Marcella Toro & Alberto Toro

SINCE 1974 ALBERTO AND MARCELLA TORO HAVE WORKED IN THE MEDIUM OF LEATHER; ALL OF THEIR WORK IS BY HAND: HAND-STITCHED WITH BEES WAXED LINEN THREAD, PLAITED WITH LEATHER LACE, AND INTRICATELY FINISHED WITH KNOTS, STONE AND SILVER CLOSURES. THE FURNITURE PIECES ARE OTTOMANS USING EXOTIC OSTRICH AND BULLHIDE; AND WOVEN BENCHES USING 8-10 OZ HARNESS LEATHER OVER HARDWOOD FRAME OF MORTIS-TENON CONSTRUCTION AND TUNG-OIL FINISH. EACH PIECE IS UNIQUE; NO STUDIO PRODUCTION. ALBERTO DESIGNS, CUTS, AND FINISHES EACH PIECE; MARCELLA BRAIDS.