Rafael Prieto Furniture

Low stool or ottoman comprised of a hand-carved reclaimed wood base on block feet with an upholstered seat cushion and handmade glass button. Customizable and comfortable, with a grounded and relaxed feel. Designed by multi-hyphenate creative force Rafael Prieto, this one-of-a-kind stool is made of hand-carved reclaimed wood, with seat cushion upholstered in an archival nubby jacquard striped textile adorned with a glass button hand-cast from a stone. The perfect elevated low seating for lounging fireside, quiet meditation, or cozy conversation. ‘The stools are like a way of having a conversation with friends...

One-of-a-kind, lantern-like hanging lamp composed of silk organza stretched over a hexagonal steel wire frame, affixed to the ceiling with a rope and anchored to the ground by a ston...

One-of-a-kind side or end table in hand-carved reclaimed wood with cast glass top. Fueled by curiosity while pushing function and materiality to its limits, this piece would make an ...

The centerpiece of Rafael Prieto's debut solo exhibition in 2023 was the "Low Table," a one-of-a-kind work comprising four of the elements Prieto selected to express a sort of spatial poetry through materiality—wood, stone, glass and ceramic. Each material undergoes an individual finishing process to become united in singular form, the disparate entities creating asymetrical balance and contrasting textures pleasing to both the eye and the touch. The slab top is blue sandstone, with rough hewn hand-chiseled edges that ripple with energy. A hand-broken fragment of white-glazed ceramic tile, cast from a mold made using the denim jacket of the designer’s partner, is inlaid into the stone, adding an element of romance and another layer of tactility to the overall piece. The sandstone slab rests atop two solid blocks of expertly-crafted reclaimed yellow pine; sourcing wood that was previously used is the designer’s preference as a sustainability practice, as well as for the richness of character only found in repurposed lumber. One of the wood blocks was hand-carved to receive a volume of crucible-poured glass, cast in a mold made from a granite landscaping boulder. The glass “stone” is a subtly naturalistic design detail, retaining the course surface texture of a boulder, yet entirely transparent. This piece is a unique object of functional art that is conversational in nature, making it the ultimate centerpiece for collectors of contemporary design to treasure for years to come. Artist Information: Rafael Prieto (b. 1981, Mexico) is the Founder and Creative Director of Savvy, a New York and México City - based creative studio. Since founding Savvy in 2012, Prieto has brought his distinct perspective to the building of artistic, innovative and personal concepts in the arts, hospitality, retail, and more. Rafael is also the owner of Casa Bosques...

One-of-a-kind side or end table in hand-carved and charred reclaimed wood with cast glass top. Fueled by curiosity while pushing function and materiality to its limits, this piece would make an evocative yet understated sculptural accent to your design project. The table is grounded by a solid block of expertly-crafted reclaimed pine; sourcing wood that was previously used is the designer’s preference as a sustainability practice, as well as for the richness of character only found in repurposed lumber. The wood block was hand-carved to cradle a volume of crucible-poured glass, cast in a mold made from a granite landscaping boulder. The glass “stone” is a subtly naturalistic design detail, retaining the course surface texture of a boulder, yet entirely transparent. This piece debuted at Design Miami, in December 2023. The edition shown here is available now, with forward editions shipping in 10-12 weeks. Artist Information: Rafael Prieto (b. 1981, Mexico) is the Founder and Creative Director of Savvy, a New York and México City - based creative studio. Since founding Savvy in 2012, Prieto has brought his distinct perspective to the building of artistic, innovative and personal concepts in the arts, hospitality, retail, and more. Rafael is also the owner of Casa Bosques...

Unique, hand-carved reclaimed wood bench with archival textile and handmade glass buttons. Seat cushion measures 5.75" inches high and is plush and comfortable. Designed by multi-hyphenate creative force Rafael Prieto, this one-of-a-kind bench is made up of a medley of materials - two solid blocks of reclaimed wood supporting a hand-carved reclaimed wood base, with a generously plush seat cushion upholstered in archival fabric (or client's choice of material) and finished with 3 unique hand-cast glass buttons. Artist Information: Rafael Prieto (b. 1981, Mexico) is the Founder and Creative Director of Savvy, a New York and México City - based creative studio. Since founding Savvy in 2012, Prieto has brought his distinct perspective to the building of artistic, innovative and personal concepts in the arts, hospitality, retail, and more. Rafael is also the owner of Casa Bosques...

Low stool with a hand-carved reclaimed wood base, upholstered seat cushion, and handmade glass button. Customizable and comfortable, with a grounded and relaxed feel. Designed by ...

Unique hand-carved sandstone side or end table with reclaimed wood block base and elegant white ceramic tile inlay. Grounded and breathtaking, thi...