In this workshop, we will work with this ecological, vegetal wood-like fibre to produce a collection of outdoor furniture. We will focus on rattan’s properties and explore all the different ways and possibilities to work with it, pushing it to its limits. Our hands will be very busy in weaving and bending, twisting and twining. The natural environment of Boisbuchet will certainly be an inspiration to pour into our human-made design the seeming imperfection of nature with its organic and irregular shapes, shadows, reflects and textures.The results of this workshop will create the perfect ambience for the very last Friday night in Boisbuchet.

Inspired by the fascinating world of mushrooms, Bolet evokes the coffee cup shape of mushrooms. It is a small-sized seating collection that fits into any corner. Magically. Its simplicity is only altered by one elegant touch: the elongated button in its centre, which holds the design both functionally and visually in a kind of contemporary quilting.

Inspired by the carved shapes of quarries, canto fuses industrial aesthetics with the comfort and warmth of upholstered furniture. This simple, one-piece modular system goes beyond the limits of conventional design by combining the artistic and the industrial with the simplicity that characterises the work of the studio Mut. Accustomed to designs where soft, rounded silhouettes prevail, with Canto they demonstrate that they are also masters of angular forms. Each module seems to be sculpted directly from the rock of a quarry: a square block, solid and compact, sectioned by a curved cut to obtain two pieces that then overlap to create a backrest and seat. It is accompanied by a totemic small table. Almost a monolith, the table design also plays with angular and rounded shapes. Canto is a statement of MUT´s creative evolution and artistic maturity.

Inspired by the curves of the human body and the folds of the skin, the Michelin sofa collection is an ode to dynamism, color and sensuality. A design for Missana design

«The TRES collection proves that good things come in threes» The ancient Latin phrase «omne trium perfectum,» which roughly translates to «everything that comes in threes is perfect,» describes and foreshadows the collection Tres, designed for @sabaitalia, the offering comprises coffe and side tables characterized by the reoccurring theme of three found in the cylindrical legs, rounded corners, and available finishes. The sculptural volumes play a supporting role in outfitting a space with curiously beautiful and unexpected objects while blurring the lines between function and art.

Pirographic curves through the magic of hand-tuftingGIRO’s design is based on a succession of mathematical curves which, thanks to a slight variation in their shapes, generate the optical illusion of a tube rolled up on itself. lts meandering textures and reliefs result in designs with movement that add a playful touch. GIRO rugs are handmade with virgin wool using the hand-tufting technique.

design by Alberto Sanchez

«Valencia Pavillon. The future is design»
For 2022 Valencia is nominated the World Capital of Design, as a teaser and to start presenting the essence, richness and creativity of the city, WDC Valencia 2022 commissioned to MUT Design the design for a traveling exhibition that had its take off during the Madrid Design Festival 2021. The base of the modules we created for this exhibition are semi cylinders, that can work together or separately, resulting in infinite compositions and a unique personality, that will keep changing, so every space adapts to our design and not the other way round.  The exhibition consists of five pavilions, hosting five categories: economy, crafts, design as the engine of economy, the boundary between art and design and technology, showing some few representatives of each category that are forming part of the valencian DNA.

Inspired by computer motherboards and the flamboyant spacecrafts of the Starwars saga, this very limited edition of sci-fi vases (up to 4 pieces at most) is a twist on the glass fusing technique and also the first collaboration under the aegis of Bruto. This process allows for fusing together two or more pieces of glass in a kiln until the glass melts. “We wanted to do something ultramodern here by lowering the temperature of the kiln, so glass wouldn’t melt completely. This way we obtain a bas-relief on the four different faces of the vase. We have a glass surface with a texture that we then paint in bright colours”, designer Alberto Sánchez explains. It is tactile as it is visual, and again, loudly industrial. For fellow designer Mireia Pérez, “it was really exciting because we were able to create something that looks digital without using a computer as we crafted the vases on site, at Sara Sorribes’s glass workshop in Valencia

Light and soft like a flower puffing up in the spring breeze. Petale is a small handy chair made of just stainless steel and weather-resistant textile. Nothing more, nothing less. Its sloping backrest stands as an invitation to lay back and relax. Suitable for outdoor use but also great indoors, it is a minimialist design that works fine in both elegant and casual environments. Plus it is very easy to handle thanks to its lightness and stackability. As subtle as the petal of a flower, as simple as a chair can be.

When the genius of Borges imagined the Library of Babel, he surely had in mind rows of wooden shelves with books neatly arranged. Tomo lamp, with its pure lines and geometrical simplicity, would be the transposition of this fantastic concept into contemporary design. Made of wood veneer with dimmable LED and a light-filtering diffuser, the suspension lamp replicates a set of volumes lit up from the inside, while the table lamp evokes the book spines usually displayed on the nightstands of book lovers.

Inspired by the leg extension machines that can be found in any gym worldwide, Roll chair is as tricksy as Magritte’s famous pipe but the other way round because it is indeed a chair. In fact, it is a comfortable seat offering rest to those in need of a pause. No tough leg routine here. Through its unsual silhouette, we turn a common industrial object into a work of art. This is especially evident when stacked for the pile-up of cilinders and v-shaped legs create some sort of futuristic sculpture. Maybe our boldest chair so far.

With a tube pressed into the sphere, Plum has this evocative heart-shaped hollow we found in some fruits like plums or cherries. We wanted to create something unexpected and fun because tubes and bulbs are usually placed behind the lampshade and not at plain sight. Plum is what you get when you turn a lamp inside out, but it is more than that. Plum is a compelling solitaire of blown glass, soft to the touch, suave to the eyes, light as an air bubble floating in the air and just as round. A sophisticated pendant, a true Czech jewel.

Light and soft like a flower puffing up in the spring breeze. Petale is a small handy chair made of just stainless steel and weather-resistant textile. Nothing more, nothing less. Its sloping backrest stands as an invitation to lay back and relax. Suitable for outdoor use but also great indoors, it is a minimialist design that works fine in both elegant and casual environments. Plus it is very easy to handle thanks to its lightness and stackability. As subtle as the petal of a flower, as simple as a chair can be.

The Das Haus – Interiors on Stage installation simulates a residential house at the fair imm Cologne. The fair constructs a 180-square-metre house designed according to the plans of a designer who is newly nominated every year. And in 2020 we were invited to design our dreamhouse for Das Haus. We titled our project “A la fresca” and took inspiration from traditional Mediterranean houses and way of living. Our intention was blurring the boundaries between exterior and interior, between architecture and nature. We wanted to explore how our life would change if we crossed that line. The space was divided into five different zones: the active area, the cleanliness area, the resting area, the kitchen and the patio which was the central element of the house and the space articulating the ensemble. As for the furniture, we collaborated with GAN, Preciosa Lighting, Diabla, Expormim or Sancal.

Variety is a pleasure. aspa, our first collaboration with the high-end German brand pulpo, is a simple study in geometry. An expression of pulpo’s love, which is also our own love, of glass in all its forms, this series of side tables comes in three different sizes and four different colours: grey, rose, yellow and satinato white. Each table brings together five cathedral glass panels stacked on top of each other and converging at the centre to create a delicate play of colour and incidence of light. The bubbles, streaks and the variation of colour and shape due to the particular production process add richness to this artsy and super contemporary collection.

With its enveloping shell-like backrest, Armadillo is a long-sought revision of a vintage rattan piece we all love: the papasan. But this is our radically free and joyfully postmodern version. A while after Nautica, we explore once again the fantastic world of rattan thanks to Expormim. We were eager to work with a material we have always been passionate about. Always digging into the endless possibilities of nature as a source of inspiration, Armadillo evokes the likeable shyness of the animal it refers to. Perfect for cuddling up.

Ply, our first collection for GAN, is all about mesmerizing patterns, organic shapes and enveloping textures. This set of hand-tufted rugs is built by juxtaposing in the most exquisite way layers of tightly woven loops. But while traditional tufting loops are sheared at the final stage of the process, in Ply they remain uncut allowing for a denser, richer texture. When light falls upon it, the pattern comes alive with fetching optical effects and a strong feeling of movement. Entirely made of wool, it comes in three different shapes: round, round-square and hallway runner. Whimsical and edgy, Ply will make you fall through the rabbit hole and straight into Wonderland.

Lens is a family of table, floor and wall lamps defined by its flowing lines, no hard edges. With its shade of wood veneer, Lens enhances the warmth of the material. Its softness, elegant colour palette (gold, white, black or copper) and dim light reinforce this sense of warmth. It comes in two shade types, circular and elliptic, and different sizes. Wood shades embrace the circumference or ellipse of light which is void in the middle. Free from interruption, its radiant light traces the air. Perfectly symmetrical, Lens is sleek, soothing and appealing in every version.

X-Stool is smart as it is simple. If you are the type of person who always ends up with a couple of spare screws and the gut feeling something is not working, then X-Stool is what you were looking for. Just two pieces, delivered in a flat pack, no tools or extra components required. Composed of two identical halves, all that is needed to assemble it is turning one of the pieces, slot it into the other and ta-da!, your X-Stool is securely clasped and ready to use. X-Stool is soft in the angles, sculptural and it is served in a wide range of colours. An iconic piece with an added value: it is light and stackable. A win-win.

Nudo is a multifunctional wall-mounted or hanging shelving system featuring different bidimensional modules and an airy metal structure available in two elegant finishes: black and copper. It is a versatile object conceived to meet the requirements of contemporary interiors. Accessories such as mirrors, container trays and leather pockets can be added to the structure in order to embellish the composition and enhance its functionality. Nudo offers endless possibilities as it can work as a dividing panel, shelving system, towel hanger or vanity mirror depending on the user’s specific needs.

For ISO, we drew inspiration from isometric conversions and the possibility to represent 3D objects in two dimensions. ISO tiles put the human eye’s predefined perceptions to the test. It is a collection of 30 x 30 cm square tiles made of porcelain and reflecting the essence of traditional ceramics. Its geometrical design is the result of applying glazes and relief textures on a plain-coloured background. There are three different designs, each of them available in four attractive colours, all of them combinable at will. A
collection easy to mix and match offering multiple layouts.

Adjustability and an exquisite blend of materials. These are the main features of Arco. The seed of Arco, as its name points out, was the arch, a very simple geometrical shape yet so inspiring. Conceived as a piece of bathroom furniture with an integrated mirror and a shelving system hidden behind the glass, Arco can be easily turned into an elegant console just by changing the washbasin for a countertop. The structure supporting the sink and mirror and the water tap are available in two finishes: matt black and satin brass. Such an impeccable poise.

The trophy for the Archiproducts Design Awards 2018 was a limited-edition object which mimicked the shape of its logo. We were asked to transmit the power of the brand-designer connection in a very visual way. Our inspiration was the Möbius strip, an out-of-this-world topological space with an endless artistic potential. In a Möbius strip, up becomes down, in becomes out, you walk and walk around its bidimensional surface and end up where you started. Its math is so complicated to grasp as it is fascinating. Like the famous strip, the trophy was conceived as a seamless object: a single metal slab crafted to reproduce the Award concept. The result is a game of light and shadows, of full and empty spaces, of glossy and raspy finishings. A shiny object of desire.

The Wallpaper* Handmade exhibition “Wellness & Wonder”, that took place in 2018 in Milan, was intended as a design spa for self-renewal and a sanctuary of contemporary craft. The collection of showcased accessories focused on lifestyle improvement. We partnered for the first time with Preciosa Lighting to design a table lamp which was a sculptural interpretation of chromotherapy, an ancient belief in the healing powers of colour and light. Chromo uses shapes that can be combined depending on the user’s need for colour and light. Made of metal and blown glass, Chromo works as a healing balm for anyone who seats near its glow.

Beetle is a range of acoustic wall panels inspired by insects. Sancal had been working for some time with
a new technical material that could absorb background noise. They introduced us to this material and
asked us to design a new product that had to be functional, but also a piece of decoration. Beetle stands as
the perfect combination of practicality and design. We have always been attracted by the beauty of insects
and after visiting the entomology rooms of a natural science museum, we had the starting point for the
project. We then simplified beetles by turning them into five simple geometrical shapes that can be
combined to create many different compositions thank to the wide range of textiles, colours and shapes.

Duplex is a small range of side tables inspired by the organic architecture of Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright. Duplex tables bring to mind waterfalls as the different superposed levels cascade one over another when put together. There is a common element to the whole collection: the top tray. It can add an extra level but it can also be detached and used as a container, laptop support or food tray. Once again we invite the user to take part in the design process because in the end it is him (or her) who decides how to
combine them. Playfulness and modularity are the key to success of this super contemporary collection.

Two products, an armchair and a three-seater sofa, were the germ of this fabulous seating collection.
Elegant and yet fun, its design is inspired by construction block games and the principle of “opposites
attraction”. Basic geometric shapes, like cubes and prisms, adapt to organic shapes. The harshness of the
base is counteracted by the soft touch of the seat and backrest, while the symmetry of the frame is
disrupted by the obvious asymmetry in the distribution of the cushions. The collection takes from color
blocking its bold bright flat colours such as royal blue, burgundy or forest green. Block collection is
perfect for public installations thanks to its small size and easy maintenance.

Twins collection was born as two “genetically similar” armchairs, both featuring a high-resistance tube aluminium frame and upholstered curved backs. Our idea was delivering a couple of non-identical twin chairs with a strong personality. This is why they can work together or separately. The “male” sibling is taller and has a more squared structure; the “female” is lower and its shape is softer. While one looks pleasant and feminine, the other is defined by its blunt masculine presence. The success of this pair led us to develop a whole family of products. Thus we took their primitive DNA and created a loveseat, a double chaise longue and a footstool. A wide variety of technical outdoor fabrics allow for a great deal of
customization options. Through the years Twins has become one of our most iconic and beloved collections.

With Scales we seeked to reproduce the vibrancy and dynamism of the iridescent skin of fishes as they
ripple under water. The white smooth tiles are not completely flat. They have a little extra volume on the
reverse that causes them to rise off the surface exposing the neon tones outlining two of their rear sides.
When assembled, the individual pieces naturally irradiate colourful sparkles over the adjacent tiles. The
12×12 centimetre tiles can be arranged in multiple compositions. The ceramic body comprises a glazed
white surface while two sides of each tile are available in eight different and bold colour schemes.

Nautica swing chair was our personal tribute to one of the first pieces created by Expormim in the 70s.
But it was also an opportunity to recover and rethink the use of rattan. Nautica evokes the contrasts found
in the natural world through a delicate and ever-changing game of shadows that brings to mind the
reflections of sun rays upon the sea waves. Strong and sturdy, while visually lightweight, the swing
blends seamlessly into any environment eiher suspended from a tree branch or from its self-supporting
structure. It also has an aluminium version suitable for outdoor spaces. Thanks to its unique design,
Nautica immediately became a modern icon and one of our most celebrated pieces ever.