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.
Nature inspired organic natural oak veneer, Arizona table lamp by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal, undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ inspired the creation of the Arizona table lamp. R...
Satin, Wood
$1,552Sale Price / item|42% Off
Modern minimalist Carrara marble & nickel, Looshaus table lamp by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Looshaus table lamp is a contemporary design that interprets the modernist austerity of the Looshaus building by architect Adolf Loos. The Loos...
Carrara Marble, Marble, Nickel, Metal
Nature inspired organic Travertine stone, Arizona table lamp by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal, undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ inspired the creation of the Arizona table lamp. R...
Stone
Nature inspired organic green brown, Arizona table lamp by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
In the remote location of Coyote Buttes lies one of Arizona’s treasures. The absolutely surreal, undulating patterns of ‘The Wave’ inspired the creation of the Arizona table lamp. R...
Satin, Wood
Mid-century modern wood & nickel, Metropolitan table lamp by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in New York, USA, the Lincoln square is famous for the performing arts that take place in a group of eclectic buildings that seem to create a dialogue with the centerpiece of...
Metal, Nickel
Modern Estremoz marble & brass, Seagram table lamp by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Seagram table lamp receives the name of the first attempt at skyscraper construction by the modernist architect Mies van der Rohe. Following th...
Marble, Brass
Nature inspired patinated nickel handmade Alentejo table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Alentejo table lamp is a glimpse over the South of Portugal where thousands of cork oaks trees raise their canopies to the sky. Resembling the typ...
Brass, Nickel, Metal
Modern minimalist Carrara marble & brass, Looshaus table lamp by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Looshaus table lamp is a contemporary design that interprets the modernist austerity of the Looshaus building by architect Adolf Loos. The Loo...
Carrara Marble, Marble, Brass
Geometric hammered brass, handmade Inspiring Trees table lamp by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Inspiring trees recreates a treetop and is fully handcrafted. The rays of light pierce the geometric design in an unexpected way; almost ethereal. Slender and seemingly minimal, inspiring trees is a lighting piece that carries form, image and meaning. In the ‘treetop’, the detailed hammered handcrafted work captures the richness of light and shadows present in any real tree. The light is distributed by the three levels of the ‘treetop’ and diffuses, controlled by the geometry of several overlapping pieces. It is a unique lamp to stand out in any luxurious interior. Product details: Top: Handcrafted in hammered brass with golden bath...
Brass, Metal
Modern minimalist Carrara & dark brass, Looshaus Table Lamp by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Looshaus table lamp is a contemporary design that interprets the modernist austerity of the Looshaus building by architect Adolf Loos. The Looshaus building in Vienna marked a t...
Carrara Marble, Marble, Brass, Metal
Modern minimalist Carrara & bronzed brass, Looshaus table lamp by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Looshaus table lamp is a contemporary design that interprets the modernist austerity of the Looshaus building by architect Adolf Loos. The Looshaus building in Vienna marked a t...
Carrara Marble, Marble, Brass, Metal
Geometric hammered copper, handmade Inspiring Trees table lamp by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Inspiring trees recreates a treetop and is fully handcrafted. The rays of light pierce the geometric design in an unexpected way; almost ethereal. Slender and seemingly minimal, insp...
Copper, Metal
Geometric hammered nickel, handmade Inspiring Trees table lamp by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Inspiring trees recreates a treetop and is fully handcrafted. The rays of light pierce the geometric design in an unexpected way; almost ethereal. Slender and seemingly minimal, insp...
Nickel, Metal
Mid-century modern wood & brass, Metropolitan table lamp by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Located in New York, USA, the Lincoln square is famous for the performing arts that take place in a group of eclectic buildings that seem to create a dialogue with the centerpiece of...
Brass
Nature inspired patinated cast brass handmade Alentejo table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Alentejo table lamp is a glimpse over the South of Portugal where thousands of cork oaks trees raise their canopies to the sky. Resembling the typ...
Brass, Metal
Modern Nero Marquina marble & brass, Seagram table lamp by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Seagram table lamp receives the name of the first attempt at skyscraper construction by the modernist architect Mies van der Rohe. Following th...
Marble, Brass
Art Deco Modern Marble Table Lamps, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of solid European Art Deco Modern period Carrara marble table lamps with brass detailing, circa 20th century. Lamps are predominately white marble with black and gre...
Marble, Carrara Marble, Brass
$1,800
H 29.5 in W 7 in D 7 in
Mid-Century Modern Stacked Lucite Skyscraper Table Lamp with Nickel Fittings
Located in New York, NY
This chic and sophisticated Lucite skyscraper style table lamp was realized in the United States circa 1970. Translucent stacked Lucite panels- alternating with frosted bands in the ...
Lucite
$595 / item
H 17 in Dm 12.8 in
Stemlite Organic Nordic Modern Turned Dark Teak Wood Table Lamp by Designline
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
THIS ITEM IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SHIPPING! An artisan handmade table lamp by Design Line. It features a solid turned teak wood base with a handblown frosted white shade which gives of...
Blown Glass, Teak
$495 / item
H 17 in Dm 13 in
Stemlite Organic Nordic Modern Turned Natural Teak Wood Table Lamp by Designline
By Design Line
Located in Philadelphia, PA
THIS ITEM IS ELIGIBLE FOR FREE SHIPPING! An artisan handmade table lamp by Design Line. It features a solid turned teak wood base with a handblown frosted white shade which gives of...
Teak, Blown Glass
$748Sale Price / item|15% Off
H 13.77 in W 3.7 in D 3.7 in
Lumina Daphinette LED Table Lamp in Brushed Nickel by Tommaso Cimini
By Tommaso Cimini, Lumina
Located in New York, NY
Table standing lamp in metal with an articulated arm and a diffusor pivoting on 360°. Available with halogen or LED light source. On/Off switch. On/Off switch Source: 1× 4W LED ...
Metal
$936 / item
H 18.1 in Dm 4.9 in
Tato Italia 'Vox' Table Lamp in White Carrara Marble, Chrome, and Glossy Black
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Tato Italia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tato Italia 'Vox' Table Lamp in White Carrara Marble, Chrome, and Glossy Black. Lorenza Bozzoli was born in Milan, where she studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera. In 1985 ...
Carrara Marble, Aluminum, Chrome
$3,475
H 36.25 in W 18 in D 8 in
Organic Modern Sculptural Driftwood Table Lamp with Handrubbed Walnut Base
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and casually elegant table lamp was realized in the United States, circa 1950. If features a sculptural body composed of unfinished driftwood resting on a amorphic styli...
Walnut, Driftwood
$6,257 / set
H 18.51 in Dm 6.3 in
Modern Brass 'Luigi' Table Lamps by Valerie Wade, Stacked Design, New
By Valerie Wade
Located in London, GB
Bold 'Luigi' table lamps. Four impressive solid brass floating squares connected by slim brass columns. Larger brass square at the base. Also sold individually. Measures: 47cm...
Brass
Midcentury Italian Modern Brass and Black Marble Desk or Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sophisticated looking desk lamp made in Italy circa 1980s this high quality lamp features brass and marble construction with a fully articulating design. Tested & working in very g...
Marble, Brass
$1,940 / item
H 24 in Dm 15.7 in
Milá 'FAD' Table Lamp in Natural Oak and White Parchment for Santa & Cole
By Miguel Milà, Santa & Cole
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Milá 'FAD' Table Lamp in Natural Oak and White Parchment for Santa & Cole Founded in 1985 in Barcelona, Santa & Cole produces iconic pieces by such luminaries as llmari Tapiovaara, ...
Wood, Oak, Parchment Paper
$704Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.35 in Dm 17.72 in
Contemporary Metal Chrome Italian Vintage Modern Minimalist Style Table Lamp
Located in Brescia, IT
Contemporary metal chrome made in Italy, vintage and Minimalist style table lamp This geometric and linear shape table lamp in a Minimalist s...
Metal
Kawa Table Lamp 05, Organic Porcelain diffuser with ceramic base, bronze
By Luft Tanaka
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kawa table lamp 04 by Luft Tanaka A plug-in portable table lamp with a leather-cast porcelain diffuser and a glazed ceramic base with oil-rubbed bronze finish hardware. Dimensions :...
Brass