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Joana Santos Barbosa Footstools

Portuguese, b. 1981

Inspired by the natural world and the rich architecture of her native country, Joana Santos Barbosa’s modern furniture comprises a harmonious blend of organic forms and geometric accuracy. The award-winning architect and furniture designer is considered one of the top 10 contemporary designers from Portugal, with pieces created by her firm InsidherLand sought by interior designers, architects, hotel brands and modern furniture collectors worldwide.

Born in 1981 in Porto, Santos Barbosa studied architecture at the University of Porto. After graduating in 2006, she studied interior design at Central Saint Martins School of Arts and Design in London.

In 2012, Santos Barbosa formed the furniture design company InsidherLand which uses traditional Portuguese handcrafting techniques to create high-quality furniture, lighting, upholstery and home decor. 

Elements of nature feature predominantly in many of Santos Barbosa’s designs, such as the Three Rocks side table, Tree Branches wall lamp, Na Pali coffee table and the Arizona mirror, which was named Best Furniture Design at the iLuxury Awards in 2021.

In contrast, several of Santos Barbosa’s pieces are influenced by architecture and symmetry. The Arches dining room chair (winner of Best Chair Design at the 2011 International Design and Architecture Awards), Looshaus table lamp and rounded Niemeyer armchair and sofa (named for legendary Brazilian modernist designer and architect Oscar Niemeyer) are some examples.   

Barbosa’s designs, which she describes as “falling between sinuous elegance and harsh aggressiveness,” have gained worldwide attention among critics and industry experts. She was invited to exhibit at the XX Triennale International Exhibition, and her works have been shown regularly in exhibitions throughout London, Paris and Milan. Several international publications have also featured her designs, including Harper’s Bazaar (Vietnam), Architectural Digest (Spain) and Interior Designer (UK).

On 1stDibs, find a collection of Joana Santos Barbosa seating, tables and lighting.

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Creator: Joana Santos Barbosa
Rock Stool, Velvet, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted upholstery work in velvet involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turnin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Footstools

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Wood, Fabric, Velvet

Tree Branches Long Bench, Bege Fur and Brass, InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Tree Branches long bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches. The top in Mongolian Lamb fur completes th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Footstools

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Brass

Not a Cube Stool, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Not a Cube is a geometric composition that follows the reductionist tendencies of Minimal Art, emerged in the United States in the mid-1960s. Particularly i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Footstools

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Fabric

Not a Cube Stool, COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Not a Cube is a geometric composition that follows the reductionist tendencies of Minimal Art, emerged in the United States in the mid-1960s. Particularly i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Footstools

Materials

Fabric

Niemeyer II Stool, Oak & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II stool is a curvy seating, designed to complement the rounded shapes of the Niemeyer II armchair. Named after the Brazilian Archite...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Footstools

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Bouclé, Oak

Figueroa Stool, Brass & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in the sunny California, the charming Figueroa Mountain is a magical landscape that led to the creation of the Figueroa stool. The exquisite sto...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Footstools

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Brass

Symphony Stool, Fur and Rustic Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Ludwig Van Beethoven is recognized as one of the most exceptional composers of all time. As an ode to the genius behind the music, the symphony stool ca...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Footstools

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Brass

Na Pali Stool, Walnut & COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Na Pali means “the cliffs” and is a breathtaking landscape located on Kauai, a volcanic island resulting from the rain and the blasts of winter waves against t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Footstools

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Velvet, Walnut, Fabric

Rock Stool, COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Rock is a stool with the same form of the smaller table of the Three Rocks set. The handcrafted upholstery work in velvet involves this unique creation with irregular shapes, turning...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Footstools

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Niemeyer II Stool, Bouclé and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II stool is a curvy seating, designed to complement the rounded shapes of the Niemeyer II armchair. Named after the Brazilian Archite...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Footstools

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Niemeyer II Stool, Fur and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II stool is a curvy seating, designed to complement the rounded shapes of the Niemeyer II armchair. Named after the Brazilian Archit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Footstools

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Fur, Oak

Tree Branches Bench, Fur and Brushed Brass, InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The original tree branches bench is entirely handcrafted in brass with a hammered technique similar to the irregular details of real branches. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Footstools

Materials

Brass

Na Pali Stool, Velvet & Walnut, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Na Pali means “the cliffs” and is a breathtaking landscape located on Kauai, a volcanic island resulting from the rain and the blasts of winter waves against t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Footstools

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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Joana Santos Barbosa footstools for sale on 1stDibs.

Joana Santos Barbosa footstools are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Joana Santos Barbosa footstools, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original footstools by Joana Santos Barbosa were created in the modern style in portugal during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider footstools by and InsidherLand . Prices for Joana Santos Barbosa footstools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $650 and can go as high as $2,148, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,256.

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