Brazilian Wall Decorations
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
Photography "Shorebreak", 2006, by Brazilian Photographer Roberta Borges
By Roberta Borges
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Photography by Brazilian photographer Roberta Borges. The waves perception, which derive from the strong influence of her background as a professional surfer (she was the first Brazi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Photography "Waves 1", 2010, by Brazilian Photographer Roberta Borges
By Roberta Borges
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Photography by Brazilian photographer Roberta Borges. The waves perception, which derive from the strong influence of her background as a professional surfer (she was the first Brazi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Photography "Waves 3", 2017, by Brazilian Photographer Roberta Borges
By Roberta Borges
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Photography by Brazilian photographer Roberta Borges. The waves perception, which derive from the strong influence of her background as a professional surfer (she was the first Brazi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Tadashi Kaminagai, paint: “Casario do Rio de Janeiro, 1958”
By Tadashi Kaminagai
Located in PARIS, FR
“Casario do Rio de Janeiro, 1958”.
Oil s/ duratex.
Signed and dated at the bottom right.
The painting represents an urban landscape of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,
This harmonious painting in the post-impressionist style is in excellent condition, by the artist Tadashi Kaminagai whose works are rarely available in the art market.
The work is in its original frame, made of wood with the cut border.
Tadashi Kaminagai (1899-1982) is a contemporary Japanese painter of the painter Foujita of whom he was the neighbor in the Cité Falguière. He also resided in Brazil and marked the history of Brazilian painting...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Plywood, Paint
Pair of Marino Marini Lithographs
By Marino Marini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of horse and rider lithographs by Marino Marini, from the Marino Marini portfolio, printed by Carl Schunemann, Germany, circa 1968. They have been framed in clean lined black la...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
D33, Bookcase by Cultivado Em Casa
Located in Geneve, CH
D33 - bookcase by Cultivado Em Casa
Dimensions: 70 x 40 x 80 cm
Materials: D33 foam, acrylic paint, acrylic resin, carbon steel.
Also available: different colors
The D33 coll...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Resin
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian wood Caxeta dyed with watercolor paint.
Scottish Artist and fu...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Mary Pio, Photography: Arabesque. Black and white, 2014
Located in PARIS, FR
This large-format photograph (50 x 70 cm) shows Brazilian model and photographer Mary Pio on a boat in Rio de Janeiro. The vertical structure of the photograph is composed by the boa...
Category
2010s Beaux Arts Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Boxwood, Paper
João Do Pau Nest Wall Separating + Sculpture by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
João do Pau Nest wall separating + sculpture by Mameluca
Material: Vime Branches, Pallets, others
Dimensions: D 300x H 250 cm
Birds build huge nests with twigs (reason of common...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Quartz Art Frame by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz art frame by Aver
Dimensions: D 46 x W 73 x H 80 cm
Materials: Quartz, Steel, Resin.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Quartz, Steel
Yohannah de Oliveira ‘Nous’ Contemporary Abstract Painting, 2021
By Yohannah de Oliveira
Located in Montreal, QC
“Nous” is an original, one of a kind contemporary, acrylic on linen Abstract Painting. Vibrant pops of color work in harmony to create this unique, contemporary work of art by Yohann...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic
Claudia Andujar, "Guerreiro de Toototobi", de la serie Sonhos Yanomamis, 2002
Located in PARIS, FR
Cette Photographie est superposition de chrome et impression à l'encre pigmentée minérale sur papier Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta 315 gr.
Selon les mots de l'artiste Claudia Andujar:...
Category
Early 2000s Beaux Arts Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Drawing in pastel on paper and fabric signed Hildebrando de Castro 95 Rio
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible gigantic drawing depicting a chicken heart with doll arms in pastel on paper and fabric.
Category
1990s International Style Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Half Sun round mirror with oxidized half
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Mirror oxidized by hand, piece by piece, and painted afterwards, which gives it an exclusive product.
The frame has a fitting system that allows it to rotate 360°.
The color of the f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Finish Samples by Valter Costa Lima
By Valter Costa Lima
Located in São Paulo, BR
We offer samples of the materials used in our products so you can choose, from the comfort of your home, the ones that best suit your project.
How it works:
In the images of this l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Natural Quartz Artwork by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Natural Quartz Artwork by Aver
Dimensions: D 46 x W 73 x H 80 cm
Materials: Quartz, steel, resin.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Quartz, Steel
Yohannah de Oliveira ‘Trama’ Contemporary Abstract Painting 2021
By Yohannah de Oliveira
Located in Montreal, QC
“Trama” is an original, one of a kind contemporary abstract painting, acrylic on linen worked with natural pigments, tin and acrylic mass. Subtle pops of color work in harmony to cre...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Ripples' Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Ripples' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from solid hard wood Cumaru.
Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker Jam...
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Guacho Nest Wall Separating + Sculpture by Mameluca
Located in Geneve, CH
Guacho nest wall separating + sculpture by Mameluca
Material: fishing net. coconut fiber, others
Dimensions: D 300x H 250 cm
Only the female constructs the nest in the form of a...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Other
Selma Daffre, Listed Brazilian Artist, Collograph on Paper, "Linhas"
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Selma Daffre (b. 1951), listed Brazilian artist.
Collograph on paper. "Linhas".
Numbered 6/9.
Dated 1997.
Measures: Visible dimensions: 25 x 20 cm...
Category
1990s Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Selma Daffre, Listed Brazilian Artist, Collograph on Paper, "Linhas"
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Selma Daffre (b. 1951), listed Brazilian artist.
Collograph on paper. "Linhas".
Numbered 2/9.
Dated 1997.
Visible dimensions: 25 x 20 cm.
Total d...
Category
1990s Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Selma Daffre, Listed Brazilian Artist, Collograph on Paper, "Linhas"
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Selma Daffre (b. 1951), listed Brazilian artist.
Collograph on paper. "Linhas".
Numbered 5/9.
Dated 1997.
Visible dimensions: 25 x 20 cm.
Total di...
Category
1990s Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Selma Daffre, Listed Brazilian Artist, Collograph on Paper, "Linhas"
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Selma Daffre (b. 1951), listed Brazilian artist.
Collograph on paper. "Linhas".
Numbered 9/9.
Dated 1997.
Visible dimensions: 25 x 20 cm.
Total di...
Category
1990s Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Pair of Polished Bronze Bar Trays by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Pair of polished bronze bar trays by Fakasaka Design
Dimensions: W 63 x D 37 x H 7 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
Joao Galvao Red Wood Artwork
By Joao Galvao
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Joao Galvao red wood artwork, signed by the artist, 1995, Rio.
Category
1990s Kinetic Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
"ROSA" Contemporary Wood Oratory
By Vermeil
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
"ROSA" contemporary wood oratory
Imbuia, Pau Ferro or Freijo wood.
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Hardwood
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay.
Scottish Artist and furniture Designer-Maker James Rowland of K...
Category
2010s Minimalist Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Wall Mounted Sculpture from 'Delta' Series by James Rowland
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
A piece from the 'Delta' abstract sculpture series by James Rowland made from Brazilian hard wood with brass inlay.
Scottish Artist and furniture Design...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Photography "Espécimes Vegetais" by Felipe Varanda, Limited Edition
By Felipe Varanda
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary Photography "Espécimes Vegetais" (Vegetable Specimens) from the "Arqueologia de Futuras Ruínas" (Archeology of Future Ruins) Series by Brazilian Photographer Felipe Varanda.
Edition: 2/8
Archival ink on Hahnemühle photo rag paper
Measurements: 23 x 23 in (each)
Felipe Varanda is a photographer since 1998 when he started his career as a photojournalist at Jornal do Brasil and Folha de São Paulo (Brazilian printed...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Photography "Portão 1" by Felipe Varanda, Limited Edition
By Felipe Varanda
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary photography "Portão 1" (Gate 1) by Brazilian Photographer Felipe Varanda.
Edition: 1/8
Archival ink on Hahnemühle photo rag paper
Measurements: 23 x 23 in
Felipe...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Photography "Camadas a Serem Prospectadas" by Felipe Varanda
By Felipe Varanda
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary photography "Camadas a Serem Prospectadas" (Layers to be Prospected) from the "Arqueologia de Futuras Ruínas" (Archeology of Future Ruins) Series by Brazilian Photograph...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Photography "Trilhos 1" by Felipe Varanda, Limited Edition
By Felipe Varanda
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary Photography "Trilhos 1" (Rails 1) by Brazilian Photographer Felipe Varanda.
Edition: 2/8
Archival Ink on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Paper
Measurements: 12 x 12 in
Feli...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Photography "Olhos" by Felipe Varanda, Limited Edition
By Felipe Varanda
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary photography "Olhos" (Eyes) from "Archeology of Future Ruins" series by Brazilian Photographer Felipe Varanda.
Edition: 2/8
Archival Ink on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Paper...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Photography "Toque 1" by Felipe Varanda, Limited Edition
By Felipe Varanda
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary photography "Toque 1" (Touch 1) by Brazilian Photographer Felipe Varanda.
Edition: 3/8
Archival ink on Hahnemühle photo rag paper
Measurements: 29 x 31 in
Felipe...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Photography "Rolling Stones", 2012 by Brazilian Photographer Roberta Borges
By Roberta Borges
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Photography by Brazilian photographer Roberta Borges.
Inkjet printing with mineral pigment dispersion process on 100% cotton paper. Plexiglass and metal frame. Limited edition (2/8 ...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Photography "Estilhaços" by Felipe Varanda, Limited Edition
By Felipe Varanda
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary Photography "Estilhaços Vítreos Indicando Impacto" (Glassy Shards Indicating Impact) from the "Arqueologia de Futuras Ruínas" (Archeology of Future Ruins) Series by Braz...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Photography "Habitat e Inscrições" by Felipe Varanda, Limited Ed.
By Felipe Varanda
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary Photography "Habitat e Inscrições" (Habitat and Inscriptions) from the "Arqueologia de Futuras Ruínas" (Archeology of Future Ruins) Series by Brazilian Photographer Feli...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Contemporary Photography "Casulo" by Felipe Varanda, Limited Edition
By Felipe Varanda
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary Photography "Casulo" (Cocoon) from the "Arqueologia de Futuras Ruínas" (Archeology of Future Ruins) Series by Brazilian Photographer Felipe Varanda.
Edition: 2/8
Archiv...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Photography "Waves 2", 2017, by Brazilian photographer Roberta Borges
By Roberta Borges
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Photography by Brazilian photographer Roberta Borges. The waves perception, which derive from the strong influence of her background as a professional surfer (she was the first Brazi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Photography “Rebellious 1”, 2015 by Brazilian photographer Roberta Borges
By Roberta Borges
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Photography by Brazilian photographer Roberta Borges. The waves perception, which derive from the strong influence of her background as a professional surfer (she was the first Brazi...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Photography "Inscrição Zoomorfa" by Felipe Varanda, Limited Edition
By Felipe Varanda
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Contemporary Photography "Inscrição Zoomorfa" (Zoomorphic Inscription) from the "Arqueologia de Futuras Ruínas" (Archeology of Future Ruins) Series by Brazilian Photographer Felipe V...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Brazilian Contemporary Wall Sculpture by Armarinhos Teixeira
By Armarinhos Teixeira
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Artist: Armarinhos Teixeira
Nebulares series (no title)
Unique piece
Brazil
2018
Materials: polyester, copper and leather
The sculpture is hanging on by a leather cord
Dimensions Variable
Exhibited - São Paulo, Brazil, Legado Arte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Copper
Untitled 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 Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Light Sculpture by Armarinhos Teixeira - Brazilian Contemporary Art
By Armarinhos Teixeira
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
Artist: Armarinhos Teixeira
Nebulares series (no title)
ed. 1/2
Brazil
2018
materials: Metal, rubber, latex, aluminum and light
Exhibited - São Paulo, Brazil, Legado Arte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Other Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Self-Portrait with Salvator Rosa, Albano Alonso, Ed 1/3. 2002
Located in Madrid, ES
Alfonso Albano, Self-portrait with Salvator Rosa. Ed 1/3, 2002. Perforated RC paper.
São Paulo, Brasil, 1964.
In his photographs, installations, projections and objects, Albano Afo...
Category
Early 2000s Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paper
Brazilian Baroque in gold-leafed wood circa 1800
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible brazilian baroque portal in gold-plated wood circa 1800. Fantastic. Original.
Category
Early 1800s Baroque Antique Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Form 4, Artwork by José Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
One of a kind, this is the mold used by José Zanine Caldas for the production of his famous Tronco furniture line. The piece presents the working process of the artist during the cre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Wall Decorations
Polished Bronze Bar Tray by Fakasaka Design
Located in Geneve, CH
Box, ashtray in polished bronze by FAKASAKA Design
Dimensions: W 63 x D 37 x H 7 cm
Materials: Polished bronze.
Category
2010s Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
Form 5, Artwork by José Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
One of a kind, this is the mold used by José Zanine Caldas for the production of his famous Tronco furniture line. The piece presents the working process of the artist during the cre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Wall Decorations
Form 2, Artwork by José Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
One of a kind, this is the mold used by José Zanine Caldas for the production of his famous Tronco furniture line. The piece presents the working process of the artist during the cre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Wall Decorations
Form 3, Artwork by José Zanine Caldas
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
One of a kind, this is the mold used by José Zanine Caldas for the production of his famous Tronco furniture line. The piece presents the working process of the artist during the cre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Wall Decorations
Joaquim Tenreiro Muxarabi Rosewood Wall Sculpture
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Oakland, CA
Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazil, c. 1967. Geometric wall-mount sculpture produced in a solid rosewood and designed using a traditional framework known as “Muxarabi” technique including a pa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Wall Decorations
Materials
Rosewood
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