Begin with the makers
Collecting begins with knowledge. Learn the names that defined the movement, Joaquim Tenreiro, Jorge Zalszupin, and Sergio Rodrigues among them, and learn to read the woods and periods. The more you understand the language, the more confident your eye becomes.
Provenance matters
With rare design, provenance is everything. Documentation, exhibition history, and a clear chain of ownership protect both the value and the story of a piece. Working with a dealer who specializes in the field is the simplest way to buy with confidence.
Buy the best example you can
One excellent piece will always outlast several compromises. Prioritize condition, originality, and the quality of the example over quantity. A great object earns its place for decades.
Think about placement
A historically significant piece is happiest when it shapes the room around it. Consider how light, volume, and circulation will frame it. Collecting and curating are two halves of the same practice.
Work with an advisor
A good advisor saves time, protects against costly mistakes, and opens doors to works that rarely reach the open market. The goal is not accumulation, it is building a considered collection with a point of view.