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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