Eugenio Aguirre

As our readers already know, we work along Argentinian furniture maker Eugenio Aguirre as image consultants for their different stores. We've been together for a long time, and in all those years we witnessed the growth of the Company---they opened several stores in the city--- and also the birth of a new line that was launched last year, called Naturaleza Aguirre.

Eugenio Aguirre manufactures the best quality furniture you can find in Argentina. They use leather and parchment---in the tradition of Jean-Michel Frank--- along precious wood and metal (the table tops of some wonderful dining and coffee tables are covered in ebonized bronze).

They sell in different countries, and there are also some projects in the making in New York City (a boutique hotel in Soho is one of them).

Our last collaboration was the new branch Naturaleza Aguirre is opening soon in the Buenos Aires Design Center. This time, we were into a beach mood (think a vacation in St Barths and you get the picture), so the shop recreates the atmosphere of a cool home in a romantic and exotic location.

Naturaleza Aguirre

Buenos Aires Design

Avenida Pueyrredon 2501 - phone 5777.6058

Roots of a land

There is an area in the furniture world that is a little difficult to understand. Some people call it "rustic"or "lodge style"or maybe "cabin style". And then there is another version, an Argentinian one, that is handcrafted by the indigenous people (that is, the ones that were there before the Spaniards arrived). That craftsmanship is still alive, although barely surviving.

Ricardo Paz always thought this tradition needed to be kept alive. He opened a store in Palermo Viejo called Arte Etnico. This is a neighbourhood that has a small scale, full of old houses, trees, blue skies. In the store he showcases a fascinating collection of furniture, textiles and objects that some people could call "rustic". Trees become animals, branches become screens, wood panels covered in parchment become tables...Each piece is unique of course, and it shows the slight imperfections of a handmade object.

Antique rugs and textiles, colourful and happy, cover walls and sofas. Small chairs with seats made out of cowhide hang from the ceiling...A magical space, as unique and original as the objects exhibited.

Ricardo Paz

El Salvador 4656 - phone 4832-0516

Parchment, leather, good taste

Another job we have is to be the Image Consultants of the best furniture store in Argentina. It is called Eugenio Aguirre, and is the natural choice for the well-heeled argentinians to furnish their homes. Only the best leathers and woods are used to handcraft these incredible pieces. Think Jean-Michel Frank but XXI century.