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Boca Do Lobo, and matter becomes emotion
Discovered by Pacific Compagnie when it launched in 2005, Boca do Lobo does not merely craft furniture: it sculpts emotion. Each piece is born from a pursuit of the absolute, a dialogue between art, heritage and contemporary audacity. In the workshops of northern Portugal, the house’s artisans—cabinetmakers, gilders, lacquerers, marquetry specialists and jewellers—combine the rigour of ancestral gestures with the freedom of visionary design.
Far from established codes, Boca do Lobo dares everything: fusing bronze with wood, polishing resin until it shines like crystal, marrying lacquer, marquetry and precious metals. From this alchemy arise works of rare intensity, where technical perfection is infused with emotion and mystery.
From its first collection, SOHO, unveiled in London, the brand asserted a singular language: a blend of elegant provocation and baroque refinement, anchored in Portugal yet open to the world. Its creations do not simply decorate a space—they transform it, illuminate it, narrate it.
Today, Boca do Lobo shines in the world’s most beautiful residences, from Fairmont and New York Palace suites to the windows of Harrods and Printemps, celebrated by leading design and lifestyle magazines. Every piece of furniture, every mirror, every console embodies an emotional, sculptural luxury at the frontier of art and decorative haute couture.
Boca do Lobo is the art of making matter resonate—a universe where excess turns into beauty and Portuguese craftsmanship becomes a sensory experience.
Pacific Compagnie unveils its five favourite Boca do Lobo pieces
Empire writing desk
The Empire writing desk by Boca do Lobo embodies the majesty and precision of great Portuguese craftsmanship. Fashioned from solid wood and adorned with polished brass finished in gold leaf, it unites power and refinement—a tribute to imperial furniture reinterpreted through contemporary design.
Every curve and sculpted detail reveals master craftsmanship: Empire is no mere desk, but an objet d’apparat—a symbol of authority, inspiration and prestige. A true statement piece, designed for influential minds and exclusive interiors.
Materials and finishes: Nero Marquina marble—refined and timeless. Aged brushed brass with golden highlights.
Craft: A dialogue between metal artistry and marble expertise. Each desk is an exclusive work of art, executed with meticulous attention to detail.

Outburst chandelier
Boca do Lobo’s Outburst chandelier is an explosion of light and audacity. Inspired by the raw energy of natural forces, it pairs polished metal, gilded brass and crystal in a sculptural composition of striking intensity.
Each rod radiates like a spark frozen in time, creating a luminous spectacle that is both dramatic and refined. A true statement piece, Outburst transcends the space it illuminates to become the very incarnation of incandescent luxury.
Materials and finishes: Cast brass and gold-plated brass for timeless brilliance. Hand-painted Nero Marquina faux-marble delivers depth and contrast. Acrylic adds a contemporary lightness.
Arts and techniques: Metal working and casting combined with hand-applied faux-marble finishes.
A subtle alliance of traditional savoir-faire and contemporary creativity.

Frank bedside table
The Frank bedside table by Boca do Lobo combines architectural rigour with artistic extravagance. Sculptural yet functional, it is conceived for luxurious bedrooms. Inspired by modernist design, it juxtaposes asymmetrical volumes, lacquered drawers and touches of polished brass in a play of contrasts that is as audacious as it is harmonious.
Every detail reflects the house’s Portuguese excellence: Frank is not a simple accent piece, but a functional sculpture where luxury is read in precision, material and light.
Characteristics: Four drawers, each clad in distinct materials and finishes. Handles in polished, nickel-plated and gold-plated brass, crafted with meticulous care.
Materials and finishes: Geometric ebony veneer mosaic with a matte finish set within a smoked-glass frame. Hand-carved wood with a mirrored finish. Burr veneer with a high-gloss polish. Hand-carved wood with a high-gloss black lacquer, set within a tempered translucent glass frame.
Base: Gold leaf with a glossy finish.
Hardware: Hand-shaped brass handles with natural polished, gold-plated or silver-plated finishes.

Chair No. 11
Boca do Lobo’s Chair No. 11 is an icon of grace and theatricality. Inspired by surrealism and emblematic figures such as Salvador Dalí and René Magritte, it is entirely hand-carved, blending the lightness of classical lines with the brilliance of polished metal in a perfect balance between tradition and avant-garde.
Every curve evokes the gesture of the sculptor, every reflection underscores the nobility of Portuguese craftsmanship. A functional artwork, No. 11 transcends simple seating to become a declaration of style, power and timeless elegance.
Materials and finishes: Cast solid brass, gold-plated, polished and varnished. Velvet-upholstered seat available in several colourways to suit any luxurious interior.
Arts and techniques: Metal casting and finishing performed by highly skilled artisans.

Pietra console
The Pietra console by Boca do Lobo celebrates the serene strength of marble and the perfection of artisanal workmanship. Sculpted from noble Carrara stone, it combines mineral purity with majestic architecture, each edge seemingly chiselled by light. Inspired by the aura of classical Greece and the Renaissance, it embodies noble, commanding elegance.
Its monolithic top rests on a sculptural base of timeless grace. Pietra transcends function to become a work of material and balance, the emblem of Boca do Lobo’s quiet luxury and eternal design.
Materials and finishes: Entirely crafted from Carrara marble, celebrated for its beauty and purity.
Arts and techniques: Marble turned and hand-sculpted in Boca do Lobo’s workshops.