Tião, Minimalist Shoe Bench With Storage, Brazilian Contemporary, By Danilo Vale

Inspired by the construction rebar columns used in buildings, the Tião product family beholds a strong relation with the Industrial style through its exposed metal frames contrasting to the seat upholstery. The name "Tião" is an homage to the workman mason, an important character in construction sites, especially those who left their hometowns to face the unknown in the endeavor of establishing Brasilia.The version of Tião bench with shoe rack was created in 2020 during the covd-19 pandemic, aiming to meet the habit of taking off shoes when entering the house'Tião', the shortening of "Sebastião" in Brazil, was a common name among lower-income classes through the time of construction of Brasilia, and is commonly used to refer to unseen people, marginalized in society, similar to "Joe Blow" or "Joe Bloggs". Another name used in the same context is "Zé". (Translator's Note).