L42 1/2 x W33 7/16 x H27 9/16 IN
L108 x W85 x H70 cm
The Pitao Armchair draws inspiration from Mexican culture, more espicifically the Zapotec God of Rain, Pitao Cocijo, and the symbolic glyph C associated with this deity. This ancient iconography directly influences the shape of the Pitao Armchair and backrest’s detailed reliefs.
RECOVER / UNCOVER
2020
NUBUCK PATHE LEATHER AND BRASS
BLACK LEATHER AND BRASS
DEDAR KARAKORUM
L42 1/2 x W33 7/16 x H27 9/16 IN
L108 x W85 x H70 cm
OPEN EDITION
Crafted as a sculptural piece, it features two interlocking shapes, upholstered with the upmost quality of materials. Moreover, the brass detail at the base nods to the laminated gold and lost-wax techniques employed by the Mixteca and Zapoteca cultures of Oaxaca, a symbolic use of material. The pieces is handcrafted by expert artisans in Mexico.
The Pitao Armchair installed in MASA Galería, 2020.
