Rafael's first contact with woodworking came in childhood, shaped by the influence of his grandfather, an Italian carpenter from Atripalda, a small town near Avellino in Campania.

He graduated in Product Design from FAAP, with a period at the University of Plymouth, and built his experience at leading companies and studios, including Philips and Estúdio Campana.

At Instituto Campana, he was involved in teaching artisanal practices to young people from the Moinho community in São Paulo.

In 2019, he founded LABMOBILI, marking the beginning of his own creative practice.

Guama Lounge Chair by Rafael Oliva The collection evokes a modern throne through its minimal, contemporary, universal and unmistakably Brazilian design. Its quiet geometry distills form to essence, allowing the warmth and presence of solid wood to lead. Crafted from responsibly sourced timber, it balances industrial precision and delicate handwork, where heritage and material converge. Every line and texture honors the material, offering a tactile experience that bridges ancestral soul with modern minimalism. This collection celebrates nature’s raw power and the touch of human creativity.

Rafael Oliva

Rua Carolina do Sul, 35 ap 42

São Paulo

04563-050

P: +5511984861068

Rafael Oliva is IAD member since 2026, with 2029 IAD rating.