This dark walnut plate is one of a series of 24 created for Fifty Seconds, Martin Berasategui’s restaurant in Lisbon. The plates were turned on a lathe.

Diameter 23 cm
Height 4 cm

Ricardo combined the natural features and deep brown tones of walnut with a hand-carved bi-concave shape to give this piece a perpetual sense of fluidity and movement, like ripples in water.

Length 25 cm
Height 9 cm

This slender, leaf-shaped spoon hand-carved from loquat wood is one of a series that explores a variety of shapes and responsibly sourced woods.

Length 45 cm

Two drops of water inspired the shape of this cherry wood bowl. Chiselled marks were left apparent on the interior surface.

Length 30 cm

Two pieces of wood with their natural contours preserved have been linked by copper rods. This creates a permanent connection but a physical separation between the two.

Length 50 cm