Novo Rumo was a collective of architects who often worked in glass, wood and metal. The ‘Novo Rumo’ group was closely linked with the Polish artist Jorge Zalszupin. Zalszupin emigrated to Brazil after the Second World War, like so many other Europeans

Novo Rumo was a collective of architects who often worked in glass, wood and metal. The ‘Novo Rumo’ group was closely linked with the Polish artist Jorge Zalszupin. Zalszupin emigrated to Brazil after the Second World War, like so many other Europeans.

Set of 6

Timeless classics, whose formal language has a touch of the exotic and whose workmanship is part of a tradition of outstanding handcraft: Brazilian design lends the less tropical, more northerly interior an exciting, stylish warmth.” (from the article Tropical Modernism: The Masters of Brazilian Modernism).

From a family of prominent Brazilian artists and intellectuals in Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Rodrigues took the passion for art and culture that surrounded him and shaped it into a career as one the Brazil’s most influential designers. The roots of Rodrigues’ work lie in his use of traditional raw materials such as jacaranda, peroba and imbuia to create icons of Brazilian taste, value and identity.

At the end of forties, while still in the School of Architecture in Rio, he perceived that Brazilian architecture was experiencing a moment of major significance. Just graduated he discovered that the interior of houses and buildings designed by Oscar Niemeyer, Lucio Costa and their colleagues did not meet the expectations of the constructions’ innovative spirit. “They used Colonial style furniture or imported pieces. Furniture was lacking the same national identity achieved in architecture”  he recounts.

“Timeless classics, whose formal language has a touch of the exotic and whose workmanship is part of a tradition of outstanding handcraft: Brazilian design lends the less tropical, more northerly interior an exciting, stylish warmth.” (from the article Tropical Modernism: The Masters of Brazilian Modernism).

Set of 6 available

10 in stock

Other finishes available on request – In case of outdoor utilization, please inform us when you order it – When made for outdoor, the pieces of wood in the seat will have a gap between them

Pieces by Amélia Tarozzo are custom made of ​solid wood and MDF laminated.  Handmade, following the old techniques of fitting joinery, each piece is unique and available in a wide range of options.

The furniture is timeless, pure design, geometric and contemporary. Amelia is inspired by art,  Brazilian culture, architecture and small details that are imperceptible in everyday life.

The project’s principle has fundamental characteristics for a good design and comfort like ergonomics, functionality, aesthetics, innovative and responsible use of raw materials.

The wood used is authorized by IBAMA – The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources and preferably certified by FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), an international organization whose mission is to disseminate and facilitate the good management of forests in Brazil according to principles and criteria for ecological protection with social benefits and economic feasibility.