Custom-made bench crafted from peroba do campo, released in 2023. The joints stand out in this design. the attachment of the legs, for example, requires no gluing or screws. only the “dovetail” joint and a trapezoidal wedge keep the legs attached to the seat. Wooden butterflies reinforce the connections of the pieces that make up the seat, which…
The "Ventura" armchair is distinguished by its sleek and elegant design. Its base is made from native Brazilian Freijó wood, and employs traditional fine woodworking techniques, such as mortises and tenons; its seat and back are leather covered. -Made with natural or stained freijó wood -Leather seat and back
Exploring the possibilities of wood and leather, Jorge Zalszupin designed the Veranda armchair in the 1960's, with an adjustable seat and back, wooden base and leather strips for its armrest. Complete with hand-carved wooden buttons and brass detailing, the Veranda is available in the US exclusively at ESPASSO. - Available in a variety of suedes -…
After a 40-year hiatus from designing pieces, at 86 years old, Jorge Zalszupin designed the Veronica lounge armchair. Zalszupin explained the design’s conception came by instinct, like all of his works, and in about an hour. Curvilinear, cozy and unique, the Veronica is made in wood and upholstered in leather. - Part of the Etel collection - Made…
Classic tea cart with loose trays, which brings charm, lightness and versatility to its use. • Base structure made of natural and stained freijó • Made to order
Victoria amazonica is a large species of water lily, native to the Amazon Rainforest. The Victoria Amazonica Coffee Table was named after this spectacular aquatic plant for its semblance to the species. The coffee table is composed of four independent petal-like pieces, which slide along a hidden track to adjust to various position settings. The table…
The Vila Rica sideboard’s unique functionality is formed through its sliding doors and wooden slats, that when opened, are able to interlace perfectly into one. - Option of flat or slatted back - Integrated cubby holes on sideboard’s top, offering additional storage - Part of the Etel collection - Made to order
A fun and interactive coffee table in which objects or small collections can be displayed. - Base structure available in natural or stained freijó wood - Table top glass thickness: 3/8" or 10mm - White melamine bottom - Made to order
The Vivi lounge armchair designed by Sergio Rodrigues pays homage to Vivi Nabuco, a friend of his. A head roll held up by two wooden poles, sits above its round, grandiose structure. The Vivi is known for its outstanding comfort and unique aesthetics. - Made with natural or stained freijó wood - Upholstery offered in a variety of fabrics, leather,…
The ‘Voador’ plate and bowl ensemble are handmade by Riberinhos whose home is the Amazon, in resistant Muiracatiara wood, certified by the FSC. Designed for daily, versatile use, as sets or individual pieces, they gracefully stack creating the illusion of flotation, and realize the piece’s name, which translates to ‘flyer.’ These pieces are…
The Vogel desk, marked by clean, graceful lines is available in a variety of FSC-certified woods. - Filing cabinets optional - Part of the Etel collection - Made to order
Vogel filing cabinets have a utilitarian yet warm appeal, and are available in a variety of FSC-certified woods. - Part of the Etel collection - Made to order
Rodrigues’ interpretation of the classic Bergère, the declarative 'Voltaire' armchair is characterized by its geometrical external solid wood base and its ultra comfortable, seemingly floating, frame. Recently reissued, partly due to Philip Starck’s selection of the piece to be part of the Hotel Fasano Rio de Janeiro project, the "Voltaire" is…
- Base structure available in cherry wood or imbuia - Upholstery offered in a variety of fabrics and COM - Made to order Designed in 1962, the seemingly simple design of the "Vronka" perfectly embraces the body in a brilliant, scoop shaped seat supported by a simple solid wood cross-frame. The "Vronka" ottoman offers an added comfort.
Designed in 1962, the seemingly simple design of the "Vronka" perfectly embraces the body in a brilliant, scoop shaped seat supported by a simple solid wood cross-frame. - Base structure available in cherry wood or imbuia - Upholstery offered in a variety of fabrics and COM - Optional matching ottoman - Made to order
Designed in 1928 by modernist Gregori Warchavchik, the Warchavchik stool is one of the furniture pieces he designed to suit his seminal architectural projects. Hints of art deco commingle with Brazilian modernism, making the stool an icon of Brazilian modern design. - Base structure made in a variety of native Brazilian woods - Upholstery offered in…
Simple, yet intriguing, the Xibô table lamp offers a subtle, yet eye-catching statement to any space. It's base features layered wooden tabs, with a mirror in their middle. The hat of the piece, as well as its name, draw on a nickname Sergio Rodrigues' wife gave him. - Base structure made of natural or stained freijó wood - Chrome steel fittings…
An incomplete prototype was presented in 1991 during a great retrospective exhibit of Sergio Rodrigues' work in the Museum of Modern Art of Rio de Janeiro. About three prototypes were made for the occasion and one of them was kept in the studio's storage unit. The project's conclusion only depended on the shape of the headrest, a few options were tested…
Modernists became enamored by wooden chairs whose designs incorporated wicker, seen as an archetype for mid-century modern furniture. Jorge Zalszupin is among the designers who engaged in his traditional combination, while incorporating his own style; the ‘Zeca’ dining chair is elegant, minimal, and spartan. - Available in variety of Imbuia and…
