About Friedman Benda
Friedman Benda identifies and advances key narratives that intersect contemporary design, craft, architecture, fine art, and cutting-edge technological research. The gallery promotes synthesis between leading creative thinkers and makers by creating opportunities to advance new connections within the global design community. Friedman Benda is committed to a critical view of design history. We aim to expand the design dialogue from its established sources, exploring perspectives that have previously been marginalized. Spanning five continents and four generations, Friedma...Read More
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Featured Pieces
Avocado Skin Cabinet
By Fernando Laposse
Located in New York, NY
Made of an exquisite avocado skin marquetry, solid walnut, brass and steel hardware, this piece is made using an innovative process created by the designer and sustainability activis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Jut, impale, emerge, 2021
By Samuel Ross
Located in New York, NY
Samuel Ross [British, b. 1991]
Jut, impale, emerge, 2021
Signed, editioned
Marble, powder-coated steel
32 x 13.5 x 15.75 inches
81.5 x 34.5 x 40 cm
Edition...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Misha Kahn, Mole Eats Worm Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Misha Kahn [American, b. 1989]
Mole Eats Worm
2020
Foam, fabric, steel
38.75 x 107 x 45 inches
99 x 272 x 114 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Sofas
Materials
Steel
Misha Kahn, Double Shuck Pea Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Misha Kahn [American, b. 1989]
Double Shuck Pea
2023
39.5 x 55.25 x 43.25 inches
100 x 140 x 110 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Plywood
Fernando Laposse, Corn Kumiko Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Fernando Laposse [Mexican, b. 1988]
2023
Corn husk marquetry, sold beech, brass hardware
35.5 x 60.25 x 20 inches
90 x 153 x 51 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Fernando Laposse, Pink Furry Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Fernando Laposse [Mexican, b. 1988]
Birch plywood, agave fibers, steel mesh, kiln dried Canadian Maple, cochineal dye
76.75 x 45.25 x 34.25 inches
195...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Cabinets
Materials
Plywood
Fernando Laposse, Black Furry Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Fernando Laposse [Mexican, b. 1998}
Dyed agave fibers, upholstered linen, plywood
27.25 x 47 x 39.5 inches
69 x 119 x 100 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Plywood
Fernando Laposse, Pink Furry Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Fernando Laposse [Mexican, b 1988]
Pink Furry Armchair
2022
Dyed agave fibers, upholstered linen, plywood
Edition 1 of 8, 4AP
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Plywood
Andrea Branzi, Bamboo "Germinal" Bench
Located in New York, NY
Andrea Branzi is a seminal Italian designer and architect. An exemplary social thinker and educator, Branzi has been a fundamental voice in post-war and contemporary architecture and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Benches
Materials
Aluminum
Andrea Branzi, Bamboo "Germinal" Seat
Located in New York, NY
Andrea Branzi is a seminal Italian designer and architect. An exemplary social thinker and educator, Branzi has been a fundamental voice in post-war and contemporary architecture and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Andrea Branzi, Bamboo "Germinal" Seat
Located in New York, NY
Andrea Branzi is a seminal Italian designer and architect. An exemplary social thinker and educator, Branzi has been a fundamental voice in post-war and contemporary architecture and...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Darren Romanelli, "DRx Quilted Dining Chair 3", 2022
Located in New York, NY
Darren Romanelli (b. 1976), who goes by the monikers of Dr. Romanelli or DRx, has over 20 years of experience in curation and creative direction. Inspired by his dedication to sustainability and upcycling, Romanelli's collaborations with Converse, the Los Angeles Rams...
Category
2010s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
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