Salone del Mobile is the most perfect place and occasion in the world of design to showcase the best furniture pieces with the most glorious and outstanding contemporary design. Boca do Lobo‘s presents modern coffee tables with such an exquisite and unique look that it utterly did the wonders of every single visitor that set foot in the design brand‘s stand. So let’s take a look at the Portuguese brand’s precious art furniture gems that marked presence on the event of the year, Salone del Mobile 2019! Eden Series Present at Salone del Mobile 2019, the Eden Series isn’t quite like anything seen before. Their organic shape a texture is influenced by trees and flora, with their unique form achieved through several manual processes delivered by an experienced team of craftsmen. These small coffee tables can also be placed as center tables, such a versatile piece! Monet Brass Another modern coffee table presented at Salone del Mobile, Monet is influenced by the impressionist movement and paying tribute to one of the era’s greatest painters, the Monet side table is a sophisticated furniture piece with a modern design twist. Featuring both contrasting shapes and materials, from a geometric acrylic base to an organic surface made from cast brass, in a unique textured finish, the Monet is an exclusive furniture piece that stands out due to its perfectly balanced synthesis. You might also like: Salone del Mobile 2019: Here Are The Top Brands in Exhibition [BDCK category=3 Keywords=”BL-coffeetable”,”BL-table”,”BL-centertable”][/BDCK] Stonehenge Side Table This piece from Salone del Mobile promises to elevate your living space to the next level. The metallic hues make an elegant contrast while beautifully combine and pay tribute to the Neolithic and Bronze Age. Metamorphosis Center Table The enormous success of the Metamorphosis Series gave birth yet to another unique creation – Metamorphosis Center Table. Similar to the dramatic transformation and the sudden change in the animal’s body structure, Metamorphosis Center Table was present at Salone del Mobile and this piece is simply remarkable. Did you like these modern coffee tables? See also: Best Materials for Your Coffee and Side Tables [BDCK category=3 Keywords=”BL-coffeetable”,”BL-table”,”BL-centertable”][/BDCK]
A Design Affair By Boca Do Lobo & Rug’Society at Decorex
‘A DESIGN AFFAIR’ BY BOCA DO LOBO & RUG’SOCIETY at Decorex! The Provocative and Unexpected love between patterns and craftsmanship Boca do Lobo, the brand that designs and handcrafts exclusive pieces joined forces with Rug’Society the utterly deluxe of past and present, at Decorex to celebrate an artistic collision and reinterpret authentic craftsmanship. Two singular design brands with the same purpose: Encourage sensational experiences and create beautiful design pieces. Taking place at DECOREX 2018 during London Design Festival, a hub for design lovers in London. A place where inspiration, drives professionals from around the world. Boca do Lobo & Rug’Society will take you into an inspirational journey from Egyptian patterns to contemporary lines, to craft a flawless living mood board. Located at booth H42, will host an exhibit for 4 days an exquisite fusion of tufted rugs with hand carved furniture. A harmonious combination of embroidery pillows and luxurious hammered brass. A “Design Affair” that emerged from a lovely match-making of refined design and fiery artistic inspiration that you can see at Decorex! Pops of gold and neutral colors fulfill the space with a mix of modern and traditional styles. Boca do Lobo gathered Limited and Coolors Collection and the glamorous Cell Gold Rug, from Rug Society, to create the perfect scenario. While entering into the living room, Soleil chairs & sofa blend perfectly with Rug’Society Agatha and Surma rugs, decorated with exotic patterns and neutral colors, such as pearl beige, dark olive green, and others. Take a sit into the dining area at the impressive and limited edition poplar root Bonsai Table complemented beautifully by the decoration of Rug‘Society. An explosion of creativity, capturing the imagination of those who look forward to unique, fearless design and iconic pieces. See Also: Discover Monet – An Exclusive Center Table Design Soleil Series Born in a celebration Soleil Series mixes the animal spirit with sublime lines, best finishes, and the most selective hue. Inspired by the spirit and mission of the famous Cirque du Solei. Delicate like a contemporary artist yet fierce like a lion show,this design conception invokes the imagination, provokes the senses and evokes the emotions. It is detailed to the last inch of material and thought to be the statement of ‘Less is more’. Elementary in the material and complex in the technique, this series is easy to fall in love with and surprising in any modern living room. Lapiaz Series Resembling a freshly cracked stone, the lapiaz series celebrates the world’s treasures, which are revealed to a select few. This modern series suit a variety of environments thanks to its graceful form. Finding balance in terms of shape and materials, this design concept breathes sophistication and delicacy, maintaining a light presence. Metamorphosis Series Kafka’s prime work inspired Boca do Lobo’s designers to create the imposing family of Metamorphosis. Thinking outside the box and fascinated with Kafka’s imagination Boca do Lobo created the essence of Metamorphosis based in a new shape, a new concept. Telling the story that first is necessary to look at complex things differently so that we can then deconstruct them and create something fantastic as Metamorphosis Pieces. This exquisite selection represents a living tribute to the beauty of an uncompromised mindset, breaking creative boundaries and taking Boca do Lobo to unknown territories never explored before. Playing with the concept of evolution and challenging the notion of beauty. Eden Series Known as the Paradise, the Garden of Eden gives life to pleasure and exclusive emotions of human life. A divine place where life begins and trees grow with singular shapes and exquisite textures. This is the Eden’s Series never told story. All the details in Eden Series represent a trace of a certain kind of Eden’s tree. Dedicated lines and bold details inspired the concept of this piece of art and the design world nowadays. Different shapes and finishes compose the Eden Series, a Boca do Lobo’s best seller designed with passion. You might also be interested in: Living Room Inspirations And Ideas By Boca do Lobo
Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit: Best Of
The Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit took place in Oporto on the 20th and 21st of June. Here is a recap of the best features. The event sets to raise awareness of design’s biggest pillar: craftsmen. All the most luxurious, exclusive and unique furniture pieces have this common denominator. Patience is what allows people to achieve greatness, and is required in all things, such as painting displayed below. The opportunity to see the creations live is wonderful and raises awareness about the talents. The hand-painted tiles are a legacy of Porto’s rich history of arts and craftsmanship. Working on wood with hands a few tools only is what make these pieces unique and soulful. The carving techniques used have been perfected for centuries until today. Nowadays, the biggest challenge for luxury brands is to maintain their sense of exclusivity and authenticity throughout the growing age of technology. The desire to reveal the behind the scenes process of their exclusive pieces is a strategy already seen on some of the most respected brands in the industry. Design events are a way of doing so. May coffee and side tables were featured, including the marvellous Eden by Boca do Lobo, with its golden reflections. You can read more on this topic in our article about Arts behind the furniture here. Exclusive design as we see it in those pieces is achieved with by dedicated people who desire to create something different. Below is another example of manual work applied to metals. The Peak Start of Day 2 at the Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit – It was a great start of Day 2 of the Summit. The event started early in the morning with another amazing artisan showcase where fifteen artisans of fifteen traditional crafts display their amazing work! A panel of actors from the industry gathered to discuss the stakes of handwork in the luxury furniture industry and how brands can make it thrive. Marco Costa, Boca do Lobo’s Creative Director and CEO, talked about the importance and helping these talents survive. The firm has multiple lines of furniture that uses materials such as wood, metals and glass, providing an opportunity to craftsmen to apply their talent. How do we improve and support these talents? The panel debated the evolution of the design industry and how the design cultured impacted the craftsmanship, surrounded by pieces from Boca do Lobo’s workshops. That’s it for the 2 days spent in Porto, rich with ideas, showcases and discussions. The next summit will be taking place in about 6 months in Paris, make sure to be there in January! If you enjoyed this article, you will love our text about Arts behind the furniture here. Sources: CovetedEdition, BestInteriorDesigners
Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit: Why You Have To Go
Today, Coffee And Side Tables will show why you have to visit The Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit in Oporto, Portugal. It is actually an easy point to get! Shortly: Oporto, design and craftsmanship! You can buy your tickets now here. The Summit will be one of the only events in the world bringing together the creative minds, designers, makers, and brands, to discuss what’s next in the Luxury Design World. This event will bring you a new perspective, and the most innovative practices of the luxury and design industries as the major players in the growth and elevation of Craftsmanship. You might also like: Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit: The Arts Behind Furniture On the 20th and 21st of June, the Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit will provide you with a valuable life and art lesson about the amazing worlds of craftsmanship and luxury design provided by amazing guests like the Michaelangelo Foundation, Luis Buchinho, the Storytailors or Boca do Lobo. But apart from the Summit’s program why should you attend this event? The first edition of the design events will be held in Gondomar, a city that’s just a few minutes away from the glorious Oporto. Needless to say, that will be plenty to see and do in the city during the Summit. First of all, you will be able to experience some of the most iconic places of the city, namely the Clerigos Tower, the Historic Downtown Area, the famous Lello Bookstore, the iconic Sao Bento Train Station, the world-class Riverside Area, the incredible Beach Areas and the unique Port Wine Cellars. You’ll also be able to admire the stunning flow of the Douro River in all it’s splendor if you go on a famous Douro River Cruise! You’ll also be able to step inside some of the less known landmarks of Oporto, like the Virtudes Gardens, the Square of Lions or the Chrystal Palace Gardens. If you enjoy the nightlife, then you can’t miss a night out at the Galerias de Paris in Downtown Oporto! Do you need any more reasons to attend this event? We don’t believe you do, so book your trip now and stay a couple of days more so you can experience the amazing São Joao Party. This regional party honors the saint that protects the city and will promote immense celebrations and firework across the city during the 24th of June! So don’t miss it! See also: Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit: The Speakers
Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit: The Arts Behind Furniture
After telling you all about the what you can expect from Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit 2018, it’s time for Coffee And Side Tables to tell you all about the Arts and Crafts that are going to be represented and highlighted during this summit. It wouldn’t be a strong and amazing Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit if it didn’t present showcases of several arts of craftsmanship. In both days of the event, 20 and 21 of June, there will be live showcases where some amazing artisans and craftsmen will demonstrate how they work and how they create some amazing pieces of fashion, jewelry and furniture! You might also like: Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit 2018: Everything You Need To Know One of those traditional arts it’s the Leaf Gilding! Well used by the Covet Group’s Brands in several top-selling pieces, Leaf Gilding refers to a decorative technique for applying fine gold leaf to solid surfaces such as wood, stone, or metal to give a thin coating of gold. It seems easy, but it’s a very complex technique that isn’t easily mastered, and in the Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit you’ll be able to understand why in a stunning live showcase! The Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit will be held in Gondomar, a city that is known as the Filigree Capital of Europe. So it’s obvious that Filigree will also be highlighted during this event with a strong live showcase that will promote this jewelry art form that translates into a delicate metalwork that simulates lace. Speaking of traditional and iconic Portuguese Arts & Crafts, the amazing and worldwide recognize arts of Azulejo and Arraoiloswill also be represented in this Summit. Azulejo it’s a form of painted tin-glazed ceramic tilework extremely popular in Portugal. It’s so popular that it’s protected by law and all buildings with Azulejos have to obey some strick maintenance laws! Expect to learn more about Azulejos in some Live Performances and Showcases at this event! The Arraiolos Rugs or Tapestry are some of the most traditional Products of Portugal! They are inspired by Persian Carpets and consist of rugs made of embroidered wool with some amazing patterns that are exclusively made in a traditional manner in the small town of Arraiolos, Portugal. You’ll be able to get a taste of how these amazing rugs are made during the Summit. You’ll also get the opportunity to get in touch with another classic art of Portugal: The Lace of Bilros. This lace is produced by the successive crossing or interspersed of textile yarns, executed on the pike and with the aid of pins and bobbins. This textile art form was in decadence during the 20th Century, but to avoid its extinction, the Portuguese Government started several programs aimed to maintain the industry and tradition of Lace of Bilros well alive for centuries to come! Within the textile arts, you’ll also be able to see a live showcase of Embroidery, a more common art in Europe but one of the oldest in the world! So as you can see, the Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit 2018 will be the ideal place to get in touch with all these classic arts and to learn more about them and what can you do to help keep them alive! See also: Discover Legacy, The New Design Magazine
Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit 2018: Everything You Need To Know
From June 20th to 21st 2018, Oporto will be the center stage for Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit 2018 organized by the Covet Group. This Portuguese city, international distinguished as the Best European Destination, will gather together the creative minds, designers, makers, and brands, to discuss what’s next in the Luxury Design World. This event will bring you a new perspective, and the most innovative practices of the luxury and design industries as the major players in the growth and elevation of craftsmanship. Taking place in a city renowned for its heritage, Oporto, Portugal, the two-day event will present an outstanding line-up of keynote speakers to provide a lively debate and informed conversation for those who seek to be at the forefront of the Luxury Design field. You might also like: Metalworking Coffee and Side Tables: Discover The Art Of Metal Casting The opening event will be at Pavilhão Multiusos de Gondomar, designed by Pritzker Winners, Architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, on the June 20th with the live showcase by master artisans of azulejo, wood and other ancient crafts. Gondomar it’s the perfect place to host the 1st Edition of this Luxury Design & Craftsmanship Summit, because it’s a city known for its love and devotion to craftsmanship, mainly in the jewelry industry with a special kind of love and attention for the traditional art of creating stunning jewelry pieces in filigree. The first panel dedicated to The Value of Craftsmanship for the Luxury World will showcase real case studies that translate the meaning of exclusivity and authenticity. This day will be closed by Gondomar’s Mayor, Marco Martins with a Port of Honor. On the second day, the 21st of June, two panels will be presented: “Design as a Driving force for Local Craftsmanship”, a closer look into the rise of the Designer-Maker, a journey from the past towards a new cultural progress to promote creativity and innovation, while respecting traditions and safeguarding heritage. The closing panel will be “Luxury Branding: The Behind the Scenes Story” and it will debate the connexion between the heritage techniques and its usage for the most recent marketing campaigns of leading luxury business brands. During this two-day event, the craftsmanship will be discussed with a new approach and dimension. There will be a reflection of the dynamic and digital world where this serves as a tool for design brands and other arts. As of this day, the following Speakers are confirmed: Michaelangelo Foundation, an international non-profit entity that celebrates and preserves master craftsmanship and strengthens its connection to the world of design; Fundação Ricardo Espírito Santo Silva, a foundation created with the objective of protecting and disseminating the Portuguese Decorative Arts and the handicrafts related to them; Luís Onofre, designer of luxury shoes and accessories and President of APICCAPS; Vista Alegre, the oldest porcelain factory in the Iberian Peninsula; Topázio, a Portuguese company with more than 140 years of history, expert in the creation and production of unique designed hand-carved silver; Boca do Lobo, Portuguese brand of furniture-art design recognized for its unique and innovative design always hand-worked. This event is organized in association with Thinkers & Makers Foundation, whose mission is to celebrate and honor the crafts and every single person who creates soulful pieces with their own hands. For a more detailed conference program and more specific information about this event, please visit the official website at http://designandcraftsmanship.com See also: Discover Legacy, The New Design Magazine