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Joana Santos Barbosa Cupboards

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
Special Tree Cabinet, Woods and Copper, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The special tree is a tree in which two lovers write the promise of an everlasting love. The craftsmanship work in exotic roots emphasizes each volume of The Special Tree cabinet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Cupboards

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Copper

Navajo Canyon Cabinet, Oak and Sycamore, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The cabinet Navajo Canyon reinvents the glorious majesty of Arizona cliffs with their twists and turns along the Colorado River. With the identical proportions and tones of the rock ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Cupboards

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Sycamore, Oak, Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Navajo Canyon Cabinet, Walnut and Sycamore, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The cabinet Navajo Canyon reinvents the glorious majesty of Arizona cliffs with their twists and turns along the Colorado River. With the identical proportions and tones of the rock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Cupboards

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Sycamore, Walnut, Glass

Unveil Sideboard 180, Dark Oak and Steel , InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
A person’s Identity isn’t an immediate perception but, instead, it has to be unveiled. The Unveil sideboard portraits the unknowns of human Identity. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Cupboards

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Stainless Steel

The Special Tree Sideboard, Ebony Steel, InsidherLand by Joana Santos Barbosa
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The special tree is a tree in which two lovers write the promise of an everlasting love. The special tree sideboard is a redesign of the original cabinet. A singular version of this sideboard is presented in ebony Macassar, showing the geometric volumes with the luxurious natural dark hue in high gloss varnish. The base and the tree trunks are in polished stainless steel. In the center of the base, the most special tree preserves the subtle carved jewelry work with the name of the creation as well as small wavy brass ‘branches’ lifting the interior glass shelf. As a Portuguese furniture brand, InsidherLand has the best artisans that work ancient techniques to produce unique luxury case goods. Being an icon among the collections, the eye-catching the special tree ebony sideboard...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Joana Santos Barbosa Cupboards

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Stainless Steel, Metal

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Joana Santos Barbosa cupboards for sale on 1stDibs.

Joana Santos Barbosa cupboards are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Joana Santos Barbosa cupboards, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original cupboards by Joana Santos Barbosa were created in the modern style in portugal during the 21st century and contemporary. Prices for Joana Santos Barbosa cupboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $10,651 and can go as high as $19,621, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $16,428.

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