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
$6,326Sale 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
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
$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
$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
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
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
$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
Custom Modern Round Oak Dining Table Washed Finish
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Custom Modern Round Oak Dining Table Washed Finish. Featuring stunning sunburst oak top finished in a natural warm washed finish. Sitting atop a...
Metal
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
$6,142
H 28.55 in W 51.97 in D 51.97 in
1970s Modernist Dining Table by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Walnut & Glass
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage dining table or center table from walnut and black glass designed by Afra & Tobia Scarpa 1970s Italy. A beautiful dining table with a blonde walnut frame and th...
Walnut, Glass
$5,440Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 52 in D 52 in
McGuire Organic Modern Bamboo Rattan Hexagonal Dining Table
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing genuine McGuire organic modern bamboo rattan dining table or center table featuring a hexagonal base. Genuine McGuire, not a reproduction with an iron frame painted golden gate orange...
Iron
$27,473
H 29.5 in W 110 in D 39 in
Oval Dining Table in solid English Burr Oak by Jonathan Field. One of a kind.
By Jonathan Field
Located in London, GB
Oval dining table, English Burr Oak with Chapel legs: For this table, I first sauce the perfect slabs for the tabletop which can take some time to find, the main thing is that you are not in a hurry, this will be a one-of-a-kind unique project. Once I have found the perfect slabs I will send you photographs for you to approve and keep you updated as we progress to the final finishing. The oil finish can either be a natural ( main photos) oak or darker or lighter shades. Oak can also be ebonized to an almost black with the grain colour still visible, see the Photo of the ebony finishes. The tabletop has a complete live edge running around the entire circumference of the slabs. The tabletop stands...
Oak, Burl