Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

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.

Creator: Joana Santos Barbosa

Art Nouveau style mustard velvet walnut Na Pali 2 seat sofa by InsidherLand

$3,757Sale Price / item|20% Off

Art Nouveau style mustard velvet walnut Na Pali 2 seat sofa by InsidherLand

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 Settees

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern curved oak COM Niemeyer II round sofa by InsidherLand

$10,086 / item

Mid-Century Modern curved oak COM Niemeyer II round sofa by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

The Niemeyer II round sofa is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the His...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Wood

Contemporary white bouclé oxidized brass Foz 3 seat sofa by InsidherLand

$11,372 / item

Contemporary white bouclé oxidized brass Foz 3 seat sofa by InsidherLand

By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand

Located in Maia, Porto

Foz is a grand sofa that gathers surprising details of a beach located in Porto, in the north of Portugal. Designed in layers, the contour of the sofa is an ode to the sea waves tha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

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Brass, Metal

Organic nature-inspired brass handmade COM Figueroa 2 seat sofa by InsidherLand

$3,797Sale Price / item|20% Off

Organic nature-inspired brass handmade COM Figueroa 2 seat sofa by InsidherLand

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 sofa. The long curves of the mountain were taken to th...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

Materials

Brass, Metal

Sofa MP-163, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design

$18,480

H 31.5 in W 64.18 in D 35.44 in

Sofa MP-163, by Percival Lafer, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Design

By Percival Lafer

Located in Lapa de Baixo, SP

Crafted by the renowned master Percival Lafer in 1970, this exceptional piece of furniture boasts a striking and comfortable design. Its clean lines and unique details, such as elega...

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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa

$2,800

H 35 in W 64 in D 27 in

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt Style Sofa

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique midcentury sofa features stylish curved armrests, original studded upholstery, and a unique finish. Please confirm item location (NY or ...

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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

Materials

Upholstery

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

$6,474

H 35.44 in W 84.65 in D 39.38 in

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet Curved Sofa for Minotti, 1950s

By Minotti, Gigi Radice

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Sofa designed by Gigi Radice for Minotti. Made with solid wood structure and ivory velvet upholstery and polished brass legs. The sofa is authentic, only the upholstery has been repl...

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1650s Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

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Brass

Adoni Sofa by Stuart Scott in Grand mohair velvet in brass with Walnut Legs

$8,607

H 29.93 in W 83.86 in D 33.47 in

Adoni Sofa by Stuart Scott in Grand mohair velvet in brass with Walnut Legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Shown here upholstered in Altfield Grand mohair velvet in brass, with legs in raw walnut. We can apply either a natural oiled or ebonised finish to these legs prior to delivery. The...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

Materials

Mohair, Velvet, Walnut

Classic Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Sofa

$3,150

H 27.96 in W 56.7 in D 27.17 in

Classic Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Sofa

Located in Dronten, NL

Classic compact Danish 1940s sofa in original dark grey/brown upholstery. One-off piece made in the high end old school way with straps and horsehair interior that is made to last fo...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

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Fabric, Wood

1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa

$13,749

H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in

1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa

By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Märta Blomstedt

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A superb curved 1940s Danish sofa, reupholstered in the recent past in red and white striped fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Jens Risom, Walnut Frame, 1955

$12,500

H 33 in W 53 in D 31 in

Mid-Century Modern Two-Seater Sofa by Jens Risom, Walnut Frame, 1955

By Jens Risom

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A small, vintage Mid-Century Modern American two seater sofa or settee with four pillows, designed and produced by Jens Risom Design, Model U-151, in good condition. The seat, back rest of the divano is slightly inclinated with a button-tufted back and two straight arms, supported by a hand crafted Walnut frame, standing of four small curved wooden feet. Newly upholstered in an orange velvet. Wear consistent with age and use, circa 1955, New York, United States. Seat: 18.5" H x 44.5" W x 19.5" D Pillows: 20" H x 20" W x 7" D Jens Risom was a Danish, American furniture designer born in 1916, in Copenhagen, Denmark and passed away in 2016, in New Canaan, United States. He finished his apprenticeship as a designer at the Copenhagen School...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Hand Dyed Brown Leather Art Deco Odeon Style Three Seat Sofa Feather Filled Seat

$5,156

H 29.93 in W 78.35 in D 35.04 in

Hand Dyed Brown Leather Art Deco Odeon Style Three Seat Sofa Feather Filled Seat

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Art Deco Odeon style brown leather sofa with overstuffed feather filled cu...

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20th Century English Art Deco Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

Materials

Leather

Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo Three-Seat Sofa with Gilt Metal Legs, Italy 1950s, COM

$25,000

H 31 in W 82.5 in D 36 in

Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo Three-Seat Sofa with Gilt Metal Legs, Italy 1950s, COM

By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Gio Ponti for ISA Bergamo elegant and sculptural three-seat sofa with gilt metal legs, Italy, 1950s. The sofa will be fully restored and ready for upholstery in the customer’s own ma...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

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Metal

Fleure Two-Seater Sofa by Stuart Scott, Cameo Pink Cotton Velvet, Brass Legs

$6,159Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 28.75 in W 66.93 in D 33.47 in

Fleure Two-Seater Sofa by Stuart Scott, Cameo Pink Cotton Velvet, Brass Legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The Special Edition Fleure Two-Seater Sofa is a beautiful adaptation of the award-winning Fleure design. The Fleure range combines traditional style cues with a contemporary feel. The fluting on both seat and back offer an eye-catching effect, especially in the shown luxurious cotton velvet upholstery. Shown here upholstered in a chic Cameo pink cotton velvet...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Gondola Style Sofa Pearsall Attributed Oatmeal Upholstery

$6,500

H 29 in W 90 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Gondola Style Sofa Pearsall Attributed Oatmeal Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Gondola style sofa pearsall attributed oatmeal upholstery.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Custom Modern Curved Sofa in Grey Textured Linen

$24,000

H 35 in W 120 in D 39 in

Custom Modern Curved Sofa in Grey Textured Linen

By Carrocel

Located in North York, ON

Custom modern curved sofa in grey textured linen. Designed and handcrafted here at Carrocel in Toronto Canada. A true masterpiece of design and styling. This sofa is made to order wi...

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2010s Canadian Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Joana Santos Barbosa settees for sale on 1stDibs.

Joana Santos Barbosa settees 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 settees, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original settees 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 settees by and Royal Stranger. Prices for Joana Santos Barbosa settees can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,458 and can go as high as $10,315, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,940.