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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…

  • Essential Books on Brazilian Modern Design – Part II

    Hello everyone, Here the second part of my books selection that I find essencial for anyone who wants to go deeper into Brazilian mid-century design. In Part I, I shared titles that give an overview of the period and others titles about key designers who shaped this movement. If you haven’t seen it yet you…

  • Essential Books on Brazilian Modern Design – Part I

    I know that sometimes it feels almost impossible to find reliable information on Brazilian Modern Design. So, I thought I’d share a selection of books that are really helpful if you’re looking to start exploring this field. The best part: most of them are bilingual. So, even if you don’t speak Portuguese, you can still…

  • 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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