Ulysses de Santi is a design dealer and curator renowned for his work in promoting mid-20th-century Brazilian modernist culture and design.
Sourcing MasterpiecesGreat design isn’t just found—it’s discovered, reimagined, and given new life. Ulysses De Santi specializes in sourcing rare and iconic pieces, uncovering works that transcend time and trend.With a sharp eye and a deep global network, he doesn’t just acquire objects— he connects them with their rightful place and purpose. From modernist classics to unexpected gems, every piece carries a story waiting to be told.Acquiring art isn’t about accumulation; it’s about vision. It’s about building a lasting legacy.Curating SpacesA space is more than walls and furniture— it’s an experience, a composition of time, light, and meaning. Ulysses De Santi curates interiors that tell a story, where every element is chosen with intention.
Blending modernist design with rare finds and unexpected contrasts, he creates environments that are both timeless and deeply personal. Each project is a dialogue between history and the present, intuition and precision.Curating isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about creating a space that speaks, one that lingers in memory and feeling.Creating BeautyBeauty is more than appearance—it’s an atmosphere, a sensation, a presence. Ulysses De Santi crafts spaces that dissolve the boundaries between art, design, and emotion.Every project is a journey—an alchemy of rare pieces, modernist influences, and striking contrasts. Whether shaping interiors or assembling collections, he creates narratives where every object, texture, and detail has meaning.Beauty isn’t decoration; it’s an experience. It’s what transforms a space into a story, a collection into a legacy.
Accredited International Representative and Vice Presidente Brazilian Modern Design Guild
Media highlights
2023
Collectors Graham Steele and Ulysses de Santi Find Balance in Their Hollywood Hills HomeCultured Magazine
2020
Inside a Mecca of Midcentury Brazilian Art and DesignArchitectural Digest
2019
Inside Brazilian Design Dealer Ulysses De Santi’s Los Angeles AbodeHarpers Bazaar Arabia
Ulysses de Santi: Brazilian Modern DesignFrieze
2019
As one of the few people to focus exclusively on Brazilian Modernist design, the LA-based furniture expert’s collection is in very high demandIssuu
2019
Galvan and Christie’s Hosted a Design-Filled Night in Los AngelesVogue