Incollect Magazine Issue 7

“Wood is very much back in fashion for furniture and interiors,” says Rodrigo Seger, the Vice President of Brazilian-based Herval Corporation, which owns and produces a high-end brand of handmade wooden furniture under the Uultis brand. Everything in the Uultis catalog is made of Brazilian woods such as walnut and teak sourced from sustainably grown renewable forests owned and operated by Herval. “I particularly appreciate the teak wood because of the variety in the grain pattern, making every piece unique. Even when we apply colors, we aim to maintain the natural appearance and it must look like wood,” Seger says. Wood exudes elegance, warmth, and durability, according to Seger and for that reason is a popular choice for interior design schemes. It also is incredibly versatile, and “offers the possibility of making furniture in shapes limited solely by a creator’s imagination,” he says. Uultis works with several contemporary designers including Sergio Batista, a household name in the Brazilian design industry who has won several awards. Everything is manufactured in Herval’s production facility in Brazil. “Our plant has state-of-the-art machinery, yet nothing replaces the expertise of skilled carpenters working in our company, some with decades of experience making furniture for us.” Though wood is at the core of everything Uultis makes, and what sets their brand apart from other products out there in the market, according to Seger, is their distinct design approach, which he describes as “stylish and minimal, yet complicated in ways — a reflection of Brazil’s finest natural materials and design sensibility,” And how about the level of comfort? “Our shapes draw inspiration from nature’s organic forms, and when combined with wood, they cultivate an exceptionally cozy ambiance.” Uultis Incollect Magazine 127 With a base design Inspired by the majestic trunks and sculptural roots of the Samaúma tree in the Amazon rainforest, the Suma Dining Table pays homage to a beloved and increasingly fragile natural habitat. The firm manages all its work with an eye toward sustainability, and it has been awarded an FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certification. The Fane Armchair was designed to be visually appealing from all angles with a striking wrap-around spindle back into which a plush cushion nestles, creating, in effect, an armless armchair.