Ángel Pazmiño for Muebles De Estilo – Folding Butaque Chair, Hand-Tooled Leather & Wood, c.1960s

Designed by Ángel Pazmiño for Muebles de Estilo, this mid-century folding lounge chair exemplifies the bold craftsmanship and cultural symbolism of Ecuadorian modern design. The chair features a hand-carved and tooled leather backrest with intricate geometric and figural motifs, paired with a woven leather seat that remains soft, supple, and comfortable. Its solid wood frame showcases sculptural curves and warm patina, hallmarks of Pazmiño’s work that merges traditional Andean artistry with modernist form.

Pazmiño’s designs gained international attention in the 1960s, admired for their organic lines and embossed leather panels depicting pre-Columbian and indigenous patterns. Produced in Quito by Muebles de Estilo, these pieces have become icons of Latin American mid-century furniture design, bridging craftsmanship and modernity. This folding example embodies both aesthetic beauty and everyday functionality—a signature of Pazmiño’s philosophy that furniture should be art meant to be lived with.

Condition:

Good overall condition. Sturdy and structurally sound with no damage to the leather. Minor surface wear to the wood consistent with age. The tooled leather remains soft and supple, displaying rich tone and detail. Folds smoothly for easy storage.

Dimensions:

• Overall: 28" H × 24½" W × 26" D
• Seat: 16" H × 24½" W × 17" D
• Folded: 38" H × 5" D

Bob Ross (6'2") figure shown in photos for scale.