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Lábrica: Modern Guatemalan Design

We came across Lábrica’s work while in Guatemala checking out the Simbiótica exhibition and immediately loved their work. The family-owned company works with traditional craftsman in Santa Lucia Milpas Altas, a small town near Antigua Guatemala, to make their modern wares, ensuring that each piece is of the highest quality. With a growing collection, we decided to take a second look.

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Lábrica: Modern Guatemalan Design

The Boton series of tables are inspired by brass buttons and cufflinks. Each of the three tables has a different top and base and can be modified to become a coffee table or dining table.

DD Console

DD Console

The DD Console features simple lines through a series a stacked storage boxes.

DD Console

DD Console

DD Console

DD Console

Levita Chest

Levita Chest

The Levita Chest looks as if its storage drawers are levitating with the help of its geometric structure, which was inspired by indigenous Guatemala textiles.

Levita Chest

Levita Chest

Levita Chest and Desk

Levita Chest and Desk

Levita Desk

Levita Desk

The Levita Desk complements the above Chest with its similar levitating design and traditional patterned structure.

Bodega Console

Bodega Console

Also with simple lines, the Bodega Console features shapes that mimic those of storage buildings known in Spanish as “bodegas”.

Bodega Console

Bodega Console

Baston Chair

Baston Chair

The Baston Chair references a gentleman’s cane for inspiration and features soft curves and a simple silhouette.

Maso Chair

Maso Chair

The Maso Chair was designed for a restaurant in Miami Beach and its simple lines can be easily incorporated into most any setting.

Capirucho Stools and Side Tables

Capirucho Stools and Side Tables

The Capirucho Stools and Side Tables were inspired by a Guatemalan toy and their varying silhouettes can be highlighted with colorful bands.

Capirucho Stools and Side Tables

Capirucho Stools and Side Tables

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.