Brazilian Design literature – Varela Advisory

Tendency of the Modern Furniture by Sergio Rodrigues

Nov 24, 2025

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in Brazilian Design literature, 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

Nov 22, 2025

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Isabella Varela

in Branco & Preto, Brazilian Design literature, Forma S.A., Geraldo de Barros, Oscar Niemeyer, Zanine Caldas

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

Oct 15, 2025

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Isabella Varela

in Brazilian Design literature, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Jean Gillon, Joaquim Tenreiro, Jorge Zalszupin, Lina Bo Bardi, Percival Lafer, Sergio Rodrigues

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…

Category: Brazilian Design literature

Tendency of the Modern Furniture by Sergio Rodrigues

Essential Books on Brazilian Modern Design – Part II

Essential Books on Brazilian Modern Design – Part I