Author: Isabella Varela
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Tendency of the Modern Furniture by Sergio Rodrigues
Originally published in Modulo magazine, 11th edition, page 26 (1958), this article has been translated by Patrick Finn. This is a facsimile reproduction of the original. It’s fascinating to read an article written by one of the most important figures of Brazilian mid-century modern design, especially to see his own perspective. In this article, Sergio…
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Joaquim Tenreiro: The Master of Brazilian Modern Furniture
When people talk about Brazilian modern design, one name always comes up: Joaquim Tenreiro. Born in 1906 in Melo, Portugal, Tenreiro came to Brazil as a young man and, by the 1940s, was already reshaping the way Brazilians thought about furniture. At first, his story looked like many others: immigrant family, studies in arts and…
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