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“ Cities tell me stories.” Bat eye ® has in its genesis a creative, Marco Sousa, who following his graduation and after years of dedication to architecture and passion for cities, felt the need to create furniture that caught in the elements of convergence between art and architecture, transcribing for furniture the forms, movements, gestures and colours that he kept with his eyes. Cities tell stories: we heard them and seize them; we interpret them and recreate that distinct and personal vision. The city conveys life in every corner, in every street that goes unnoticed, even in places where people least expect it.
PROVOKE, STIMULATE AND SEDUCE these are the attributes present in each Bat eye ®’s piece. The ability to create, to take risks and to assume challenges moves us. Result of our genuine passion for the cities. We challenge the conventional, we take risks and create. In each piece,
WE AWAKE THE EMOTIONS OF WHO CONTEMPLATES IT. We want people to keep parts of the cities in their homes. We seek to create collective memories, represented in the form of furniture.
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“I want to create pieces of the world for the entire world.” “As an architect, I felt the need to create furniture that caught in the elements of convergence between the art and the city. The shapes, movements, gestures and chromatics that I retain are transcribed into furniture as a tribute to the places. No one chooses the city where they born, but sometimes the city chooses us. It happened to me with Porto. My features became the streets features, the city’s light owns my colours and maybe I’ll draw to discover its mysteries. I have a lot to draw.”
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Each piece is made by the best artisans. Since prehistory, man has been producing objects, buildings, images. Each culture has its own relationship with the objects, which makes it difficult to separate art and design. From this premise, Bat eye ® has been drawing and sculpting pieces that can be seen as art and design pieces. This symbiosis can only work with the best artisans, a fact that can be perceived in the perfection and boldness of our collection. The noblest materials are present in each piece, carefully selected and worked down to the smallest detail.
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Exclusive for you. Each piece is a piece of art and for that it has to be exclusive and unique. All pieces are numbered and signed by the designer. We will make it JUST FOR YOU. We personalize the piece with your name on it.
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Provoke Stimulate Passionate. And what is the path that leads us there? First of all, the ability to create. To rip. To take risks. To understand that the latest technology only resists if it is blended with tradition. Furthermore, understand that the worthiest of the gestures is worthless if it is not crafted by the most competent artisans. From the noblest materials, excellence will emerge. From precise detail, uniqueness will arise. And from the passion that we put into everything we do, the perfect piece will emerge. With all this added value, we’re constantly feeling the risk of our pieces become art instead of furniture.
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ROYAL bed page 88-89
SHARDS sideboard
WHEEL SET side table page 94-95
CIRCUS mirror page 96-97
CRYSTAL center table page 98-101
MAJESTY chair
BRIDGE console
DOME mirror
DOME VERTICAL mirror
page 102-103
page 104-105
page 106-109
page 106-109
WHEEL side table
ABBEY BLACK table lamp
ABBEY WHITE lamp
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page 114-115
page 114-115
STONE sideboard
REFLECTION console
CASK mirror
CASK mirror
DIVINITY dressing table
DIVINITY bench
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page 18-21
page 22-25
page 22-25
page 84-87
page 84-87
GUILTY side table
ELEGANCE console
ELEGANCE SQUARE console
ARC sideboard
ABBEY lamp
page 26-29
page 30-33
page 30-33
page 34-37
page 92-93
PILLAR bench
SENSUALITY armchair
BLUE side table
TIES bench
page 38-39
page 40-41
page 42-43
page 44-45
RHYTHMIC sideboard
FAIRYTALE bar
QUEENLY coffee table
QUEENLY dinner table
BEARSKIN bench
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page 52-55
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page 110-111
SILHOUETTE sideboard page 56-59
page 68-69
limited edition
TILES box
BALLET table lamp
VICTORY mirror
PORTOBELLO cabinet
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page 64-65
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page 116-119
page 120-121
limited edition PORTO rug
limited edition
QUEENLY mirror
PILLAR BRASS side table page 70-71
limited edition
GUILTY jewelry box
STONE dinner table
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page 76-79
page 90-91
Porto, the hometown of Marco Sousa, is the starting point of this collection. Also, it’s a port of departure, from those who see the city for a long time and now have decided to review it in these pieces and give it the deserved honor. There, we see the Douro river that reflects us, there we see the D. Luiz I bridge linking the two banks, there are colors, gestures and the light of those who know their city by heart. The collection has the boldness and sympathy; the materials have the tradition and nobleness of the Porto’s people. So it is the character of Porto. So it is the Porto Collection.
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“It is said that Porto is grey, almost Gothic. But when it shines, there are no doubts, it is true gold reflected on stone.”
STONE sideboard W 243 cm | 96” H 100 cm | 39” D 50 cm | 20”
PORTO’S STONE
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Granite is an integral part of the city of Porto; it is upon it that the city is built. To observe Porto is to rediscover the images of a hidden dream we hold within us. Bat eye ® presents its latest creation: ‘Stone’, a piece that reflects the beauty of the stone that lights up the city. ‘Stone’, an unique sideboard handmade crafted, coated with golden leaf and a blue satin interior depicting the radiant involvement of whole Porto absorbing the river.
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MATERIALS & FINISHES
Base in iron, structure in wood finished in gold leaf, interior in blue satin fabric. 14
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“The reflection of the Douro river brings us moments lived in this city.” REFLECTION console W 160 cm | 63” H 100 cm | 39” D 40 cm | 16”
DOURO RIVER
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This piece represents the reflect of the Douro river, which brings us great memories of the city, the walks, the courtships, the sunny afternoons of conversations with friends and the nights, the nights... In ‘Reflection’, the table top is silver plated with a special lacquer gradient that gives it the sense of bi-colour: with different luminosities, we will have different tones. This piece is carefully sculpted by the best artisans, in palisander wood.
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MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in palisander wood finished in silver with a special varnish gradient. 20
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CASK mirror
“More than the silhouette of who observes it, it reflects the essence of the city: the wine .”
W 163 cm | 64” H 127 cm | 50” D 5 cm | 2” W 93 cm | 37” H 97 cm | 38” D 5 cm | 2”
Talking about Porto is talking about the nectar: Port wine. It was from the overlapping movements of barrels in rabelo boats that emerges the mirror ‘Cask’ “a mirror that reflects more than the silhouette of those who observe it, reflects some of the history of the wine and the city of Porto”. This mirror stands out for the refined finish, which can be lacquered black or white and plated copper, silver or gold.
PORT WINE BARRELS
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in wood finished in copper, silver or gold leaf or lacquered in black. 22
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“To feel the history and soul of the city.” GUILTY side table W 56 cm | 22” H 68 cm | 27” D 31 cm | 12”
PORTUGUESE TILES
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‘Guilty’ it’s a piece to feel the history and the soul of Porto. With hand painted wood, it represents the portuguese tiles, which constitute a major aspect of Porto’s architecture as they are applied on walls, floors and even ceilings. They tell the history of the city. ‘Guilty’ is a side table with its structure and drawer in rosewood and hand painted wood, all designed with elegance and sophistication.
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MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in rosewood, top in hand painted wood with high gloss varnish, drawer in rosewood. 28
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“The fountain in an elitist square. The movement and shape of the water.”
ELEGANCE console W 50 cm | 20” H 90 cm | 35” D 50 cm | 20” W 120 cm | 47” H 90 cm | 35” D 50 cm | 20”
THE LIONS SQUARE FOUNTAIN
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The Lions Square always had an elitist character, with a very strong link to the academy and commerce. The ‘Elegance’ console is based on the fountain, in its movement and shape. It is quite slim, elegant and with an aspect of superiority, typical of the elitist Lions Square. Made in palisander wood and satin wood on the inside, with the movement of water that gets out from the lions mouth at its base of support and the secrecy typical of the elite represented in a secret drawer in which its interior form accompanies the exterior.
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MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in palisander wood, drawer in satin wood. 32
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ARC sideboard
“What nature separated, man wanted to unite. Two margins and a bridge that led them talking.”
W 150 cm | 59” H 90 cm | 35” D 50 cm | 20” W 180 cm | 71” H 90 cm | 35” D 50 cm | 20”
What nature separated, man wanted to unite. Two margins and one bridge that led them talking. 125 years were enough for the D. Luiz I bridge became one of the most iconic places of Porto. Arc is a singular piecework crafted by the hand of the artisan, with an interior carefully designed and finished in satin wood; the metal joining the margins is now the support base. Finally, we leave aside the monochrome and dress up the piece with hand painted tiles.
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D. LUIZ I BRIDGE
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MATERIALS & FINISHES
Base in iron, structure in lacquered wood and hand painted tiles, drawers in satin wood. 36
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“From an historical place with centuries of tradition and memories.”
PILLAR bench W 24 cm | 9” H 56 cm | 22” D 24 cm | 9”
S. FRANCISCO CHURCH
From an historical place with centuries of tradition and collective memories, ‘Pillar’ arises, mirroring the soul of Porto. A singular piece, with slender lines and finishes in copper leaf and high gloss varnish, it presents a duality of functions: it can be assumed as a table or a bench, according to the situation. The columns of the Order of St. Francisco, in the historical center of Porto, were the inspiration. ‘Pillar’, made with gold or silver leaf, demonstrates a city with a powerful and grandiose history.
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in noble wood finished in copper, gold or silver leaf and high gloss varnish. 38
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“ Tempting. Seductive. Alluring. ” PORTO WOMEN
SENSUALITY armchair W 80 cm | 32” H 116 cm | 46” D 90 cm | 35”
Just like a naked stripped body of a charming lady. ‘Sensuality’ fully embodies every adjective that describes Bat eye ®, highlighting the elegance, art and design featuring the nerve and the friendliness of Porto, while made with materials whose premium quality and tradition speak of the city’s inhabitants. Noble wood and a subtle cotton and silk tissue.
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in mahogany wood and bright silk fabric. 40
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“ Sensibility. Poetry. History. ”
BLUE side table W 62 cm | 24” H 71 cm | 28” D 45 cm | 18”
PORTUGUESE TILES
Portuguese tile itself translates sensibility, poetry and history of this country. A piece that brought the past into the future. ‘Tile’ doesn’t need introductions since it is one of the strongest Portuguese cultural expressions. This piece evokes the transcendent Art status. Respectfully to this status, Bat eye ® created this honored piece of art with palisander wood, and carefully hand painted.
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Base in lacquered wood, top in satin wood and hand painted tiles. 42
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TIES
“ Departure Port. Arrival Port. Security Port. ”
bench H 50 cm | 20” Dm 40 cm | 16”
There’s a mix of emotions experienced in various ports around the World. Especially in Porto as the brave Portuguese sailors were anxiously expected, from where they were seen leaving, searching for new adventures, and discovering places that had never been explored before. Based on these mooring cleats, ‘Ties’ was created, where these feelings are symbolized in this bench where the twisted cables are symbolized at the base of support and the simple cables of smaller ships are represented around the base.
PORTO’S PORT
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Base in iron with hand painted finishes, top in black velvet.
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“If you look at the city from a general perspective, you’ll see the buildings tall and narrow.” RHYTHMIC sideboard W 188 cm | 74” H 90 cm | 35” D 55 cm | 22”
PORTO ROOFS
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If we look at the city from a general perspective, we see that the buildings are identical, tall and narrow. It was from these same shapes and movements of the roofs of Porto that this piece emerged: both the exterior and the interior adopt this perspective. The sideboard has three central drawers and a cellar area. This distinct piece is crafted in caviuna wood, the feet are lacquered with natural varnish, which gives it a luxurious finish.
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MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in caviuna wood, feet lacquered and finished with a natural varnish. 48
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“If you look carefully around the city, you can see details that tell the history of a nation.”
FAIRYTALE bar W 70 cm | 28” H 160 cm | 63” D 70 cm | 28”
PORTUGUESE ART OF FORGING IRON
In the city of the six bridges, the blacksmith was considered the king of all crafts. Only he was able to create the necessary tools for all the jobs. Learning the art of forging iron became a lengthy process that required years of training and dedication. In tribute to the art of forging iron and to the memories of the city, Bat eye ® creates ‘Fairytale’, an elegant bar that confers an exquisite and distinctive touch to any environment. The tiles are carefully hand painted and the forged iron plated in gold.
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in brass, hand painted wood and interior in fabric. 50
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“The taste for the exotic and the artistic forms and its symbolism.” QUEENLY coffee table & dinner table H 70 cm | 28” Dm 65 cm | 26” H 78 cm | 31” Dm 150 cm | 59”
The Arabian room is unique and exclusive owing to its unseal richness and undisputed symbolism. Sponsored by the Queen Maria II to be constructed, it is recognized as the jewel of the crown. Being the main room of the noble city of Porto, Bat eye ® presents ‘Queenly’, an unique coffee table that represents a taste for the exotic and artistic forms, inspired by stained glass windows of Arabian room.
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THE ARABIAN ROOM, PALÁCIO DA BOLSA
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MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in patinated brass, top in glass. 54
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“The best view of Porto is from the otherside of the river. There you can see all its architectural silhouette.” PORTO’S LANDSCAPE
SILHOUETTE sideboard W 205 cm | 81” H 90 cm | 35” D 80 cm | 31”
It is unknown if it is because of the irony of the destiny, or because of a destiny of any irony, but it happens that the best view of Porto is from the otherside of the river. This sideboard with architectural forms, generous size and an interior thought for several uses; it has, among other features, drawers in stick satin and a wine cellar with a capacity of 12 bottles. Supported on a base made of stainless steel, ‘Silhouette’ uses a variety of noble woods, such as rosewood and caviuna wood, allied with the refinement of the typical tile, painted and placed manually.
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MATERIALS & FINISHES
Base in stainless steel, structure in a variety of noble woods, such as rosewood and caviuna wood allied with hand painted tiles. 58
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QUEENLY
“ The Porto’s ancient architecture doors in one piece. ”
mirror Dm 125 cm | 49” D 4 cm | 2”
“Mirror on the wall, you know all my secrets, all my flaws, the best of me that no one else knows, my body and soul reflects on you.” Marco Sousa designed this soul reflector for Bat eye ® inspiring himself on the facade of the majority of Porto’s ancient architecture doors of the traditional houses. You might appreciate all your tact skills on this piece and feel the finish in brass.
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PORTO TRADITIONAL DOORS
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MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in brass and mirror.
TILES
“Tile it’s one of the strongest expressions of the Portuguese culture.”
box W 16.5 cm | 7” H 9 cm | 4” D 16.5 cm | 7”
Tiles (‘azulejos’ in Portuguese) are everywhere in Portugal and they are considered one of the most unique works of our culture. They decorate everything from walls of churches and monasteries, to palaces, ordinary houses and railway stations. ‘Tiles’ from Bat eye ® will give life to any space where it is present. Manufactured by the most experienced craftsmen, this box is all produced manually. It is made in wood and each rosette is hand painted.
PORTUGUESE TILES
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Base in satin wood, top in lacquered wood and hand painted tile. 64
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BALLET table lamp
“ A simple dance scattering into a ray of light. Miss, do you dance? “
W 23 cm | 9” H 57 cm | 22” D 23 cm | 9”
‘Ballet’ is an influential type of dance all over the world, which has a highly technical form and its own vocabulary. Watching people strolling through streets of Porto inspired to weave the finest woods, forming the foot of the lamp. In the abajour we have the piece that brings balance: so is the ballet, the position of the dancer’s hands and arms brings balance and subtlety to the movements. The whole lamp is carved from an unique piece of wood, manually by our joiners.
PORTO STREETS
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Base in caviuna wood, top in wood finished in silver, gold or copper leaf. 66
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“Porto. An enchanted city where a single place is not enough to describe all its beauty.”
PORTO rug W 350 cm | 138” H 230 cm | 91”
PORTO CITY
A city called Porto. An enchanted city where a single place is not enough to describe all its beauty. Thinking about the history of the places where he gets inspiration to create his pieces, Marco Sousa wants to risk again. In one single piece he wants more than a reference, he wants his own creations represented. ‘Porto’, an unique rug gets all the rhythmic, all sensuality and the most characterizing color of the city: blue – as the wonderful Douro River.
MATERIALS & FINISHES
100% New Zealand wool.
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“A monument that preserves the history of the citizens.” PILLAR BRASS side table W 24 cm | 9” H 56 cm | 22” D 24 cm | 9”
‘Pillar Brass’ is an exclusive side table and like the columns of the Order of St. Francisco, in the historical center of Porto it is a piece richly designed. It was developed with the purpose of capture the city’s essence transmitting its history and unique architecture.
S. FRANCISCO CHURCH
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in brass. 70
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“To live the history of the city of Porto.” GUILTY jewelry box W 43 cm | 17” H 15 cm | 6” D 22 cm | 9”
‘Guilty’, a special edition piece that lives the history and the soul of the city of Porto. Thinking on the greatest desires, this box is especially for her. Who is the lady who does not love the most beautiful gleam of a jewel? Is not new that the jewels fascinate women, the gold and precious stones attract attention and arouse desires for their brilliance and incomparable beauty. ‘Guilty’ is itself also a jewel, designed with the greatest elegance and sophistication.
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PORTUGUESE TILES
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limited edition
5O pieces
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in hand painted wood with high gloss varnish, details in brass with gold bath, interior in wood and blue velvet fabric. 74
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“The beauty of the stone that lights up the city.” STONE dinner table W 300 cm | 118” H 78 cm | 31” D 110 cm | 43”
Granite is an integral part of the city of Porto; it is upon it that the city is built. To observe Porto is to rediscover the images of a hidden dream we hold within us. Bat eye ® presents its latest creation: ‘Stone’, a piece that reflects the beauty of the stone that lights up the city. ‘Stone’, an unique and limited edition dinner table handmade crafted, coated with gold leaf.
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PORTO’S STONE
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limited edition
15 pieces
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in wood finished in gold leaf. 79
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Marco Sousa describes London as a cosmopolitan city. After all the capital of the United Kingdom is as well the world’s cultural capital. Even though the city doesn’t need any type of introduction for the well known architectural buildings, “The Square Mile” doesn’t have any kind of specific style. The author is a passionate person and London is definitely one of his biggest loves, within this collection we can feel on each piece smooth magic. All the Royal class’s enchantment has an important reflection in the inspiration. The collection has all the royalty implied; the city of more than 300 languages has manufactured pieces with the most appropriate materials for people all over the globe.
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“From the official residence of the Monarchy, worthy of royalty.” DIVINITY dressing table & bench W 130 cm | 51” H 80 cm | 32” D 50 cm | 20” W 60 cm | 24” H 48 cm | 19” D 55 cm | 22”
BUCKINGHAM PALACE
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‘Divinity’, marks the beginning of a new collection - London Collection. Inspired by the delicate roses of the guards at Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the monarchy, Divinity arise to give all the refinements that this piece reflects. Marco Sousa contemplates this piece with its unique signature, creating a meticulously delineated body, finishing with silver roses manually developed. ‘Divinity’, one timeless piece worthy of royalty.
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MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in palisander wood, drawers in satin wood, handmade roses in silver or gold finish. Bench in palisander wood and fabric. 86
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ROYAL
“Keep your secrets in the clouds of your dreams to fulfill your royal wishes.”
bed W 180 cm | 71” H 130 cm | 51” D 210 cm | 83”
Descending from the kings and its respective becharm, Royal was inspired on the legendary car brand, Rolls Royce. This piece was born in London for all people in the world who want to feel the heritage of the magnificent English Kingdom. As “The best cars in the world have always been surrounded by stories”, Bat eye ® created ‘Royal’ with the best palisander wood, to keep your secrets in the clouds of your dreams to fulfill your Royal wishes.
ROLLS ROYCE
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in palisander wood and fabric. 88
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“A vertical city, where people can live and enjoy with unique views.” SHARDS sideboard W 180 cm | 71” H 85 cm | 34” D 50 cm | 20”
Taking inspiration from the spires of London churches and the masts of tall ships depicted by the painter Canaletto, the architect Renzo Piano projected ‘The Shard’ - the biggest building in Europe. The vision for “The Shard” was to create an architecturally striking vertical city, where people can live and enjoy with unique views. Inspired by this London’s new emblem appears ‘Shards’, a dynamic piece full of energy, that will be the best view in any home. Shards incorporate the beauty and the grandiosity of this building through its perfect combination of finishes.
THE SHARD
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in patinated brass, finishes in walnut wood. 90
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“A space where you can breath and live the nature.” ABBEY lamp H 148 cm | 58” Dm 45 cm | 18”
HYDE PARK
Hyde Park is officially recognized as one of the Royal Parks of London. A space where we can breath and live the nature, crossed by the Serpentine Lake, where is concentrated a large diversity of fauna and flora. Hyde Park is also known for having the first artificially lit highway in the country. Marco Sousa after spending hours observing all the details and harmonizing all these facts of this emblematic park, creates Abbey a floor lamp. A sublime piece to brighten up your space.
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in patinated brass. 92
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WHEEL SET
“ A privileged view over the city. ”
side table H 60 cm | 24” Dm 44 cm | 17” H 48 cm | 19” Dm 35 cm | 14”
The London Eye also known as the Millennium Wheel, is a viewpoint. It is one of the most sought sights of the city and Bat eye ® could not pass unnoticed to this great project. The London Eye is considered an unique tourist attraction in London. Not only by the boldness of its design, but also the difficulties that accompanied since it was conceived until its inauguration. ‘Wheel’, an essential piece in any home. A piece composed by two different table sizes that may be used together or separately and may even customize the top of each one.
THE LONDON EYE
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in polished brass, top in caviuna wood veneer, mirror or lacquered. 94
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“A busy square in the heart of London and the intersection of five main roads.” CIRCUS mirror Dm 190 cm | 75” D 5 cm | 2”
Piccadilly Circus is a busy square in the heart of London and lies at the intersection of five main roads. Is surrounded by several major tourist attractions, notable London landmarks, buildings and several major retail stores. Marco Sousa inspired by them when he takes a walk through all those streets and always returns at that historic center full of life and energy, designed a piece that reflects what he imagined in every step. ‘Circus’ mirror emerges with the full observation of the whole square, streets and buildings’ facades, thereby becoming landmarks of London.
PICCADILLY CIRCUS
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in wood finished in copper, silver or gold leaf, mirror. 96
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CRYSTAL center table
“ Crystalline geometry and a series of angular shapes. ”
W 150 cm | 60” H 40 cm | 15” D 150 cm | 60”
‘Crystal’ has its concept on the iconic International Centre Crystal, based in London. The crystalline geometry of the architecture forms a series of angular shapes, helping to create a confident architectural focal point for the area. The design does not have front and back facades or a traditionally defined roof, but has been conceived as a set of facets which creates a striking impression. Marco Sousa, inspired by this, created ‘Crystal’, a center table. A dynamic piece with a dramatic crystal-shaped intriguing that cannot go unnoticed wherever it is. Made in melted metal, gold plating and mirror on top.
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CENTRE CRYSTAL,
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MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in wood finished in brass or gold leaf, top in mirror.
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“The supreme status and dignity of the state. To be respected above everything else.” MAJESTY chair W 62 cm | 24” H 93 cm | 37” D 52 cm | 20”
ENGLISH ROYALTY
Majesty is a term used for the supreme status and dignity of the state, to be respected above everything else. Members and relatives of the British Royal Family historically represented the monarchy in various places throughout the British Empire. ‘Majesty’, is a truly heartwarming piece that remains all the elegance of the English royalty. Manually produced by the best craftsmen in a very particular wood with subtly orange touches that will darken over the years, this piece thus becomes timeless.
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in padauk wood, base detail in english metal, fabric. 102
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“From the center to the west of London, the city’s oldest bridge.” BRIDGE console W 130 cm | 51” H 90 cm | 35” D 40 cm | 16”
From the center to the west of London, the River Thames holds thirty three bridges along thirty seven kilometers. The Westminster Bridge, opened in 1862, is the oldest bridge crossing the River Thames. An emblematic iron bridge formed by seven arches has in which the predominant color is green - the same as the leather seats in the House of Commons - and gold. Inspired by all this engaging, “Bridge” a console with all the details from this Londoner point of reference.
THE WESTMINSTER BRIDGE
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in palisander wood, details in polished brass, drawers in palisander wood. 104
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“Facing the richness of the gold ceilings, this dome is the highest in the world.” DOME mirror W 115 cm | 45” H 85 cm | 34” D 20 cm | 8” W 100 cm | 39” H 250 cm | 98” D 20 cm | 8”
ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
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St. Paul’s Cathedral is the most important cathedral in London and the mother church of the Diocese of the city. It sits on Ludgate Hill, the highest point of the City of London. Thanks to the principal dome at 365 feet high (111 m) this cathedral was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1962. Today, this dome is still among the highest in the world. Facing this imposing building and the richness of the gold ceilings, ‘Dome’ is a mirror in a bright polished brass.
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MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in brass, mirror. 108
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“ Every pearl is guarded by its shell. ”
BEARSKIN bench W 30 cm | 12” H 56 cm | 22” D 24 cm | 9”
THE HOUSEHOLD DIVISION
Every pearl is guarded by its shell, so does Great Britain most precious treasure, the Queen. A military couldn’t be more prestigious than the elite, the Household Division, therefore a piece as “Grenadier” had to be in Bat eye ® collection. Marco Sousa couldn’t ignore this honored “Septem juncta in uno” (Seven joined in one) army and this piece, an unique bench where you can see from a perspective of a warrior. Bat eye ® is itself an animal lover brand and following the parameters of social responsibility this piece is made of bear synthetic skin.
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Base detail in brass, top in bear synthetic skin. 110
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“One of the most sought sights of the city.” WHEEL side table W 100 cm | 39” H 40 cm | 16” Dm 70 cm | 28”
THE LONDON EYE
Therefore the London Eye, thus becomes a ‘piece’ indispensable in London and with the same concept Marco Sousa creates ‘Wheel Side Table’. A piece composed by four parts in wood on top which may even be customized, Wheel will remind you of one of the most symbolic places in London by its indispensability.
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in patinated brass, finishes in walnut wood. 112
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“Where is concentrated a large diversity of fauna and flora.” ABBEY BLACK&WHITE table lamp & lamp H 140 cm | 55” Dm 45 cm | 18” H 60 cm | 24” Dm 35 cm | 14”
HYDE PARK
After creating ‘Abbey’, Bat eye ® decided to set up a sequel and in this way ‘Abbey White’ emerges, as a floor lamp composed in polished brass with a base in marble, in order to reflect the harmony and the peacefulness of the park.
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in polished brass, base in marble and top in fabric. 115
“A memorial to the struggle of Queen Victoria against the flaws of the Monarchy.” VICTORY mirror Dm 140 cm | 55” D 5 cm | 2”
The Queen Victoria Memorial, which is standing in the centre of the Queen’s Gardens in front of Buckingham Palace is a memorial to Queen Victoria, the longest reigning monarch in British history. Inspired by this memorial, Marco Sousa created ‘Victory’, a golden mirror inspired by the gilded winged victory at the top of the memorial, the goddess of victory. The breaks around the mirror characterize the failures of the monarchy always acting as divine and indispensable to their life, as a sun, which is represented in the center of the mirror outlined by points. These points symbolize the long fight that the Queen had, in order to achieve a period of prosperity and great deeds. This mirror is a memorial to the struggle that the Queen had against the flaws of the monarchy, representing its immortality, wealth and power. 116
THE QUEEN VICTORIA MEMORIAL
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MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in polished brass and mirror, finishes in caviuna wood.
limited edition
25 pieces
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“A colour explosion. A place that touches our soul with a slight breeze made by a contagious atmosphere.”
limited edition
15 pieces
PORTOBELLO cabinet W 110 cm | 43” H 200 cm | 79” D 55 cm | 22”
NOTTING HILL
“Color explosion” was the first thought. A place described by so alive Portobello market, Notting Hill touches our soul with a slight breeze made by a contagious atmosphere. Manufactured in wood structure and covered with a colorful lacquered finished in high gloss and the interior in fabric, this cabinet was designed in a way to reveal the purity of the Kensington and Chelsea Royal neighborhood.
MATERIALS & FINISHES
Structure in brass, top in wood finished in high gloss lacquered. 120
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STONE sideboard
REFLECTION console
W 243 cm | 96” H 100 cm | 39” D 50 cm | 20” weight 170kg volume 1.20 m3
Structure in palisander wood finished in silver with a special varnish gradient. W 160 cm | 63” H 100 cm | 39” D 40 cm | 16” weight 80kg volume 0.60 m3
Structure in wood finished in copper, silver or gold leaf or lacquered in black. W 163 cm | 64” H 127 cm | 50” D 5 cm | 2” weight 20kg volume 0.10 m3
GUILTY side table
ELEGANCE console
ELEGANCE console
Structure in rosewood, top in hand painted wood with high gloss varnish, drawer in rosewood. W 56 cm | 22” H 68 cm | 27” D 31 cm | 12” weight 15 Kg volume 0.10 m3
Structure in palisander wood. W 120 cm | 47” H 90 cm | 35” D 50 cm | 20” weight 40Kg volume 0.50 m3
Structure in palisander wood, drawer in satin wood. W 50 cm | 20” H 90 cm | 35” D 50 cm | 20” weight 30kg volume 0.20 m3
PILLAR bench
SENSUALITY armchair
BLUE side table
TIES bench
Structure in noble wood finished in copper, gold or silver leaf and high gloss varnish. W 24 cm | 9” H 56 cm | 22” D 24 cm | 9” weight 25kg volume 0.03 m3
Structure in mahogany wood and bright silk fabric. W 80 cm | 32” H 116 cm | 46” D 90 cm | 35” weight 40kg volume 0.80 m3
Base in lacquered wood, top in satin wood and hand painted tiles. W 62 cm | 24” H 71 cm | 28” D 45 cm | 18” weight 8 kg volume 0.20 m3
Base in iron with hand painted finishes, top in black velvet. H 50 cm | 20” Dm 40 cm | 16” weight 10kg volume 0.10 m3
RHYTHMIC sideboard
FAIRYTALE bar
QUEENLY coffee table
QUEENLY dinner table
Structure in caviuna wood, feet lacquered and finished with a natural varnish. W 188 cm | 74” H 90 cm | 35” D 55 cm | 22” weight 120kg volume 0.90 m3
Structure in brass, hand painted wood and interior in fabric. W 70 cm | 28” H 160 cm | 63” D 70 cm | 28” weight 100kg volume 0.80 m3
Base in iron, structure in wood finished in gold leaf, interior in blue satin fabric.
CASK mirror
CASK mirror
Structure in wood finished in copper, silver or gold leaf or lacquered in black. W 93 cm | 37” H 97 cm | 38” D 5 cm | 2” weight 10kg volume 0.05 m3
DIVINITY dressing table
Structure in palisander wood, drawers in satin wood, handmade roses in silver or gold finish. Bench in palisander wood and fabric. W 130 cm | 51” H 80 cm | 32” D 50 cm | 20” W 60 cm | 24” H 48 cm | 19” D 55 cm | 22” weight 80Kg volume 0.70 m3
Base in iron, structure in lacquered wood and hand painted tiles, drawers in satin wood. W 150 cm | 59” H 90 cm | 35” D 50 cm | 20” W 180 cm | 71” H 90 cm | 35” D 50 cm | 20” weight 100kg | 150kg volume 0.70 m3 | 0.80 m3
Base in stainless steel, structure in a variety of noble woods, such as rosewood and caviuna wood allied with hand painted tiles. W 205 cm | 81” H 90 cm | 35” D 80 cm | 31” weight 140Kg volume 1.50 m3
QUEENLY mirror Structure in brass and mirror. Dm 125 cm | 49” D 4 cm | 2” weight 80kg volume 0.05 m3
TILES box
Structure in patinated brass, top in glass. H 78 cm | 31” Dm 150 cm | 59” weight 40Kg volume 1.75 m3
BALLET table lamp
Base in satin wood, top in lacquered wood and hand painted tile. W 16.5 cm | 7” H 9 cm | 4” D 16.5 cm | 7” weight 1kg volume 0.02 m3
limited edition
5O pieces
Structure in palisander wood and fabric. W 180 cm | 71” H 130 cm | 51” D 210 cm | 83” weight 40kg volume 4.90 m3
CIRCUS mirror
Base in caviuna wood, top in wood finished in silver, gold or copper leaf. W 23 cm | 9” H 57 cm | 22” D 23 cm | 9” weight 8Kg volume 0.03 m3
SHARDS sideboard Structure in patinated brass, finishes in walnut wood. W 180 cm | 71” H 85 cm | 34” D 50 cm | 20” weight 100kg volume 0.80 m3
CRYSTAL center table
Structure in polished brass, top in caviuna wood veneer, mirror or lacquered. H 60 cm | 24” Dm 44 cm | 17” H 48 cm | 19” Dm 35 cm | 14” weight 15kg | 10 kg volume 0.12 m3 | 0.10 m3
Structure in wood finished in copper, silver or gold leaf, mirror.
MAJESTY chair
BRIDGE console
DOME mirror
DOME VERTICAL mirror
Structure in padauk wood, base detail in english metal, fabric. W 62 cm | 24” H 93 cm | 37” D 52 cm | 20” weight 25kg volume 0.30 m3
Structure in palisander wood, details in polished brass, drawers in palisander wood. W 130 cm | 51” H 90 cm | 35” D 40 cm | 16” weight 65kg volume 0.50 m3
Structure in brass, mirror. W 115 cm | 45” H 85 cm | 34” D 20 cm | 8” weight 40kg volume 0.20 m3
Structure in brass, mirror. W 100 cm | 39” H 250 cm | 98” D 20 cm | 8” weight 70kg volume 0.50 m3
BEARSKIN bench
WHEEL side table
ABBEY BLACK lamp
ABBEY WHITE lamp
Base detail in brass, top in bear synthetic skin. W 30 cm | 12” H 56 cm | 22” D 24 cm | 9” weight 25Kg volume 0.04 m3
Structure in patinated brass, finishes in walnut wood. W 100 cm | 39” H 40 cm | 16” D 70 cm | 28” weight 20kg volume 0.30 m3
Structure in polished brass, base in marble and top in fabric. H 60 cm | 24” Dm 35 cm | 14” weight 15kg volume 0.10 m3
Structure in polished brass, base in marble and top in fabric. H 140 cm | 55” Dm 45 cm | 18” weight 25kg volume 0.30 m3
ABBEY lamp Structure in patinated brass. H 148 cm | 58” Dm 45 cm | 18” weight 15kg volume 0.30 m3
limited edition SILHOUETTE sideboard
ROYAL bed
WHEEL SET side table
ARC sideboard
Structure in patinated brass, top in glass. H 70 cm | 28” Dm 65 cm | 26” weight 30kg volume 0.30 m3
DIVINITY bench Structure in palisander wood and fabric. W 60 cm | 24” H 48 cm | 19” D 55 cm | 22” weight 10Kg volume 0.20 m3
VICTORY mirror
25 pieces
Structure in polished brass and mirror, finishes in caviuna wood. Dm 140 cm | 55” D 5 cm | 2” weight 80kg volume 1.00 m3
Dm 190 cm | 75” D 5 cm | 2” weight 50kg volume 0.20 m3
Structure in wood finished in brass or gold leaf, top in mirror. W 150 cm | 60” H 40 cm | 15” D 150 cm | 60” weight 100kg volume 0.90 m3
limited edition PORTOBELLO
15 pieces
Structure in brass, top in wood finished in high gloss lacquered. W 110 cm | 43” H 200 cm | 79” D 55 cm | 22” weight 150kg volume 1.20 m3
limited edition
15 pieces DESIGN & PRODUCTION › Each piece can be totally costumized in sizes, materials and colours.
PORTO rug
PILLAR BRASS side table
100% New Zealand wool. W 350 cm | 138” H 230 cm | 91” weight 25Kg volume 0.40 m3
Structure in brass. W 24 cm | 9” H 56 cm | 22” D 24 cm | 9” weight 35 Kg volume 0.03 m3
GUILTY jewelry box
STONE dinner table
› All pieces are manually and individually handmade, therefore there might be some slight differences from piece to piece.
Structure in hand painted wood with high gloss varnish, details in brass with gold bath, interior in wood W 43 cm | 17” H 15 cm | 6” D 22 cm | 9” weight 3 kg volume 0.02 m3
Structure in wood finished in gold leaf. W 300 cm | 118” H 78 cm | 31” D 110 cm | 43” weight 170 kg volume 2.60 m3
› As pieces are handmade they require different production times depending on their characteristics. › The production is located in Porto, Portugal.
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SAMPLES & FINISHES
FABRIC
WOOD & VENEER
satin wood
rosewood
palisander wood
caviuna wood
padauk wood
walnut wood
blue velvet
blue satin
bright red silk
LACQUER
black lacquer
special lacquer gradient
rosette tile
pattern tile
LEAF
METAL
black iron 126
stainless steel
synthetic skin
HAND PAINTED
blue lacquer
pearl lacquer
pearl velvet
black velvet
polished brass
patinated brass
gold
silver
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ART&DESIGN
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