About Brazil Modernist
The Brazil Modernist Gallery, created in 2021 by Caroliny Pereira and Vladimir Matis, presents art and design works by the most important creators of the Brazilian modernist movement. Through research in regular trips to Brazil as well as contemporary indigenous creations of native peoples of the Amazon and other regions of Brazil. You will be able to discover design pieces by Jaoquim Tenreiro, Sergio Rodrigues, José Zanine Caldas, Giuseppe Scapinelli, Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Lina Bo Bardi, as well as tapestries by Genaro de Carvalho. Some contemporary Brazilian ...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Michel Arnoult, "Peg-Lev" armchair, Solid noble wood and leather. c. 1960.
By Michel Arnoult
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair "Peg-Lev" by Michel Arnoult in solid wood, leather backrest and seat, resting on four square section feet for a resolutely modern design at a right angle, softened by the ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Nicole & Luiza Toldi, Ceramic "Erosao #5". Unique piece
Located in PARIS, FR
Nicole & Luiza Toldi
Ceramic "Erosão #5", 2024
Erosão #5 is a unique porcelain sculpture by Brazilian artists Nicole & Luiza Toldi, created in 2024 as part of their ongoing explorat...
Category
2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Vases
Materials
Enamel
Móveis Gelli. Armchair, c. 1950. Caviuna wood and original cotton fabric
By Gelli Indústria de Móveis
Located in PARIS, FR
Móveis Gelli
Armchair, c. 1950
This elegant armchair, produced by the iconic Brazilian manufacturer Móveis Gelli circa 1950, is a fine example of mid-century Brazilian design. Retai...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
José Zanine Caldas. Pair of Armchairs Zeca, c. 1950. Naval wedge and Linen
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in PARIS, FR
José Zanine Caldas (1919-2001)
Pair of Armchairs Model Zeca, c. 1950
Historical piece
Naval wedge and Linen
76 x 59 x 85 cm
This rare pair of “Zeca” armchairs, designed by José Zani...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vik Muniz 1961 - Race Riot /After Warhol, 2001. Cibachrome color photography.
By Vik Muniz
Located in PARIS, FR
Vik Muniz (b. 1961)
Race Riot / After Warhol, 2001
This work by acclaimed Brazilian artist Vik Muniz revisits Andy Warhol’s iconic Race Riot through Muniz’s signature approach, reco...
Category
2010s Brazilian Beaux Arts Photography
Materials
Paper, Carbon Fiber
Jorge Zalszupin. Rare Desk "Diplomate", c. 1960. 72 x 210 x 110 cm
By L’Atelier, Jorge Zalszupin
Located in PARIS, FR
Jorge Zalszupin (1922–2020)
Rare Desk "Diplomate", c. 1960
This rare and sculptural “Diplomate” desk, designed by Jorge Zalszupin circa 1960, is a striking example of Brazilian mode...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Metal
Jorge Zalszupin. Suite of 4 "Marina" chairs. c. 1960. Wood, metal and fabric
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in PARIS, FR
Jorge Zalszupin (1922–2020)
Suite of 4 "Marina" Chairs, c. 1960
This rare set of four “Marina” chairs by Jorge Zalszupin dates to circa 1960 and exemplifies the refined modernism of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Carlo Hauner, Armchair, 1950's, Caviuna Wood and Mohair's Velvet
By Carlo Hauner
Located in PARIS, FR
Carlo Hauner
Armchair, c. 1950
This elegant armchair, designed by Carlo Hauner circa 1950, exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of mid-century Brazilian design. The sculptural fram...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Taukana Regui Wauja. Ceramic Kamalu hai Snake Canoe II, 2024
Located in PARIS, FR
"Kamalu hai (Snake Canoe) II" by Taukana Regui Wauja, 2024
This handbuilt ceramic sculpture by Taukana Regui Wauja, an Indigenous artist from the Wauja community in Brazil’s Xingu Te...
Category
2010s Brazilian Folk Art Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Geraldo de Barros. Pair of chaises, Solid wood and fabric. c. 1960
By Geraldo de Barros
Located in PARIS, FR
Geraldo de Barros
Pair of Armchairs, c. 1960
Solid Wood and Fabric
Dimensions: 42 x 39 x 84.5 cm (H)
This exceptional pair of armchairs, designed by Geraldo de Barros in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
Moveis Bertomeu. Square side table. Solid wood, wood and marble. c. 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
Bertomeu – Square Side Table, c. 1960
Solid wood, veneered wood, and marble
Dimensions: 45 x 55 x 55 cm (17 18/25 x 21 13/20 x 21 13/20 in)
A timeless piece that brings mid-century ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Celina Zilberberg, Three-seater sofa in solid wood, c. 1960
By Celina Moveis, Celina Decoracoes
Located in PARIS, FR
Celina Zilberberg
Three-seater sofa, c. 1960
Solid wood and fabric
76 x 212.5 x 86 cm
29 23/25 x 83 33/50 x 33 43/50 in
Created during the great decade of Brazilian Design, the 1960...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
