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A Sampling of Work From Mexico City’s Top Talents

Hannah Martin
  • 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.
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    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.
    Photo: Courtesy of 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.
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    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.
    Photo: Courtesy of Fernando Laposse
  • For an early project, Laposse integrated everyday loofa—a material found in most Mexican households—into luxury furnishings.
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    Fernando Laposse

    For an early project, Laposse integrated everyday loofa—a material found in most Mexican households—into luxury furnishings.
    Photo: Courtesy of Fernando Laposse
  • Switch Sideboard, in leather, walnut, and black oak by VIDIVIXI.
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    VIDIVIXI

    Switch Sideboard, in leather, walnut, and black oak by VIDIVIXI.
    Photo: Jorge Abuxapqui
  • Eight U-shaped curves interlock to create the base of the Café Con Leche walnut occasional table by VIDIVIXI.
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    VIDIVIXI

    Eight U-shaped curves interlock to create the base of the Café Con Leche walnut occasional table by VIDIVIXI.
    Photo: Jorge Abuxapqui
  • The Docked en Rio bed frame, fully upholstered in channeled velvet, is the first VIDIVIXI design to get the world’s attention.
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    VIDIVIXI

    The Docked en Rio bed frame, fully upholstered in channeled velvet, is the first VIDIVIXI design to get the world’s attention.
    Photo: Jorge Abuxapqui
  • Silla Tabachin by Fabien Cappello.
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    Fabien Cappello

    Silla Tabachin by Fabien Cappello.
    Photo: Courtesy of 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.
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    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.
    Photo: Courtesy of Fabien Cappello
  • A wall hanging by Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp, made using sisal pieces from Xocchel, a village in the Yucatán.
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    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.
    Photo: Sergio López
  • Tapete Sarah by Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp, made with weavers in Teotitlán del Valle, a village in Oaxaca.
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    Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp

    Tapete Sarah by Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp, made with weavers in Teotitlán del Valle, a village in Oaxaca.
    Photo: Angela Suarez
  • Anne Grey rug by Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp.
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    Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp

    Anne Grey rug by Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp.
    Photo: Laura May Grogan
  • Rubber tables by Brian Thoreen on display at a 2019 installation by MASA.
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    Brian Thoreen

    Rubber tables by Brian Thoreen on display at a 2019 installation by MASA.
    Photo: Courtesy of Brian Thoreen
  • A rubber and brass console by Brian Thoreen.
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    Brian Thoreen

    A rubber and brass console by Brian Thoreen.
    Photo: Courtesy of Brian Thoreen
  • Glass vessels made by Brian Thoreen in collaboration with Vissio, a Mexican glass studio.
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    Brian Thoreen

    Glass vessels made by Brian Thoreen in collaboration with Vissio, a Mexican glass studio.
    Photo: ETULAIN
  • Cage mirrors by Anndra Neen.
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    Anndra Neen

    Cage mirrors by Anndra Neen.
    Photo: Courtesy of Anndra Neen
  • Canasta cage bag in silver by Anndra Neen.
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    A Sampling of Work From Mexico City’s Top Talents

    Canasta cage bag in silver by Anndra Neen.
    Photo: Courtesy of Anndra Neen
  • Mushroom mirror by Anndra Neen.
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    Anndra Neen

    Mushroom mirror by Anndra Neen.
    Photo: Courtesy of Anndra Neen
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.
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.
For an early project, Laposse integrated everyday loofa—a material found in most Mexican households—into luxury furnishings.
Switch Sideboard, in leather, walnut, and black oak by VIDIVIXI.
Eight U-shaped curves interlock to create the base of the Café Con Leche walnut occasional table by VIDIVIXI.
The Docked en Rio bed frame, fully upholstered in channeled velvet, is the first VIDIVIXI design to get the world’s attention.
Silla Tabachin by 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.
A wall hanging by Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp, made using sisal pieces from Xocchel, a village in the Yucatán.
Tapete Sarah by Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp, made with weavers in Teotitlán del Valle, a village in Oaxaca.
Anne Grey rug by Emma Gavaldon van Leeuwen Boomkamp.
Rubber tables by Brian Thoreen on display at a 2019 installation by MASA.
A rubber and brass console by Brian Thoreen.
Glass vessels made by Brian Thoreen in collaboration with Vissio, a Mexican glass studio.
Cage mirrors by Anndra Neen.
Canasta cage bag in silver by Anndra Neen.
Mushroom mirror by Anndra Neen.

A look at some of the design coming out of the cultural capital 

Originally Appeared on Architectural Digest