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This unique lounge table, titled 'Parcela (Haywood),' is a limited edition piece, with only 5 ever produced. Designed by Aldo Álvarez Tostado, it features a steel tabletop artfully shaped to resemble a parcel of land, symbolizing an ejido, which is a communal land-holding in Mexico. The table's structure is supported by horsehair, a material often associated with the masculine 'vaquero' (cowboy) culture. This striking contrast between the rigid steel and the sensual horsehair is a deliberate artistic choice, intended to represent the complex and sometimes fragile patriarchal narratives present in Mexican culture. The name 'Parcela' and the imagery evoke the romanticized figures of vaqueros, icons of strength and honor tied to the land, prompting a contemplation of their cultural legacy and the tensions inherent in the materials used.
- Limited edition of 5
- Steel tabletop shaped like a land parcel
- Supported by horsehair
- Symbolic representation of patriarchal narratives in Mexican culture
- Juxtaposition of industrial steel and natural horsehair
Details
- Category
- Accent Tables
- Tabletop Material
- Steel, Granite
- Tabletop Shape
- Rectangular
- Materials
- Steel, Horsehair, Granite
Questions & answers
- How much does it cost, and where can I buy it?
- This Blackman Cruz accent table is sold by 1 retailer for $15,500.00. Available at blackmancruz.com.
- Is it in stock?
- Yes, it's currently in stock.
- What are the key features?
- Key features include Limited edition of 5, Steel tabletop shaped like a land parcel, Supported by horsehair, Symbolic representation of patriarchal narratives in Mexican culture, and Juxtaposition of industrial steel and natural horsehair.
- What is it made of?
- It's made of steel, horsehair, and granite.
- What's its tabletop shape?
- Its tabletop shape is rectangular.