Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
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
Rock Crystal Butterfly Sculpture on Pink Geode Obelisk Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A stunning decorative mineral specimen, composed of a rock crystal butterfly with brass body, on a pink geode obelisk on black marble base. A beautiful acc...
Category
2010s Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Quartz, Stone
Rose Quartz Crane Pair Sculpture on Rock Crystal and Black Marble Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved semi precious rose quartz stone crane pair, with carnelian beaks, fluorite crests, and brass legs. The pair of cranes are mounted on a rock crystal quartz min...
Category
2010s Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Rose Quartz Hummingbird Pair Sculpture on Rock Crystal and Marble Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved semi precious rose quartz stone hummingbird pair, with brass beak and feet, mounted on a rock crystal quartz and green marble...
Category
2010s Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
Collections of Butterflies and Insectin Taxidermy from the 60s
Located in Naples, IT
A group of real Brazilian butterflies presented in a beautiful antique wooden box from 1960. These specimens are extremely rare and have been selected from a vintage collection.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Glass, Wood
Haroldo Burle Marx 18K Yellow Gold & Aquamarine "Forma Livre" Necklace
By Burle Marx
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Free Form "Forma Livre" style, Brazil, circa 1970s, segmented rectangular panels choker form yellow gold necklace with baton and plaque drops fringe and tab insert clasp, set with ten (10) free-form carved polished aquamarines, necklace measures 15'' in length, stamped "Burle Marx 750 INDBRAS GB 791," total weigh 4.890 troy oz.
This exquisite Burle Marx 18 Karat Gold Free Form Aquamarine Necklace, crafted in the early 60s, emanates timeless elegance. Originating from Burle Marx's personal collection until the early 80s, this rare piece, now available for purchase, showcases unparalleled craftsmanship.Unlikely to be replicated in the future. As a testament to its extraordinary status, this necklace is deemed a Museum Piece, embodying the artistic mastery of Burle Marx, a renowned jewelry designer whose clientele included luminaries like Cicely Tyson, Madame Ferragamo, and Placido Domingo...
Category
1970s Vintage Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold
Pair Of Brass Stirrups, 19th Century, Spanish Colonial
Located in Free Union, VA
An elegant pair of heavy cast brass stirrups with Neoclassical relief decoration, the highlight being the bold anthemion motifs clasping the bar that catches the stirrup leathers. Th...
Category
19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th Century Shrine Retablo Baroque Carved and Painted Wood
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Antique Mid 18th Century Brazilian Baroque Shrine
Solid carved and painted brazilian cedar wood.
Richly carved and painted . All original patina from t...
Category
18th Century Baroque Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
18th Century Baroque Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Solid carved and painted wood shrine and a pair of amphoras with flowers.
Collector's piece ! Full with flowers and details. Lovely pieces !
- Dimensions shrine: 31.7 inches H x 15 1...
Category
1750s Baroque Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
Gorgeous 18th Century Baroque South American Floral Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Lovely 18th Century shrine in polychrome cedar. Rectangular box, topped by a cut pediment carved with flowers, flanked by a pair of tips – like simplified obelisks. Sides and pair of...
Category
Late 18th Century Baroque Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
Rare 17th Century South American Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Rare 17th Century Cedar Shrine.
Straight box with padded doors. Interior with decorative arch in the shape of a portal.
Dimensions in centimeters: 52cm W x 26,50 cm D x 71 cm H.
Th...
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
19th Century South America "Slave" shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Solid wood, with original patina from the time.
Made by slaves, during the dark slavery times, to worship and pray.
Dimensions: 18,70 inches W x 33,26 inches H x 10,62 inches D.
...
Category
Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
Rare 17th Century South American Colonial Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Rare 17th Century South American Colonial Shrine
Straight box with pediment cut into stylized volutes. Made of polished cedar, with wrought iron fittings, this oratory reflects the ...
Category
Late 17th Century Baroque Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Cedar
Pipe Holder in Hardwood by Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian mid-century modern decorative pipe holder was designed by Jean Gillon for WoodArt in the sixties. Handcrafted with hard rosewood (also known as jacaranda), the pipe ho...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
3X World Champion Gabriel Medina personal Japan Summer Olympics surfboard (2021)
Located in Haleiwa, HI
3X Surfing World Champion Gabriel Medina’s personal surfboard. Shaped for the 2020 Summer Olympics held in Tokyo Japan, July 2021. Gabriel Medina is a 3-time WSL World Champion of Su...
Category
2010s Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam
Jorge Zalszupin Modern Design in Brazil Book by Maria Loschiavo dos Santos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jorge Zalszupin Modern Design in Brazil book by Maria Cecilia Loschiavo dos Santos published in Brazil in 2014 in Portuguese and English. Never published i...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Pink amethyst "butterfly" slice on metal base
Located in BAARN, UT
Amethyst is a quartz containing traces of manganese oxide are responsible for the violet color. Amethyst is usually found in cavities of volcanic rock and is also present in ore corr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst
Pink amethyst on metal base
Located in BAARN, UT
Amethyst is a quartz containing traces of manganese oxide are responsible for the violet color. Amethyst is usually found in cavities of volcanic rock and is also present in ore corr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst
Giant Anteater Mounted by Mr.Monin Taxidermiste at the Zoo Des Bruniaux, France
Located in Leuven , BE
Myrmecophaga tridactyla (II/B) - Cites :documentation of origin
In Les Abrets en Dauphiné (France) a small zoo was established in 1968. It was called le Zoo des Abrets. The zoo was renamed Parc Zoologique des Brunniaux in 1986. This institution bred a giant anteater...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Organic Material
1940'S BRAZILIAN INLAID WOOD TRAY WITH REAL MORPHO BUTTERFLY WiNGS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present this vintage Brazilian inlaid wood tray with real Morpho butterfly wings.
This vintage tray features a geometric pattern m...
Category
20th Century Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Walnut
XL Amethyst Pair on Metal Base
Located in BAARN, UT
240kg (106kg and 101kg are the pieces without the stands).
Amethyst is a quartz containing traces of manganese oxide are responsible for the violet color. Amethyst is usually fou...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst
Móvel Moderno Brasileiro, Brazilian Modern Design, Book
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
The Brazilian modern design book extensively classifies the work of 15 of the most representative Brazilian furniture designers in the mod...
Category
2010s Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Agate Slice on Metal Base
Located in BAARN, UT
Agate is a largely translucent and variety of quartz and subvariety of chalcedony.
Agate consists mainly of chalcedony and sometimes in combination with variants of quartz. Think ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate
Pipe Holder by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pipe holder designed by Abraham Palatnik with the artist's own aesthetic characteristics, vivid and colorful, made out of polyester resin. Produced by “Si...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Resin
Collection Rose Colored Stone Balls, Brazil, Contemporary
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Brazilian collection of 25 in total rose colored stone balls.
Three different sizes
Measures: Large 2.5" diameter
Medium 2" diameter
Small 1" diameter
Smooth and po...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Stone
Embraer 170 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 170 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 170 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Natural Amethyst Point on Metal Base
Located in BAARN, UT
Amethyst is a quartz containing traces of manganese oxide are responsible for the violet color. Amethyst is usually found in cavities of volcanic rock and is also present in ore corr...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Amethyst
Embraer 190 Jet Airplane Aircraft Model Brazil
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the Embraer 190 Jet. Made of Wood in the Scale of 1/75. This exquisite Embraer 190 Model is handcrafted by a master craftsmen from the finest Wood. Attention is given...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
"Chalice" Contemporary Sculptural piece in Cast Brass by Estudio Orth
By Estúdio Orth
Located in Sao Paulo, BR
Produced in São Paulo, Brazil.
This contemporary cup in cast brass was meticulously handmade by master artisans one piece at a time. It is therefo...
Category
2010s Brutalist Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1950s Midcentury Jacaranda Geometric Faceted Humidor Dispensary Apothecary Box
By Jens Quistgaard, Jean Gillon, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy solid Brazilian rosewood lidded jar/box, weighing 1 lb. 11 oz. Possibly was designed as a humidor but does not smell of tobacco. Unmarked.
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Rosewood
Freestanding Agate Freeform Mineral from Brazil
Located in London, GB
A large polished agate freeform. This freestanding Brazilian agate has two interesting dimensions to it: serene blue-grey bands on one face, dramatic wh...
Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Agate
Freestanding Citrine Quartz Crystal Cluster, Brazil.
Located in London, GB
A freestanding A-grade quartz (rock crystal) point. The stunning natural composition of smaller clusters around the large central point makes this a real statement piece. One of the finest shelf sized crystal clusters we have ever held in our collection.
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Category
18th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Crystal
Contemporary collectible Skate from "Cars Never Die" collection by Alê Jordão
By Alê Jordão
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
This 2016 piece is made of repurposed Chevrolet (Nates Kaipes Model) car parts painted in silver.
Noticing the great number of abandoned cars in the streets of Brazilian metropolises, Alê Jordão...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal
Brazilian Rose Quartz and Silver Pendant in the Form of a Fist
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Brazilian rose quartz and silver pendant in the form of a fist. Significant size and weight for a pendant.
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Silver
Antique Map of the Brazilian Coast by A. Van Krevelt
Located in Langweer, NL
Uncommon edition of this accurate map of part of Brazil, from San Salvador till Rio de Janeiro and S.Paulo. In lower right engraved "29b." Originates from 'Atlas Portatif pour servir...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Paper
Mounted Quartz Crystal Slice
Located in London, GB
Exceptional mounted Quartz slice from Brazil. Mounted on a handmade steel base the piece can also be easily removed for use on other projects such as table furniture or wall mounting.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Quartz
Mounted Albite and Tourmaline Mineral from Brazil
Located in London, GB
Mounted Albite and Tourmaline Mineral
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Tourmaline
Rose Quartz Crane Sculpture on Rock Crystal Mineral Base
Located in Toronto, ON
A beautiful hand carved semi precious rose quartz stone crane with carnelian beak, fluorite crest, and brass legs. This piece is mounted on a faceted rock crystal quartz mineral spec...
Category
2010s Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Quartz
3X World Champion Gabriel Medina’s personal surfboard
Located in Haleiwa, HI
3X World Champion, Gabriel Medina’s personal surfboard. Medina is the 2014/2018/2021 WSL World Champion of Surfing. Image of Gabriel Medina performi...
Category
2010s Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Fiberglass, Foam, Softwood
Agate Slice on Metal Base
Located in BAARN, UT
The slice is 2cm thick.
Agate is a largely translucent and variety of quartz and subvariety of chalcedony.
Agate consists mainly of chalcedony and sometimes in combination with v...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Brazilian Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Other
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