From modern to contemporary, from Brazil to the world: explore the ETEL universe at Milan Design Week

One of the most notable galleries and publishers of modern and contemporary furniture based in Brazil, ETEL is globally recognized for its handcrafted woodwork associated with sustainable initiatives and a refined professional curation that has given them the title of “Ambassador of Brazilian Design”. It is carrying this vocation and spirit, by the way, that the brand presents, during the special edition of the Milan Design Week in 2021, a narrative that is both mixed and unique, outlined by the use of colors in design over the years. And well, talking about Brazil is talking about colors and vice versa.

With more than three decades of a fascinating history, ETEL’s product collection encompasses at least a century of national design history, contributing to the preservation of our culture, techniques and raw materials. This is possible thanks to their pioneering work in reprints, with ETEL shedding a new light on the exquisite designs of modernism in Brazil — a late discovery that, today, is considered one of the most relevant art movements of the period. Also inviting important names in the area, from different parts of the world, to develop reinterpretations of the greatest works in Brazilian design history.

In this sense, during Fuorisalone 2021, ETEL presents an exhibition highlighting the work of prominent figures in the modernist design such as Joaquim Tenreiro and Daciano da Costa, Jorge Zalszupin, Lina Bo Bardi, Oscar Niemeyer and Zanine Caldas. Thus initiating a synergistic dialogue between the past and the contemporary times with special pieces recreated by Patricia Urquiola. Among the pieces, there is the launch of the Raízes (Roots) coffee table, produced with Brazilian wood and an Italian top made of wool from the fashion industry bonded with marble powder.