Tafui by Hugo França. This amazingly unique piece is carved from a single piece of solid Pequi wood ethically salvaged from the forests of Bahia

The principal motivation behind Hugo França’s work is to give a noble and discarded material a second chance. The production of his pieces does not correspond to a straight line with a final objective. His concept is cyclical because he believes in the creative transformation of the object’s usefulness. This is, after all, how nature functions.

The pieces created by the designer are a consequence of his preoccupation with the possibilities offered by the raw material: old growth trees cut down by the irresponsible acts of human beings.

It all starts and ends with the tree. It is his initial inspiration along with its forms, holes, cracks, burn marks and the action of time that is incorporated into the final solution. His intention is not to produce functional objects, but to return the tree back into man’s universe in a harmonic way.

Hugo França’s work aligns itself with environmental concerns and artistic sensibilities. Nature presents its forms and he interprets them. This creative dialogue leads to an artisanal and sensitive intervention that gives birth to one-of-a-kind pieces.

Hugo never cuts down trees for his any of his work.

Pieces by Amelia Tarozzo Design are custom made of ​solid wood and MDF laminated.  Handmade, following the old techniques of fitting joinery, each piece is unique and available in a wide range of options.

The furniture is timeless, pure design, geometric and contemporary. Amelia is inspired by art,  Brazilian culture, architecture and small details that are imperceptible in everyday life.

The project’s principle has fundamental characteristics for a good design and comfort like ergonomics, functionality, aesthetics, innovative and responsible use of raw materials.

The wood used is authorized by IBAMA – The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources and preferably certified by FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), an international organization whose mission is to disseminate and facilitate the good management of forests in Brazil according to principles and criteria for ecological protection with social benefits and economic feasibility.

Other sizes and finishes available on request – Please consult availability and price.

Pieces by Amelia Tarozzo Design are custom made of ​solid wood and MDF laminated.  Handmade, following the old techniques of fitting joinery, each piece is unique and available in a wide range of options.

The furniture is timeless, pure design, geometric and contemporary. Amelia is inspired by art,  Brazilian culture, architecture and small details that are imperceptible in everyday life.

The project’s principle has fundamental characteristics for a good design and comfort like ergonomics, functionality, aesthetics, innovative and responsible use of raw materials.

The wood used is authorized by IBAMA – The Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources and preferably certified by FSC (Forest Stewardship Council), an international organization whose mission is to disseminate and facilitate the good management of forests in Brazil according to principles and criteria for ecological protection with social benefits and economic feasibility.

Leonardo Bueno, designer from Maria da Fe, Southern town of the Brazilian state, Minas Gerais.  He uses environmentally friendly wood from around the world, discarded as waste and transform it into pieces of art and design.

Bueno has exhibited his work in  France, UK, Germany, Czechoslovakia, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Argentina, Spain, Italy, Brazil.