendent D33
Pendent D33
$930 / item
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

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

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

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

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.
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Lighting

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Brass, Copper, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

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

Aluminum, Chrome

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