Forma Brazil: Pioneers of Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design

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....
Rodrigo Salem
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios: The Anonymous Masters of Brazilian Modern Design

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...
Rodrigo Salem
The Costela Chair: An Icon of Brazilian Modernism and the Many Designs It Inspired

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...
Rodrigo Salem
Found Collectibles Welcomes Krasnogorov Studio

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...
Rodrigo Salem
Found Collectibles Creates a Contemporary Brazilian Modernist Interior

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...
Rodrigo Salem
The Art of Craftsmanship in Brazilian Mid-Century Furniture

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...
Rodrigo Salem
Provenance and Process: How We Uncover the Stories Behind Each Object

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...
Rodrigo Salem
The influence of Brazilian culture and nature on mid century furniture design

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...
Rodrigo Salem
European Immigrants and Their Influence Neimeyer, Zalszupin, Scapinelli and Others

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....
Rodrigo Salem
The restoration and maintenance of Brazilian mid century furniture

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...
Rodrigo Salem
Original vs. Reproduction: Material, Craft, and Value in Brazilian Modernist Furniture

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...
Rodrigo Salem
The Importance of Wood in Brazilian Mid-Century Design

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...
Rodrigo Salem