ESPASSO New York has just received a brand new piece by Brazilian designer and architect Carlos Motta. The ultra-comfortable Java armchair is made from reclaimed Peroba Rosa wood molded laminates, wrought iron and leather upholstery complete with brass nails. Combining a … Continue reading
Young Brazilian designer Zanini de Zanine has captivated attention worldwide with his straightforward and elegant design for the past 10 years. Designing in two distinct lines of production: one favoring small, or unique, editions of solid wood furniture made from reclaimed native … Continue reading
ESPASSO is excited to launch the office version of the iconic Paulistano armchair, originally designed in 1957, by Pritzker prize laureate, Brazilian architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha. Designed in 1985 the Paulistano Office Chair was developed by Brazilian creative group Nucleon … Continue reading
ESPASSO NY just received stunning vintage pieces from Brazil! Included are a much sought after pair of Martin Eisler’s armchairs ca. 1955, with Eisler’s signature delicate metal frame and wooden arm inserts, a spectacular pair of armchairs by Rino Levi, ca. 1960 and … Continue reading
Just in time for Summer it is just natural that Carlos Motta‘s recent hit Rio dining chair would receive an outdoor version, seeing the piece celebrates the sunny and vibrant atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro with its famous beaches, mountains and effervescent … Continue reading
With Spring here and Summer fast approaching, ESPASSO is excited to introduce the much anticipated re-edition of Sergio Rodrigues‘ 1978 outdoor Tajá line. Suited for the outdoors the Tajá line is available in a natural wood finish and in 5 vibrant colors and includes … Continue reading
Known as being a “sculptor of monuments”, Oscar Niemeyer has been praised for being one of the greatest architects of his generation. Most famous for his signature use of abstract forms and curves which is exemplified in the Rio Chaise … Continue reading
ESPASSO NY just received several stunning vintage pieces from Brazil! Included are a much sought after pair of Martin Eisler’s Costela armchairs, 1955, armchairs by Percival Lafer, ca. 1960, a pair of Jean Gillon’s incredible Amazonas armchairs, 1960, amidst several other one-of-a-kind, mid-century gems. … Continue reading
Originally designed in the mid-1960’s for the lobby of Brasilia’s Itamaraty Palace, which houses the Ministry of External Relations of Brazil, Sergio Rodrigues’ Parati chair was an instant hit due to its modern, seemingly floating, design and ultra comfort. Named … Continue reading
The timeless classic Paulistano chair, designed in 1957 by Paulo Mendes da Rocha (2000 Mies van der Rohe Prize and 2006 Pritzker Prize honoree) gains a much anticipated outdoor version. Originally part of the Athletic Club of São Paulo, one of Rocha’s … Continue reading
Designed by Sergio Rodrigues in 1954, the Mocho stool takes aesthetic and functional cues from a traditional cow-milking stool. The Mocho features a seat and legs sculpted out of solid Beech, shaped in Rodrigues’ signature bulbous form, which is itself … Continue reading
Designed by Arthur Casas for Etel Carmona the delicate Mesas collection forms an archipelago that can be playfully arranged in a number of configurations. The sinuous lines of the Mesas evoke the mid-century modern aesthetic while referencing the rich Brazilian … Continue reading
