The MT Chair From Pecadora Delights in Its Own Materiality

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Simplicity is one of our most powerful and elusive design principles, a ‘less is more’ mentality in keeping with sustainable practices in good design. The MT Chair from Pecadora is a compelling example of this – two pieces of bent ply, fused together without the use of any hardware or joinery. This piece delights in its own materiality, utilizing bent ply forms for exactly their intended use: to extend the life of wood, increasing the natural strength of ply when formed into these distinctive shapes. In the 1940s and 50s when bent ply was first adopted by leading manufacturers, the incredible lightness and strength of the product was revolutionary, proof of concept enough to be readily adopted by the industry. Here, the MT Chair does something similar: utilize bent ply, but remove all hardware, making light work of reducing an expressive seat down to only what is necessary.

More than just a seat, the MT Chair is a statement of intent. A comment on the right of a product to exist, the easy multifunctionality, sustainability, and clever architecture of the chair checks those boxes easily. A feat of engineering and hidden details, the dynamic upper form is suspended, weightless, above a lower form, which creates a cavity between the seat and the floor. This can be used for storage, quickly hiding away books, toys, or even shoes in a flash. Anyone with kids knows any floor-level storage is a lifesaver for mental sanity, as external clutter promotes internal clutter as well.

A minimalist room with a sculptural wooden chair, light wood flooring, sheer white curtains, and abstract wall art.

Close-up view of a modern, curved wooden furniture piece on a wooden floor, showing smooth, light-colored wood grain and angled edges.

Three modern wooden lounge chairs are arranged under a curved staircase in a minimalist room with light wood floors, a hanging light, a curtain, and abstract wall art.

Modern interior with two minimalist wooden chairs beneath a curved staircase, light wood flooring, sheer curtains, pendant lights, and abstract wall art.

Thanks to the MT Chair being made 100% out of wood, the design is biodegradable, renewable, and reusable. Each piece is handcrafted from PEFC-certified wood and finished in eco-friendly varnishes made from natural materials.

A modern wooden lounge chair with a minimalist, curved design sits on a round gray rug in a softly lit room.

Curved plywood chair and matching table with a natural wood finish, showing smooth, modern lines on a light wooden floor.

A wooden stool with a smooth, wavy design sits on a teal carpet.

A sculptural wooden chair with a modern, angular design sits on a light wood floor near a window with sheer white curtains.

A close-up view of a modern wooden chair with curved, layered design placed on a textured blue carpet.

A bent plywood sheet clamped to wooden supports sits on a workbench in a cluttered woodworking shop.

Valencia-based design studio Pecadora is the result of decades of friendship and design learning – Rafa and David bring an innate understanding to their work, with 10 years in the design industry to add some engineering to the intuition. They remain committed to simple and sustainable solutions – from production methods to clarity of design, they know that quick recognition between designer and client creates a conversation, instead of a one-sided story. This link is ever the more essential as we lose touch with where our objects are made. Just as durable and enduring as the relationship it’s built on, the MT Chair is customizable as well, utilizing veneers and different finishing techniques to give this piece character, all while using wood to its utmost potential.

Two men stand facing each other in a warehouse with large wooden crates and boxes stacked behind them.

To learn more about the MT Chair from Pecadora, please visit their site at pecadoradesign.com.

Photography courtesy of Pecadora.

Growing up in NYC has given Aria a unique perspective into art + design, constantly striving for new projects to get immersed in. An avid baker, crocheter, and pasta maker, handwork and personal touch is central to what she loves about the built environment. Outside of the city, she enjoys hiking, biking, and learning about space.



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