porto dining chair 388
by Matthew Hilton from De La Espada
porto dining chair 388
Design Matthew Hilton
American white oak, American black walnut or European ash, upholstery
Made in Portugal by De La Espada
Porto is a comfortable tub dining chair with an exposed timber structure. Elegant and refined, its wraparound form is an expression of support, offering retreat.
De La Espada is a groundbreaking design management firm and leading modern woodworker with a dedicated factory in Portugal. Highly skilled craftspeople combine noble materials, traditional joinery, handcraft and advanced technology to realize each design to the highest standard. De La Espada puts the author at the forefront and values the modern artisan. They partner with designers who art direct, curate and design their own product lines, and support them through manufacture and distribution.
Matthew Hilton graduated with a degree in Furniture Design from Kingston Polytechnic in 1979. He went on to design products for a variety of well known manufacturers. In 1985 Matthew set up the Matthew Hilton Design Studio. He has also been given the highest honor in the field of Industrial Design in the United Kingdom, by being named a Royal Designer for Industry in 2003. In September 2007, Matthew established his own brand, Matthew Hilton Limited as a place he could have complete creative control. In 2008, he was named Designer of the Year by Elle Decoration at the British Design Awards.
Available in American black walnut, American white oak, or European Ash in a range of finishes, and a range of fabric and leather options.
26" w | 23.25" d | 31.1" h | seat: 18.1" h | arms: 27.2" h
American white oak, American black walnut or European ash, upholstery
Made in Portugal by De La Espada
Porto is a comfortable tub dining chair with an exposed timber structure. Elegant and refined, its wraparound form is an expression of support, offering retreat.
De La Espada is a groundbreaking design management firm and leading modern woodworker with a dedicated factory in Portugal. Highly skilled craftspeople combine noble materials, traditional joinery, handcraft and advanced technology to realize each design to the highest standard. De La Espada puts the author at the forefront and values the modern artisan. They partner with designers who art direct, curate and design their own product lines, and support them through manufacture and distribution.
Matthew Hilton graduated with a degree in Furniture Design from Kingston Polytechnic in 1979. He went on to design products for a variety of well known manufacturers. In 1985 Matthew set up the Matthew Hilton Design Studio. He has also been given the highest honor in the field of Industrial Design in the United Kingdom, by being named a Royal Designer for Industry in 2003. In September 2007, Matthew established his own brand, Matthew Hilton Limited as a place he could have complete creative control. In 2008, he was named Designer of the Year by Elle Decoration at the British Design Awards.
Available in American black walnut, American white oak, or European Ash in a range of finishes, and a range of fabric and leather options.
26" w | 23.25" d | 31.1" h | seat: 18.1" h | arms: 27.2" h
$3,195.00 + $295.00 shipping (curbside delivery in the continental US)
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Matthew Hilton
Matthew Hilton works as an industrial designer as the Matthew Hilton Design Studio. His furniture is held in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert, the Geffrye Museum, and the Manchester City Art Gallery.
De La Espada combines highly skilled craftspeople with noble materials, traditional joinery, craft and advanced technology to realize each design to the highest standard.