Alice Sofa by Joana Teixeira

Portuguese designer Joana Teixeira works at the crossroads of industrial design and handcraft, creating furniture and objects that balance structural harmony with expressive detail. Educated in Portugal and later in Italy, Teixeira has developed a clean yet character-rich aesthetic marked by considered use of wood, metal, and upholstery. Her studio practice often focuses on small editions in which the maker’s hand remains visible, celebrating authenticity over mass uniformity. Teixeira’s works evoke a sense of intimacy, encouraging users to forge long-term relationships with their surroundings through thoughtful design and enduring materials.