Found Collectible Blogs
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...
The Architectural Roots of Brazilian Mid-Century Furniture Design
Brazilian mid-century furniture is celebrated for its timeless elegance, but its true significance lies in its deep connection to the...
Legacy in the Details: How Highest 2 Lowest Uses Design to Tell a Bigger Story
Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest is more than a stylish retelling of Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low—it’s a profound exploration...
Hunting for Exceptional Brazilian Design? Don't Forget to Look Beyond the Names You Know
Found Collectibles is honored to be featured in a recent 1stDibs Introspective article highlighting galleries that are reshaping how Brazilian...
Found Collectibles Celebrates Lesser-Known and Unknown Designers
At Found Collectibles, we believe that great design tells a deeper story, one that includes both celebrated icons and the...
Rodrigo Salem Is Bringing Innovative Spaces To The Hamptons
Found Collectibles is proud to be featured in Fashion Week Daily for our installation at Holiday House Hamptons 2025. The...
Forrest in Bloom: Brazilian Modernism at the Holiday House Hamptons 2025
This summer at Holiday House Hamptons, Found Collectibles unveiled Forrest in Bloom—an immersive installation inspired by Japan’s cherry blossom forests. Rooted...
Rodrigo Salem Blends Art, Design, & Architecture in a New York Apartment
Our recent staging at 122 Greenwich Avenue; a refined blend of Brazilian Mid-Century design and contemporary livability—earned more than a...
Brazilian Modernism Meets NYC Real Estate: Staging at One Jackson Square
Found Collectibles transformed a sunlit West Village residence at 122 Greenwich Avenue into a showcase of historical Brazilian modernism. Featuring...