ABOUT INDUSTRY
The Tora Brasil pieces are exclusive, signed, and take into account the sustainable development of the Amazon region, respecting nature and the people who live in it. Our raw materials are personally chosen by Cristiano Valle and extracted from responsible forest management. In addition to ensuring the exclusivity and authenticity of our pieces, this has also earned us FSC® certification that demonstrates our respect for the fauna, flora, and people who inhabit the forest. No tree, its branches or roots are the same, and these (im)perfections of the natural raw material is what makes us so special and unique. We make sure to integrate and display each vein, contour and mark of time in the pieces.
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FERNANDO MOTTA
Fernando Sá Motta was born in Belo Horizonte, capital of Minas Gerais. Self-taught in design and sculpture, he often states his career began as a child, as he says he “was born drawing and creating”. He holds a degree in industrial design from the School of Design of the State University of Minas Gerais, in 2000. Since then, he has been participating in national and international publications and expositions. He has also been recognized with a series of awards, such as Prêmio Samsung de Design, Prêmio Artefacto de Design, Brasil Design Awards and Anglogold Auditions. He is involved in several branches of product design, with an expressive presence in the high-end furniture market. His motto is “trends must be created, not to be followed”
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Hinge Chaise
The Hinge chaise receives its name due to the aesthetic elements present in its design, which resemble hinges, the elements used to connect the parts of this furniture piece. The concept of the chaise explores the thickness and design of the solid wood planks’ grain, with ergonomics worked into the angle placement. To give the final touch, a natural leather cushion is overlaid on the top part, with adjustable height by counterweights.
OSWALDO MELLONE
Oswaldo Mellone is a designer, and was Jorge Zalszupin’s assistant for 10 years. After studying and working in Japan he set up his own studio. Projects for L’Atelier, Probjeto, Teperman. In the technology area, for Ensec and Digicon. Doubly awarded IF. Eight prizes awarded to Museu da Casa Brasileira.
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Bob Bench
Four pieces of certified Pequiá wood, from the Amazon, 8cm thick and juxtaposed to form the oblong figure of this stool. Natural finishing, with protective wood oil. It has 4 feet. Designed by Oswaldo Mellone for residences, terraces, hotels, corporate environment, stores or art galleries.
“I see in this project the values of simplicity, beauty and austerity. For a moment of contemplation that encourages meditation in silence and calm“ Oswaldo Mellone.
