Phaidon has recently published the book “Chair: 500 Designs That Matter” featuring photos taken at ESPASSO of the “Mole”, “Kilin”, and “Lucio” chairs by Sergio Rodrigues, as well as the “Paulistano” armchair by Paulo Mendes da Rocha. Phaidon editors curated … Continue reading
Originally designed in the 1960’s by Jorge Zalsuzpin, and named after the Rio de Janeiro beach and the romantic bossa nova songs it inspired, the Ipanema armchair offers a comfortable and smart design as relaxing as the eponymous carioca beach. Hand-crafted out … Continue reading
The name of designer and entrepeneur Etel Carmona has been synonymous with pristine furninture-making for decades. Seeing her atelier, outside of São Paulo, is quite possibly the most comprehensive carpentry in Brazil – responsible for the reissues of the most … Continue reading
Affixed on a four-legged oxidized iron swivel base, Carlos Motta’s swift Radar armchair contours the body with its ergonomic wood-slatted seat and back, hand-crafted from reclaimed native Brazilian Peroba Rosa wood. Riffing on the utilitarian design of a spinning radar, the stylish and functional Radar … Continue reading
Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha is most known for his revolutionary Brutalist works that earned him the much-honored Pritzker prize in 2006. Amid the concrete and glass monumental structure of his seminal 1957 Athletic Club of São Paulo, Rocha created … Continue reading
Designed in 1997 by furniture design master Sergio Rodrigues, the two-tone Sonia stool is playful and versatile, as it can be doubled as side table or ottoman. Portable and charming, perfect to be moved around to suit any room’s composition … Continue reading
Jacqueline Terpins is a São Paulo-based artist and designer who has exhibited extensively in Brazil and abroad. With a background in multiple disciplines, such as glass blowing, industrial design and fine arts, Terpins has been commissioned to develop various design … Continue reading
Just in time for the holidays ESPASSO is launching an online store offering the best Brazilian-designed home accessories! In stock and ready to ship are a variety of Etel Carmona’s exquisite one-of-a-kind wooden accessories, crafted from fallen native Brazilian woods from … Continue reading
Made of reclaimed wood and wrought iron, Arthur Casas‘ Quilombo sideboard and desk and Zumbi chaise are savvy updates on colonial utilitarian farm furniture. Their simple and geometric lines, in contrast with the reclaimed wood and artisanal touches, such as … Continue reading
Designed in the 1930’s, Gregori Warchavchic’s pieces in many ways represent the beginning of the Modern era in Brazil. With Art Deco influences, Warchavchic’s use of Brazilian woods and cultural references heighten the elegance and poise of his pieces, all of … Continue reading
Synthesizing the gracefulness of Brazilian mid-century design, with its delicate legs and caned seat and back, the Palhinha dining chair was designed in 1952 by the esteemed design group Branco & Preto. Spearheaded by renowned architects Miguel Forte and Carlos … Continue reading
