Zanini de Zanine 5 Picks From Philia Collection
Zanini de Zanine is a Brazilian designer based in Rio de Janeiro whose multidisciplinary practice spans collectible furniture, interiors, and art. Drawing inspiration from Brazilian culture, craftsmanship, and natural materials, he creates sculptural works that balance organic forms with a refined contemporary sensibility.
Blending artisanal traditions with industrial production, Zanini de Zanine develops pieces distinguished by expressive materiality and a strong connection to place. His work reflects an ongoing dialogue between heritage, sustainability, and innovation, resulting in timeless designs with a distinctive sculptural presence.
“What compels me here is the radical presence of the material. The piece feels as though it rises from raw earth, almost volcanic in origin, and yet it achieves a remarkable sense of balance and function. That friction between the primitive and the precise is something I continually gravitate toward.”
“What interests me here is the volumetric presence of the piece. The wood, carved almost like coral, creates a dense, ancestral aura where the handmade gesture and nature begin to blur. It reads as sculpture, yet it still carries a sense of delicacy.”
“There is something profoundly beautiful in the meeting between the natural fiber and the dark base. That interplay of rusticity and refinement creates a piece that speaks of territory, of ancestral craft, and of a design language born from the hand.”
“This piece draws me in through its architectural strength. It carries a totemic quality, almost like a small inhabitable structure distilled to an intimate scale. I’m particularly interested when design approaches sculpture and asserts a sense of presence.”
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“I’m drawn to the almost instinctive organic quality of this piece. It feels as though it has been sculpted by time, like a small mineral landscape.”