The Destello Chair

Inspired by Mexican Modernism and my childhood home in San Diego,

Ideation, sketches, development, and construction

Materials:

Douglas Fir, Cherry, Red Oak

natural oil finish

Dimensions:

21”L x 19.75”W x 31”H

50.16 W x 53.34 D x 78.74 H cm

My design for the Destello chair originated with the idea of a hinged seat cushion hanging from the chair's structure.

I began by experimenting with how different materials interact with each other.

Wood against fabric, ceramic against wood

Then I began shifting small elements of the chair, like the angle of the back, and different leg formations before landing on the final form

Destello Chair

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