Celina Zilberberg Brazilian

Founded in Rio de Janeiro in 1938, Celina Decorações was named in honour of Celina Zilberberg. The company was transformed by her son, Munis Zilberberg, who took over the family’s upholstery workshop and turned it into a modern furniture manufacturer. 

Between the 1950s and the 1980s, Celina Decorações became a key player in Brazilian modernist furniture design. The workshop successfully combined artisanal craftsmanship, high quality standards and industrial-scale production, while maintaining a strong commitment to natural materials (solid wood, veneers) and clean, functional lines. 

Celina’s design reflects the spirit of tropical modernism, simplicity, geometry, elegance of natural materials, offering furniture that blends comfort, function and refined aesthetic. Notable works include chairs, armchairs, modular sideboards and sofas produced in the 1960s, all illustrating the atelier’s distinctive vision of living spaces. 

Originally focused on residential furniture, the company later expanded to complete interior projects, furnishing homes, offices, and institutional interiors. In the 1970s, Celina Decorações furnished hotels and hospitality interiors, demonstrating their ability to balance aesthetic refinement and functional demands.

Today, Celina Decorações remains a benchmark in the history of Brazilian design, pieces signed by the workshop are highly sought after for their authenticity, craftsmanship and aesthetic strength, embodying the golden age of Brazilian modernism.