Brazilian designer Ronald Sasson presents jewellery sculptures in gold, silver, and natural recycled wood

Sustainable tableware jewelry. These are exclusive pieces designed by Ronald Scliar Sasson for Riva, the Brazilian brand world-famous for its silver objects and stainless steel 18/10, exceeding the limit of simple tableware and decor. Made of stainless steel plated with gold and silver, the objects are true sculptures. "Nature and my country Brazil have inspired me in designing this collection for Riva, which has great know-how in the use and cutting of stainless steel sheets", says the 52-year-old designer who has received about 30 awards in his 20-year career.

The sinuosity of the Beobá centerpiece is inspired by the shape of the baobab, a real emblem of Madagascar’s flora, a majestic and sacred tree. The base in stainless steel plated in gold, silver, or nickel is embellished with recycled Brazilian wood Freijó and Imbuia, also known as Brazilian walnut. 

Tableware Baobá Imbuia 
Materials: stainless steel 24k gold plated or silver plated and Imbuia wood, a very valuable species of Brazilian walnut.
Mesures: Ø53 X 7 cm
Weight: 5 kg
Price: U$ 365,00 € 450,00 24k gold plated /  € 395,00  silver plated/ € 320,00 stainless steel

Tableware Baobá Freijó
Materials: stainless steel and Freijó, natural Brazilian wood.
Weight: 5 kg
Mesures: Ø53 X 7 cm
Price: € 320,00 stainless steel

 
BIO 
Ronald Sasson

Perfectionist. This is how Ronald Sasson sees himself. Bachelor's degree in agronomy, the Brazilian designer was always fascinated by the shapes of the furniture produced by the family company. At the time of the university, he used to paint in his spare time until one day he decided to become a full-time designer.
Nowadays, Ronald Sasson became one of the most important designers in Brazil. He lived a few years in Europe and in the Middle East and has incorporated in his creations the simplicity of the Nordic design and the spirit of the Mediterranean style. In recent years, Brazilian designer has become well known in the world.
 
In Italy, he has participated frequently at the last five editions of the Brazil S/A at the Fuorisalone and his art pieces exhibited at the Nhow Hotel and at Galleria Paola Colombari, in Milan, and finally landed at the Venice Biennale. Some of his works, such as the Acqua bench, have been awarded the A 'Design Award Gold, in 2016.
Born in Curitiba, Ronald Sasson decided to move to Gramado, in the south of Brazil, to closely monitor the progress or quality of his pieces. "Here in Gramado, there are the best establishments in the furniture industry. I want to be a full-time designer and I have to stay close to the production ", explains the Brazilian designer who is always looking for new techniques and materials. Ronald Sasson loves to work with wood, marble, metal, and glass.