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.
Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Brass Pendant Light - XXL
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
H 110 x D 100cm x W 160cm This pendant is named Sacurá XXL. It is a Sculptural light pendant in brass. It can be brushed, polished or aged. It has 9 domes. The mall cotton domes in...
Brass
Dominici Attribution, Pendant Light, Brass, Glass, Brazil, 1960s
By Dominici
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and glass pendant light attributed to Dominici, Brazil, c. 1960s. Dramatic patina on brass. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.5"H x 10.0"W x...
Brass
Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light - XXL
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
H 110 x D 100cm x W 160cm This pendant is named Sacurá XXL. It is a Sculptural light pendant in steel. It can be painted black, brown, white or silver. It has 9 domes. The mall cot...
Brass
Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - small
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara - size small. Recently launched in 2026 as an extension of the Acítara collection, the piece carries the same sense of lightness and softness that def...
Aluminum
Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Brass Pendant Light - Max
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Sacurá Max. It is a Sculptural light pendant in brass with natural finish without varnish. The finish on this sculptural pendant light darkens over time. The ma...
Brass
Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Steel Pendant Light - Max
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...
Steel
Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - 2 layers
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara. It has two 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 li...
Aluminum
Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - large
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 ...
Aluminum
Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - oval
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara. It has two 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 li...
Aluminum
Brazilian Designer, Pendant Light, Metal, Acrylic, Brazil, 1960s
Located in High Point, NC
A white acrylic and metal pendant light designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1960s. Dramatic patina on metal. Some staining on acrylic consistent with age and use. Overall Dimension...
Metal
$14,632 / item
Delphi I Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi I Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 60 x W 145 x H 42 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can ...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Delphi IV Pendant Lamp by Aver, Hand-Blown Glass & Metal, Art Deco
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...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
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 ...
Aluminum
$12,246 / item
Pharos Hand Sculpted Natural Stone Pendant II by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Pharos Hand Sculpted Natural Stone Pendant II by Aver Dimensions: D 100 x W 90 x H 13 cm. Materials: Natural stone, metal. Available in different metal finish options. ¨Please conta...
Stone, Metal
Dominici Attribution, Pendant Light, Brass, Brazil, 1960s
By Dominici
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable counter weight pendant light attributed to Dominici, Brazil, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensio...
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...
Steel
$11,596 / item
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...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$10,957 / item
Cristallo Domo P Pendant Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Cristallo Domo P Pendant Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 120 x D 23 x H 125 cm, H: Custom made. Materials: Cristallo quartzite and polished cast brass. Finishes: Polished Cast Bra...
Quartz, Metal
Mini Etruscan II Pendant Lamp with White Quartz And Gold Patina Details by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Etruscan II Pendant Lamp with White Quartz And Gold Patina Details by Aver Dimensions: D 25 x W 120 x H 25 cm. Materials: Smoked glass, white quartz, and metal. Available in di...
Quartz, Metal
$15,008 / item
Green Quartz Chandelier Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Green Quartz chandelier lamp by Aver Dimensions: Diameter 68 x Height 75 cm Materials: Aluminum with gold leaf. Natural Quartz Crystals. Ligh...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Aluminum
$20,224 / item
Winter VI Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter VI Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 45 x W 167 x H 30 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired ...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Brazilian Designer, Pendant Light, Wood, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
An off white-painted wood and glass pendant light designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Losses present to white paint and wood veneer. Provenance: Casa Teo, São Paulo. Overa...
Glass, Wood
$14,426 / item
Winter V Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter V Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 58 x W 140 x H 52 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired a...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Vintage Midcentury Ceiling Lamp, Brass and Opaline Glass, Brazilian Design, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Original Condition.
Brass
Brazilian Contemporary Sculptural Brass Pendant Light
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Sacurá - Sculptural light pendant in brass with natural finish without varnish. The finish on this sculptural pendant light darkens over time....
Brass
$1,260 / item
Pendant 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
$32,654 / item
Selenite Chandelier 100 by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Selenite chandelier 100 by Aver. Dimensions: D 100 x H 70 cm. Materials: Selenite, metal. Available in other sizes. Designed by Marcele Murar...
Stone, Metal
$970 / item
Black Corda Pendant Lamp by Wentz
By Guilherme Wentz
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Corda Pendant Lamp by Wentz Dimensions: D 20 x W 22 x H 55 cm Materials: Aluminum, Blown Glass. WEIGHT: 1,2kg / 2,6 lbs Colors: Black, White LIGH...
Aluminum
$3,264 / 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
$23,135 / item
Winter VII Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter VII Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 65 x W 200 x H 35 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$9,553 / item
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...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$4,690 / item
Conca Pendant Lamp by Studio Orth
Located in Geneve, CH
Conca Pendant Lamp by Studio Orth Dimensions: W 150 x D 12 x H 119 cm, H: Custom made. Materials: Polished Cast Brass. Finishes: Polished Cast Brass Weight: 3 kg. Also available in...
Metal
Ferrão 7/8" Pendant Lamp, 160cm, 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...
Brass
Brazilian contemporary minimalist prewashed linen pendant - baby
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
This pendant is named Acítara Baby. Recently launched in 2026 as part of the Acítara collection, the piece carries the same sense of lightness and softness that defines the origina...
Aluminum
$11,048 / item
Winter IV Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter IV Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 25 x W 210 x H 13 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired ...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$12,737 / item
Delphi Pendant IX by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi Pendant IX by Aver Dimensions: D 14 x W 300 x H 30 cm. Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown glass are some of the raw materials used...
Crystal
$8,571 / item
Delphi II Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi II Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 11 x W 186 x H 33 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$7,030 / item
Winter II Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Winter II Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 23 x W 154 x H 13 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired ...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
$18,238 / item
Bubbles II Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Bubbles II Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 59 x W 100 x H 30 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Ferrão 7/8" Wall 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...
Brass
Sacurá - Brazilian contemporary wall lamp made of brass
By Cristiana Bertolucci
Located in Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Brazilian sculptural wall lamp in brass with natural finish without varnish. The brass darkens over time. Small cotton domes in various colors. Its design refers to cherry trees wit...
Brass
$18,238 / 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
Pharos Hand Sculpted Natural Stone Pendant III by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Pharos Hand Sculpted Natural Stone Pendant III by Aver Dimensions: D 190 x W 15 x H 24 cm. Materials: Natural stone, metal. Available in different metal finish options. ¨Please cont...
Stone, Metal
$19,106 / item
Delphi Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi 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 can b...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Brazilian Designer, Chandelier, Brass, Metal, Glass, Brazil, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, white-lacquered metal and opaline glass chandelier designed and produced in Brazil, c. 1950s. Provenance: Casa Teo, São Paulo. Overall Dimensions (inches): 24.5"H x 16.75...
Metal, Brass
Brass and Wood Luminária Flutua by Atelier Andre Ferri
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass and Wood Luminária Flutua by Atelier Andre Ferri Dimensions: D 180 x H 40 cm. Materials: Wood, Brass. ANDRÉ FERRI André Ferri is from Belo Horizonte, born in 1990, graduated...
Brass
$1,369 / item
Mini Quartz Drop Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Mini Quartz Drop Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 8 x H 16 cm Materials: White quartz, ceramic, metal. A series of lamps molded in a lively, imperfect, and organic ceramic texture, in con...
Quartz, Metal
Enrico Furio Dominici, Pendant Light, Metal, Brazil, 1980
By Enrico Furio
Located in High Point, NC
A white, red and black-lacquered metal pendant light designed and produced by Enrico Furio Dominici, Brazil, c. 1980. Moderate loss of paint to upper stem. Overall minor warping to...
Metal
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
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...
Steel
$21,514 / item
Bubbles Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Bubbles Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 45 x W 117 x H 33 cm. Materials: Glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps can be wired ac...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
Axis Solis Limited Edition Pendant Lamp in Brazilian Stone by Otavio Motta
Located in Geneve, CH
Axis Solis Limited Edition Pendant Lamp in Brazilian Stone by Otavio Motta Signed, limited edition Dimensions: Ø 120 cm. Central body: Ø 80 cm Crystal spikes: 20 cm length each Mater...
Stone, Crystal, Brass, Steel
$8,023 / item
Delphi VII Pendant Lamp by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Delphi VII Pendant Lamp by Aver Dimensions: D 11 x W 153 x H 14 cm Materials: Hand-blown glass, metal, crystals, and white quartz. Available in different finishes. All our lamps ca...
Crystal, Quartz, Metal, Other
J Tenreiro Chandelier in Jacaranda, glass and metal 1970.
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible and rare chandelier attributed to Joaquim Tenreiro in Jacaranda, glass and metal circa 1970.
Metal
$1,826 / 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
$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
$8,914 / item
Quartz Pendant Light I by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Quartz pendant light I by AVer Dimensions: W 180 x D 40 x H 12 cm Materials: Natural rocks, high-quality cut crystals, jewelry chains, hand-blown ...
Stone, Crystal
$14,152 / item
Pharos Hand Sculpted Natural Stone Pendant IV by Aver
Located in Geneve, CH
Pharos Hand Sculpted Natural Stone Pendant IV by Aver Dimensions: D 200 x W 18 x H 30 cm. Materials: Natural stone, metal. Available in different metal finish options. ¨Please conta...
Stone, Metal
$9,553 / 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
$19,859 / 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
The alluring pendant light exemplifies the designer’s winsome mid-career work.
The Doma by L’Aviva Home nods to Colombia’s equestrian heritage.
Hand-blown glass makes the Italian fixture glow like dew-covered leaves in the sun.
Working through her studio, Atelier001, the German-born lighting meister designs LED fixtures with thoughtfully crafted details that make each piece one of a kind.
This pair of iconic 20th-century light fixtures with the same name have two very different backgrounds.
The Canadian couple combines poetry and simplicity in their elegant designs.