Designed for the interior of the Arcos Palace, or Itamarty Palace, the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brasília, the ‘Arcos’ was also included in the collection Rodrigues designed for the Brazilian Embassy in Rome, Pamphilj Palace.
Maintaining it's original essence, it functions as both an armchair or office chair. The ergonomic back and seat are elegantly supported by a wooden frame with upholstered arms and optional chrome caster wheels. The Arcos re-edition celebrates the role of Brazilian design in diplomacy and institutions during the modern era.
- Base structure available in freijó wood
- Upholstered in a variety of fabrics, leather, COM/COL
- Made to order
- Base structure available in cherry wood or imbuia wood
- Made to order
Designed by Arthur Casas the delicate Arquipelago collection forms islands that can be playfully arranged in a number of archipelago-like configurations. The sinuous lines of the mesas evoke a mid-century modern aesthetic and reference Brazilian wood making traditions. The result: a beautiful, unique and contemporary piece that transcends spatiotemporal settings.
- Base structure made of imbuia or freijó wood
- Part of Etel collection
- Made to order
Designed by Arthur Casas the delicate Arquipelago collection forms islands that can be playfully arranged in a number of archipelago-like configurations. The sinuous lines of the mesas evoke a mid-century modern aesthetic and reference Brazilian wood making traditions. The result: a beautiful unique and contemporary piece that transcends spatiotemporal settings.
- Base structure made of imbuia or freijó wood
- Part of Etel collection
- Made to order
This piece is part of the Attom collection by Carlos Motta and his son, Diego Motta: utilitarian designs for the everyday created with sustainable materials and with responsible production choices. ‘Asa ‘ translated from Portuguese means ‘wing’; easily transportable, the Asa stool is a simple, thoughtfully designed piece.
- Made in peroba rosa wood
- Part of the Attom collection
The Asa desk by Arthur Casas is characterized by its adjustable wings, the meaning of its name in Portuguese. The designer intends for it to allow the capability to hide "mess and laptop" when necessary, so "we forget about our work when we are at home; it closes and the work disappears."
- Base structure made of stained american walnut
- Extended width of 96 inches when open
- Part of Etel collection
- Made to order
The Astania chair draws on inspiration from the captivating simplicity of the countryside of the Brazilian state Minas Gerais. This versatile dining chair can compliment a variety of spaces, emphasized by the different aesthetic and material choices available.
- Base structure made of natural, stained or ebonized freijó wood
- Upholstery offered in a variety of leathers and COL
- Available in a variety of colors
- Part of Etel collection
- Made to order
The Astania bar stool draws on inspiration from the captivating simplicity of the countryside of the Brazlian state Minas Gerais. Like the Astania chair, this piece is recognized for its versatility; it can compliment a variety of spaces and play with different moods, emphasized through the different aesthetic and material choices available.
- Base structure made of natural, stained or ebonized freijó wood
- Available in a variety of colors
- Available in counter height and bar height
- Upholstery offered in a variety of leathers and COL
- Part of Etel collection
- Made to order
One of the most emblematic and representative pieces of Atelier Carlos Motta’s philosophy, this design embodies the very principles that have long guided their work: the use of reclaimed wood, minimal industrial inputs (only glue and screws) alongside a commitment to timelessness, simplicity, and elegant craftsmanship. The result is a piece that unites quality, ergonomics, longevity, and a distinctly Brazilian identity.
- Base structure made of itauba preta or peroba wood
- Upholstery available in a variety of fabrics and COM
- Optional matching ottoman
- Made to order
The Asturias sofa is a clean statement to any space. Carlos Motta designed this line of furniture using reclaimed and post-demolition wood.
- Base structure made of itauba preta wood
- Upholstery offered in a variety of fabrics and COM
- Suitable for both indoors and outdoors
- Made to order
A wonderful representation of Brazilian identity, the simple and refined Asturias armchair is perhaps one of Carlos Motta's most emblematic designs. Composed artisinally of reclaimed and post-demolition wood, the Asturias collection is atemporal, ergonomic, and durable. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor spaces, this recent edition features arms.
• Base structure made of itauba preta wood
• Upholstery available in a variety of fabrics and COM
• Optional matching ottoman
• Made to order
Simple, yet bold, the Asturias reclining chaise, by Carlos Motta, is part of a line designed with reclaimed and post-demolition wood - plentiful in urban centers like São Paulo.
- Base structure made of itauba preta wood
- Upholstery offered in a variety of fabrics and COM
- Made to order
One of the most emblematic and representative pieces of Atelier Carlos Motta’s philosophy, this design embodies the very principles that have long guided their work: the use of reclaimed wood, minimal industrial inputs—only glue and screws—alongside a commitment to timelessness, simplicity, and elegant craftsmanship. The result is a piece that unites quality, ergonomics, longevity, and a distinctly Brazilian identity.
- Base structure made of itauba preta wood
- Upholstery available in a variety of fabrics and COM
- Made to order
- Optional matching ottoman
The Auditório MASP chair was designed by Lina Bo Bardi for the iconic MASP building, which houses the São Paulo Museum of Art. The chair can be partially folded, making it possible to stack horizontally. This authentic re-edition is authorized by the Lina Bo and P. M. Bardi Institute and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
- Base structure made of friejo or imbuia wood
- Sling seat in belt leather
- Reissued by Etel
- Made to order
Ayahuasca is a medicinal plant native to the Amazon, traditionally used in ceremonies of divination, mysticism, and other shamanic rituals. The Ayahuasca sideboard, named after this sacred plant, is crafted from solid Brazilian hardwood. Its design features a subtle asymmetry and a cantilevered form, with two lateral legs supporting a strong chest of cabinets and drawers. As a modular piece, its elements can be arranged and composed according to the user’s preference.
Part of the Tapajós collection, launched in partnership with Espasso in December 2022.
- Base structure made in a variety of woods
- Made to Order
Arthus Casas' Aymore bench is comprised of a rectangular wooden base with an inset rectangular upholstered seat, supported by narrow metal legs embedded into the wood.
- Available in imbuia or freijó wood
- Leather or fabric upholstery options
- Powder-coated steel legs
- Part of Etel collection
- Made to order
Elegant and understated, the B&P dining table has a quintessential 1950s design in its contrasting dark border and legs, signature of the Branco & Preto aesthetic.
- Base structure available in a variety of FSC-certified freijó or imbuia woods
- Reissued by Etel
- Made to order
This re-edition of the elegant mid-century rocking chair by Michel Arnoult in Canela wood features a distinct back composed of overlapping strips of wood and an upholstered cushion seat.
The only rocking chair designed by Lina Bo Bardi, the Balanço is heavy in appearance, yet cleverly geometric in execution. The chair's name translates to swing, balance, or rocking in Portuguese.?
- Base structure made in a variety of native Brazilian woods
- Upholstery offered in a variety of fabrics, leather, COM/COL
- Reissued by Etel
- Made to order
- This authentic re-edition is authorized by the Lina Bo and P. M. Bardi Institute and comes with a certificate of authenticity
A rocking chair created in the Oca era, a mix of store and gallery created in 1955 that stirred up the cultural scene in Rio de Janeiro, and was presented at the exhibition "Casa individual pré-fabricada" [Prefabricated Individual House], in the Museum of Modern Art of Rio de Janeiro in March 1960.
The wide, rounded shape of this wooden seat is inspired by the body of a boat, called 'Barca' in Portuguese. The seat is tilted slightly upward on an oxidized iron base frame. Made to order
A namesake for the slender tropical fish with large jaws and teeth commonly found off the coast of Brazil, this ergonomic wooden chair features cone-shaped legs and a solid, low seat, and back composed of two panels.
- Made of African Mahogany
- Made to Order
