Mercado Moderno
FOG Design+Art 2020

Mercado Moderno features an exclusive selection of Brazilian design showcasing remarkable mid-century modern pieces combined with captivating contemporary pieces. Some interesting creations to look forward to are an impressive sofa by Joaquim Tenreiro made in wood with loose cushions and exclusive contemporary pieces by Rodrigo Simão, Mameluca Studio, Alê Jordão and Inês Schertel. It will be presented a twist in the contemporary Feijão chair by Rodrigo Simão that keeps the curvaceous shape of the rocking chair using different wood proportions making it a striking dark color. The woods used are peroba do campo, peroba rosa and canela preta with natural Carnaúba wax finishing. It is a limited edition of 8, this being 1/8. The contemporary textile designer Inês Schertel manufactured an one of a kind sofa using a six thousand year old technique to handmade wool. It has wood structure combined with wool seat in a very alluring organic shape. It will be presented a floor lamp in multi-color Neon lights by Alê Jordão and an interactive sideboard by Mameluca Studio. A limited edition piece in stainless steel structure and movable beams in peroba do campo wood that slides side to side making its size and shape variable.