Discover UNNO Gallery, a Hub for Latin Designers
Discover the furniture designs of some of the most innovative latinx creatives in the industry. If you like home design, this will inspire you.
Latin America is one of the most powerful markets in the design industry. And, of course, it is also the birthplace of some of the most promising new talents. A space that accommodates these emerging creators is UNNO Gallery, a Latin American digital gallery—based between Mexico City and New York—that is now taking a step into the global market hand in hand with 1stDibs.
In this blog post, we’ll introduce you to the creations of Latin designers such as Deceres Studio, Ian Felton, or Rodrigo Pinto. These young creators are represented by UNNO Gallery, and their pieces are truly unique and striking.
UNNO Gallery
Founded by Maria Dolores Uribe and Laura Abe Vettoretti in 2021, UNNO Gallery is a multidisciplinary digital space that showcases the work of artists and designers from countries such as Mexico or Chile. In recent years, the gallery has been part of major events in the design world, such as Milan Design Week (exhibiting in Brera in 2021 and 2022). Without a doubt, UNNO is on its way to becoming a true institution in international design.
The name UNNO Gallery comes from the word "uno" (Spanish for “one”) referring to how the different territories of Latin America, including their diverse cultures and people, share a common heritage. The proposal of these young gallerists seeks to reflect that shared heritage in a groundbreaking creative line, outlined by the work of the various artists they represent.
Some of the artists
Regardless of their origin, the different designers represented by UNNO Gallery share a very similar sentiment. As the gallerists define it, the work of their creators shares an "aesthetic concept that portrays the conjunction of strong poetic statements and deep life experiences." For them, all these designers challenge the status quo of the industry with their creations, which have in common the "inspiration from the abstraction of the visual language inherited from the first inhabitants of their lands." In other words, they share an aesthetic and inspiration that takes them to a common past.
And, speaking of style, the furniture of these designers shares common characteristics: organic materials, strong textures, bold volumes, and groundbreaking silhouettes. The results are clearly sculptural, creative and innovative.
Deceres Studio
Mirrors, lamps, tables... the catalog of this Mexican-Californian design studio is especially extensive, despite being founded a few years ago (in 2020 in California). The inspiration for these designs comes from the collective experiences of the two studio members—Denise Martinez and Jorge Arturo Ibarra—who grew up between Mexico and the Sunny State. The monolithic forms and severe lines of their furniture are a tribute to those personal experiences.
Muhro Sculptural Mirror by Deceres Studio for UNNO. Photos by Alejandro Ramirez Orozco.
Abel Cárcamo
Abel Cárcamo Segovia designs furniture and other truly special objects. His collections combine contemporary trends and materials of traditional design through collaborations with local artisans. In this way, he creates a direct link between traditional practice and a very current minimalist aesthetic, achieving a design that is both timeless and creative.
Rodrigo Pinto
The lamps by Chilean designer Rodrigo Pinto are some of the pieces available on 1stDibs. Their sculptural lines and heavy materials reflect the philosophy of his work: everyday functional objects transformed into true sculptures, exploring the connection between the human and the material.
Table lamp and floor lamp by Rodrigo Pinto for UNNO. Photos by Alejandro Ramirez Orozco.
Ian Felton
Established in Brooklyn, Ian Felton is a versatile designer, oscillating between furniture design, industrial product, and sustainability. His creations combine pre-Columbian and urban references and inspirations.
Conclusion
1stDibs is perhaps the world's largest platform for finding and buying design pieces. From furniture to lamps or even works of art, this is the ideal place for any design enthusiast. And now—in collaboration with UNNO Gallery—the platform also becomes home to a selection of these pieces, works by some of the most striking Latin American artists and designers of the moment.