The Lusitano Collection
Strength refined. Practical elegance.
Lusitano was born from a personal project that grew into a vision.
Inspired by Portugal’s noble horse, each piece is crafted in honest materials like oak, steel, brass, and porcelain, balancing practicality with refined presence.
Born in a workshop, inspired by tradition
After I moved into a new home and built a small wooden shed to pursue my woodworking hobby. With time on my hands and a few tools, I began creating furniture for my own house.
Oak barrels have been used as one of the main material for wine aging for over a thousand years. source
The first piece had to be more than functional - I wanted something my wife would approve of, that family and friends would notice, appreciate, and talk about. Something intentionally different yet naturally integrated into the living space.
Honest materials, enduring character.
As I worked through shapes and materials, the inspiration became clear. The design seemed to speak, guiding me toward the Lusitano — Portugal’s noble horse, known not for excess but for its strength, agility, and practical beauty.
That connection gave the piece its soul. The credenza that emerged was refined into its final form, and with the positive feedback from those closest to me, the foundation for an entire collection was set.
Lusitano Identity
Just as the Lusitano has stood for centuries as a symbol of resilience and discipline, this collection is built on honest materials — oak, steel, brass, and porcelain — combined with precise proportions and purposeful elegance. What began as a personal project has grown into a collection with its own identity, and into Rui Silva Studio, where each collection is envisioned as a world of its own.
Form held in oak and steel.
durability, craftsmanship, timelessness
Meet the Collection
Sofa-side Bookself Console
Floor Lamp
Coffee Table
Credenza Media Console
Sofa Armrest