Carlos Mello is the founder and head designer of MainGUILTY, a Portuguese design studio that sits at the intersection of product design and art. With a background deeply rooted in industrial craftsmanship, Mello focuses on transforming raw materials—particularly cork, wood, and metal—into functional collectibles. His creative process, often driven by his "UnderPressure" methodology, prioritizes experimental textures and organic forms. He frequently utilizes upcycling techniques to repurpose industrial byproducts, ensuring that his furniture and sculptural pieces maintain a distinct, tactile quality suitable for curated interiors.
Mello’s work has recently gained visibility through significant international and public projects. He was selected to represent Portuguese design at Expo 2025 Osaka with his "Wave of Connections" installation, a project emphasizing sustainable material use and cultural heritage. His portfolio also includes public sculpture, such as the commemorative piece commissioned for AEMinho in Ponte de Lima. An active participant in the European design circuit, Mello has exhibited at major trade shows like Decorex London and was recently recognized with the "Entrepreneurial Generation" award at the Mobis Gala.
Vesuvio Sculptural Luxury Console by MainGUILTY in Black Lacquer & Gold Leaf
By Carlos Mello
Located in Freamunde, PT
The Vesuvio Sculptural Console by MainGUILTY is a contemporary luxury console table inspired by the dramatic history of Pompeii and the monumental force of Mount Vesuvius. Rooted in ...
Gold Leaf
Vesuvio Sculptural Sideboard by MainGUILTY – Walnut & Gold Leaf Luxury Storage
By Carlos Mello
Located in Freamunde, PT
The Vesuvio Sideboard is a handcrafted luxury sculptural sideboard that merges powerful historical narrative with refined contemporary design. Inspired by the dramatic eruption of Mo...
Gold Leaf
Sculpture Venom Sideboard by MainGUILTY - Handcrafted w/ Premium Walnut Root
By Carlos Mello
Located in Freamunde, PT
This modern sideboard is entirely handcrafted by skilled artisans in Portugal, combining contemporary design, artisanal expertise, and high-quality manufacturing standards. The piece...
Copper
Break Sculptural Console by MainGUILTY – w/ premium Travertine & Black Oak
By Carlos Mello
Located in Freamunde, PT
The Break Console is a contemporary sculptural console table designed as a high-end functional surface with strong architectural presence. Handcrafted in Portugal, the piece combines...
Travertine, Stainless Steel
Root Sculptural Luxury Organic Console Table by MainGUILTY in Mortar Finish
By Carlos Mello
Located in Freamunde, PT
The Root Console Table by MainGUILTY is a contemporary sculptural console that translates the organic strength of nature into a refined piece of collectible design furniture. Inspire...
Fiberglass, Plaster, Paint
Drapé Dining Table – Luxury Modern Contemporary Sculptural Oak by MainGUILTY
By Carlos Mello
Located in Freamunde, PT
Crafted to awaken the senses, the Drapé Dining Table transforms dining into a ritual of beauty, presence, and emotion. This luxury sculptural dining table balances softness and stren...
Aluminum
Organic Modern Accent Console Table in Walnut Wood and Brushed Brass
By João Faria, EMOTIONAL OBJECTS
Located in Vila Nova Famalicão, PT
Inspired by the Sacred Ceiba trees in Havana, Joao Faria created the stunning Roots Console Table for contemporary homes. It is handcrafted using carefully selected wood veneers, met...
Metal, Brass
Donte Polished Bronze and Wood Sculptural Console Table from Costantini
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Donte Polished Bronze and Wood Sculptural Console Table. The Donte console table features a ring-shaped metal base, shown here in polished Bronze, supporting a high gloss wood...
Bronze
Blessing Modern Copper & Ebonized Hand Carved Wood & Oak Primal Console by Egg
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Primal Console is part of the Blessing collection designed and manufactured by Egg Designs in South Africa. The Blessing console has three legs that are hand chiseled usi...
Gold Plate
Rebus Brown Console Table in Solid Wood with Bronzed Metal Structure
By Fratelli Boffi, Analogia Project
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
The supporting bronzed metal frame of the Rebus console is a testament to geometric elegance—a rectangular parallelogram that cradles within it a wooden asymmetrical, organically sha...
Bronze
Contemporary Console Table in Carved Walnut with Brass Accents
By Vincent Pocsik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ebonized dining table 001 from Series001 by Vincent Pocsik. Vincent Pocsik finds the balance between old and new fabrication techniques working in conjunction to find an anatomical form that creates its own presence. Series 001 is about finding that point in each piece, personifying it, letting it find itself in the scale and figure, then stopping it at the place where it seems most stabile. All furniture pieces are made inside his shop in Los Angeles. All glass, metal and upholstery work is done with local Los Angeles...
Brass
Andrianna Shamaris Monumental Mahogany Wood Sculptural Console Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
An impressive organic monumental console table carved from a single piece of mahogany wood over a hundred years old. Both sculptural and usable this one of a kind piece awaits a hote...
Wood, Mahogany, Reclaimed Wood
