Established in 2002, ESPASSO is committed to conserving Brazil's rich 20th century design heritage and expanding its global reach, while promoting new creative generations and today's leading designers.
Present in New York, Los Angeles, Miami and London, the gallery represents mid-century modern and contemporary Brazilian designers, and has consolidated itself as a thriving outpost for architects, interior designers, artists, collectors and museum curators, to engage in education and exchange.
The brand has acquired global recognition for its curatorial vision and impeccable services, representing works of the finest execution and enduring cultural relevance.
Originally designed in the 1960s, the octagonal 'Petalas' coffee table was inspired by the folded paper structures of origami, and originally reutilized the leftover pieces from another of Zalszupin's table, the Andorinha, for its fabrication. With elegant curved wood making up its minimal and striking form, the Petalas is a Brazilian mid-century classic reissued for the first time since its original launch. - Reissued by Etel - Made to Order #petalas #coffeetable #jorgezalszupin #espasso #interiordesign #design #homedecor #interiordecor #style #architecture #interiordesigner #furniture #inspiration #designer #braziliandesign #modernfurniture #contemporarydesign #collectibledesign #minimalist #archdaily #architecturelovers #midcenturystyle #midcenturydesign #modern #architectural #architecturedaily #architecturelover
This collection of ceramic lamps by @arthurcasasdesign explores a dialogue between light, form and matter, and is part of the @studioobjeto collection. Here, the architect plays with organic forms reminiscent of pebbles, exaggerating their expressiveness, as if they were asymmetrically inflated balloons. Pictured here are the Guitarra, Corno, Breaco and Gallina designs. Photos by @ruy_teixeira #arthurcasas #emiliano #lamp #lighting #miamishowroom #espasso #interiordesign #design #homedecor #interiordecor #style #architecture #interiordesigner #furniture #inspiration #designer #braziliandesign #modernfurniture #contemporarydesign #collectibledesign #minimalist #midcenturyfurniture #archdaily #architecturelovers #midcenturystyle #midcenturydesign #modern #architectural #architecturedaily #architecturelover
Gridded in design, this coffee table is handmade from freijó wood, with its natural color is chosen for its outermost side, a dark stained version for the inside, requiring precise execution in finishing and joining. Two movable steel plates are also featured, which allow adaptability in its surface. Cubos Libres Coffee Table by Claudia Moreira Salles, 2005 Project: Warren Street by @inplusinc Photos: @eliseucavalcante #claudamoreirasalles #cuboslibres #coffeetable #espasso #interiordesign #design #homedecor #interiordecor #style #architecture #interiordesigner #furniture #inspiration #designer #braziliandesign #modernfurniture #contemporarydesign #collectibledesign #minimalist #midcenturyfurniture #archdaily #architecturelovers #midcenturystyle #midcenturydesign #modern #architectural #architecturedaily #architecturelover
In honor of São Paulo's 472th anniversary today, we’ve selected a few exhibitions of Brazilian artists' work on view in the culturally-rich city to see in the last days of January. 1. Histories of Ecology @masp 2. Nascimento by Antonio Obá @mendeswooddm 3. Pinacoteca: Collection @pinacotecasp 4. Early by Juliana dos Santos @pinacotecasp Photo credits: Manuel Sá, www.masp.org.br , mendeswooddm.com , Levi Fanan #saopaulo #museum #gallery #exhibition #anniversary #brazilianart #brazilianartists #espasso #design #architecture #inspiration #designer #braziliandesign
Self-taught and guided by curiosity, Etel Carmona began her journey in the 1980s by restoring antique furniture at her rural home in São Paulo. As she stripped away layers of paint and varnish, she uncovered extraordinary native woods and masterful craftsmanship, sparking a lasting devotion. From that moment on, she came to see Brazilian woods as precious materials—treasures that must be respected, protected, and celebrated. Her work draws on time-honored joinery methods, deliberately left exposed to reveal the elegance of finger joints and dovetails. For Etel, meticulous construction and endurance evoke memory and continuity, grounding contemporary design in the deep roots of Brazilian furniture-making. In 1985, she founded ETEL, a company dedicated to producing furniture by leading designers and artists, and uniquely committed to reissuing Brazilian modernist pieces, safeguarding an essential design heritage. #etelcarmona #etel #espasso #interiordesign #design #homedecor #interiordecor #style #architecture #interiordesigner #furniture #inspiration #designer #braziliandesign #modernfurniture #contemporarydesign #collectibledesign #minimalist #midcenturyfurniture #archdaily #architecturelovers #midcenturystyle #midcenturydesign #modern #architectural #architecturedaily #architecturelover
In honor of São Paulo’s 472nd anniversary this Sunday, we’re celebrating the city’s modernist legacy by highlighting five design landmarks that continue to shape its cultural and architectural identity: spaces where architecture, culture, and daily life intersect. Rooted in a strong collective vision, these projects embrace the integration of nature, architecture, art, and urbanism, offering places of refuge, creativity, and community. Together, they present a vision of megacities that blend Brazilian tropical soul with modernism, while remaining deeply grounded in social connection. Photo credits: Nelson Kon, domus, CASACOR, Plano & Plano #saopaulo #linabobardi #oscarniemeyer #robertoburlemarx #anniversary #designgems #espasso #interiordesign #design #homedecor #interiordecor #style #architecture #interiordesigner #furniture #inspiration #designer #braziliandesign #collectibledesign #minimalist #midcenturyfurniture #archdaily #architecturelovers #midcenturystyle #midcenturydesign #modern #architectural #architecturedaily #architecturelover
Corners of Espasso founder Carlos Junqueira's mid-century pied-à-terre in the center of São Paulo, Brazil, as featured in @casavoguebrasil and photographed by @ruy_teixeira . An entrepreneurial visionary, Junqueira brought Brazilian design to the international spotlight decades ago. Back in his home country during the warmer months, priceless objects collected over years bring life to his downtown apartment, revealing an unpretentious renovation within an iconic building. 1. Iron Unilabor dining chairs by Geraldo de Barros, Guanabara dining table by Jorge Zalszupin, vase by @domingostotora , Raízes photograph by @eliseucavalcante . 2. Steel bench with futons, A15 vase by @ian_diesendruck , Filhote sculpture by @paulajuchem_ , painting by @rafaelartespereira , tapestry by @higojosee . 3. Side table by Martin Eisler, Jataí bench by Carlos and Diego Motta of @attomdesign , Imprudente paiting by @___jamex___ . 4. Dining chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, dining table inherited from Junqueira's family, vase by @denise.stewart_ , photograph by @leonardofinotti . 5. Jataí Coat Hanger by @attomdesign , Mole Lounge Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, side table by Giuseppe Scapinelli, a ceramic vase by @rosalva.arte , bedding from Arthur Casas’ collection for Trousseau and blanket by @oiamodesignart . 6. Carlos Junqueira in his Volkswagen Brasilia 1978, in front of the Louvre building, designed by architect João Artacho Jurado. #citycenter #art #saopaulo #joaoartachojurado #espasso #interiordesign #design #homedecor #interiordecor #style #architecture #interiordesigner #furniture #inspiration #luxurylifestyle #designer #braziliandesign #modernfurniture #midcenturymodern #contemporarydesign #collectibledesign #minimalist #archdaily #architecturelovers #modern #architectural #architecturedaily #architecturelover
Originally designed for the interior of the Arcos Palace, or Itamarty Palace, the 'Arcos' was also included in Sergio Rodrigues’ collection for the Brazilian Embassy in Rome, Pamphilj Palace. Maintaining it's original essence, it functions as both an armchair or office chair. The ergonomic beach 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. Don't miss the exhibition "Sergio Rodrigues, una esperienza italiana," currently on view at the in Pamphilj Palace in Rome through January 19th! Arcos Armchair by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960 Photos via @sergiorodriguesatelier @institutosergiorodrigues @bla_studio & Diego Bressani #sergiorodrigues #arcos #armchair #rome #brasilia #espasso #interiordesign #design #homedecor #interiordecor #style #architecture #interiordesigner #furniture #inspiration #designer #braziliandesign #modernfurniture #contemporarydesign #collectibledesign #minimalist #midcenturyfurniture #archdaily #architecturelovers #midcenturystyle #midcenturydesign #modern #architectural #architecturedaily #architecturelover
