CLASSICS
ICONIC PIECES BY MEXICO'S DESIGN MASTERS
Our Classics collection represents the work of some of the most important designers and architects based in Mexico during the 20th Century. Before now, much of their work hadn’t been seen outside Mexico or given the international acclaim it deserved. At the time, it was a symbol of Modern Mexico: pioneering innovative design that was technically advanced infused with tenets of local hand craftsmanship and raw materials. Our reproductions of these designs endeavor to keep as much of this philosophy as possible. We believe in creating furniture that is as collectible now as it was when it was first produced.
MICHAEL VAN BEUREN
As a designer, Michael van Beuren embodies
the very essence of our company’s design philosophy: an American, trained in Europe at the prestigious Bauhaus school, before finally settling in Mexico to bridge the gap between a modernist design movement and local Mexican craftsmanship.
CLARA PORSET
Clara Porset believed passionately that contemporary Mexican design should be rooted in the country’s rich artisanal history. Cuban-born, she studied architecture in New York and then Paris, before finally settling in Mexico. She devoted her life to championing her mutually enriching vision of modernity and tradition.
PEDRO RAMÍREZ VÁZQUEZ
One of the most famous and respected 20th
century architects in Latin America who’s career spanned over six decades. Born in Mexico City, he was responsible for many of the country’s landmark Modernist projects, including the National Museum of Anthropology and the Basilica de Guadalupe.
