Brazilian Furniture

Brazilian modernist furniture is an immersion in an aesthetic legacy, in which each curve and each texture tell the history and culture of our national DNA.

In addition to an artistic expression, it is a visual narrative around a collection of furniture that expresses a historical cut of our country culture.

Below are some protagonists of modernist design in Brazilian furniture that are part of stories, inspirations and creations of an authentic reflection of the political and cultural context of the time.

Sergio Rodrigues

One of the most important designers in the history of Brazilian furniture. Collection of creative, irreverent and iconic works. Throughout his career, began in the late 1950s, he created more than 1,200 pieces, including banks, armchairs, chairs and tables.

Jorge Zalszupin

Born in Poland in 1922, the architect found in Brazil the perfect scenario to create timeless and poetic furniture, becoming a reference of modernity in the 60s/70, with its brand L'telier.

Joaquim Tenreiro

Considered as the father of the Brazilian modern furniture, he left a remarkable legacy in the areas of art, design and architecture. Starting his largest craft in 1933, he painted, drew and sculpted, contributing significantly to the history of furniture design in Brazil.

Zanini de Zanine

Zanini de Zanine was born in Rio de Janeiro and grew up seeing his father, José Zanine Caldas, to work. He interned with Sergio Rodrigues, when he produced his first furniture. Graduated in graphic design, he built a successful trajectory with international collaborations, industrial projects and a handcrafted wooden studio in his hometown.

Percival Lafer

Still young, Percival Lafer took the lead of the furniture company Lafer with his brothers. Its impact as an industrial designer left a lasting mark on the Brazilian furniture scenario. In addition, Lafer expressed her creativity as an architect, projecting houses for friends, urban furniture and architectural components.

Balance Lounge Armchair by Lina Bo Bardi

Lina Bo Bardi

Lina Bo Bardi marked the modernist architecture of São Paulo in the 1950s to 1970s with remarkable projects, including the MASP, the Bahia Modern Art Museum and Sesc Pompeia. Its influence extends beyond physical construction, covering the arts, illustration, scenography, graphics, interior design and furniture.

Fernando Mendes

In a studio in Rio de Janeiro, the practice of Fernando Mendes blooms with his supreme artisanía and love for Madeira, inspiring his furniture designs. Graduated in Industrial Design and Architecture, she worked with Mestre Sergio Rodrigues.

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