Brazilian-born furniture designer Carlos Queiroz introduced himself to US audiences in the mid 1980s by crafting pieces for interior designers such as Juan Montoya. In his youth, Queiroz apprenticed to several woodworking craftsmen in Portugal, Germany and Switzerland. Today, his Richmond Hill, NY, company, C A Atelier, manufactures contemporary furniture that is made to order and can be fully customized. The designs are on display at Protomaster, the showroom next door to the factory, along with pieces by fellow designers including Tim Walker and Jiun Ho. Proto-master’s products are also sold through showrooms across the country. (via Elements of Living)