ORDINARY OBJECTS FOR EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE
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Collection Terra
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About Vicara
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Our commitment, in collaboration with partners and designers, is to constantly search for innovative production processes, autochthon components and unexpected materials. We believe that unique products share unique relations with people. Whether in close relation with the designers or simply designing in-house solutions for everyday objects, our aim is to develop products that match our costumers needs and desires.
Vicara is an editing brand from Portugal, focused on bringing exploratory products to the home, such as lighting, decoration, acessories and furniture. Created in 2011, Vicara has already been recognised worldwide for unconventional and distinctive design approaches.
About VICARA
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Terra is based on the primitive natural elements used by mankind in the construction of handmade artifacts. The unique works in Terra result from the exploration of self-production methods and processes that cherish our ancestral interaction with everyday objects and the feelings derived from that tactile experience.
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TERRA
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TRR/01
PICO Lamp - Pico Lamp is an aesthetic play on the materials properties. The visual weight of the stone brings to the lamp an elegant roughness that offsets the smooth simplicity of the brass pipe. Made in different stones and metal finishes to suit specific interiors.
designed by o JoĂŁo e a Maria materials stone & metal - basalt, pink and white marble, brass, niquel and copper finish dimensions 35 x Ă˜11cm
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TRR/02
STONE AGE
Trivet - Stone age’s natural light. Combines granite’s intrinsic properties of heat resistance, anti-adhesion and impermeability, with smooth surfaces and the exotic patterns that can be created.
designed by o João e a Maria materials granite of Monção & Pedras Salgadas dimensions 2 x Ø12,5 cm
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TRR/03
CERNE Carafe & Glasses - Nature as designer. Cerne is the core of a tree trunk that does not take part on the conduction of water. The use of the trunk’s core as a mold for glass comes from the idea of rehabilitating emptiness. The shapes of these blown glass containers are formed by the will of nature.
designed by Samuel Reis materials blown glass / carob tree mould dimensions Carafe 19 x Ø11 cm | Glass 7 x Ø9 cm
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TRR/04
CESTOS
Baskets - Reed basketry baskets. With 3 different sizes these baskets are versatile and allow for various uses. Stackable, these baskets are finished with a wooden bottom and a leather handle.
designed by Cátia Correia materials reed basketry, wood and leather dimensions #1 19 x Ø7,5 cm | #2 15,5 x Ø13 cm | #3 10 x Ø19 cm
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TRR/05
CIMENTO Vases - As light as concrete. A collection of containers in thin cement, resulting from a self-production process that enables the adaptability of a material we tend to see as being stiff and inflexible.
designed by Jorge Carreira materials cement mix dimensions #1 25 x Ø13 cm | #2 16 x Ø19 cm | #3 23 x Ø19 cm
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TRR/06
CARUMA
Vases - Pine tree needle basketry. A series of vases elaborated through ceramic and basket weaving, aiming to prove that there can be an interdependent connection between separate materials with distant origins.
designed by Eneida Tavares materials glazed stone ware and pine tree needle basketry dimensions #1 23 x Ø23 cm | #2 39 x Ø20 cm | #3 43 x Ø19 cm
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TRR/07
DE TERRA Vases - These vases come from the earth. A self-production series, where the designer emphasizes on our lost primordial relation with the soil. Attempting to bring the touch of dirt to the homes, theses pieces use its texture and colour in a functional plant vase.
designed by João Margarido materials dirt mix dimensions #1 15 x Ø15 cm | #2 10 x Ø12,5 cm
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This collection is composed by some of our most iconic products, which are part of the brand since the foundation. This collection states the basis for what VICARA is as an editing brand. We are open to the exploration of various materials, to a symbologic form giving and to innovative production processes.
COLLECTION
ORIGI NA I S
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ORG/01
NATA Table lamp - A ceramic lamp with gentle curves and a classical look, borrowed from the shapes of a teacup.
designed by Gonçalo Campos materials stone ware, glazing dimensions 15 x Ø10 cm
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ORG/02
JARRRA
Jar - This object departs from the most traditional ceramic typologies and the constant will to change an object’s shape. Having three different profiles, this jar will always escape obsolescence with a simple rotation.
designed by Paulo Sellmayer materials glazed stone ware dimensions 29 x Ø12 cm
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ORG/03
CARTONADO Lighting, table lamp - Table lamp made of cardboard profiles. It’s compact and lightweight when packed and easily mountable. E27 LED light bulb recomended.
designed by Fábio Afonso materials corrugated cardboard dimensions 35 x Ø30 cm
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ORG/04
CARTONADO
Lighting, suspension lamp - Suspended lamp in cardboard profiles that can be personalised. The original cardboard brown color is a warm color that can be ideal for interior ambiences. E27 LED light bulb recomended.
designed by Fábio Afonso materials corrugated cardboard dimensions 90 x Ø70 cm & Ø45 cm
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ORG/05
MEDALLION Candle holder - Inspired by the age old tradition of crochet and decorative knitting, Medallion is a candleholder with a unique knitted handle. All the details and lightness of the knots are preserved in porcelain so that everyone is able to see the hard work and beauty of this art form.
designed by Gonçalo Campos & Maria Bruno Néo materials porcelain and cotton thread dimensions 6 x Ø4 cm
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ORG/06
MIL PEDRAS DE CALร ADA
Paper weight - Archetypal calรงada stones. Treated as precious stones these paper weight are cut and polished calรงada stones. Each one is unique, and each one is precious.
designed by Paulo Sellmayer materials calcaric stone dimensions ~6 x 5 x 5 cm
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ORG/07
CRISTO PURIFICADOR Car air freshener - The crucifix and the air fresheners are the most common rear-view mirror trinkets used in Portuguese cars. Since they both occupy the same place, Cristo Purificador seeks to solve this dispute, by merging both of them in one object.
designed by Paulo Sellmayer materials recycled cotton board, embedded with pine tree essence dimensions 13 x 8 cm
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ORG/08
TAPE
T-shirts - Tape is a t shirt with a reflective tape stripe, which functions as a pocket for what you want to carry with you.
designed by Gonçalo Campos materials cotton t-shirt with adhesive reflective tape dimensions M and XL
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ORG/09
CALÇADA B/W Salt & pepper - This salt&pepper set is inspired in the typical portuguese pavement, known as calçada or portuguese cobblestone.
designed by Margarida Pereira materials Glazed stoneware dimensions 4,5 x 5 x 6 cm
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This collection proposes products for the multiplied individual. Ambiguous needs, multiple functional sides and personalized/layered unique objects fulfill the desire of a modern dweller. Whether creating liquid environments or adapting existing narratives this collection aims for a subjective space, rich in experiences and meanings.
COLLECTION
MULT ITUDE
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M LT D /0 1
LAYERS Jar - Each Jar is unique. Set in a context of self production, promoting a different approach to the classic process of liquid moulding, the Layers Jar are constructed by a controlled or random overlapping of plaster layers which allows for a variation in the shape.
designed by Vítor Agostinho materials glazed stone ware dimensions 25 x ø15 cm
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M LT D /0 2
NOAH
Kids Toys - Estimulating kid’s imagination through animal abstract references this set of toys brings imagination to children.
designed by Hugo Serra materials pine and wengĂŠ wood dimensions various | Box 29 x 17 x 9 cm
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VENEER Table lamp - The lamp results form the intersection of two volumes: the vertical base made with portuguese limestone and a wooden horizontal cilinder. The wooden volume is composed of several layers of veneer wood glued together. In these volumes, the most common timber appears as relevant as an exotic one, revealing a colour variation between them.
designed by Luis Nascimento materials portuguese limestone and wood veneer dimensions 25 x 25 x 8 cm
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M LT D /0 4
P1
Container - This piece merges a cube and a piramid. Its geometric lines allow the user to play with its different positions and uses.
designed by Sofia Venâncio materials glazed stoneware dimensions 15 x 12 x 12 cm
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M LT D /0 5
LUDITY Chair - Simple lines and versatile uses make this chair suitable for casual or more formal contexts. Drawing its inspiration from the cordwain style chairs, made with leather, Ludity brings a new material, the cork textile, to a new use.
designed by VICARA Studio materials oak veneered plywood and cork textile dimensions 40 x 40 x 83 cm
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M LT D /0 6
MDF X METAL
Cupboard - Set of boxes in Valcromat, whrere the joint is made through metalic sewing. The joint is no longer a invisble detail but an expressive detail. These modular elements allow for a personalised cupboard.
designed by Eneida Tavares & Jorge Carreira materials valcromat, pine wood and copper cable dimensions 120 x 10cm | 140 x 10cm
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LEONOR Jar Set - Transforming ordinary objects, containers from our daily uses, into extraordinary objects like jars and flowers pots. This ceramic set sugests the transformation of packagings into flower jars and pots.
designed by Rita Martins materials glazed stone ware dimensions variable, between 5x Ă˜4 cm and 7x Ă˜7 cm
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MADEIRA X METAL
Small Storage - Set of boxes in birch wood, where the joint is made through metalic sewing. The joint is no longer a invisble detail, but an expressive detail.
designed by Eneida Tavares e Jorge Carreira materials birch wood, pine wood and copper cable dimensions variable, personalized
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MARINHA Table - Kitchen or eating table for versatile environments. Inspired by the beach and the marks that the sea leaves.
designed by VICARA studio materials pine wood dimensions 120 x 60 x 75 cm
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Suspended Hanger - J is a suspended hanger. It is where the simplicity of the form can mean a multiplicity of function and versatility of use. A different perspective of a common object.
designed by Maria Pita Guerreiro materials lacquered bended steel dimensions 120 x 10cm | 140 x 10cm
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M LT D /1 1
HEY- BYE Entrance Mat -This mat says Hey when you enter and Bye when you leave a space. Designed to give your guests a smile when they visit you.
designed by Mariana Francisco materials pine wood, felt dimensions 35 x Ă˜11 cm
TRR
ORG/02
ORG/03
CARTONADO
JARRRA
TRR/06
CARUMA
TRR/05
CIMENTO
COLLECTION
TERRA
TRR/01
PICO
ORG/04
CARTONADO
TRR/07
DE TERRA
TRR/02
STONE AGE
ORG
ORG/05
MEDALION
COLLECTION
ORIGINAIS
TRR/03
CERNE
ORG/06
MIL PEDRAS DE CALÇADA
ORG/01
NATA
TRR/04
CESTOS
VENEER
NOAH
M LT D /0 9
MARINHA
M LT D /0 8
MADEIRA METAL
LEONOR
M LT D /0 7
M LT D /0 4
M LT D /0 3
P1
ORG/09
CALÇADA B/W
M LT D /0 2
ORG/08
TAPE
ORG/07
CRISTO PURIFICADOR
M LT D v /1 0
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M LT D /0 5
LUDITY
COLLECTION
M LT D
MULTITUDE
M LT D /1 1
HEY-BYE
M LT D /0 6
MDF X METAL
M LT D /0 1
LAYERS
P Vitor Agostinho
FĂĄbio Afonso
Luis Nascimento Multidisciplinary designer. He attemps to give form to meaning. He designed Veneer Lamp.
Jorge Carreira Product designer, MA from ESAD.cr. His works focuses on the making. He has designed and produces Cimento for Vicara.
Designer and maker, MA from ESAD. CR.His products use mainly Mutant Molds. He designed and produced Layers Jar.
Designer and maker, MA from ESAD.CR. She investigates within craft techniques. She has designed and produces Caruma for Vicara.
Creative Director, graduated from ESAD.CR. Co-founder and director of VICARA. Designed several pieces for the brand.
Industrial designer, graduated from ESAD. CR. Co-founder of VICARA. Designed the Cartonado lamps.
Eneida Tavares
Paulo Sellmayer
P EOP L E
Product designer, MA from ESAD. cr. He reccurs to Nature as a creative agent. Designed Cerne carafe and glasses.
Samuel Reis
Hugo Serra Industrial designer, graduatedfrom ESAD.CR. Co-founder of VICARA. Designed the Cartonado lamps.
Margarida Pereira Product Designer, currently at KADK. She sees ceramics as her working media. She designed Calçada B/W.
Sofia Venâncio
Maria Bruno Néo Design Director. She tries to mix rationality with feelings and tradition. She designed Medallion.
Maria Pita Guerreiro Product Designer, graduated from FBA-UL.She emphasizes on simple solutions. She designed J hanger.
O João e a Maria
Product Designer, MA from ESAD. CR. She works on the emotional and narrative aspect of products. She designed Leonor.
Rita Martins
Product Designer, graduated from FBA-UL. She works on simple amusing things. She designed HEY/BYE.
Mariana Franciso
Product Designer, graduated from ESAD.CR. Her work focuses on the imbalance of forms and their material fragility. She designed P1.
Product Designer, MA from ESAD.CR. He works around provocative concepts. He designed De Terra.
Designer and Creative Director. He prides in finding surprising solutions. He designed Nata lamp and Tape shirt.
O João e a Maria are two different persons, two different generations, two different designers, two different points of view. They designed StoneAge and Pico Lamp.
João Margarido
Gonçalo Campos
Design & Photography G’Day Byron Bay (Ana Rita Sousa & Ivano Salonia)
2017
Thanks to everyone involved in designing, producing and communicating the products, and a special thanks to Ondalight for the photo studio.
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