Paco Muñoz

PACO MUÑOZ (Santander, 1925-2009) for Darro.
Pair of low or fireplace chairs "Riaza", 60s.
Solid walnut and natural leather.
Measurements: 57 x 40 x 43 cm.

Muñoz was inspired by the 18th century Spanish friar's chair for the design of the Riaza series. It is a chair consisting of a walnut frame on which a piece of hand-sewn leather forms the seat and backrest, tightened by means of a strap fastened underneath with two buckles.

Paco Muñoz founded the famous decoration studio Casa&Jardín in 1951, together with Fernando Alonso. He collaborated on projects for the homes of heads of state, millionaires, artists and celebrities, and was also one of the decorators of the Pavilion of Prince Felipe de Borbón.

In 1959 he conceived Darro as a movement against the recently fallen Franco regime and to break the cultural isolation. Paco Muñoz conceived the Darro space as a showroom where furniture dialogued, showing potential clients different combinations that could be installed in their homes. In short, Muñoz was a pioneer and outstanding creator who broke the mold of Spanish design at the time.