Miguelito Counter Stool - 1955, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Bar Stools by Michael Van Beuren

Miguelito Counter Stool - 1955

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Luteca

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The Miguelito Counter Stool by Michael van Beuren draws inspiration from the 1940s armchair of the same name. Handcrafted from solid walnut or iroko, this version offers a more compact profile than its bar stool counterpart. Its painted wooden ribs are either wrapped in leather or finished with brass plugs for added detail. This stool is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Miguelito Counter Stool - 1955, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Bar Stools by Michael Van BeurenMiguelito Counter Stool - 1955, part of COLLECTIONAL's curated selection of Bar Stools by Michael Van Beuren

Michael van Beuren

American-born architect and furniture designer

Michael van Beuren was an American‑born architect and furniture designer whose commitment to Bauhaus functionalism, paired with a deep respect for Mexican craft, made him a central figure in the development of modern furniture in twentieth‑century Mexico.

He studied architecture at the Bauhaus under Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Josef Albers until the school closed in 1933. Van Beuren arrived in Mexico in 1937, first overseeing the interiors of the Flamingo Hotel bungalows in Acapulco before settling in Mexico City. When architectural practice proved difficult without local accreditation, he shifted toward furniture design, partnering with fellow Bauhaus alumnus Klaus Grabe to form Grabe & Van Beuren. He later founded Domus, the label that would become synonymous with well‑crafted, modern pieces for the Mexican market.

 

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