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Tendency of the Modern Furniture by Sergio Rodrigues

Nov 24, 2025

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Isabella Varela

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 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…