CARAVELA CHAIR
Gonçalo Campos, 2017
Crafted using the traditional techniques of joinery, Caravela chair is part of a family of chairs, custom designed to furnish homes and hospitality spaces with style and elegance.
RRP PRICES EX. VAT FROM: 625€
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W 540 H 800 D 610
The Caravela chair draws inspiration from the iconic Portuguese Caravela boat, which played a pivotal role in the Age of Exploration. These agile vessels were built for long voyages, enduring harsh seas while maintaining grace and strength. Much like the ships they are named after, the Caravela chair blends resilience with elegance, offering both comfort and striking design.
Its form is reminiscent of the powerful sails of the Caravela, with sleek lines that convey both fluidity and strength. The chair's structure is crafted to capture the spirit of the sailboat, with flowing curves that evoke movement and the wind, symbolizing the freedom and courage of the explorers who once sailed the vast oceans.
Constructed from high-quality materials, Caravela combines solid wood and refined upholstery to deliver a piece that is as durable as it is beautiful. The chair’s design honors both the artistry and craftsmanship of traditional Portuguese boat-making, while infusing a modern sensibility that suits contemporary interiors.
A tribute to the ingenuity and bravery of Portugal's explorers, the Caravela chair is a nod to history, evoking a sense of adventure, exploration, and timeless elegance.
DESIGNER: GONÇALO CAMPOS
Gonçalo Campos is a Portuguese product designer. Graduated in product Design in 2008, he soon after joined Fabrica, Benetton’s communications research centre, in the design studio.
This gave him the chance to work with brands such as Secondome, Seletti or Zanotta. In 2009, he worked in Sam Baron’s studio, after which started developing a series of objects, continuing to explore the possibilities of design through function and material.
Campos prides on finding simple solutions, through the sound use of materials and production methods, in a process that starts from within the object towards the outside.
This results in recognizingly “smart” objects, often with a certain humor; reflex of a relaxed way of thinking and curious attitude.
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