About
modern and contemporary Brazilian furniture
One of the main design galleries in Brazil, Mercado Moderno has played a prominent role in the recent process of global appreciation of the Brazilian modern movement. Its foundation, in 2001, coincided with the moment when, after two decades of ostracism, a historical review of this rich production from the period between the 1940s and 1970s began in Brazil. A large part of its collection was acquired at auctions of antiques companies, in which few pieces were specified and there were no value parameters. The undertaking involved arduous research work, in contact with designers, heirs and experts, offset by the amazement of discovering small treasures every day. This was – and still is – a routine for founding partners Rosana Vicente, Alberto Vicente and Marcelo Vasconcellos, on a journey that consolidated them as great experts in the national and international market. And it unfolded into several actions, to record, expand and disseminate the knowledge acquired, such as the organization and support of some of the fundamental works of literature on the subject and the curation of exhibitions in reference institutions in several Brazilian cities.
Along this path, the gallery also moved away from the main names in contemporary Brazilian design production and today represents some of the most creative and consistent initiatives in these segments, among them Mameluca Studio, Alê Jordão, Hugo França, Ines Schertel, Rodrigo Simão, Gustavo Bittencourt, Guto Índio da Costa, Rodrigo Ohtake and Alander Espécie.
From its American branch, Mercado Moderno expands its global presence and is able to directly sell its catalog around the world. In its mansion in Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, the gallery continues to receive clients who are design enthusiasts, architects, interior designers and collectors who can appreciate a unique set of furniture, unique pieces and rare objects, collected by the owners. Visit our portfolio and discover the latest acquisitions, as well as creations by artist-designers such as Joaquim Tenreiro, Jorge Zalszupin, Sergio Rodrigues, Oscar Niemeyer, Lina Bo Bardi and José Zanine Caldas.

Marcelo Vasconcellos
Partner
marcelo@memobrasil.com

Alberto Vicente
Partner
alberto@memobrasil.com

Rosana Vicente
Partner
rosana@memobrasil.com

João Pedro Vicente
Collection
jplv@memobrasil.com

Alexandre Soares
Restoration
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