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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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...
Rock Crystal
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...
Quartz, Metal
Rewired Brazilian Modern Table Lamp in Chrome Metal and Acrylic Shade, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
A striking study in proportion, reflection, and atmospheric light, this Brazilian Modern table lamp from the 1960s embodies the sculptural optimism that defined mid-century lighting ...
Metal, Chrome
$14,588 / item
Quartz Pendant Light V by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant light V by Aver Dimensions: D 90 x H 75 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, o...
Stone, Crystal, Other
$3,137 / item
Delphi V Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi V Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 8 x W 11 x H 102 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be w...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Pharos Hand Sculpted Natural Stone Pendant VII by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Pharos Hand Sculpted Natural Stone Pendant VII by Aver Dimensions: D 8.5 x W 8.5 x H 52 cm. Materials: Natural stone, metal. Available in different metal finish options. Please cont...
Stone, Metal
Brazilian Chandelier, Metal and Brass, Colorful Design, Circa 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Brazilian modernist chandelier produced in the 1950s. Crafted in metal and brass, this refined lighting fixture embodies the restrained sophistication that characterized Braz...
Metal, Brass
$6,250 / item
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...
Bronze
Golden brazilian contemporary table lamp made of cast bronze
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This brazilian contemporary table lamp is called Adobe. It has a modern design. Its structure it's made of cast bronze, with a asymetrical design. The bronze goes through a melting ...
Bronze
$714 / item
Sino Meio P Wall Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Sino Meio P Wall Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 10 x D 7 x H 21 cm Materials: Cast metal. Finishes: Polished Cast Brass or Polished Cast Aluminum Also available in Polished Cast ...
Metal
Floor Lamp, 1960s, Inspired by Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni Iconic Arco
By Flos, Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in New York, NY
This vintage floor lamp from the 1960s has a tubular shape and curved structure like a fishing rod. The base is a marble disk, and the light source is smooth and diffused, ideal for ...
Marble, Steel, Chrome
$1,405 / item
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 ...
Stone, Metal
$91,549 / item
Ensemble of 7 White Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Ensemble of 7 white quartz pendant lamp by Aver Dimensions: 81 x 81 x 18 cm. Lighting: One LED 28W / 1800 Lumens. Finish: Silver leaf, old silver leaf, gold leaf, old gold leaf, cop...
Quartz
Brazilian Handcrafted Lamp ''Contornos'' by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
About the Lamp: The 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 met...
Steel
$996 / item
Black Corda Wall Lamp by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Corda Wall Lamp by Wentz Dimensions: D 22 x W 22 x H 55 cm Materials: Aluminum, Blown Glass. WEIGHT: 1,2kg / 2,6 lbs Colors: Black, White LIGHT SOURCE: Built-in LED. 150lm. 2...
Aluminum
$15,876 / item
Quartz Pendant Lamp II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz Pendant Lamp II by Aver Dimensions: D 59 x W 100 x H 30 cm Materials: Natural white quartz, metal, ceramic. Available in Gold Plated, Silver Plated, Aged Gold Plated, Aged S...
Quartz, Metal
$1,522 / item
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...
Metal
$796 / item
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...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$4,860 / item
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...
Aluminum
$555 / item
Chrome Wall Light Curva
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
The 180º bend is a common industrial feature found in steel factories. From this element, we developed a collection that incorporates softness into the rawness of the material.
Steel, Chrome
Brazilian Contemporary Acrylic and Brass Sconce
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Lichia sconce has a modern design. It's structure is made of polished, brushed or aged brass. It also has one light difusor in a round shape, made of acrylic, which can be the colors milky, nude, smoked or black, where there's a translucent round glass that covers the lamp. The lamp used is a G9 bi-pin led. The light emitted by the sconce is diffused, soft and calming. The sconce is named Lichia (lychee in english) after en exotic chinese fruit...
Brass
$8,324 / item
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...
Quartz, Metal
$16,146 / item
Delphi VI Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi VI Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 112 x W 112 x H 24 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps ca...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$2,002 / item
Crystal Wall Sconce by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal wall sconce by Aver Dimensions: 15cm x 15cm; H: 55cm Light: 01 x E27 or g9 Materials: Aluminum with gold leaf. Crystal. Fabric Available in finishes: Silver veneer, aged silver veneer, gold veneer, aged gold veneer, copper veneer, aged copper veneer, aged gold patina, rusty patina. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. The history of Aver Metais as a lighting brand begins with Jefferson Aver manufacturing lamps in a completely handcrafted way and with very few resources in the family business. Over the years, the brand has grown and gained recognition. Today, our products are present in several projects by prestigious professionals, in addition to being resold in lighting boutiques in different regions of Brazil. Through its partners, Aver Metais has several participations in important design and architecture exhibitions. In 2015 the company started its internationalization process and today has clients and projects carried out in places like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, London, Cardiff, Hamburg, Manila, Santa Cruz de la Sierra...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Aluminum
$5,880 / item
Floor Lamp Baile Medium
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
Baile collection investigates traditional festive costumes to create an collection of lamps, that exalt joy and the encounter through colors and shine of its bodies.
Glass
$23,994 / item
Gota Lamp by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Gota lamp by Mameluca Material: Enigma marble Dimensions: D 60 x H 280 cm All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA f...
Marble
"Sonata 3759" Table Lamp in Enameled metal & glass, Enrico Furio Dominici, 1970
By Enrico Furio
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Enrico Furio Dominici (1910–1995), this sculptural Sonata 3759 desk lamp reflects the experimental lighting design that emerged between Europe and Brazil during the mid-t...
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Attributed to Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, 1950s
By Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in New York, NY
The 1950s production by Forma received influence from postwar international thought, and this floor lamp dialogues with that context. The piece has a long metal tube base that adjust...
Aluminum, Brass
Brazilian contemporary pendant lamp in patinated brass
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Cacau contemporary Brasilian Minimalist pendant light by Cristiana Bertolucci This poetic pendant was inspired by the fruit of Cacao, typical ...
Brass
$10,678 / item
Natural Stone Chandelier by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural stone chandelier by Aver Dimensions: W 150 x D 32 x H 33 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-...
Stone, Crystal
$4,700 / item
Single Pendant Lamp Baile
By Cultivado em Casa
Located in Floresta, MG
Baile collection investigates traditional festive costumes to create an collection of lamps, that exalt joy and the encounter through colors and shine of its bodies.
Glass, Acrylic
$1,077 / item
Delphi I Large Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi I Large 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...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$11,243 / item
Crystal Chandelier Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal chandelier lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 70 x W 70 x H 25 cm Materials: Nickel, Gold, Aged Gold. Clear, Satin, Golden. Crystal Rocks. Lighting: 16 x G9 Available in finishes: Silver Plated, Aged Silver Plated, Gold Plated, Aged Gold Plated. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. The history of Aver Metais as a lighting brand begins with Jefferson Aver manufacturing lamps in a completely handcrafted way and with very few resources in the family business. Over the years, the brand has grown and gained recognition. Today, our products are present in several projects by prestigious professionals, in addition to being resold in lighting boutiques in different regions of Brazil. Through its partners, Aver Metais has several participations in important design and architecture exhibitions. In 2015 the company started its internationalization process and today has clients and projects carried out in places like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Miami, London, Cardiff, Hamburg, Manila, Santa Cruz de la Sierra...
Quartz, Aluminum
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 ...
Aluminum, Brass
$1,510 / item
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...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$3,887 / item
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 ...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$17,281 / item
Quartz Pendant Lamp II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz Pendant Lamp II by Aver Dimensions: D 85 x W 85 x H 25 cm Materials: Natural white quartz, metal, ceramic. Available in Gold Plated, Silver Plated, Aged Gold Plated, Aged Si...
Quartz, Metal
$2,845 / item
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...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$1,241 / item
Allegro Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Allegro Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 8 x W 8 x H 26 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired accor...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$4,777 / item
Natural Stone Table Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural stone table lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 40 x H 85 cm Materials: Natural stone, metal. All our lamps can be wired according to each...
Stone, Crystal, Metal
$7,212 / item
Quartz Pendant Light III by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant Llght III by Aver Dimensions: W 150 x D 32 x H 12 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also Available: Matt...
Stone, Crystal, Other
$4,203 / item
Íris Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Íris Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 25 x W 20 x H 75 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$1,592 / item
Quartz Pendant Light I by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant light I by Aver Dimensions: D 12 x H 20 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass, other. Also available: matte black, rustic silver, oxidized graphite, and rustic bronze. A series of lamps molded...
Stone, Crystal
$5,854 / item
Quartz Wall Lamp 90 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz wall lamp 90 by Aver Signed by Waldir Junior Dimensions: D 10 x W 5 x H 90 cm Materials: Aluminum, antique bronze finish. Natural white quartz and smoky quartz. Lighting: 01 ...
Quartz, Aluminum
$11,380 / item
Pendant Lamp Baile by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
Pendant lamp Baile by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: D 54 x W 154 x H 52 cm Materials: Metallized Wire, Acrylic, Glass, Fiberglass, Aluminum, Plywood. Also available in different c...
Aluminum, Wire
$4,261 / item
Oslo Frosted Glass Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Oslo Frosted Glass Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 9 x W 12 x H 76 cm. Materials: Frosted glass and metal. Available in different finishes. All ...
Metal
$1,498 / item
White Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
White Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 12 x W 12 x H 38 cm Materials: White quartz, metal. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired according to each co...
Quartz, Metal
Brazilian contemporary table lamp made of cast bronze
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
A base presents natural irregularities of the productive process. Available in two finishes: - Polished: The edition does not take varnish, which makes the surface a coloring and ap...
Bronze
$4,200 / item
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 ...
Onyx, Brass, Stainless Steel
$19,963 / item
Crystal Chandelier Lamp 88 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Crystal chandelier lamp 88 by Aver Dimensions: D 88 x H 55 cm Materials: Natural clear crystals, nickel. Lighting: 12 x E14 Available in other sizes. All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. The history of Aver Metais...
Crystal, Metal
$1,967 / item
Glass Wall Light by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass Wall LIght by Aver Dimensions: W 15 x D 15 x H 57 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand blown glass, other. Aver Design...
Stone, Crystal, Other
$17,281 / item
Artemis II Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Artemis II Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 85 x W 85 x H 25 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired ...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$5,994 / set
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 ...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$19,131 / item
Selenite Chandelier by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite chandelier by Aver Dimensions: 80 x 80 x 60 cm. Materials: aluminum and selenite. Designed by Marcele Muraro, it is made of natural stones and...
Quartz, Aluminum
$2,142 / item
White Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
White Quartz pendant lamp By Aver Dimensions: D 10 x W 10 x H 15 cm Materials: White Quartz, metal. Also Available: silver leaf, antique silver...
Stone, Crystal, Metal
Brazilian Handcrafted Floor Lamp "Hwá" by Dimitrih Correa
By Dimitrih Correa
Located in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
About the product The Hwá 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...
Brass, Steel, Magnets
$5,058 / item
Quartz Horizontal 120 Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz Horizontal 120 pendant lamp by Aver Signed by Waldir Junior Dimensions: D 5 x W 124 x H 30 cm Materials: Aluminum, antique Bronze finish. Natural White Quartz and Smoky Quartz. Lighting: 01 x LED 20W 1600 lumens. Available Finishes: Silver Veneer, Aged Silver Veneer, Gold Veneer, Aged Gold Veneer, Copper Veneer, Aged Copper Veneer, Aged Gold Patina, Antique Patina. Also available in size Small (W 90 cm). All our lamps can be wired according to each country. If sold to the USA it will be wired for the USA for instance. A new collection of lamps was signed by Waldir Junior for Aver Metais...
Quartz, Aluminum
$3,196 / item
Corsica I Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Corsica I Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 6,5 x W 6 x H 90 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be ...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$4,261 / item
Glass Wall Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Glass Wall Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 9 x W 12 x H 76 cm Materials: Frosted glass, metal, ceramic. Available in frosted glass or smoked glass. Available in Gold Plated, Silver Plat...
Metal
$4,308 / item
Quartz Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant lamp by Aver Dimensions: 90 x 5 x 7cm Materials: white quartz, silver leaf, gold leaf, brass leaf, copper leaf and pink gold leaf. Lightning: 01 x LED 15W 1600LM (The dimensions and the price listed is for 1 lamp) Designed by Waldir Junior.
Multi-gemstone, Quartz, Brass, Copper, Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
Designer Eva Menz wants the light to "evoke curiosity and a sense of wonder."
Working with resin, a tricky material, has created moments of failure — and enlightenment.
Commissioned for the lakeside villa of a Finnish industrialist, it illuminated visits with dignitaries.
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The 1920s design is a thrilling combination of saturated colors, ancient motifs and modern aesthetics.
Designed by a giant of Swedish lighting, the large-scale fixtures bring major drama.
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
Before founding the Memphis Group, Sottsass bent the rules of lighting design with the wonderfully wavy Cometa.