,Ovo introduces three brand new lines: Hashi, Iguais, and Salto.

Hashi

The Hashi Line is composed by two different versions of chairs—with and without arms—and a longe chair. The concise, precise outlines created by the duo of designers Luciana Martins e Gerson de Oliveira, present in so many of their creations, find their expression in hardwood here.

In this unique design, the wood lines have slightly conic profiles on the legs and oval-shaped on the arms and beams. These lines delicately meet and slightly touch, revealing their structure that supports upholstered seat and back. These pieces’ comfort, suggested by their pure, organic shapes, is confirmed when one sits on them.

By observing this line of chairs and longe chair, we understand why it was named Hashi, the Japanese name for the iconic Eastern chopstick. Just like in these Asian utensils, here we have a maximum of function with a minimum of formal resources.

Iguais (Equals)

The Iguais Chair has its dry, schematic design marked by a sign on the rear part of the back. Despite what its name suggests, this equal sign is specifically different in each of three variations of the piece. Special attention devoted to ergonomics ensures that the Iguais Chair is more comfortable than its straight lines and its frugal lines suggest. Much care was taken to choose the upholstery material for each of the different woods—jequitibá, sucupira, and cumaru are matched with seats and backs in leathers in hues close to those of the woods themselves.

The table that bears the same name is highlighted by the treatment dispensed to the wood, adding to this large dimension piece visual lightness and physical sturdiness as observed. The sculptural character we see in other pieces by the duo is present in all the elements of this piece—legs, beams, and top converse and integrate in a flowing design that one’s eyes seem to continuously follow.

Salto (Leap)

Metallic sheet planes meet and articulate in this side table whose construction highlights movement. It is an object that appears differently depending on the point of view. In a formal and constructive play, lines become planes that become lines again. Its shapes may allude to figurative or purely abstract elements. The top of this side table seems at once to gently land on its vertical axis and try to get away from it.