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Introducing the Botero Lounge Chair: A Masterpiece of Craftsmanship and Design

We are excited to unveil the Botero lounge chair, a stunning fusion of coziness, lightness, and modern design. This elegant piece is meticulously crafted with a solid wood frame and upholstered in luxurious, premium natural leather, making it a perfect addition to contemporary living spaces.

The name “Botero” carries deep cultural significance, deriving from Spanish to reference both a craftsman who creates adornments for wine, olive oil, and vinegar, and a “boatman.”

This duality is reflected in the chair’s unique design, which draws inspiration from the world of boatmen. Leather accents and details, and carefully sculpted wooden elements evoke the rustic charm of docks and boat hulls, creating a timeless piece that celebrates the beauty of solid wood craftsmanship.

The Botero Lounge Chair is designed with dimensions that embody comfort and elegance:

Width: 725 mm

Height: 750 mm

Depth: 790 mm

This launch marks our first collaboration with the Brazilian designer Fabricio Ronca, known for his deep connection to art, architecture, and folklore. Ronca’s design philosophy emphasizes the balance of materials, sustainability, and the preservation of affective memories.

Fabricio Ronca grew up in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, where he cultivated a playful and intimate relationship with art and architecture from an early age. Accompanying his mother to the Faculty of Fine Arts as a child, he developed an appreciation for drawing, painting, and sculpture. He later earned a degree in architecture and urban planning from the State University of Londrina (UEL) in 2002 and has been actively working in architectural, interior, and furniture design ever since.

Ronca’s designs are known for their beauty, sustainability, and emotional resonance.

The Botero lounge chair exemplifies these qualities, combining comfort with artistic craftsmanship to create a unique and impactful design that connects with the user on multiple levels.

This collaboration with Wewood highlights the shared values of craftsmanship, quality, and innovation that define both the brand and Ronca's design approach.