Prolific jewelry designer John Brevard said it was a near-fatal childhood illness that led him to question the nature of human existence and its connection with the universe. Art and design would come to serve as an outlet for his self-expression, and Brevard’s visually engaging, cerebral and environmentally sustainable statement pieces embody the essence of 21st-century modernism.
Born in 1982 in Miami, Florida, Brevard had an intrinsic interest in nature and the arts as a child. However, at age 14, he contracted encephalitis and meningitis, leaving him comatose for several weeks. His recovery left him with a deep-seated desire to explore broad philosophical questions about human existence.
“There’s nothing more inspiring than the universe,” Brevard told Haute Living in 2014. “I’m influenced by realms of existence beyond our five physical senses ... alternate dimensions beyond our normal waking state consciousness.”
The experience, Brevard claimed, “served as the catalyst for his design philosophy and work ethic,” and he pursued a career in the arts, graduating with degrees in architecture and design.
In 2007, Brevard established his namesake brand. Its offerings included jewelry, accessories, handbags, shoes, furniture, art and more. He opened his first pop-up showroom in 2010 in Wynwood — an arts and culture district in Miami — where he displayed his visual art, which was listed in the Miami New Times’ “Best of Miami.”
Brevard launched his first luxury jewelry line in 2012 with fashion rings, pendant necklaces and cuff bracelets made of gold and silver, and embellished with precious stones. He opened his first permanent atelier and appointment-only showroom in Coral Gables the following year.
In 2015, Brevard opened his first flagship store in New York City and gained membership to the Council of Fashion Designers of America. He also launched Thoscene — a unique customization software that uses an astrological algorithm to create jewelry and accessories based on the time, date and location of a person’s birth.
Today, Brevard’s jewelry and other works can be found in galleries and retailers worldwide and have been featured in magazines such as Vogue, Forbes and Vanity Fair.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of John Brevard rings, necklaces, bracelets and more.
One-of-a-kind Infinity Rustic Silver Coffee Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The one-of-a-kind table is inspired by infinite universal flow. The piece was published in Architectural Digest Italia in July 2023. John Brevard sculpted this piece in 2010 from Ir...
Steel, Iron
$21,000
The Dripping Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Dripping Table merges zinc (a product of our techtonic era) and petrified wood (a timeless material). The melting and dripping zinc symbolizes the ...
Zinc
$11,975Sale Price|46% Off
Sculpture Table with Coral from countries around the world
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This one of a kind piece brings attention to humanities relationship with our oceans and natural environment. 20% of proceeds go to a sustainable living organization. This stunning ...
Zinc
$60,551Sale Price|25% Off
Petrified Wood Cubic Bench or Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This custom bench was designed and built by John Brevard. This piece is currently made to order. Each piece can be customized in size and petrified wood ...
Steel
Rotation Sculptural Coffee Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This one of a kind piece by John Brevard was created in 2009. The piece combines Iron and Petrified wood. The Petrified wood slabs rotate along the bottom so you can customize the piece to fit your interior aesthetic. This rustic yet elegant piece ages with time and is an incredible talking point for any space. This piece is from the Fabri Series: Fabric like endless weaving landscapes which unite to become one. Steel and petrified wood series: Merging Economy and Ecology is made from materials such as, petrified wood (a natural artifact...
Iron
One of a Kind Silver Surfer Convertible Desk and Coffee Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The Silver Surfer Desk is a one of a kind surfboard shaped desk that has elements of timeless elegance and futuristic tones. A keen proponent of sustaina...
Zinc
$51,637Sale Price|25% Off
Infinity Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The infinity table is one of John Brevard's first sculptural tables. This piece is a mixture of petrified wood (a timeless material) and steel in a poet...
Steel
One of a kind Sculpture Table with Coral from countries around the world
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This one of a kind piece brings attention to humanities relationship with our oceans and natural environment. 20% of proceeds go to a sustainable living organization. This stunning piece is a focal point and discussion piece for any space. This one of a kind piece was created by placing old coral...
Zinc
Infinity Rustic Silver Coffee Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The one-of-a-kind table is inspired by infinite universal flow. The piece was published in Architectural Digest Italia in July 2023. A portion of the sales go to support sustainable...
Iron, Steel
"Decay of Time" Solid Zinc and Petrified Wood Circular Coffee Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The “Decay of Time” functional sculpture series by John Brevard celebrates the natural beauty of our world by using ancient, timeless materials from sustainable sources. Each piece i...
Zinc
$21,000
Dripping Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
The dripping table by John Brevard is an iconic piece in the collection, and thereby often imitated. This limited edition piece by John Brevard is part ...
Zinc
$15,000 / item
Zinc Decay of Time Circular Coffee Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A keen proponent of sustainability, Brevard’s handcrafted sculptural furniture aims to celebrate ancient materials natural to our earth. This circular coffee table is part of the dec...
Zinc
$22,250
Coral Decay #2
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This one of a kind piece brings attention to humanities relationship with our oceans and natural environment. 20% of proceeds go to a sustainable living organization. This stunning piece is a focal point and discussion piece for any space. This one of a kind piece was created by placing old coral...
Zinc
$12,237Sale Price|45% Off
Sculpture Table with Coral from all contenants cast into the mold
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This piece brings attention to humanities relationship with our oceans and natural environment. 20% of proceeds go to a sustainable living organization. This stunning piece is a foc...
Cast Stone, Zinc
$3,252
H 20.08 in W 50.4 in D 30.71 in
Wrought iron coffee table in the style of Lothar Klute Coffee table in the style
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Coffee table in artfully forged iron with a bronze patina. Glass top specially cast and machined for this table.
Wrought Iron
One of a kind coffee table, hand crafted
By RinDesign
Located in London, GB
One of kind medium size coffee table, beautifully handcrafted in stucco marmo, a lengthy, laborious 15th century method that lends itself well to modern design. Inspired by the Japan...
Steel
Petrified Wood Coffee Table or Bench with Sleek Modern Metal Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petrified wood top modernly designed coffee table (or bench). This custom coffee table has been fashioned from a gorgeous single thick slab of smoothly polished petrified wood, wit...
Metal
French modernist coffee table from the 70s
Located in LYON, FR
Large modernist coffee table in ceramic and black lacquered metal. Housing a main top made of Sarreguemines earthenware tiles, the black lacquered metal table accommodates a second ...
Ceramic
$6,445
H 20.87 in W 50.4 in D 30.71 in
Wrought iron coffee table in the style of Lothar KluteCoffee table in the style
By Lothar Klute
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
Coffee table in artfully forged iron with a brown patina. Glass top specially cast and machined for this table.
Wrought Iron
Rustic Wooden Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic French rectangular wooden coffee table perfect for inside or outside.
Wood
Country Style Rattan Coffee Table with Removable Serving Tray Top
Located in Yonkers, NY
Evoking a sense of relaxed, country charm, this vintage coffee table pairs artisanal craftsmanship with practical design. The piece features a wide, shallow rattan tray top, its hand...
Metal
Rustic One Wide Board Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rustic coffee table consisting of an antique one wide board from Guatemala, atop contemporary legs, finished to match the top. The top shows age appropriate wear, please see close up...
Wood
Solid modernistvelm coffee table from the 1970s
By Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Chapo
Located in LYON, FR
Maison Lecan presents this solid elm coffee table from the 1970s, a piece of direct and assured character in the manner of Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Chapo — that French rural mod...
Elm
Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Impressive live edge reclaimed teak wood coffee table or bench. Stunning grain on this single slab. We added the midcentury style legs and can increase the height for a console or di...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
Coffee Table or Bench Made from Antique Teak Wood
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Made from a beautiful antique single teak wood panel with lovely patina and soft rounded edges. Celebrating the cracks and crevices and all the other marks that time and loving use h...
Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$2,850
H 19.25 in W 36.5 in D 34.25 in
Country Pine Coffee Table Made from Antique English Architects Planning Chest
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique Country Pine Coffee Table created from an English Architects planning chest. In the 1990's several English Pine Antique dealers were buyin...
Wood, Pine
Circular Coffee Table
By John Brevard
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This original and utterly unique piece, from John Brevard’s Orthofract series, features a thick piece of petrified wood supported by burnished steel legs. It reflects a perfect blend...
Stainless Steel