Found Collectible Blogs
Forma Brazil: Pioneers of Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design
Founded by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil became one of the most influential manufacturers of Brazilian Modern furniture....
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios: The Anonymous Masters of Brazilian Modern Design
Behind many of Brazil's finest examples of Modern furniture are designers whose names were never recorded. This article explores the...
The Costela Chair: An Icon of Brazilian Modernism and the Many Designs It Inspired
The Costela Chair is one of the most iconic achievements of Brazilian Modern design. Created by Martin Eisler in the...
Found Collectibles Welcomes Krasnogorov Studio
Found Collectibles is proud to announce its partnership with Krasnogorov Studio, introducing the work of designer and craftsman Vlad Krasnogorov...
Found Collectibles Creates a Contemporary Brazilian Modernist Interior
Found Collectibles’ staging of the residence at 50 Orchard Street explores the enduring relevance of Brazilian Mid-Century Modern design within...
The Art of Craftsmanship in Brazilian Mid-Century Furniture
This article explores the craftsmanship and material culture behind Brazilian mid-century furniture, a movement that emerged during Brazil’s creative and...
Provenance and Process: How We Uncover the Stories Behind Each Object
This essay outlines the research-led methodology that defines the approach at Found Collectibles, where each piece of mid-century furniture is...
The influence of Brazilian culture and nature on mid century furniture design
This essay explores how Brazilian culture and landscape shaped the development of mid-century modern furniture, positioning Brazil as a vital...
European Immigrants and Their Influence Neimeyer, Zalszupin, Scapinelli and Others
European immigration played a formative role in shaping Brazilian mid-century design, bringing together Old World training and New World possibility....
The restoration and maintenance of Brazilian mid century furniture
Thoughtful restoration is not about erasing age, but about preserving integrity. Proper cleaning, careful conservation, and informed storage practices ensure...
Original vs. Reproduction: Material, Craft, and Value in Brazilian Modernist Furniture
Brazilian modernist furniture holds a distinctive position in twentieth-century design, shaped by a rare convergence of master craftsmanship, old-growth tropical...
The Importance of Wood in Brazilian Mid-Century Design
Brazilian mid-century furniture design is defined by its masterful use of wood—both as a structural material and as an expressive...