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Even in the post-war 20th century, Brazilian creations were distinct from designs which emerged in the United States or Europe. Brazilian designers were keen to glean inspiration from their country’s landscape and history, although this distanced them firmly from the usual mid-century preference for much gentler shapes.

Until a few years ago, outside Japan sake was best known as a strong, hot alcoholic drink to accompany sushi. Now, the best types of traditional sake are no longer confined to top-flight Japanese restaurants, but have spread to fine dining establishments and accompany western and Latin American fusion food.

Louder, brighter and more radical – the wildly glam 80s are back, reminding us of an era in which furniture became a status symbol, and designers made a bid for freedom by kicking against the established visual rules. Nothing was impossible, and glamour knew no bounds.