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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).

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

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Creator: Joana Santos Barbosa
Foz 3 Seat Sofa, Bouclé & Bronzed 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 tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas

Materials

Metal, Brass

Niemeyer Two Seat Sofa, Bouclé and Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
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....
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Niemeyer II Two Seat Sofa, Dalai & Oak, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Figueroa Two-Seat Sofa, Bronzed Brass, 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 sofa. The long curves of the mountain were taken to t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas

Materials

Brass, Metal

Fernandine Two Seat Sofa, Velvet and Brass, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
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

Fernandine Two Seat Sofa, Brass & COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
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

Niemeyer Two Seat Sofa, Oak & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
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

Figueroa Two-Seat Sofa, Brass & COM, 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 th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas

Materials

Brass, Metal

Figueroa Three-Seat Sofa, Blend & Brass, 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 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

Na Pali Two-Seat Sofa, Velvet & Walnut, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, Wood

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

Figueroa Two-Seat Sofa, Velvet & Brass, 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 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

Na Pali Three-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

Walnut, Fabric, Wood

Foz 3 Seat Sofa, Bouclé & 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 t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas

Materials

Brass, Metal

Niemeyer II Round Sofa, Dark Oak & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
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

Na Pali Three-Seat Sofa, Velvet & Walnut, 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 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Fabric, Wood

Niemeyer II Round Sofa, Lama Bouclé, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
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 History of hum...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Wood

Western 2 Seat Sofa, Walnut & COM, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Wood

Niemeyer II Two Seat Sofa, Oak & COM, Insidherland by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
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, Wood

Eagle Three-Seat Sofa, Ebony & COM, 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 handcrafte...
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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 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, Wood

Figueroa Three-Seat Sofa, Brass & COM, 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 th...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel, Metal

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...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Ebony, Fabric, Wood

Figueroa Three-Seat Sofa, Blend & Steel, 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 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...
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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

Foz 3 Seat Sofa, Bouclé & 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 t...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Sofas

Materials

Brass, Metal

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Joana Santos Barbosa sofas 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 sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas 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 sofas by InsidherLand , Royal Stranger, and DOOQ. Prices for Joana Santos Barbosa sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,579 and can go as high as $17,294, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,243.

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