Exclusive Galatea armchair

Known for his surrealist paintings, Salvador Dalí was one of the most controversial and paradoxical artists of the 20th century. Over the past decades, alongside Picasso and Matisse, Dalí has gradually come to be seen as a magnificent figure whose life and work occupy a central and exceptional place in the history of modern art. Dalí's 1952 painting, Galatea of Spheres, depicts Gala Dalí, his wife and muse. This surrealist artwork consists of a series of spheres arranged in a continuous sequence.

Playing with scales and spheres, Malabar designers skillfully conceived this future classic armchair. The Galatea armchair, handcrafted with expert craftsmanship, features an asymmetrical design composed of two different legs, a marble sphere, and a rectangular shape made from walnut wood. There are endless customization options for this future classic armchair. The result is breathtaking when the Galatea armchair is placed in a room. The Galatea armchair was designed by Malabar and is part of the Future Classics collection.

Malabar was founded in 2012, coinciding with the launch of a wide range of decorative Fado guitars and the World Architects collection of elegant furniture. It has designed and released a total of 5 exceptional furniture and accessory series.

Malabar has made its mark at major international trade shows such as 100% Design London, Maison & Objet, Decorex, Stockholm Furniture Fair, and Seoul International. These are among the top venues for showcasing innovative design.

Malabar's furniture design originates from Porto, in northern Portugal, a region with a long and strong tradition of handcrafted products.

The identity of this prestigious brand is rooted in the national architectural and artistic heritage of the past five centuries. International experience and a pursuit of perfection are the details that define such original companies. Emotions, handcrafted techniques, and space-inspired design create an explosive mix of luxurious furniture. Various manufacturing techniques using natural wood produce incredible effects, as seen in Malabar’s exceptional collections.

An important aspect of their design is the combination of neutral and black colors. Vivid and bold hues dominate, deviating significantly from traditional and stereotypical furniture. Besides wood, the manufacturer uses brass, gold and silver leaf, as well as other high-quality raw materials. The Portuguese soul is very colorful and fascinating, clearly reflected in their daring furniture designs.

The company's name derives from Malabar black pepper. Along with other spices, it changed the course of trade history after the discovery of the Cape. The value of original spices prompted Portuguese merchants to chart bold maritime routes. This remains true today, as Malabar continues to set very individual boundaries in design and evokes strong emotions with its projects. Their designs are very liberated, seductive, bold, and extremely luxurious.

Raw materials used by Malabar?

The company employs the most exclusive types of wood, including: ebony, walnut, American walnut, oak, ironwood, wenge, basswood, olive wood, bird’s eye, irregular grain, poplar, satinwood, and ash.

Malabar also uses ancient lacquer techniques, first applying sheets of copper, gold, silver, pink, or tiger-colored leaf, then varnishing.

The types of glass used by the manufacturer include: dark glass, smoked, gold, antique, and antique brown. The marble varieties are diverse, including: Sahara, Gray Kenzo, Nero Marquina, Portoro, Gris Douro, Black Gold, Guatemala Verde, Tiger Skin, Ochre, Calacatta Vagli, Estremoz, Carrara Gold, Carrara, White Extreme, and Travertine.

Metals are selected based on efficiency and quality. High-quality premium metals such as copper, stainless steel, and galvanized steel are used. Specifically: chrome, nickel-plated black brass, polished brass, gilded brass, polished copper, antique brass, silver brass, brushed brass, polished and hammered brass, and polished hammered copper.