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Bat eye is pleased to present you the new creation of Port Collection: Stone, a unique piece that shines within the city.
Bat eye is a Portuguese brand that embodies in the furniture the collective memory of places, so that each person can take home parts of the city. Founded in September 2011, by Marco Sousa, was presented to the world at Decorex, in London, with the best internationally recognized designers.
Marco Sousa is passionate about cities, they’re his inspiration. In each piece converges art, architecture, and urban elements that are reflected in forms, movements, gestures and chromatics, which are transcribed into the furniture as a tribute to places.
The city of Oporto was the basis of the inspiration for Port Collection, the first collection of Bat eye. Stone is its latest creation: a piece that reflects the preciousness of granite and the city lights.
“It is said that Porto is grey, almost Gothic, but when it shines, there are no doubts, it’s true gold reflected on stone”, explains the creative.
Granite is an integral part of Porto’s postcard; it is upon it that the city is built. To see Porto is to rediscover the images of the hidden dreams we hold within us. Dense images, as impenetrable as the morning mist. The Douro River accompanies the natural extension of the quay, exposing the towering granite escarpments, steep slopes and high cliffs, where history has its roots.
Stone, a piece reflecting the beauty of the stone that lights up the city. A unique piece handmade crafted, coated with golden leaf and a blue satin interior depicting the radiant involvement of the whole Porto absorbing the river…
