Designers, architects, interior decorators, photographers, artists – expectations of all of them are in the sky these days before the beginning of the design events through all Europe.
We gonna have Maison&Objet in Paris, Venice Biennale in Italy and 100% Design in London, among others.
Brands and public will came from the four corners of the world to see what is new and trendy in creative universe. And of course, Portugal also have surrogates:
Besides furniture design, architecture and lighting firms, there will be also a Portuguese company specialized in male beauty products at 100% Design. But of course, there aren’t common products. The “Antiga Barbearia de Bairro” (something like “Old Neighborhood Barber Shop”) retraces on each package, each smell, each texture, the feeling of elegance and traditionalism from the barber shops of 50 years ago. The soaps, foams, creams and brushes are inspired by the architecture and the classic style of Oporto city.
One of the most important brands at London 100% Design is Boca do Lobo. The furniture design trade complete seven years of existence and through this time, literally revolutionised the image of the creative industry in Portugal.
With pieces that blend the traditional with the modern, Boca do Lobo presents a new, luxurious and unique way to see interior decoration.
This is already a traditional brand in Portugal. With 35 years, Climar produces light with design. And their work are not just about lamps, they realize projects in hotels, hospitals, stores, restaurants, offices and public spaces.
Among their most important projects, is the illumination of the Airport Station of the Lisbon subway.
Jofebar, a company with nearly 30 years of operation, develops products and services in the construction of frames, facades, structures, among other solutions in metal carpentry. A privileged relationship with the architecture, significant partnerships with national and international consultants reference and the bet in investments on human resources and technical expertise are responsible for the achievement and consolidation of a prominent presence of this brand in the international market.
Wewood is a company specialized in producing wood furniture that is fairly recent in Portugal, but that has been doing the difference in the market. Born in 2010 as a result of the Office of Research and Development from the furniture company Carlos Alfredo, in this January already was for the first time in the international market by participating in one of the most important world events of furniture and decor, the “Maison & Objet” in Paris.
After this 2 volume selection, for sure you can’t miss the opportunity to visit this amazing brands at 100% Design. See you there!
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