Italian design studio Cara e Davide is known internationally for its well-made tables, chairs and storage cabinets. The brand’s sculptural furnishings, which feature sleek curving forms and architectural columns that are attention-grabbing in any space, owe to ongoing research in regional materials, processes and experimentation with various techniques.
Cara e Davide comes from the names of the studio's founding designers, South African artist Cara Judd and Italian artist Davide Gramatica. They met while they were attending IED Milano, studying product design.
After graduating in 2011, Judd and Gramatica began their professional design careers separately — they explored various areas that included apprenticeships at ateliers and workshops and working with both small studios as well as large-scale companies. Five years later, the two decided to merge their talents and established the Cara e Davide studio in Milan. That same year, they exhibited their first furniture collection at the Salone del Mobile, garnering acclaim among critics and private clients. The studio unveiled a second collection at the London Design Fair.
Cara e Davide specializes in designing contemporary furniture — they’ve created bold pieces by working with wood-based filament printing technologies, Rosso Levanto marble, aluminum and more. The studio’s offerings are frequently produced in collaboration with artisans from South Africa and Italy. The brand has partnered with a range of manufacturers, art spaces and retailers to create these works, including Rinascente, Medulum, Portego, Uniqka, Aybar Gallery and Galerie Philia. When Judd and Gramatica are not in their studio, they’re teaching product design at IED Milan.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of Cara e Davide tables, seating, case pieces and storage cabinets.
Modern 210 Wood Column with Glass Shelves and Lacquered Interiors by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Modern 210 Wood Column with Glass Shelves and Lacquered Interiors by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 51 x W 51 x H 210 cm Materials: Solid wood on multilayer structure, 10mm extra-clear t...
Glass, Wood
Elegant 210.M3 Wood Column With Glass Shelves and Green Interiors by Cara Davide
By Cara e Davide
Located in Geneve, CH
Elegant 210.M3 Wood Column With Glass Shelves and Green Interiors by Cara Davide Dimensions: D 51 x W 51 x H 210 cm Materials: Solid wood on multilayer...
Brass, Stainless Steel
$4,340 / item
H 42.52 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Modern Flute Column, Black Pedestal Sculpture, Handmade Portugal by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Modern Flute Column, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Flute column is a bold statement of contrast and rhythm, bringing depth and character to a...
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Brass And Glass Console/Shelves/Cart
Located in Vilnius, LT
Italian Mid-Century large console/shelves/cart or furniture for audio system, with special space for records. Solid brass construction on perfectly moving wheels with glass over all ...
Brass
Whimsical Dutch Corner Clock Cabinet, Gilt and Black Wood, Circa 1850
Located in Stamford, CT
Whimsical gilt and black painted Dutch corner cabinet with clock face.
Wood
$20,212 / set
H 43.31 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Shagreen and Shell Column Set with Brass Sculptures by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Six Bronzed Wood Decorative Columns
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of six decorative Ionic and Corinthian columns made of carved wood that has been accentuated with bronze colored leaf. These were used as merchandising display props at Boston’s ...
Wood
Elegant Exotic 1960s Wood Sculpture
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This sculpture was purchased out of estate with a group of exotic wood sculptures from the 1960s. The rest we have already posted but this one needed a new base which we had crafted ...
Wood
Organic Modern Quadripod Bog Wood and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Organic Modern Quadripod Wood and Glass Coffee Table. Sculptural natural bog wood base contrasting with the simple glass top (1/2 in. thickness).
Bog Wood
$875
H 18.5 in W 7 in D 6 in
Chinese Qing Dynasty Lacquered and Polychrome Wood 18" Figure with a Deer
Located in San Francisco, CA
This sculpture is an antique Chinese lacquered and polychrome-painted wood figure dating from late in the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911). Hand-carved from a single piece of wood, set on an...
Wood, Lacquer, Paint
$6,576
H 20.08 in W 11.42 in D 7.49 in
Poseidon, a Metallic Blue, Petrol & Teal Green Glass Sculpture by Bethany Wood
By Bethany Wood
Located in London, GB
'Poseidon' is a unique artwork by the British artist, Bethany Wood. An equal passion for painting physically inspires how she controls and manipulates her glass. Recreating the fleeting nature of brush strokes, Wood’s molten colours traverse across the surface of her glass canvases blending in a myriad of hues. Unlike their flat painterly counterparts, these combine and merge, forming spontaneous watery and lava like abstract relief flourishes. Taking inspiration from a wide range of sources, Wood’s influences are taken directly from the world around us, elements of the inner-city sit alongside expansive landscapes. Reoccurring themes are Graffiti & Urban Culture, exploration & travel. In the artist's own words; "As a multidisciplinary artist, I have begun to merge my two artistic passions, painting and Glassmaking. I like to express myself with the fluidity of the material. The Directional arrangement of a colour palette can form the depth of an abstract Landscape. I use my own paintings as a reference whilst making in the hot shop. Each individual artwork from my series has been inspired by a specific place. Serendipity of abstraction has always been an inspiration for me; the coincidental elements which catch the eye of the viewer. The palette, composition and depth I have attained are taken from nature, with a bold but elegant swipe of my own personal, Expressionist style" Rising glass star, Wood graduated from De Montfort...
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Organic Modern Quadripod Bog Wood and Glass Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Organic modern Quadripod wood and glass coffee table. Sculptural natural bog wood base contrasting with the simple glass top (1/2 in. thickness).
Bog Wood
Countenance or Cara Ceramic mask by Tom R Porter
By Tom Porter
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic masks on oak frame, Tom R PORTER, London. Oak frame 35 x W34 cm Ceramic Mask H8 x W7 cm 2x Ceramic Masks H2 x W2 cm From the series Countenance or Cara, presented in 2024 a...
Ceramic, Oak
19th Century Wood Italian Columns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking pair of architectural columns in faux terracotta. Base is approximately 11 inches in diameter. Top is 12" x 12". Price is for ...
Wood
Countenance or Cara Ceramic mask by Tom R Porter
By Tom Porter
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic mask on unglazed ceramic and gouged walnut frame, Tom R PORTER, London. Ceramic and walnut frame H32 x W24.5 cm Ceramic Masks H9 x W5 cm From the series Countenance or Cara...
Ceramic, Walnut
Countenance or Cara Ceramic mask by Tom R Porter
By Tom Porter
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic mask on gouged walnut frame, Tom R PORTER, London. Gouged walnut frame 26.5 x W17 cm Ceramic Mask H11 x W8 cm From the series Countenance or Cara, presented in 2024 at 'ROS...
Ceramic, Walnut
Countenance or Cara Ceramic mask by Tom R Porter
By Tom Porter
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
Ceramic mask on ceramic tile and walnut frame, Tom R PORTER, London. Ceramic and walnut frame H32 x W24.5 cm Ceramic Masks H6 x W5 cm From the series Countenance or Cara, presente...
Ceramic, Walnut