De La Espada

With individual colour and grain variations in every plank, solid wood is a naturally expressive material that brings tactility and unique beauty to our furniture. ⁠ ⁠ Albireo Sofa by @anthony_guerree is punctuated by timber details including feet and optional side tables⁠ ⁠ Photography by Yuki Sugiura @yukisugiura.photo⁠ ⁠ #delaespada #anthonyguerree #albireosofa

Radiant Contour, the exhibition currently on display at The Future Perfect Los Angeles gallery, brings together a wide range of De La Espada furniture in one inspiring residential space. ⁠ ⁠ Deneb Desk and Altair Chair by @anthony_guerree utilise a triangular motif to create a workspace that is as sculptural and dynamic as it is functional. ⁠ ⁠ Aries Side Table, also by Guerrée, is an understated, artful piece that celebrates its solid wood materiality.⁠ ⁠ Elysia Lounge Chair by @nichettostudio features an exposed timber frame; taut upholstery on the chair shell to create a refined profile; and thick, evenly creased upholstery on the cushions to communicate the exceptional comfort the chair offers.⁠ ⁠ Contact @thefutureperfect to arrange a visit⁠ ⁠ Photography by @pablo.enriquez⁠ ⁠ #delaespada #thefutureperfect #denebdesk #altairchair #ariessidetable #elysialoungechair #livingroominspo #homeoffice⁠ ⁠

A celebration of solid wood, Aries Side Table by Anthony Guerrée @anthony_guerree highlights the natural richness and character of the material in its purest form, and skilfully plays with its end grain. ⁠ ⁠ A sculptural statement piece that adds warmth and organic charm to any space.⁠ ⁠ Photography by Yuki Sugiura @yukisugiura.photo⁠ ⁠ #delaespada #anthonyguerree #ariessidetable #woodcraft⁠

Hadar Lounge Chair by Anthony Guerrée @anthony_guerree embraces a radical formalism while prioritising uncompromised comfort. The perfect spot for a coffee and a good book, as shown in this stunning residential project by @atelieroleana⁠ ⁠ Photography by @rbradleyphoto⁠ ⁠ #delaespada #anthonyguerree #hadarloungechair #livingroominspo⁠ ⁠

Natural materials and generations-old craft bring warmth and tactility to the bedroom.⁠ ⁠ Twenty-Five Bed by De La Espada Atelier has an intricately detailed solid wood frame and a woven junco headboard utilising an artisanal Portuguese basket weaving technique. ⁠ ⁠ Photography by Yuki Sugiura @yukisugiura.photo⁠ ⁠ #delaespada #delaespadaatelier #twentyfivebed #madeinportugal⁠ ⁠

Now open at the Goldwyn House, The Future Perfect's Los Angeles gallery, is Radiant Contour, a thoughtfully curated exhibition that shows how the curve and silhouette of a use-object transforms it into a living artwork.⁠ ⁠ Over 20 De La Espada products, launched over the last 2 years, are exhibited, from designers including @anthony_guerree @nichettostudio and De La Espada Atelier. The furniture is presented alongside lighting by Melbourne-based @volkerhaug⁠ ⁠ The Future Perfect is one of the world’s foremost contemporary design galleries, distinguished by its range of vision and strong curatorial focus, which showcases studio-created works alongside one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces. Goldwyn House, located at the base of the Hollywood Hills, is a residential concept gallery by The Future Perfect that offers an immersive and inspiring retail experience. ⁠ ⁠ Contact @thefutureperfect to arrange a visit⁠ ⁠ Photography by @pablo.enriquez⁠ ⁠ #delaespada #thefutureperfect #artsandcraftssideboard #albireosofa #hadarloungechair #twentyfiveloungearmchair #twentyfivecoffeetable #siriussofa #denebdesk #altairchair #twentyfivebergerechair #ariessidetable⁠

Embracing heritage craft with junco. ⁠ ⁠ De La Espada furniture incorporates craft across a range of disciplines. ⁠ ⁠ Twenty-Five Bed and Twenty-Five Bedside by De La Espada Atelier incorporate traditional Portuguese basketweaving techniques with their handwoven junco (soft rush) elements. The woven junco adds another layer of tactility and beauty to the products while supporting the endurance of a generations-old skill.⁠ ⁠ Junco weaving was just one of the traditional Portuguese basketweaving techniques on display at the recent "Dialogues: Plant Based Design" exhibition at Galeria De La Espada. The exhibition, curated by @passaofuturo was a showcase for traditional Portuguese basketweaving and the design possibilities that can innovate and ensure a future for these crafts. ⁠ ⁠ Photography by Yuki Sugiura @yukisugiura.photo⁠ ⁠ #delaespada #delaespadaatelier #twentyfivebed #twentyfivebedside #madeinportugal⁠ ⁠ ⁠

Shaker Round Table by @neriandhu is inspired by the simple, honest and utilitarian approach of the movement after which it is named. A round tabletop in solid wood or marble showcases the natural colour and grain variations of the material, and creates an intimate seating arrangement conducive to warm conversation.⁠ ⁠ Image: Shaker Round Table in Danish oiled walnut and Black Marquina marble⁠ ⁠ Photography by Yuki Sugiura @yukisugiura.photo⁠ ⁠ Sculpture by @hedvigwissting⁠ Small objects by @engstromagesenceramics⁠ Styling by @pernille.vest⁠ ⁠ #delaespada #neriandhu #shakerroundtable #shakertable #diningroominspo⁠ ⁠

Appearing to defy gravity, Deneb has a striking form that challenges traditional notions of desk design. Designer Anthony Guerrée @anthony_guerree embraced an innovative triangular motif that evokes a sense of energy and movement in a functional piece. The desk can be specified as a left or right hand orientation, according to the placement of the two drawers. ⁠ ⁠ Image: Deneb Desk in Danish oiled walnut⁠ ⁠ Photo credit: Yuki Sugiura @yukisugiura.photo⁠ ⁠ #delaespada #anthonyguerree #denebdesk #homeoffice #woodcraft⁠

Last chance to visit Dialogues: Plant Based Design at Galeria De La Espada, Porto; open today 15th November 11am-4pm and tomorrow 16th November 4pm-8pm.⁠ ⁠ Showcasing innovation in plant based crafts, the product collections on show reveal what designer Henrique Ralheta refers to as “soft innovation”; in his collaboration with Isidoro Ramos, they took the idea of a ‘rodilha’, a woven cushion historically used as a seat on the floor, and “we just put it in a new context. It was already used as seating but we gave it a structure, ergonomics, big proportions, and we created a comfortable chair in the way that people use them now,” Henrique explains.⁠ ⁠ The products in the exhibition are the result of design residencies organised by @passaaofuturo and are presented in a way that reveals the research-based approach of the non-profit organisation. Co-founder Astrid Suzano explains: “We do passports for all the pieces that result from the initiatives that we organise and we always explain how long it took to be made, all the phases, where it comes from, origin, and so everything’s properly mapped.”⁠ ⁠ Passa Ao Futuro has become an invaluable resource for creatives, bringing people together in collaboration and a shared goal of innovating and strengthening the future of Portuguese craft. ⁠ ⁠ Dialogues: Plant Based Design⁠ at Galeria De La Espada, Porto⁠ Final days: Friday 15th November 11am - 4pm & Saturday 16th November 4pm - 8pm⁠ ⁠ Photography by @inesilvasa⁠ ⁠ #delaespada #galeriadelaespada #passaaofuturo #madeinplatform⁠ #madeinportugal⁠

Featuring exquisite detailing, woodcraft, and ceramic, Arts & Crafts Sideboard was inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, a design period that champions the handmade and the intersection of functional design and the decorative arts. This sideboard references historic pieces from over 100 years ago and reinterprets them for the 21st century. ⁠ ⁠ Available in two heights, three widths, and numerous drawer/door combinations. Customisations are also possible.⁠ ⁠ Part of the Arts & Crafts cabinet system by De La Espada Atelier⁠ ⁠ Photography by Yuki Sugiura @yukisugiura.photo⁠ ⁠ #delaespada #delaespadaatelier #artsandcraftssideboard #artsandcraftscabinetsystem #woodcraft⁠

Final call! 14-16 November will be the final 3 days of our ‘Dialogues: Plant Based Design’ exhibition, curated by Passa Ao Futuro, at the Galeria De La Espada, Porto.⁠ ⁠ We will be open Thursday and Friday as usual, as well as Saturday, when we open our doors to join friends and neighbours in the Art District Porto festival - a celebration of the art and design galleries in the city.⁠ A perfect opportunity for those who haven’t managed to visit us during weekdays. ⁠ ⁠ Come by, say hello to us and explore the 5 product innovations using plant craft, created in residency with contemporary designers and artisans across Portugal.⁠ ⁠ Thursday & Friday 11-4pm⁠ Saturday 4-8pm - Art District Porto special⁠ Tv. de Cedofeita 42, 4050-448 Porto⁠ ⁠ You can also search for us and save us on Google Maps⁠.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Designers include:⁠ @tonigrilodesign⁠ @sam__baron⁠ @joanaastolfi⁠ @christianhaasporto⁠ @henriqueralheta⁠ ⁠ Photography by @inesilvasa⁠