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 Art Nouveau style walnut Na Pali high side table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Na Pali means “the cliffs” and is a breathtaking landscape located on Kauai, a volcanic island resulting from the rain and the blasts of winter waves against the cliffs. Inspired by ...
Brass
Nature inspired Portoro marble cast brass Alentejo side table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Alentejo side table is a glimpse over the South of Portugal where thousands of cork oaks trees raise their canopies to the sky. Resembling the typ...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Organic geometric gold leaf Three Rocks low coffee table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the three rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized designs. Beyond the origi...
Gold Leaf
Organic geometric gold leaf Three Rocks high side table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the Three Rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized...
Gold Leaf
Organic geometric Estremoz marble Three Rocks low coffee table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the three rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized designs. Beyond the origin...
Marble
$1,538Sale Price / item|19% Off
Organic geometric black lacquered Three Rocks high side table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the Three Rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized...
Lacquer, Wood
Organic geometric Roman Travertine stone Three Rocks side table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the Three Rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized designs. Beyond the origin...
Stone
$1,735Sale Price / item|19% Off
Organic geometric aged copper leaf Three Rocks high side table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the Three Rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized...
Copper
Organic geometric Estremoz marble Three Rocks high side table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the Three Rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized designs. Beyond the origin...
Marble
Nature inspired walnut veneer cast brass Alentejo side table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Alentejo side table 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
Organic geometric aged silver leaf Three Rocks high side table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the Three Rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized designs. Beyond the origin...
Silver Leaf
Nature inspired Dark Emperator & brass base Palm Side Table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Palm side table is an exquisite delicate design that combines a meaningful message with luxurious materials. Palm is the symbol of relaxed sophistication. It’s the warm breeze i...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Nature inspired Calacatta Viola & brass base Palm Side Table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Palm side table is an exquisite delicate design that combines a meaningful message with luxurious materials. Palm is the symbol of relaxed sophistication. It’s the warm breeze i...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Natural organic shape walnut & oak brass Arizona side table 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 side table...
Oak, Walnut, Wood
Modern beige lacquered & brass, handmade Ionic round side table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The remains of Ionic temples with their beautiful surviving columns motivated the creation of the Ionic side tables, each one with tripartite columns missing one of its elements. Des...
Brass
Nature Art Nouveau style white lacquered Na Pali high side table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Na Pali means “the cliffs” and is a breathtaking landscape located on Kauai, a volcanic island resulting from the rain and the blasts of winter waves against the cliffs. Inspired by...
Brass
Nature inspired white lacquered cast brass Alentejo side table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Alentejo side table 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
Nature inspired Estremoz marble & brass base Palm Side Table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Palm side table is an exquisite delicate design that combines a meaningful message with luxurious materials. Palm is the symbol of relaxed sophist...
Marble, Brass, Metal
Nature inspired Estremoz marble brass Alentejo low coffee table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Alentejo coffee tables are a glimpse over the South of Portugal where thousands of cork oaks trees raise their canopies to the sky. Resembling t...
Marble, Brass
Nature inspired Estremoz marble cast brass Alentejo side table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Alentejo side table is a glimpse over the South of Portugal where thousands of cork oaks trees raise their canopies to the sky. Resembling the typ...
Marble, Brass
Modern minimalist Nero Marquina marble, Ionic square side table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The remains of Ionic temples with their beautiful surviving columns motivated the creation of the Ionic side tables, each one with tripartite columns missing one of its elements. De...
Marble, Brass
Nature inspired Nero Marquina & brass base Palm Side Table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The Palm side table is an exquisite delicate design that combines a meaningful message with luxurious materials. Palm is the symbol of relaxed sophistication. It’s the warm breeze i...
Marble, Brass, Metal
Nature inspired Calacatta Gold & bronzed brass Palm side table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The Palm side table is an exquisite delicate design that combines a meaningful message with luxurious materials. Palm is the symbol of relaxed sophistication. It’s the warm breeze i...
Marble, Metal, Brass
Organic geometric Roman Travertine stone Three Rocks low table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the three rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized designs. Beyond the origin...
Stone
Organic geometric Nero Marquina marble Three Rocks low table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the three rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized designs. Beyond the origin...
Marble
Organic geometric Nero Marquina marble Three Rocks side table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the Three Rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized designs. Beyond the origin...
Marble
Modern red wine lacquered & brass, Ionic round side table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The remains of Ionic temples with their beautiful surviving columns motivated the creation of the Ionic side tables, each one with tripartite columns missing one of its elements. De...
Metal, Brass
Organic geometric bronze mirror Three Rocks high side table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the three rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized designs. Beyond the origi...
Mirror, Wood
Nature inspired acrylic patinated cast brass Alentejo side table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Alentejo side table is a glimpse over the South of Portugal where thousands of cork oaks trees raise their canopies to the sky. Resembling the typ...
Brass
Nature Art Nouveau style walnut Na Pali medium coffee table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Na Pali means “the cliffs” and is a breathtaking landscape located on Kauai, a volcanic island resulting from the rain and the blasts of winter waves against t...
Brass
Organic geometric black glass Three Rocks high side table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the Three Rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized...
Glass, Wood
Organic geometric marquetry Three Rocks high side table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The irregular shapes of the robust volumes of the three rocks tables are finished in smoky brown Birds Eye wood veneer in high gloss varnish. Here is prese...
Birdseye Maple, Ebony, Olive, Rosewood, Wood
Nature inspired ebony veneer nickel Alentejo side table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
Alentejo side table is a glimpse over the South of Portugal where thousands of cork oaks trees raise their canopies to the sky. Resembling the typi...
Stainless Steel, Metal
$7,309Sale Price / set|20% Off
Set of 3 organic geometric black glass Three Rocks tables by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the three rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized...
Wood, Glass
Organic geometric lacquered & brass Three Rocks high side table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
The original design of the Three Rocks tables was inspired by the Autumnal landscape with fallen leaves in burned tones. These tables are highly customized...
Brass
Modern minimalist white lacquered, Ionic round side table by InsidherLand
By InsidherLand, Joana Santos Barbosa
Located in Maia, Porto
The remains of Ionic temples with their beautiful surviving columns motivated the creation of the Ionic side tables, each one with tripartite columns missing one of its elements. De...
Brass
Art Noveau hammered brass & marquetry, Tree Branches side table by Insidherland
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Inspired by the trees that in Autumn hold their foliage with difficulty, Tree Branches transmits the nakedness of the season. Entirely handcrafted using traditional techniques lik...
Brass
Nature Art Nouveau style lacquered Na Pali medium coffee table by InsidherLand
By Joana Santos Barbosa, InsidherLand
Located in Maia, Porto
Na Pali means “the cliffs” and is a breathtaking landscape located on Kauai, a volcanic island resulting from the rain and the blasts of winter waves against the cliffs. Inspired by...
Brass