"Nó" Armchair, Rodrigo Ohtake, Brazilian Contemporary Design

The Cuba armchair was conceived by Rodrigo Othake with one element in mind, one that is very well used by the Brazilian design: turned wood. If this elem...

The design of the Pétrea armchair pays a tribute to the Mid-Century Modern tradition of Brazilian architecture by the alluding to one of its most use materials, namely concrete. But ...

The Esfera stool was created by the Brazilian contemporary designer Rodrigo Ohtake, in 2019. The mix of materials is the differential in this series. While wood is used as a seat, a metal plate, thick and curved, raises the first material from the ground in a light way and with minimal contact, both with the floor and with the wood. The structure is made of stainless steel and Cumaru Wood. Definitely a one of a kind and unique piece. Graduated at FAU / USP in 2009, with a period of studies at the Polytechnic of Milan, Rodrigo Ohtake is always in search of his own architectural style. Passionate about colors and free forms, he collaborated with architects Mario Biselli, Alvaro Puntoni, and Frenchman Patrick Jouin, in addition to working with his father, Ruy, from 2008 to 2016. In addition to working in the offices, he participated as a curatorial assistant in the exhibitions "Viver na Floresta", curated by Abílio Guerra, "O Coração da Cidade: Invention of Spaces" by Júlio Katinsky...

The Balanço Bench was created by the Brazilian contemporary designer Rodrigo Ohtake, in 2019. The mix of materials is the differential in this series. While wood is used as a seat, a metal plate, thick and curved, raises the first material from the ground in a light way and with minimal contact, both with the floor and with the wood. The structure is made of stainless steel and Cumaru Wood. Definitely a one of a kind and unique piece. Graduated at FAU / USP in 2009, with a period of studies at the Polytechnic of Milan, Rodrigo Ohtake is always in search of his own architectural style. Passionate about colors and free forms, he collaborated with architects Mario Biselli, Alvaro Puntoni, and Frenchman Patrick Jouin, in addition to working with his father, Ruy, from 2008 to 2016. In addition to working in the offices, he participated as a curatorial assistant in the exhibitions "Viver na Floresta", curated by Abílio Guerra, "O Coração da Cidade: Invention of Spaces" by Júlio Katinsky...

Made out of painted steel, this beautiful, simple and elegant armchair may be upholstered in different options of fabrics or leather. This armchair may also be sold without its ac...

This simple and elegant contemporary armchair is made out of painted steel and may be upholstered in different options of fabric. Zanini de Zanine was born in Rio de Janeiro, in 197...

3x4 lounge chair by Rodrigo Ohtake 1/4 limited edition.

This "SE7E" contemporary styled armchair in Brazilian hardwood was designed following extensive research, experimentation and the study of ergonomics. The structure contrasts with t...

Brazilian Contemporary Design by Rodrigo Almeida Construtivista Chair in Brazilian Mahog, 2014 Limited Edition of 2 The Construtivista chair with versions in Brazilian rosewood and mahogany, combined with straw backrests, uses material from the recycling of furniture. In an interview with architect Tatiana Sakurai (2009), Almeida emphasized that he works - (...) against the flow of the culture for industrial design - and believes tha - this is one of the characteristics of Brazilian art and design -. For him, - Brazilian culture is born of the impasse, of the creative gap that exists between not knowing how to do something and having to do it. I think we are not a technical culture and the good thing about that is that we don't copy things properly... . exhibitions: Coleções, Legado Arte...

The 'Velvet' armchair in black was designed from clean and pure lines with the elimination of any kind of excesses so that your greater identity were the colors, in a range of 09 options chosen by the user. By its Minimalist appearance, the color of the structure always accompanies the color of the fabric, guaranteeing visual unity to the product. The backrest height does not exceed the top of tables which reflects its minimalism concept...

Contemporary Wood Ava Armchair by Guto Indio da Costa, Brazil The AVA armchair is part of the collection Machina & Manus by the Brazilian designer...

Cane chair by Rodrigo Lobato Yáñes Series: Yo Jaguar Dimensions: H 27.4” x W 28.5” x D 33.8" Materials: Steel round tube, steel elbow pipe, electrostatic paint, brass sheet Platalea studio was born out of a passion for both art and design. We love how both are so intrinsically intertwined in ways that are often too subtle to surmise in our everyday routines. Our goal is to provide a voice for those who are often marginalized or hidden in the shadows. We do this by representing our ideologies through our designs, the materials we pick and the people we choose to build them. At Platalea, we have composed and exhibited varied collections that range from unique exhibition pieces to dinnerware, rugs...