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
The Architectural Roots of Brazilian Mid-Century Furniture Design

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...
Rodrigo Salem
Legacy in the Details: How Highest 2 Lowest Uses Design to Tell a Bigger Story

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...
Rodrigo Salem
Hunting for Exceptional Brazilian Design? Don't Forget to Look Beyond the Names You Know

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...
Rodrigo Salem
Found Collectibles Celebrates Lesser-Known and Unknown Designers

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