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Ulysses de Santi

West Hollywood, CA
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About Ulysses de Santi

Ulysses de Santi is a São Paulo Los Angeles based designer, curator, and dealer specializing in Brazilian modernist furniture and its dialogue with contemporary art and design. Through his multidisciplinary practice, Ulysses de Santi Studio, he stages environments where history and emotion coexist — pairing twentieth-century masters such as Joaquim Tenreiro, Sergio Rodrigues, and Jorge Zalszupin with contemporary voices including Lucas Simões. De Santi serves as Vice President of the Brazilian Modern Design Guild (BMDG), where he spearheads the organization’s global rec...Read More

Ulysses de Santi

Established in 20161stDibs seller since 2025

Featured Pieces

Coffee Table by Carlo Hauner, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953
By Carlo Hauner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant round coffee table by Carlo Hauner showcases his refined command of curvature, proportion, and Brazilian hardwoods. The design is defined by a circular rosewood band div...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Coffee Table by Carlo Hauner, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

Coffee Table by Carlo Hauner, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This elegant four-seat sofa exemplifies Joaquim Tenreiro’s commitment to lightness, proportion, and refined construction. Resting on a slender rosewood base—a hallmark of his vocabul...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s

Sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960s

Pair of Armchairs by Carlo Hauner, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This refined pair of armchairs illustrates Carlo Hauner’s facility with sculptural line and ergonomic comfort. The chairs feature a continuous metal sled base that gives the silhouet...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Armchairs by Carlo Hauner, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s

Pair of Armchairs by Carlo Hauner, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s

Set of Table and Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1935-1949
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare and impeccably balanced dining ensemble, this set unites one of Tenreiro’s most elegant tables with ten of his iconic high-back dining chairs — a complete expression of his ma...
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Vintage 1930s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Cane, Glass, Rosewood

Set of Table and Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1935-1949

Set of Table and Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1935-1949

Low Rectangular Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950-1955
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A minimalist rosewood piece with softened edges and an open shelf. Understated and finely proportioned, it reflects Tenreiro’s belief in beauty through simplicity and craftsmanship.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Low Rectangular Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950-1955

Low Rectangular Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1950-1955

Wall Mounted Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1947-1950
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Floating and architectural, this one-of-a-kind ribbed rosewood sideboard conceals 3 well divised compartments. The reverse-painted white glass top adds luminous contrast to its sculp...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Rosewood, Lacquer

Wall Mounted Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1947-1950

Wall Mounted Sideboard by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1947-1950

Amadeo Maciel Residence Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1935-1940
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An extremely rare early work inrosewood with upholstered seat, distinguished by a geometric inlay on the backrest — a subtle yet precise expression of Tenreiro’s modernist craftsmans...
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Vintage 1930s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Amadeo Maciel Residence Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1935-1940

Amadeo Maciel Residence Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern, 1935-1940

Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Defined by crisp lines and material clarity, this roserwoodveneered desk combines floating volumes with integrated drawers — a mature expression of Tenreiro’s modernist language.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood, Plywood

Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

Desk by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Crafted in jacarandá rosewood with woven caning, this elegant rocking chair exemplifies Joaquim Tenreiro’s mastery of proportion and lightness. The refined geometry and restrained us...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood

Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s

Rocking Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1950s

H Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Architectural and elemental, this solid rosewood table anchors a white marble top with H-shaped legs — a sculptural shift from Tenreiro’s earlier delicacy toward grounded, modernist ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

H Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960

H Coffee Table by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1960

Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This variation of the Curved Armchair (Poltrona Curva) softens Tenreiro’s geometric rigor with raw silk upholstery and gently rounded forms — a sculptural yet comfortable presence.
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

Lounge Chair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1953

White Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1948
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A study in lightness and rhythm, this iron-framed armchair (Poltrona Brana) features a corded backrest and white leather cushions. It captures Tenreiro’s signature balance between st...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

White Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1948

White Armchair by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern Brazilian, 1948

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