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Laredo Bench Contemporary Design Traditional Joinery, Hardwood w/ Lacquer Finish
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Influences from Mexico, Japan and Stickley are combined in this contemporary bench using traditional mortise and tenon joinery and solid Rosa Morada hardwood. First made by the designer in the Laredo, Texas studio in 1994, they are now made to order in Guadalajara, Mexico. This sculptural bench is comfortable and ergonomically supports the body in all the right places above an eighteen-inch seat. These are signed editions, located on underside of seat.
Rosa Morada trees grow from central Mexico down through tropical Central America and are sustainably harvested by permit. The lumber is kiln dried to 10%.
Laredo bench, measures: 57 WIDE x 27 DEEP x 32 HIGH, Rosa Morada wood with candy clear plum lacquer and wax topcoat.
Bio:
Peter Glassford was born in Texas where he graduated with a degree in Sculpture from the University of Texas at Austin. Currently he lives in Guadalajara, Mexico with his wife Isabel Moncada, a lighting designer. Together, they founded Glassford Moncada a multidisciplinary studio producing artwork, lighting, furniture as well as jewelry.
- Creator:Peter Glassford (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 57 in (144.78 cm)Depth: 27 in (68.58 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Hardwood,Lacquered
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1990-1999
- Date of Manufacture:2024
- Condition:
- Seller Location:San Antonio, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU267737853503
Peter Glassford and Isabel Moncada
Art meets design and function when Peter Glassford and Isabel Moncada, a Texan artist and a Mexican designer began exploring the fields of furniture and lighting in the 90’s. Together, they established their workshop Glassford Moncada in 2016 in Guadalajara, Jalisco; thriving in a strategic region where art, tradition and craftmanship merged together with their exquisite taste and ideas. They shared mutual experiences and influences during their careers, harmonized by the rich local talent found in Jalisco, Mexico. This collective interest and subsequent marriage of two designers focuses on bringing unique beauty to practical needs.
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