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URBAN envisioned by Jose Leite de Castro From his studio on the coast of Portugal, Jose approaches interior design from an artist’s viewpoint. He envisions each space as a complete room—including the scale and layout—and then designs casegoods, upholstery and accessories to fully complement his vision. Drawing inspiration from architecture, urbanism and metropolitan culture, his creations reflect an innate understanding of design details, luxurious materials and high-end finishing techniques. Today, he composes with glass, brass, stone, wood, leather and textiles to create furnishings that convey...

JOSÉ Leite de Castro “I am deeply inspired by my own home. My home is my playground. I love where I live and believe in surrounding myself with beauty every day.” Caracole Signature is pleased to present this amazing collection from artist and designer José Leite de Castro, a highly sought after international designer whose style, although rooted in the classics, is fresh, innovative and engaging. The Caracole Signature team had the great pleasure to visit the designer in his hometown of Vila do Conde, Portugal and not only see first-hand José’s unique approach to design in his small specialized...

“Warm neutrals are my color palette of choice, mixed with timeless black and white. Timeless layering of materials and textures creates a warm, cozy and comfortable home.” - José Leite de Cast

THE LIFESTYLE DINING TABLE SIG-418-201 Exceptional attention to detail, classic proportions and remarkable detailing make this table worthy of the most luxurious dinner party. Its apron and expertly tailored tapered legs are wrapped in Ebony Macassar and accented with a shimmering aged brass inset. A solid brass band encircles the table's apron and provides an architectural platform for the gleaming black lacquer top. Its straight, strong lines and confident modern presence are perfectly complemented by the softly curving upholstered backs of our Cinay Dining Chair. Surround this 110-inch table...

THE CINAY DINING CHAIR SIG-418-281 Designer José Leite de Castro excels at creating warm and inviting dining rooms that encourage long, lingering dinners. These supremely comfortable and stylish chairs bring this vision to life. Offering a lower profile, a fully upholstered seat, and a curving back and arms, the Cinay chair is designed to wrap you in comfort. Its distinctively European silhouette is upholstered in a shimmery, neutral woven strié fabric with its textured stripe placed horizontally for a modern edge. The chair's rounded base and gently curved legs are finished in a timeless black...

Designer José Leite de Castro began designing furniture for his client's homes when he couldn't find pieces in the marketplace that fulfilled his vision. Such is the case with the Divergent Chest, a narrow piece designed for the essential, yet hard to find, mid-range height. Its thoughtful dimensions encourage the eye to travel around the room and explore instead of resting only on the tallest and shortest pieces. This Ebony Macassar Cabinet is intricately inlayed with French Brass in an enchanting pattern that wraps around the cabinet like a true work of art. Open its doors to see how the hinges...

THE TEARDROP DOOR CHEST SIG-418-057 Designed to serve as a bar or host a concealed television, this unique cabinet’s striking beauty makes an awe-inspiring focal point. Designer José Leite de Castro designs furniture with the belief that homes should reflect the beauty of the world around us. This masterfully designed cabinet speaks to that philosophy. Wrapped in dramatic Urban Black lacquer, it features a mitered, picture frame façade that frames its cabinet doors. It’s crafted from handsome Ebony Macassar and boasts a striking linear woodgrain artfully cut in an intricate diamond miter while...

Whether furnishing a penthouse in New York or a pied-a-terre in Paris, our Meridian Dining Room table offers handsome design elements that will give your dining space glamorous, European style. Designer Jose Leite de Castro’s many years of experience designing luxurious residences across Europe have strongly influenced the way he approaches furniture design. This experience shines through as de Castro couples a sophisticated dining room table with versatile chairs that can not only accent a small dining room, but also blend seamlessly into a classic living room in a luxurious open floorplan. De...

THE MERIDIEN DINING TABLE SIG-418-205 Designer José Leite de Castro credits his accomplished team of craftsmen for the intricate artistry that has given rise to this bold dining room table. Imparting the presence of a Mid-century Modern sculpture, this beautiful table offers a masterful mix of refined materials—including striking Ebony Macassar, gleaming Urban Black lacquer and Urban Brass. The curvilinear shape of the table's base is painstakingly inset with thick, handcrafted bars of curving solid brass. For a crisp, timeless look its architectural base is crowned with a glass top. Surround...

THE OLAV DINING CHAIR SIG-418-271 Neo-classical design elements give this distinctive chair a modern feeling while evoking a 1970s aesthetic. The angular legs are finished in a timeless Modern Walnut while a shapely barrel back is wrapped in Ebony Macassar. Designed to soften and balance the straight lines of classic dining room tables, this chic chair is nothing short of transformative. Its design features upholstery extending above its curved wooden back that offers visual interest and a hint of its exceptional comfort. The interior is upholstered in a soft, woven design featuring a retro-inspired...

Consider the most fashionable locales around the globe—those well-known for their avant-garde modernist style—and know that the Skyline Credenza will be right at home in such settings. Designed like a sculpture, this artisanal credenza features a façade designer José Leite de Castro describes as inspired by the skyline. A connoisseur’s selection of materials—a fashionable Ebony Macassar and French Brass—are precision-cut and masterfully arranged in an imaginative arrangement across its four integrated doors. Its door profiles are crafted in relief like a puzzle and feature European soft-touch...