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b a r r o n e g r o , o n y x n a t u r a l s t o n e , r e c y c l e d & h a n d b l o w n g l a s s , h a n d w o v e n , P o l I s h e d c o P P e r , P o l I s h e d b r a s s , c h r o m e d m e t a l ,

s a m a n w o o d , c a n t e r a r o s a , u r I a r t e t a l a v e r a

Studio davidpompa was born out of the desire to create contemporary design

with a strong commitment to Mexican identity & craftsmanship.

The intrigue of finding what is Mexico and merging it with something new to create

simple and perfect objects, piece by piece.

Studio

Founded in 2013 with a showroom and production located in Mexico City. We are a team of designers, engineers and makers based in Mexico and Austria.

David Pompa grew up in both countries and studied product design in London. The idea to work with Mexican craft started with a trip to Oaxaca in 2009 where David saw artisans work with “Barro Negro” for the first time. He started directly working and experimenting the material which lead to his first collection. Since then, we as a Studio, are committed to Mexican culture and find ourselves on a constant journey to create design objects that are both beautifully crafted and accessible.

Challenging the boundaries of culture, product and material is essential when taking a new path to do something truly new. We combine traditional materials and crafts with our passion for perfection.

Studio davidpompa’s corporate culture is driven by the love for the work we do. The deep respect for materials and craftsmen drives us as a brand to redefine Mexican craft.

Materials and Heritage

Mexico is a country rich in culture and art. We work with some of the most exciting materials and talented craftsman which brings the soul to each of our products.

Our collections embody the ethos of innovating Mexican craft and materials while respecting its heritage. We are on a constant journey to discover new parts of its culture, finding intriguing aesthetics to create objects with character.

The materials range from black clay, talavera ceramic, handblown-recycled glass to brass, copper and natural stones. There is a surprising magic in traditional materials when combining them with new techniques and contemporary ideas. When we work with a material, we push the limit of their potential by challenging the ways of production.

We don’t focus on working with big companies, we have the commitment to partner with the best craftsman, communities and professionals from each field. Collaborations with extraordinary Mexican companies make us proud and drive our creative process to characterful signature pieces.

Products

Our ambition is to create contemporary design with intriguing aesthetics and a conceptual character.

The ethos for our collections is to rethink and reinvent Mexican craft while respecting its heritage. We work with a rich palette of materials to create contemporary lighting, tiles and furniture. The products are designed with the aim to create collections that stand over time.

We assemble every product by hand in Colonia Roma Norte in the heart beating center of Mexico City, piece by piece. We are obsessed with quality and try to share the same philosophy with our craftsman. Together we have the passion to deliver the best possible product.

We ship our products directly to clients worldwide and through showrooms. All lights can be used as single pendants or can be assembled by our in-house team to a beautiful, customized and on demand chandelier. We provide 3D visualizations for special chandelier installations and nearly every product can be customized on request.

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Oola combines the simple and clean shape of metal with an incredible natural mineral named Onyx, which allows the light to pass through, creating an ambient glow.

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The uniqueness of the translucency of Onyx is a beautiful and poetic way to enlighten a place. The contrast of these two materials attracts by itself, diffuses light ideal for different habits of contemporary living.

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Onyx is a type of Chalcedony, it s caused by the accumulation of volcanic gases. Known not only for its hardness and grains, but for its uniqueness translucency, which creates a warm and special composition between shades and light.

Cometa creates the feeling of a new delicate aesthetic. A closer look reveals that it is more than just simple and modern but elegant through its flawless craft manufacturing. We have made it our mission, to reveal the natural beauty of Barro Negro with its unique shine that comes out to its best by the simplicity of the object.

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Barro Negro is a special clay from San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, characterized by its black colour. The special clay is just found in this area. The magic behind this material is the polishing process and the firing which requires a lot of experience, sensitiveness and time.

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For all of our products we use 100% recycled glass. This creates surprisingly tiny air bubbles inside the glass surface and creates a special appeal combined with light.

Because of the artisanal hand driven process, every piece shows a unique personality. We use traditional methods together with high quality standards for our products.

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The shade of this handmade pendant lamp is a game of reflections due to diversity of materials combined in a basic shape. For the lense we use 100% recycled and handblown glass. Tiny air bubbles enclosed inside the material create a charming light effect and enhances the light distribution.

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p o l i s h e d c o p p e r r e c y c l e d & h a n d b l o w n g l a s s After the big success of the cupallo in polished brass, it is now available in two new finishes. The copper version brings a warm touch to the collection and is the first piece that combines copper and handblown recycled glass. The hand spun solid copper sheets get moulded carefully into our signature edged terrace shape.

For all of our products we use 100% recycled glass. This creates surprisingly tiny air bubbles inside the glass surface and creates a special appeal combined with light.

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The chrome finish is an elegant and chill version that brings the intriguing contrast of a cold material like metal together with the warmth of the glass. Every piece is hand spun brass finished in chrome.

Each Talavera piece is 100% handmade and painted with the “132 Virrey” pattern by Puebla artisans at Uriarte.

Hielo is the first object to combine Talavera pottery and state of the art lighting technology and is therefore an excellent example of modernity in Mexican craftsmanship.

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The exquisite form and smooth finish accentuates the elegance of Barro Negro. The tubular shape with its flawless edged terrace combines heritage and tradition with a modern twist. Can is a decorative object on its own, but looks even more thrilling when switched on.

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Each piece is handmade by skilled Mexican artisans from Oaxaca and represents the many possibilities that Barro Negro offers.

Our aim is to reinvent this extraordinary artisanry in a contemporary way, as well as it is our principle to improve the artisans living situation by creating a professional and constant work environment.

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Ambra is a beautiful and poetic way to combine two materials as the cantera and copper in one piece, creating different visual levels in a simple and modern object. The subtle shape creates contrast and at the same time a perfect balance with the visual weight of the Cantera. Ambra has a timeless style which fits perfectly in any environment, creating a dramatic light cone. It brings the stone material from the buildings structure into the center of habitation.

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Cantera is a rock made out of volcanic ashes and lava. It is created through volcanic explosions. This specific type of cantera rosa comes from the regions of San Luis Potosí, Morelia and Zacatecas in Mexico.

It is a stone broadly used for structures and local architecture, since the prehispanic era and mainly during the colonial time, in cities all over Mexico.

Softness and composition are some of its characteristics which makes it very noble to work with, allowing to carve with precision.

La Trufa collection has a natural and pure look that is a concepts of lightness and transparency, well-balanced with a characterful touch.

la trufa classic pendant lamp

mini pendant lamp

wall lamp

table lamp

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For all of our products we use 100% recycled glass. This creates surprisingly tiny air bubbles inside the glass surface and creates a special appeal combined with light. Because of the artisanal hand driven process, every piece shows a unique personality.l a t r u f a m i n i p e n d a n t l a t r u f a t a b l e

The collection consists of 4 styles in order to answer different settings. The pendant versions are perfect for use on its own or repeated in chandelier compositions.

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The combination of transparent and satin glass surfaces create a contemporary and unique object. Every shade is shaped without a mold, which creates an irregular surface that generates a warm light flare.

Barro Negro is a special clay from San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, characterized by its black colour. The magic behind this material is the polishing process and the firing. We are proud to work with skilled families that create these beautiful pieces in the highest quality.

Vitrif light combines barro negro and copper in a pure and geometrical form. The concept is to combine a craft and industrial materials to create an independent contemporary object.

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This second collaboration with Taracea uncovers the natural elegance of hand turned wood into a smooth shape. Saman wood can be clearly recognized by its textures and color properties.

Amelia explores the elegance and balance between two handcrafted materials with their smooth finish. The edged terrace combines two honest materials and gives a slight flavour of the 1950th.

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The basic form of Mayo accentuates the elegance of hand crafted wood. The tubular shapes with its flawless and soft edges combine two materials that contrast between soft and hard.

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Saman wood can be found in the southern part of Mexico, admired by its beautiful grains. This piece is a collaboration with Taracea, being hand selected and produced through traditional artisanal methods.

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For all of our products we use 100% recycled glass. This creates surprisingly tiny air bubbles inside the glass surface and creates a special appeal combined with light.

Because of the artisanal hand driven process, every piece shows a unique personality. We use traditional methods together with high quality standards for our products.

NYX is with its irregular glass surface and the edges of the metal a game of reflection. The balance between two honest and handcrafted materials with their edged terrace give tribute to the tradition of glass blowing. The series consists of 3 finishes: copper, brass and steel, in order to answer different settings.

Every shade is shaped without a mold, which creates an irregular shape and surface that, combined with surprisingly tiny air bubbles, creates a charming light effect.

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La Caleta is an eye-catcher, no matter where you use it. The handwoven structure is responsible for a game of lights and shadows. The setting opportunities are various: the lamp can be placed either in a residential environment as single piece, or in a commercial one in a cluster of many.

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It is a tradition in Mexico to weave products in any product or form. One of the best known is the Acapulco chair that is handwoven out of plastic strings.

We are working together with a family company with tradition, experience and incomparable quality on our woven collection by Mexican artisans.

The series is available in 5 styles in order to answer different settings. The pendant versions are perfect for use on its own or repeated in chandelier compositions.

The table lamp creates a warm atmosphere with its exciting reflections in the glass and ceramic.

The upper part of Kento is made of handblown glass and the base consists of high quality pottery handmade by Cerámica Noe Suro. We use 100% recycled and handblown glass that causes an irregular surface with surprisingly tiny air bubbles enclosed inside the material that create a charming light effect.

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The process to create Talavera is elaborate and has not changed since the early colonial period when the craft was first introduced. Only natural clays found in the area are used.

We are proud to work together with Uriarte Talavera on our design objects. The company founded in 1824 and is famous all over Mexico for their quality and unique pieces of art. Since 2012 we work together on a series of products and together we challenge the boundaries of artisan and design to create unique objects.

u r i a r t e t a l a v e r aOur modern interpretation of hand-painted tiles open up a world of possibilities. The collection stands out for its simplicity, the beauty of the materials and the handmade process. Each tile is hand-painted by skilled artisans of Uriarte Talavera in Puebla, Mexico.

This tile is an ideal option if you are looking for individuality and heritage in traditional craftsmanship. It makes any wall look unique and gives the space a modern yet warm and welcoming atmosphere. This collection is offered in 3 different glazes that can be arranged as desired.

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The raised patterns catch attention with their reflections without being intrusive. It is creating a distinctive and modern pattern by its texture and the natural shine of Barro Negro. The collection of tiles is a gorgeous option if you want to create textural spaces.

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Each piece is handmade by skilled Mexican artisans from Oaxaca and represents the many possibilities that Barro Negro offers.

Our aim is to reinvent this extraordinary artisanry in a contemporary way, as well as it is our principle to improve the artisans living situation by creating a professional and constant work environment.

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The depth of the tiles creates a refined and contemporary, yet timeless pattern on the wall. Glossy reflections of Barro Negro are caused by the sharp edges and give the wall a sophisticated look. These tiles are a gorgeous option if you want to create textural spaces. The raised patterns catch attention without being loud. It is creating a distinct, modern pattern by its texture and the natural shine of Barro Negro.

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Our modern interpretation of hand painted tiles open up a world of possibilities. The collection stands out for its simplicity, the beauty of the materials and the handmade process.

Each tile is hand-painted by skilled artisans of Uriarte Talavera in Puebla, Mexico. This tile is an ideal option if you are looking for individuality and heritage in traditional craftsmanship.

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The muted and urban colours allow TAC to be combined easily in modern and classic spaces. The elegant and simple shape combines Mexican handweaving techniques with a contemporary design.

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It is a tradition in Mexico to weave products in any product or form. One of the best known is the Acapulco chair that is handwoven out of plastic strings.

We are working together with a family company with tradition, experience and incomparable quality on our woven collection by Mexican artisans.

minos

Inspired by waves, the bowl will be the highlight on your table. The simple shape and unique variations in the shiny glaze are responsible for each bowls character. Weather as a fruit bowl or as a decorative object, Minos encounters a world of possibilities.

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Barro Negro is a special clay from San Bartolo Coyotepec, Oaxaca, characterized by its black colour. The magic behind this material is the polishing process and the firing. We are proud to work with skilled families that create these beautiful pieces in the highest quality.

This series of handmade vases combines Barro Negro artisanry with a modern geometry. Octé, noted for its octagonal shape, is available in 3 different designs. Beautiful polished Barro negro with mirrorlike reflections conceives a new language around ornamentation. Octé is beautiful on its own with its simplistic form or can be used as a vase filled with an abundant arrangement of flowers.

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The timeless process of handblown glass used by Mexican artisans combined with a contemporary touch creating a neoclassical Mexican object.

Mark the moment with an elegant tealight votive made of handblown glass.

A vibrant and modern coloured tealight votive that brings a sense of celebration to any table top. With a chic form and alluring reflections, Bon astonishes with a fresh new way of illumination.

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