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'MITLA BENCH' - brown - two sided

Creator: Sabino Guisu
Offered by: Marion Friedmann Gallery

Description
THE MITLA bench, by Sabino Guisu (Oaxaca, Mexico), is crafted from black oak and richly toned parota wood. This monumental 4-metre bench draws inspiration from the stepped-fret motifs (grecas escalonadas) of Mitla, the renowned Zapotec archaeological site in Oaxaca. The elevated end pieces of the bench reinterpret these geometric patterns in a contemporary form, transforming an ancient architectural language into a functional object.

More than a decorative reference, the Mitla motif serves as a symbol of continuity, connection, and the organisation of space. Balancing sculpture and furniture, the bench invites both contemplation and use, reflecting the artist’s interest in objects that carry cultural memory while remaining fully engaged with the present. Through its refined craftsmanship and powerful geometry, the piece creates a dialogue between ancestral knowledge and contemporary design.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Mexico
Period:	New
Materials:	black oak (encina) wood and brown perota wood (guanacaste wood)
Condition:	New.
Creation Date:	2026
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary, Collectible Design
Incollect Reference #:	866130

Dimensions

W.	157.48 in;	H.	35.43 in;	D.	19.69 in;	H.2.	14.96 in;
W.	400 cm;	H.	90 cm;	D.	50 cm;	H.2.	38 cm;

Message from Seller:

Marion Friedmann Gallery launched in 2011 in London and merges a penchant for the avant-garde with a passion to celebrate and promote the most remarkable emerging and established contemporary designers. The gallery represents eclectic & eccentric collectible design with a special interest in`Materiality ́as well as in pieces with a positive environmental message. The objects range from furniture, lighting, objets d`art, jewelry and sculpture. We develop bespoke and special commissions.