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Collection by Allie Weiss

Dwell's Primer on Brazilian Modernism

In light of our coverage of influential architect Lina Bo Bardi in our December/January 2016 issue, we round up our past coverage of great Brazilian modernists.

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In 1953, the American magazine Interiors praised Bo Bardi's Bowl chair by comparing it to the work of Eero Saarinen and Irene Schawinsky.
In 1953, the American magazine Interiors praised Bo Bardi's Bowl chair by comparing it to the work of Eero Saarinen and Irene Schawinsky.
Designed in 1965, Lafer’s MP-041 series presented an innovative, modern aesthetic, with heavy solid hardwood frames and hand-tufted, pre-formed cushions. Built to accommodate compact, flat packaging, the collection also helped minimize shipping costs.
Designed in 1965, Lafer’s MP-041 series presented an innovative, modern aesthetic, with heavy solid hardwood frames and hand-tufted, pre-formed cushions. Built to accommodate compact, flat packaging, the collection also helped minimize shipping costs.
Sergio Rodrigues, who was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1927, sits in his Mole chair, designed in 1961 and identifiable by its generous arm padding.
Sergio Rodrigues, who was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1927, sits in his Mole chair, designed in 1961 and identifiable by its generous arm padding.
This is one of the very few prototypes of Oscar Niemeyer's Rio chaise longue made in imbuia wood.
This is one of the very few prototypes of Oscar Niemeyer's Rio chaise longue made in imbuia wood.
Roberto Burle Marx was a renowned Brazilian landscape designer, who also produced brightly patterned textiles.
Roberto Burle Marx was a renowned Brazilian landscape designer, who also produced brightly patterned textiles.