A Sampling of Work From Mexico City’s Top Talents

by Ronald Johnson

Fernando Laposse

A cocktail table made using Totomoxtle, a veneer material—which is made with husks of heirloom Mexican corn—developed by Laposse and Mixtec farmers in Puebla.

Fernando Laposse

Laposse’s Dogs are made from sisal, the raw fiber from the leaves of agave plants, which was historically farmed in the Yucatán and used to make rugs, rope, and fishing nets.

Fernando Laposse

For an early project, Laposse integrated everyday loofa—a material found in most Mexican households—into luxury furnishings.

VIDIVIXI

Switch Sideboard, in leather, walnut, and black oak by VIDIVIXI.

VIDIVIXI

Eight U-shaped curves interlock to create the base of the Café Con Leche walnut occasional table by VIDIVIXI.

VIDIVIXI

The Docked en Rio bed frame, fully upholstered in channeled velvet, is the first VIDIVIXI design to get the world’s attention.

Fabien Cappello

Silla Tabachin by Fabien Cappello.

Fabien Cappello

Fabien Cappello collaborated with local artisans on this rug-slash-chair and other items for Room With A View, an environment he created in 2017 for Dos Casas Hotel’s project space, The Garage.

Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp

A wall hanging by Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp, made using sisal pieces from Xocchel, a village in the Yucatán.

Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp

Tapete Sarah by Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp, made with weavers in Teotitlán del Valle, a village in Oaxaca.

Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp

Anne Grey rug by Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp.

Brian Thoreen

Rubber tables by Brian Thoreen on display at a 2019 installation by MASA.

Brian Thoreen

A rubber and brass console by Brian Thoreen.

Brian Thoreen

Glass vessels made by Brian Thoreen in collaboration with Vissio, a Mexican glass studio.

Anndra Neen

Cage mirrors by Anndra Neen.

Canasta cage bag in silver by Anndra Neen.

Anndra Neen

Mushroom mirror by Anndra Neen.

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