With a nod to the nostalgia of fairy tale-like serenades to maidens, the Valentim sofa is built with a wooden structure that mimics the front of a balcony (the balustrade), much like the one a maiden would be waiting behind. Designed by DAM, the walnut wood cradles the gentle curves of the turquoise upholstery, which appears to float above the frame.
Caroline Williamson is the former Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk and a writer with a passion for modern design, architecture, and creative culture. She holds a BFA in photography from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, solving New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or curating Spotify playlists.
