Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
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).
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Creator: Joana Santos Barbosa
Mid-Century Modern curved cream bouclé dark oak Niemeyer II sofa by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II sofa is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind.
The rounded lines of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Organic nature-inspired brass handmade 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 Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
Contemporary geometric brown velvet brass Fernandine sofa by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Fernandine walls are a part of History that embraces the city of Porto, located in the north of Portugal.
These medieval fortifications topped off by battlements were completed d...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
Foz 3 Seat Sofa, Bouclé & Bronzed Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern curved oak handmade 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Wood
Contemporary geometric brushed brass handmade Fernandine sofa by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Fernandine walls are a part of History that embraces the city of Porto, located in the north of Portugal.
These medieval fortifications topped off by battlements were completed d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Brass
Figueroa Two-Seat Sofa, Bronzed Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
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 t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
Mid-Century Modern round white bouclé oak handmade Niemeyer sofa by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer sofa is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Eagle Three-Seat Sofa, Velvet & Ebony, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Inspired by the story of the Kazakh Eagle Hunters, the profile of the Eagle sofa presents the shape of the golden eagle’s massive wings.
Entirely handcraft...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Ebony, Fabric, Wood
Eagle Three-Seat Sofa, Ebony & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Inspired by the story of the Kazakh Eagle Hunters, the profile of the Eagle sofa presents the shape of the golden eagle’s massive wings.
Entirely handcrafte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Ebony, Wood
Na Pali Two-Seat Sofa, Walnut & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Wood
Organic nature-inspired onyx velvet brass 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
Organic nature-inspired steel handmade Figueroa 3 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
Eagle Three-Seat Sofa, Grid & Ebony, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Inspired by the story of the Kazakh Eagle Hunters, the profile of the Eagle sofa presents the shape of the golden eagle’s massive wings.
Entirely handcraft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Ebony, Chenille
Mid-Century Modern round Damasks & Lampas oak Niemeyer II sofa by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II sofa is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind.
The rounded lines of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Mid-Century Modern white bouclé dark oak 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 History of hum...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern organic curved oak handmade Niemeyer sofa by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer sofa is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Modern organic round oak handmade Niemeyer II sofa by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Niemeyer II sofa is named after the Brazilian Architect Oscar Niemeyer whose Architecture was spread like sculptural poetry in the History of humankind.
The rounded lines of the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Oak
Foz 3 Seat Sofa, Bouclé & Brass, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
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 t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
Organic nature-inspired cream bronzed brass Figueroa 3 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
Foz 3 Seat Sofa, Bouclé & Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
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 t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
Foz 3 Seat Sofa, Brass & COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Brass, Metal
Organic nature-inspired cream blend brass Figueroa 3 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 the sofa’s exterior and the mountainside ripples were placed on the inside. The top of the sofa features the great bow of the skyline and both fabric and stainless steel base reunite in the soft curves that go all around this compact creation. Just like the mountain meets the land.
Handcrafted by a very talented team of Portuguese furniture...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel, Metal
Na Pali Three-Seat Sofa, 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 the cliffs.
Inspired by Mother Nature, the Na Pali sofa portrays in detail the mystique of the dramatic backdrop with striated walls and sharp ridges. The image of the coast is captured by wooden sides extending as cliffs and the front feet get the form of the sculpted needles across the landscape.
The curvy lines of the sensual sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, Wood
Na Pali Two-Seat Sofa, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, Wood
Modern Na Pali Three-Seat Sofa, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Walnut, Fabric, Wood
Western 2 Seat Sofa, Walnut & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Western is a captivating armchair that recreates the image of an old cowboy hat standing in a saddle rack.
The top of the sofa performs the concave hat with rounded tabs and the band around it turns into a comfortable cushion. The base in walnut approaches the structure and color of the saddle rack.
Having a modernist inspiration at a first sight, the Western sofa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Walnut, Wood
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