Philippines Design Exhibit

The Philippines has a rich culture, that also includes the business of furniture and design.

Few weeks ago, James (@Panoramicview) and I came upon an exhibit showcasing the progress, timeline and state of our Furniture industry.

Allow me to share with you these images I have taken at the exhibit.

DECADE 1920's-1930's

BILIBID CHAIR
by Mehitabel

The design of the Bilibid Lounge Chair, manufactured by Mehitabel, was taken from the historical catalogs of the Bilibid Prison.

DECADE 1940's-1960's

THONET STYLE ROCKING CHAIR
by Mehitabel

One Michael Thonet's designs, the Model I Rocking Chair, was thought to haste been originally designed in 1860. From its inception in 1947 and continuing to present times. Mehitabel offered and sold the rattan rocking chair.

DECADE 1970's-1980's

PEACOCK CHAIR
by Castilex

In the 1970's the Peacock Chair and other designs made of Buri became wildly popular in the United States and Europe. Castilex took full advantage of the Buri fad. exporting thousands of buri items among other buyers. The Peacock Chair continues to be admired and re-invented today.

DECADE 1990's

CEBU DESIGNERS' GUILD

The Cebu Designers' Guild began in 1991 with a group of Cebu designers who were tasked to conceptualize, design and execute the Philippine International Furniture Show's special settings.

The founders and sustaining members were Debbie Pardo, Luisa delos Santos-Robinson, Bernice Streegan-Montenegro. Rene Ybanez, Corito Escario-Yu, and Kenneth Cobonpue.

DECADE 2000's

DELILAH ROCKING CHAIR
by Vito Selma

The form and structure of the Delilah chair is reminiscent of the Italian designs of the mid-century. However, Vito Selma advances the simple mid-century language by adding the whimsical rocking function to the chair, and a sweeping protective cape.

Modern Woven Wonders

Cebu has always been known for its prowess in weaving and combining natural materials. With the current focus on natural, handmade, and sustainable furniture and accessories. Cebu masterfully advances this design trend.

I have my own favorites too while roaming around the vicinity. Let me share some of these cool designs:

MATCH CHAIR OBRA CEBUANA

Designed by: Architect Rene Ybanez
Manufactured by Obra Cebuana, 2016

Locally abundant and wholly renewable indigenous materials such as rattan are carefully handmanipulated, woven and finished by generations of expert craftsmen skilled in the art of furniture-making Cebu is famous for. Each Obra Cebuana design embraces a unique story of its own.

Is it just me or this really look like the iron throne in Game ig Thrones?

MANHATTAN HASSOCK

OBRA CEBUANA
Designed by: Architect Rene Ybanez
Manufactured by Obra Cebuana, 1996

Established in 1994,0bra Cebuana has a reputation for quality manufacturing and unique and timeless design. Obra's visionary young owners, Justin Romualdez and Selma Selma-Romualdez, acquired Obra in 2014,.and have made it their mission to sustain the Company by being true to its reputation for qualify. Each of Obra Cebuana's pieces evokes the rustic soul of the Philippine islands through the delicate interplay of natural textures, patterns and contours intepreted into award-winning designs of contemporary elegance infused with old world charm. .

That's it for today. I hope you learned something about our history in terms of culture and furniture.

I remember seeing some of these designs in my grandparents' residence before. How about you?

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