Caste

Est. 2007 Based in Missoula Montana, USA

Caste is furniture, lighting, and objects designed by Ty Best. Based in Montana with a small collaborative team of exceptional woodworkers and finishers, Ty is inspired by natural forms, sculpture, brutalist architecture, and the workmanship of traditional crafts. During his early career in fashion, fine art, and installation design, Ty became fascinated with the structures used to present his art, seeing them as art in themselves. His focus grew into sculptural furniture with an expressive language of shaped natural materials. Each object is an experimentation in fluidity and skillful control, a dialog of meaning and functionality. Caste honors a hand-built approach, dedicated to the intimate labor of hand drawing and handcrafted design. The isolation and quietness of Montana are integral to Ty's creative process, which is just as important as the outcome. This quality of care can be felt and recognized in all that is Caste.

Founded by designer Ty Best, Caste operates from its Montana studio, where each piece is meticulously handcrafted using materials such as wood, stone, bronze, and leather, utilizing a ‘future primitive’ aesthetic. With a background in fine art and fashion design, Best is inspired by brutalist architecture, natural forms, sculpture and craftsmanship. The brand’s commitment to traditional techniques and material exploration results in furniture that feels both primitive and modern, restrained yet expressive. With an emphasis on sculptural simplicity and lasting design, Caste creates pieces that seamlessly integrate into contemporary interiors while carrying a quiet, unmistakable presence.

“I try to create pieces that endure the test of time but that also have a sense of adventure and personality”

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