Sushi sofas and stuffed animal stools, the eclectic work of Brazil's Campana brothers

Over the last 30 years, Fernando and Humberto Campana -- commonly known as the Campana brother -- have become two of Brazil's most famous and celebrated contemporary designers.

Taking inspiration from Brazil's diverse urban and rural landscapes (they were born in the Sao Paulo countryside, and are now based in the city center), as well as the works of Brazilian architects Oscar Niemeyer and Roberto Burle Marx, they create eclectic high-end furniture from common materials. (Think stuffed animals, wood and brass.)

Fernando (R) and Humberto Campana

"We work with hybrid experiences, memories, materials," says Fernando, the younger of the two. "We are storytellers. We represent our surroundings."

 

While they have collaborated with international brands like Lacoste and Louis Vuitton, and exhibited at some of the world's most renowned museums and galleries, the Campanas brothers remain steadfastly loyal to their roots, and supporting the local communities that make their work possible.

"I think designers today also have a political job to do: In the 21st century, it's a designer's job to be able to help others by working with a community or craftswomen," says Humberto. "It's not about yourself. It's not about individuality, but the collective. That is a fundamental tool for designers today."