Featured Designers
Percival Lafer
Percival Lafer (1936-) is a Brazilian-born contemporary furniture designer and architect who pioneered the Brazilian Modernist movement. After studying architecture in São Paulo, he inherited his family's furniture shop following the passing of his father. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional craftsmanship & innovative designs that defined the era.
Liceu De Artes E Oficios
Liceu de Artes e Oficios is a technical school in São Paulo, Brazil. The school was founded in 1873. It was one of the first institutions in the country to offer vocational training in the arts and crafts, including woodworking, metalworking, and painting. Even today, Liceu de Artes e Oficios continues to offer high-quality vocational training to students accross Brazil.
Celina Decorações
In 1951, Munis Zilberberg took over the family's small upholstery workshop and renamed it Celina Decoracoes in honor of his mother, Celina Zilberberg. With his takeover, the company embraced the idea of "interior architecture" and offered complete ambiance to the public using their furniture. Celina Decoracoes strived to become a modern store that created its own unique designs.
Hidden Treasures
This section celebrates the lesser-known contributors to Brazilian modernism—designers, workshops, and small manufacturers working alongside iconic figures between the 1940s and 1970s. Benefiting from rapid modernization, close ties between architects and artisans, and access to native hardwoods, they produced refined, architecturally driven furniture. Often overlooked due to limited scale and exposure, these works reveal the depth, diversity, and craftsmanship of Brazil’s modern design legacy.
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