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CJ1 Sofa

by Carlos Motta, 2018

The CJ1 sofa is recognized for the elegance and livability of its design; it makes comfort easy, presenting options to sit at its edge with your feet below the arms, use the arms as a small table, or sprawl out on its upholstered seat.

• Solid peroba wood frame
• Tailored upholstery seat
• Made to Order

Reference: #00002169
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Wood

Wood (Polished Peroba Rosa Wood - Dark Stain)
Wood (Polished Peroba Rosa Wood - Light Stain)
Wood (Polished Peroba Rosa Wood - Natural)

Colors shown are only indicative and may not be an accurate representation of the finishing due to variations in system/s used and/or display settings.


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About Carlos Motta

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Carlos Motta, one of the leading Brazilian architects, personally executes every step and details of his creations. He is constantly involved with environmental conservation projects and chooses sustainable sources to create his pieces. His designs use ecologically certified or reclaimed wood, resulting in strong, durable, elegant pieces. Motta is passionate about Brazil, especially the country's natural beauty.

Motta graduated with a degree in architecture in São Paulo, 1976. He worked as a designer and cabinetmaker in Santa Cruz, California, while attending classes in building techniques at Cabrillo College. Later, Motta studied and did research Finland on molded and rolled wood. Carlos has participated in numerous exhibitions in Brazil and abroad, including Brazil Faz Design, in Milan, Italy; International Biennial of Design, in Saint Etienne, France; and Object Brazil - 500 Years of Design, at Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo, Brazil. He has been awarded many important prizes, most notably the Hors Concours Award at the IX Prêmio do Museu da Casa Brasileira; First Place, Aluizio Magalhães Prize, at the V Competition of Industrial Design; and First Place, Best Furniture Design, at II Prêmio do Museu da Casa Brasileira. Motta is a professor of Planning at FAAP University in São Paulo.