Michael van Beuren

Key Works and Projects

San Miguel Lounge Chair (1941): Inspired by the traditional Latin American butaque form and awarded at MoMA’s Organic Design in Home Furnishings competition. It was later sold at Bloomingdale’s, New York.

Alacrán Chaise Lounge (1941): Co‑designed with Grabe and Morley Webb, this flowing woven recliner won the same MoMA competition and became one of the most recognisable pieces of Mexican modernism.

The Line Lounge Chair (c. 1945): A distilled study in curved timber and woven seating, capturing his approach at its most essential.

Bridging Two Design Cultures

Recognition and Legacy