About umquarto
Founded and located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, umquarto specializes in the curation, research, restoration and sale of exceptional vintage furniture and objects, with a particular focus on Brazilian modernist design. We are dedicated to preserving the cultural and material legacy of twentieth-century design, seeking pieces that embody outstanding craftsmanship, historical relevance, and timeless aesthetic value. Each object in our collection is carefully researched to ensure authenticity and to uncover the stories, designers and contexts that shaped its creation. Restor...Read More
Established in 2021
Featured Pieces
Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Table Lamp
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Table lamp featuring a turned Jacaranda da Bahia base, paired with a newly reupholstered fabric shade and rewired electrical system. The warm tone and natural grain of the wood give ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood and aluminium Table Lamp
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Table lamp with a veneered Jacaranda da Bahia base, paired with an aluminum stem and a fabric lampshade. The combination of materials creates a subtle contrast between warmth and lig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Large Rectangular Mirror
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Robust rectangular mirror framed in solid Jacaranda da Bahia (Brazilian rosewood), complemented by a laminated rosewood backing that reinforces its substantial construction. The piec...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Floor Mirrors and Full-Len...
Materials
Mirror, Rosewood
Brazilian Round Beveled Mirror in Peroba Wood Frame
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Round beveled mirror framed in Peroba do Campo wood, featuring a warm and naturally expressive grain that gives the piece a strong decorative presence. The circular composition is so...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Peroba
Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Wall Sculpture #48
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Wall-mounted sculpture carved from Jacaranda da Bahia (Brazilian rosewood), defined by its strong material presence and expressive grain. The carving emphasizes the natural movement ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Wall Sculpture #60
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Wall-mounted sculpture carved from Jacaranda da Bahia (Brazilian rosewood), defined by its strong material presence and the expressive grain of the wood. The composition emphasizes n...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Rosewood
Brazilian 80's Butterflies Tapestry by M. Lucia
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Large wool tapestry designed by M. Lucia, featuring a checkered background punctuated by butterflies and a sun motif. The composition has a strong graphic presence, with a clear cont...
Category
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries
Materials
Tapestry
Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Wall Sculpture #61
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Wall-mounted sculpture carved from Jacaranda da Bahia (Brazilian rosewood), featuring a strong tactile presence and the expressive grain typical of this noble hardwood. The compositi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Brazilian Mid-Century Rosewood Wall Sculptures
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Pair of wall-mounted sculptures carved from Jacaranda da Bahia (Brazilian rosewood), featuring a strong material presence and refined hand-carved surfaces. The warm tones and rich gr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Rosewood
80's Brazilian Yellow Flamingo Sculpure by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Sculpture in polyester resin depicting a flamingo, designed by Abraham Palatnik and produced by Silon during the 1980s. Silon was a Rio de Janeiro-based manufacturer known for the la...
Category
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
80's Brazilian Yellow Elephant Sculpure by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Sculpture in polyester resin depicting an elephant, designed by Abraham Palatnik and produced by Silon during the 1980s. Silon was a Rio de Janeiro-based manufacturer known for the l...
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
80's Brazilian Blue Bird Sculpure by Abraham Palatnik
By Abraham Palatnik
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Sculpture in polyester resin depicting a bird, designed by Abraham Palatnik and produced by Silon during the 1980s. Silon was a Rio de Janeiro-based manufacturer known for the large-...
Category
Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Resin
