RAFA specializes in Brazilian modernist design from the 1950s and 1960s
Pieces are sourced in Brazil and restored by skilled specialists. Restoration follows a conservation-led approach: original finishes are preserved wherever possible, and any interventions are carefully documented to ensure the integrity and longevity of each work.
Our permanent venue is taking shape just outside Amsterdam, in an early-20th-century heritage stable complex that once formed part of Haarlem’s historic racecourse. Under careful restoration, it will soon offer a tactile, personal environment for the collection.
Founded by Thomas Martojo, RAFA works with collectors, architects and private clients worldwide. For inquiries, collaborations or viewings, we welcome you to get in touch.
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios Pair of Armchairs
Produced by the São Paulo institution Liceu de Artes e Ofícios in the 1960s, this pair of armchairs show the refined woodworking and balanced proportions for which the workshop became known. The sculpted frame, with its sweeping side profile and integrated armrests, creates a dialogue between strength and lightness.
Furnitures produced by LAO often combined traditional joinery with modernist clarity, offering a uniquely Brazilian response to international design currents. Matching sofa available.
