Jinete Seat Contemporary Furniture Inspired by traditional cazuelas de

Inspired by traditional cazuelas de barro and three-legged cooking molcajetes found across Mexican kitchens

Michael Van Beuren brought a new vision to Mexican furniture—merging European modernist principles with local materials

the comal is not only a tool of sustenance but also a symbol of the moon—reflecting light from shadow

Part of Parra’s Early Handmade Furniture series

exploring how symmetry can give rise to emotion

Jinete Seat Contemporary Furniture Inspired by traditional cazuelas deThe Jinete Seat draws inspiration from two enduring traditions: the carved stone Molcajetes of Mesoamerica and the saddle as an object of movement, labor, and ritual. Sculpted from solid volcanic stone, its form balances monumentality with intimacy, creating a seat that feels equally at home as functional furniture and sculptural object.