Otávio Motta is a Brazilian contemporary sculptor active in both Brazil and the international art scene. His practice centers on the investigation of material as a sensitive, expressive entity, exploring how physical matter can hold, transmit, and respond to forces such as memory, perception, and presence.
Motta’s work fuses natural wood, metal, resin, and industrial elements, merging precise craftsmanship with conceptual research. Rather than treating these materials as inert, he approaches them as active participants capable of generating tension, vibration, and spatial awareness. His sculptures function as experiential objects, inviting the viewer to engage physically and perceptually, not just visually.
Informed by an ongoing study of materiality and invisible forces, Motta positions his work at the intersection of contemporary sculpture, design, and architecture. The result is a body of work that acts as both physical structure and conceptual inquiry, engaging the viewer in a contemplative experience of form.
Banco Solar Sculptural Bench Lamp, Reclaimed Brazilian Hardwood, Steel, Warm LED
By Otávio Motta
Located in Vargem Pequena, BR
Banco Solar is a one-of-a-kind sculptural bench lamp in reclaimed Brazilian hardwood (including Peroba Rosa and Imbuia) with hand-fabricated steelwork and a handmade bamboo and banan...
Steel
Vintage Reclaimed Wooden Bench
By Axel Vervoordt
Located in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Reclaimed Wooden Bench Ancient fallen timbers are forged by hand to create a statement bench. This bench has been mended back to life through diligent craftsmanship and refinement. ...
Teak, Reclaimed Wood
$6,980
H 34.85 in W 76.38 in D 22.45 in
Exquisite 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Settee — Rare Inlaid Hardwood Bench
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Exquisite 19th Century Brazilian Colonial Settee — Rare Inlaid Hardwood Bench with Cane Seat An exceptional example of Brazilian Colonial furniture from the early to mid-19th century...
Wood
$3,000
H 21 in W 30 in D 14 in
Brazilian Modern Side table with Bench & Storage in Hardwood, Unknown, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
This side table with integrated bench and storage reflects the adaptable, multifunctional approach typical of mid-century Brazilian design. Originally produced as a telephone table, ...
Hardwood
Reclaimed Wood Railway Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This one-of-a-kind furniture piece is part of Brendan Bass’s Le Monde Collection, a curated selection of rare and collectible furniture. Le Monde, meaning “The World” in French, feat...
Wood
$3,550 / item
H 16.15 in W 61.03 in D 13 in
Contemporary Bench in Brazilian Hardwood by Ricardo Graham Ferreira
By Ricardo Graham Ferreira
Located in Nova Friburgo, RJ
Tropical Brazilian hardwood bench, hand crafted in a contemporary style made with angled dovetail and spindle joints. The beauty of tropica...
Hardwood
$45,000
H 12 in W 118 in D 31 in
Brazilian Modern "Mucki" Bench in Hardwood by Sergio Rodrigues, c. 1958
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1958, the Mucki bench by Sérgio Rodrigues stands as an essential expression of Brazilian modern design—an era that fused architectural clarity with the warmth and soul of...
Hardwood
Brazilian Modern Bench in Hardwood by Jorge Jabour Mauad, 1960s
By Jorge Jabour
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern bench, designed by Jorge Jabour Mauad for Móveis Cantu in Brazil, is a showstopper! The bench is entirely made in Brazilian rosewood (also ...
Wood
Rustic Large Reclaimed Wood Bench Pine and Steel 6'
By Alabama Sawyer
Located in Birmingham, AL
Our beam bench utilizes salvaged local pine logs for a rustic bench for indoors or (protected) outdoors. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end ...
Steel
$2,100 / item
H 24.02 in W 63 in D 16.54 in
'Canela III' Mid-Century Modern Bench in Brazilian Hardwood by Knót Artesanal
By Knót Artesanal
Located in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
The latest addition to the Canela family, the three seated version of the 'Canela II' bench is faithful to the original mid-century modern design albeit in a more robust and imposing...
Brass
Monumental Reclaimed Elm Bench
Located in Dallas, TX
This piece is a part of Brendan Bass’s one-of-a-kind collection, Le Monde. French for “The World”, the Le Monde collection is made up of rare and hard to find pieces curated by Brend...
Wood
$2,700
H 17.72 in W 68.12 in D 12.6 in
Sculptural Teak Bench Hand-Crafted Reclaimed Teak, Modern Organic
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Beautifully hand-crafted from reclaimed teak, this timeless bench showcases the organic charm and durability of one of the world’s finest hardwoods. Each piece tells a story through ...
Wood, Teak
$10,500
H 11.8 in W 78.7 in D 21.7 in
Brazilian Mid-Century Bench in Hardwood, Att. to Joaquim Tenreiro, 1960’s
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
This bench is made with Brazilian rosewood (also known as jacaranda), and it has a stunning tone with natural wood grain. In addition, the wood has been refinished and is now in exce...
Hardwood