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.
Modern geometric sycamore & bronzed brass, Utopia dining table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Utopia dining table is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symme...
Brass, Metal
In stock dark oak & polished brass Utopia Dining Table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Utopia dining table is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, organized by the principles of symme...
Brass, Metal
Modern geometric dark oak & polished brass, Utopia dining table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Utopia dining table is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, o...
Brass
Modern geometric dark oak & polished steel, Utopia dining table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Utopia dining table is designed in the likeness of the architectural scale that suggests a crossing through the structures of a utopian city, o...
Stainless Steel, Metal
$6,721Sale Price / item|20% Off
Organic nature inspired gold leaf glass Rock dining table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The robust volume of the Rock dining table is an elegant faceted work that resembles the irregular shapes of rocks. Entirely finished in gold leaf and completed with a round top is ...
Gold Leaf
$6,326Sale Price / item|20% Off
Organic nature inspired walnut veneer glass Rock dining table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The robust volume of the rock dining table is an elegant faceted work that resembles the irregular shapes of rocks. Entirely finished in walnut veneer and completed with a round top...
Glass, Walnut
Oval Rock Dining Table
Located in Paris, FR
Dining table oval rock in handcrafted steel, in used finish. French manufactured. Also available on request in dark finish or raw steel finish. Also...
Steel
$14,900
H 29.5 in Dm 50.5 in
20th Century Italian Modern Vintage Polished Rosewood Dining, Center Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A round, vintage Mid-Century modern Italian dining room table made of hand crafted polished Rosewood, in good condition. The small center table is co...
Rosewood
Triangular Base Dining Table by Pace
By Leon Rosen
Located in New York, NY
Minimalist dining table by Leon Rosen Pace. The triangular glass and polished chrome pedestal base supports a 1/2" thick 42" diameter glass top, which creates a simple and elegant l...
Chrome
$7,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in Dm 54 in
Custom Modern Round Porcelain Dining Table with Geometric Brass Base
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom modern round porcelain dining table with geometric brass base. Custom designed by the artisans at Carrocel with imported Italian honed travertino porcelain top. Completed with...
Brass
Art Deco Italian Walnut Dining Table, 1925
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Art Deco dining table in walnut and briar, Restored and polished with shellac, Italian production in the 1920s. The table has two extensions and reaches, when open, the measure of 25...
Walnut
Walnut Cross-Banded Extension Dining Table with 1 Leaf
Located in Huntington, NY
Walnut cross-banded extension dining table with 1 leaf on a single quadruped base. It’s original finish in good condition with underlying craquelure effect to the finish. Table 62 in...
Walnut
McGuire Organic Modern Oval Bamboo Rattan Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire bamboo rattan dining table made in the California coastal organic modern style. The table features a large elongated...
Iron
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rectangular Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning bamboo rectangular dining table made in the California organic modern style by McGuire. This is a genuine McGuire model # MCBA22 with an iron frame painted golden gate orange for authenticity. The table features a geometric design base measuring 46 inches wide and 21 inches deep covered with tobacco colored bamboo poles...
Iron
Custom Walnut Sunburst Round Dining Table by Carrocel
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Carrocel custom made dining, entry, hall table, elegantly patterned and beautifully hand polished sunburst walnut top with a silver and gold leaf custom finished pedestal solid wood ...
Silver Leaf
$4,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 29 in W 36 in D 36 in
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Square Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Genuine McGuire bamboo rattan dining table made in the California organic modern style. The table features a rare, bespoke glazed fi...
Iron
Modern Sunburst Pedestal Dining Table with Leaf
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Chicago, IL
Sleek and sophisticated, this modern dining table brings an elegant simplicity to contemporary interiors. A custom design attributed to the Dakota Jackson Heraldic Collection, the ta...
Wood, Oak
Round Modern Solid Oak Dining Table with Brass Accents
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Round modern solid oak dining table with brass accents. Encompassing minimalism, eclecticism, and a blend of modern and transitional ref...
Brass