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Brazilian Furniture

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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Item Ships From: USA
Place of Origin: Brazilian
Cimo Moveis, Sideboard / Credenza- Brazilian Mid-Century Modern - 60'
By Moveis Cimo
Located in Houston, TX
This three-drawer dresser crafted from solid hardwood adorned with vibrant yellow circle motifs exemplifies the whimsical furniture creations by Móveis Cimo during the 50s. Originall...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brazilian Carved Rock Crystal Compote Centerpiece with Swivel Bowl
Located in Dallas, TX
These important hand carved rock crystal bowls on stand were crafted in Brazil. Built in two pieces, the compote stands on a square base decorated with a brass band mount to the base, over a circular swivel bowl is round in shape. The large pair of bowls...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Brass

Zalszupin Petala Table Mid-century Modern Brazilian Vintage Coffee Table
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
The Petala center table, designed by Jorge Zalszupin in the 1960s, showcases a minimalistic and cleverly constructed aesthetic. Composed of eight hardwood "petals" arranged in an oct...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Rock Crystal Obelisks and Sphere
Located in Hanover, MA
Beautiful grouping of clear rock crystal quarts pair of obelisks and a sphere.
Category

1950s Grand Tour Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal

Geraldo De Barros Bar Cart
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in Washington, DC
Solidly elegant bar cart by important Brazilian Modernist Geraldo De Barros, whom many consider to be the father of Brazilian Modernism. Simple lines and curvaceous corners give th...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Carved Wood Lions from Minas Gerais
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare and remarkable pair of mid century lions in repose hand carved, in a stylized modern form, from the Cammatillo tree or Kingwood grown in the Minas Gerais region of Brazil.
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Kingwood

BraziLIAN Rosewood and White Leather Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel S.A.
By Probel, Jean Gillon
Located in Buffalo, NY
BraziLIAN Rosewood and White Leather Sofa by Jean Gillon for Probel S.A... Classic Modernist 1970's design.. Extremely comfortable.. Superior quality and construction.Retains its o...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century Modern Percival Lafer Brutalist Rosewood Coffee Table
By Percival Lafer
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Percival Lafer Brutalist Rosewood Coffee Table Above average condition and structurally sound. Wood is in very good con...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood, Glass

Forma Brazil Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Brazilian rosewood dining chairs by Forma Móveis e Objetos de Arte, 1957, Brazil. In the manner of Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, this set of six vintage dining chairs is crafted fr...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Carlos Milan Branco e Preto MF5 Chair
By Carlos Milan
Located in Washington, DC
This MF5 chair was designed by Carlos Milan of the design company Branco e Preto in Brazil. It features solid wood, woven cane, and original upholstery.
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Paulistana Armchair with Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The Paulistana lounge chair and ottoman were designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by his own company L’Atelier in 1959. After traveling...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Martin Eisler Attribution Canr Brazilian Armchair
By Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Hauner (1927 — 1997) & Martin Eisler (1913 — 1977) Hauner & Eisler were the primary designers for the iconic Brazilian furniture company Forma – their work counts as one of th...
Category

1950s Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Moveis Pailar Costela chair
Located in Washington, DC
Beautiful and rare vintage Brazilian Costela chair by Moveis Pailar. Costela means "rib" in Portuguese, which perfectly describes this slatted sculptural...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Sergio Rodrigues "Tonico Two" Sofa, Jacaranda/ Leather, Brazil 1960s
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
A natural derivative of the homonymous armchair, Tonico couch brings the same comfort solution with a rather large roll to support the head. In the couch, it comes attached and it ha...
Category

1960s Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Fabric Att. to Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid Century Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Fabric attributed to Jorge Zalszupin are nothing less than spectacular. This pair was designed in the sixties and fea...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Vintage Brazilian Armchairs by De Couro
By De Couro
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of armchairs from Brazilian company De Couro. They are made with steel structures and thick stitched black leather in excellent vintage condition. Each chair is stamped on the b...
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather

Jean Gillon for Probel Leather and Brazilian Rosewood Sofa, c. 1970, Signed
By Jean Gillon, Probel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare Brazilian Modern sofa is by Jean Gillon for Probel and features a gorgeous Brazilian Jacaranda frame with very-comfortable black leathe...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Brazilian Modern Armoire in Hardwood by Moveis Cimo, 1950s, Brazil
By Moveis Cimo
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this one-of-a-kind Brazilian Modern Armoire in Hardwood by Moveis Cimo in the fifties is a very rare FIND and is gorgeous! The armoire is entirely made in Imbuia h...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and White Linen by Celina, Brazil, c. 1960
By Celina
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern Sofa in Hardwood and White Linen by Celina made in the 60s is nothing less than spectacular! The frame of the sofa is made with Brazilian Rosewood and the cus...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Midcentury Brazilian Modern Charcuterie Platter in Hardwood, Jean Gillon, 1960s
By Jean Gillon
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Midcentury Brazilian Modern Charcuterie Platter in Hardwood by Jean Gillon, is gorgeous! Handcrafted from hard rosewood (also known as Jacaranda), this charcut...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

19thc Brazilian Rio Art Nouveau Signed Butterfly Wing Art- Serving Tray - Signed
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Brailian "Rio" Hand Crafted Butterfly Wing Art Serving Platter. This piece is signed by the maker.
Category

1890s Art Nouveau Antique Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Wood

Zalszupin Attr. Modern Leather & Rosewood Console
Located in New York, NY
Jorge Zalszupin (Polish/Brazilian, 1922-2020) Attributed Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Leather and Rosewood Console Table, with four suspended raspberry leather faced...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Topaz from Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma)
Located in New York, NY
From Mogok District, 115 km NNE of Mandalay, Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma) Well crystallized water-clear colorless topaz crystal 4" long with very complex termination with many...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

Eight Estrutural Structural Brazil Modern Chairs
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of eight dining chairs in the manner of Joaquim Tenreiro (1906-1992), Brazil, circa 1947. Handcrafted from solid jacaranda rosewood, these chairs feature architectural quadrangul...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Organic Modern Brazilian Amazonia Guaranta Dining Table Base, Reclaimed Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Organic Modern Brazilian Amazonia Guaranta Dining Table Base, Reclaimed Wood Offered for sale is an organic modern reclaimed Guaranta Brazilian Amazonia wood table base. The base is...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Brazilian Modern Low Sideboard in Hardwood by Celina, c. 1960
By Celina Decoracoes
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Low Sideboard made in Hardwood by Celina is beautiful. This very well constructed piece is composed of two...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Sergio Rodrigues, Parati Armchairs - Brazilian, Mid-Century Modern - 1963
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
Introducing the "Parati" armchair, a masterpiece born in the creative fervor of the mid-1960s, gracing the lobby of Brasilia's iconic Itamaraty Palace, the bastion of Brazil's Minist...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Linen, Hardwood

Percival Lafer "Earth" Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Percival Lafer
Located in Oakland, CA
Lay back in this spaceship of a chair. 1970s Hippie futurist lounge chair and ottoman designed by Brazilian designer Percival Lafer. Lafer is one of the most recognized Brazilian d...
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Brazilian Modern Chairs in Metal and Fabric by Carlo Hauner, 1950s, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
Available today, these Mid-Century Modern chairs in Fabric and Metal designed by Carlo Hauner in the fifties are beautiful!! The one of a kind set of six dining chairs was designed ...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table in Wood & Marble by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table made in Wood & Marble by Jorge Zalszupin in Brazil in 1959 is a masterpiece! The “Limestone” coffee table is a stunning example o...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Marble

1970’s Leather Settee
By Percival Lafer
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1970’s Leather Settee. Bentwood arms with brass details. Button Cushions. Soft light Butterscotch color vintage leather. Sofa sits low and deep for loung...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather

Brazilian Modern Dining or Conference Table in Hardwood, Metal, Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern Dining or Conference Table in Hardwood and Metal by Sergio Rodrigues is THE find of the year! This large dining/ conference room table (can fi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Rosewood tall bookcase Made in Brazil
By Jean Gillon, Sergio Rodrigues
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning rosewood tall bookcase. This bookcase is completely original and in very good vintage condition. The bookcase has (5) adjustable shelves. Beautiful rosewood grain. The rosew...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Mole Armchair with Ottoman by Sergio Rodrigues, Mid-Century Modern-Vintage 1957
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
Presently accessible for acquisition, this exquisite Mid-Century Modern masterpiece, the "Mole" armchair accompanied by a stool, fashioned from a harmonious blend of hardwood and lig...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid-century Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood and Glass, Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-century Modern Coffee Table in Hardwood and Glass, by Sergio Rodrigues, is THE find of the year! The square shaped base is made in solid Brazilian rosewood...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Glass

Sergio Rodrigues coffee table - Brazilian Mid-Century Modern 1958
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Houston, TX
Immerse your living space in sophistication with this exquisite square coffee table, a masterpiece designed by a renowned Brazilian architect from the illustrious 1950s era. Handcraf...
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Brazilian Smoked Glass Coffee Table by Percival Lafer
By Percival Lafer
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1970s. Table by Percival Lafer made of Jacaranda wood. Made in Brazil, smoked glass top.
Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Smoked Glass

Dobradura Wall Sculpture
Located in Hudson, NY
Despite its formidable appearance and size, the Dobradura sculpture, shown here, is made of resin making it both lightweight and easy to install. Whether hung horizontal or vertical...
Category

2010s Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Resin

Brazilian Modern Kinetic Sculpture of a Cat in Resin by Abraham Palatinik, 1960s
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian modern kinetic sculpture of a cat in resin was designed by Abraham Palatinik in the 1960s. This is part of the Artemis collection that features hundreds of different a...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Resin, Polyester

Contemporary Painting by Heiko Roschke, 2023
By Heiko Roschke
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Heiko Roschke was born in Bautzen (East Germany) and became interested in art during childhood. Painting was an instrument of liberation, however, the political pressures of the regi...
Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Hematite with Rutile From Brazil on Lucite Base
Located in New York, NY
This fascinating specimen out of Brazil features deeply-hued hematite growing with natural golden rutile in a sculptural combination piece that offers the mirror-like luster from the...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Other

Mid-Century Modern Armchairs in Rosewood & Black Leather by Bertomeu, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
These unique looking armchairs feature a square base made in Brazilian rosewood (Jacaranda). They have been upholstered in black leather and the back seat has been tufted with four buttons. The structure of the backseat has an incredible design consisting of six vertical slabs connected by a brass rod. The wood has been refinished and the upholstery is new. They are very comfortable and are in excellent condition. This particular pair of chairs was purchased from a private residence in the city of Sao Paulo. The pair is beautifully showcased in our room next to an armchair, ottoman and sofa by Liceu de Artes e Oficios and a delicate coffee table by Fatima and the convo looks nothing less than spectacular. A set like this will not only be a great addition to a mid-century environment but will also look stellar in a modern, contemporary, eclectic environment. Attached some publications showcasing the same model in contemporary environments. Movies Bertomeu...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Midcentury Brazilian Modern Sergio Rodrigues "Sheriff" Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Brazilian Modern Sergio Rodrigues Leather "Sheriff" Lounge Chair and Ottoman - All solid wood - with NO Cushions. Cushions can be custom made by most upholstery shops that...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Musa Queen Bed in White Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The amazing designers from the Uultis team have fabricated this beautiful Musa queen bed in a white fabric with a shell shape as a headboard that is supported by an angular frame, co...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Eight Dining Chair Set in Hardwood & beige leather, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Brazil
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this set is nothing less than spectacular! This set of eight dining chairs was designed by Giuseppe Scapinelli in the 1950s. The structure of the chairs is in hardw...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Brazilian Wall Mirror by Sergio Rodrigues
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in San Francisco, CA
Sergio Rodrigues design circular wall mirror with a mitered interior frame in gorgeous Jacaranda wood. Large wall mirror in size and visual impact at 31.5 inches in diameter and 2.75...
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Jacaranda

Nowe Dining Chair in Walnut Wood Finish and Light Brown Cotton Fabric
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
The creative team at Uultis created this dining room chair to embellish that family space with a frame and legs that are made of wood in a walnut finish, combining it with a light br...
Category

2010s Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-century Modern “Sabara” Side Tables in Rosewood Sergio Rodrigues, Brazil
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Size: H56.0, W77.0, D52.0 (cm) | H22.0, W30.3, D20.5 (in) The name of this model is called “Sabará” and was designed by Sergio Rodrigues and produced by Oca in 1955. These two side ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Brazilian Modern Bar Cart in Hardwood by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler for Forma S/A Móveis e Objetos de Arte, the bar cart is made of Brazilian Rosewood (Jacaranda), glass, and steel. Composed of three removab...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Mid-Century Modern Desk with Armchair by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor, Brazil
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern desk with Chair designed by Geraldo de Barros for Unilabor in the 50s is nothing less than spectacular! The desk is made with Brazilian rosewo...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Modern 8 Chair Set in Hardwood & Fabric, Giuseppe Scapinelli, c. 1950
By Giuseppe Scapinelli
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern 8 Chair Set in Hardwood & Fabric, Giuseppe Scapinelli is fantastic! This sculptural and elegant set of 8 dining chairs features a tall backres...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Midcentury Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Beige Fabric by Jorge Jabour, Brazil
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available now, these Brazilian Modern armchairs in hardwood & beigeF Fabric designed by Jorge Jabour for Moveis Cantu are gorgeous! These gems were designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Fabric

Brazilian Modern Side table in Hardwood and Metal, Unknown, c. 1950
By Carlo Hauner
Located in New York, NY
This Brazilian Modern Side table in Hardwood and Metal, designed in the 50s is nothing less than gorgeous! The piece has a Brazilian Rosewood top with two delicate and slim drawers....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Metal

Quartz Crystal Geode
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Natural quartz crystal specimen features a white crystalline center surrounded by a rock exterior in hues of tan or beige. Taking up to a million years to form, each geode is unique...
Category

2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Quartz, Rock Crystal

Natural Lemurian Quartz Crystal from Brazil
Located in New York, NY
This natural 125.6 grams Brazilian Lemurian Quartz is a large single specimen, featuring transparency and an intact termination. No damage is present, and the crystal is unpolished. ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

Quartz Point from Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
From Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil Large transparent colorless quartz crystals with surfaces composed of many smaller parallel crystal faces. Internally the quartz id highly tran...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

Mid-Century Modern Mucki Bench in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, c. 1960
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
The Mucki bench, designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1958 and manufactured by Oca, is a versatile and stunning piece suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings. Featuring a low rect...
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Spessartine Garnet from Lavra Navegadora, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
From Lavra Navegadora, Penha do Norte, Minas Gerais, Brazil Lustrous transparent dark-red spessartine garnet crystal with irregular crystal form and surfaces composed of many parall...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Quartz, Other

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