Rodilhas

Reviving Memory and Portuguese Identity
The Rodilhas armchair stems from a desire to preserve and reinterpret Portuguese heritage, offering a fresh perspective on the gestures, objects, and memories that shape our collective identity.
More than just a piece of furniture, it stands as a design manifesto where tradition, innovation, and sustainability coexist in perfect harmony.
Its concept transforms everyday rural references into a contemporary language, creating a narrative that honors the past while making room for new ways of living and inhabiting space.
Its distinctive signature lies in the *rodilhas* upholstery—traditional fabric coils used by women to balance baskets and water jugs on their heads.
Crafted from yarn reclaimed from textile waste, these coils lend the piece a unique identity, promoting the circular economy and celebrating the value of Portuguese craftsmanship.
Design 2014
Manuel Bastos



OSB and tubular iron
Upholstery
pocket springs and HR foam
Fabric
Fabric: ref. ROD recycled fabric by Botaca, ref. ROD L lycra by Botaca or supplied by the client
botaca@botaca.com
Showroom
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Av. 24 de Julho Nº 4, 1º esq.
1200-480 Lisboa Portugal
Fábrica
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3350-214 Vila Nova de Poiares Portugal
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