Sneak Peak at Maison & Objet!

I was thrilled beyond belief when the US representative of this incredible company commented on my blog, and was kind enough to leave her company's web address. They will be exhibiting at Maison & Objet in of course, the most elite Scènes D’Intérieur. I started going to this trade show of all trade shows back in 1993, even before it left Paris to move to the outskirts of the city in the huge convention like setting of today. I am so excited to introduce the Portuguese company Boca Do Lobo!

Boca Do Lobo furniture is an exclusive emotional experience, a sense of belonging and a state of mind. They strive to encourage sensational experiences by creating beautiful pieces which are passionately inspired and handcrafted in Portugal by a staff that loves what they do; experiences which pass on the feeling of exclusivity. Their designers possess an undeniable talent for composing pieces which stir emotion in their admirers. Their artisan’s wisdom, accumulated from years of experience, is instilled with love and dedication in the art that they perform. No detail or element is overlooked as they offer the best at the frontier between design and art. Their mission is to design emotional products. Their vision is to understand the past and interpret it through technology and contemporary design. They use this knowledge to transfer the entire artisan’s wisdom into the design. The latest technological methods are combined with traditional manufacturing techniques allowing their pieces to transform into timeless objects.

Expect the unexpected and gain a new passion for furniture. Each Boca Do Lobo piece reflects a dedication to design, with a unique personality and sophisticated character. This collection of exclusive products is the result of the collaboration of a team with the common goal - to conceive pieces with the highest level of prestige, innovation and beauty. Passion is what they want to share with all of their enthusiastic fans. Since 2005 they have been working to share the best Portugal has to offer: the knowledge of its people who design and create furniture art, the tradition of working with the noble material of wood, and the artisans and joiners who create the pieces with their years of wisdom and experience and their love and dedication to the art that they perform. They strive to present admirers with the most innovative designs and highest quality works of art which bring emotion in to their interior environments.

You must visit their website to experience the emotion of all of their collections! They are far too many to show here, so I will preview a few of my favorites, enjoy!
http://www.bocadolobo.com/

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