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

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

$7,806Sale Price / item|20% Off

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

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

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

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Oak, Fabric, Wood

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

$3,635Sale 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

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Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, Wood

Contemporary white bouclé oxidized brass Foz 3 seat sofa by InsidherLand

$8,801Sale Price / item|20% Off

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

$3,673Sale Price / item|20% Off

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

By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa

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

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Brass, Metal

ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ART DECO THREE SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT

$3,017Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.94 in W 69.69 in D 38.39 in

ViNTAGE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ART DECO THREE SEAT SOFA FEATHER FILLED SEAT

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand made in England Art Deco style reddish brown leather sofa with overstuffed feather ...

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20th Century English Art Deco Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

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Leather

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

$4,687Sale Price|44% Off

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

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Mohair, Velvet, Walnut

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

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Upholstery

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s

$6,557

H 35.44 in W 74.81 in D 36.62 in

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Velvet Sofa for ISA, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, ISA Bergamo

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Elegant and splendid three-seater sofa with high backrest attributed Gio Ponti, 1950s, for ISA Edizioni, Bergamo. Carved profile, refined lines, sensual and deep comfort. The ivory v...

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

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Velvet, Beech, Fir

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s

$9,620Sale Price|30% Off

H 38.59 in W 86.62 in D 38.59 in

Guglielmo Ulrich Art Deco Italian Velvet Sofa, 1940s

By Guglielmo Ulrich

Located in Puglia, Puglia

A large Italian sculptural sofa designed by Guglielmo Ulrich, very comfortable. Recently upholstered in light blue velvet with a light gray velvet border, in a minimalist way, which ...

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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

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Velvet, Beech

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s

$3,131Sale Price|50% Off

H 40.16 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in

Attributed Gio Ponti Mid-Century Modern Italian High Back Sofa, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Three-seater sofa attributed Gio Ponti, production in the early 1950s, with high backrest, the upholstery is in velvet but replacement is recommended, feet and structure in beech.

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

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Velvet, Beech

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

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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa

$13,615

H 29.53 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in

1940s Curved Danish Cabinetmaker Banana Sofa

By Märta Blomstedt, Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen

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

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Alpaca, Wood

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Sofa in Teal Blue Cotton Velvet with Walnut Legs

$6,075Sale Price / item|25% Off

H 28.75 in W 78.75 in D 33.47 in

Contemporary Channeled Fleure Sofa in Teal Blue Cotton Velvet with Walnut Legs

By Stuart Scott

Located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire

The award winning Fleure Sofa is an eye-catching design which commands an audience. Exuding a contemporary vibe but with traditional style cues, as demonstrated by the exquisite flut...

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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

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Brass

Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Sculptural Cubist Sofa

$8,500

H 32 in W 76.5 in D 32 in

Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb for Directional Sculptural Cubist Sofa

By Paul McCobb

Located in St. Louis, MO

Rare Paul McCobb for Directional sculptural cubist sofa or settee. Legs have been refinished, older reupholstery and foam must be updated. Great sleek geom...

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

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Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ivory Velvet Sofa w Hexagonal Walnut Legs, 1950s

$8,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 28.5 in W 92.75 in D 34 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Ivory Velvet Sofa w Hexagonal Walnut Legs, 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar sofa (1950s), produced in Berne, Indiana, and embodying the designer's celebrated ability to balance refined modernism with timeless comfort. Res...

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

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Fabric, Wood

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

$4,581Sale Price|50% Off

H 36.23 in W 76.78 in D 32.68 in

Gigi Radice Mid-Century Modern Italian Velvet 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 light gray velvet upholstery and polished brass legs. The sofa is authentic, only the upholstery has been...

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

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Brass

Sofa Settee 3-Seater Crimson Cut Velvet Italian Toni Facella Sensi Della Penna

$20,423

H 35.04 in W 94.89 in D 37.01 in

Sofa Settee 3-Seater Crimson Cut Velvet Italian Toni Facella Sensi Della Penna

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

An opulent, cut-velvet, three seater sofa, by Italian architect & designer Toni Facella Sensi della Penna This sofa epitomises elegance, opulence and com...

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1980s Italian Classical Roman Vintage Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

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Velvet

Cassina 'Soriana' Four Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970s

$19,076

H 25.6 in W 96.46 in D 39.38 in

Cassina 'Soriana' Four Seater Sofa by Afra and Tobia Scarpa in Bouclé, 1970s

By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Cassina

Located in Antwerp, BE

Afra and Tobia Scarpa, soriana, Cassina, Italy 1970s, bouclé wool Manufactured by Cassina in the 1970s, the Soriana collection was meant to express beauty and comfort by using a w...

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1970s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Joana Santos Barbosa Settees

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Chrome

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

$5,718Sale Price / item|25% 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

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Brass

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.