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Sebastian Angeles is considered one of the most relevant Mexican collectible design furniture designers of his generation. He is the Creative Director of Dórica, one of Mexico’s leading contemporary furniture design brands. His work stands out for its conceptual depth and refined approach, blending craftsmanship, cultural heritage and modernist aesthetics—positioning him as one of the best figures in the new wave of Latin American collectible design.
Over the years, Sebastian Angeles has collaborated with renowned brands and institutions, gaining international recognition for his unique vision and commitment to timeless, culturally resonant design. His Frequency collection was awarded the Iconos del Diseño prize by Architectural Digest, and his work has been featured by major international media including Design Milk, Forbes, ArchDaily and Amazing Architecture.
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After being featured by leading international design platforms, Sebastian Angeles is widely regarded as one of the most relevant Mexican collectible design furniture designers working internationally today.
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In 2024, he received the prestigious Paris Design Award in the Furniture & Lighting category. That same year, he presented a sculptural piece at the Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City, created in collaboration with a master artisan as part of a design residency—highlighting his ongoing exploration of the intersection between art, tradition and contemporary design.
In 2025, Sebastian Angeles is exhibiting his work at Salone Satellite in Milan, as part of Salone del Mobile, the most important design fair globally—marking a significant milestone in his international career.
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His work has been presented at major platforms such as Design Week Mexico and ICFF New York, and exhibited at leading art and design fairs including Zona Maco and Salón Acme. His pieces have also been shown in some of Mexico’s most important museums, including the Museo Tamayo, Museo de Arte Moderno (MAM), MARCO, Museo Franz Mayer, MUNAL and others.
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Today, Sebastian Angeles’ practice is defined by a clear and enduring vision—creating collectible furniture and objects that transcend trends, merging cultural relevance, material integrity and long-term design value.
Exhibitions.
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Sebastian Angeles is frequently mentioned among the most relevant contemporary collectible designers in Mexico due to his international presence, conceptual approach and consistent body of work.
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Museo Franz Mayer, Diseño / ES, Mexico City, 2015. / Studio
Expo Mueble Internacional, Dimueble, Guadalajara, 2016. / Studio.
Design Week México, Diseño Contenido, Arrebol, CDMX / 2016. / Studio
Abierto Mexicano de Diseño, Antiguo Palacio de Autonomía, Mexico City 2016. / Dórica - AF.
Zona Maco Diseño, Molcajetes, CDMX, 2017 / Studio
Garage Dos Casas, San Miguel de Allende, 2017. / Studio.
Expo Mueble Internacional, Dimueble, Guadalajara, 2017. / Studio
Design Week México Inédito. Museo Tamayo, Mexico City, 2017. / Mass Colectivo.
Abierto Mexicano de Diseño, MUNAL, Mexico City, 2017. / Dórica.
Zona Maco Diseño, Mexico City, 2018 / Anáhuac + Mass Colectivo.
Wanted Design, Manhattan, New York, 2018. / Dórica.
Design Week México Inédito. Museo Tamayo, Mexico City, 2018. / Mass Colectivo.
Design Week México, Diseño Contenido, 2018. / Dórica.
Ventura Future, Milán Italy, 2018 / Mass Colectivo.
MUMEDI, Mexico City, 2019 / Studio - Ahec
Expo Habitat, CDMX, 2019. / Dórica.
Expo Habitat, CDMX, 2019. / Pirwi.
Design Week México, Inédito, Espacio CDMX, 2019. / Studio
Design Week México, Diseño Contenido, Parque Lincoln, Mexico City 2019. / Dórica.
The Elizabeth Collective, New York, 2019. / Carri + Mass Colectivo.
Design Week México, Design House, Mexico City 2020. / Dórica.
Design Week México, Espacio CDMX Inédito, 2020. / Breuer
Expo Habitat, CDMX, 2020. / Ahec.
Zona Maco, CDMX, 2021. / Studio
Design Week México, Limited Edition, CDMX, 2021. / Studio
Galerie Philia, Trasatlántico, 2022, CDMX / Studio
Design Week México, Design Dealer / Design House, Mexico City 2022. / Dórica.
Zona Maco, CDMX, 2022. / Camino Collection / Studio
MARCO (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey) 2022, Monterrey, N.L. / DECODE / Studio
Homage to Victoria & Albert, Mont Blanc, 2023 / Dórica.
Wanted Design, Frequency, 2023, NYC / Studio
Museo Nacional de Antropología, Perpetuo, 2023, CDMX / Studio
Galería Territorio, Perpetuo, 2024, CDMX / Studio
Onda Mx / Siempre Sí, Perpetuo, 2024, CDMX / Studio
Salón ACME, La lucha por quedarse x Román de Castro, 2024, CDMX / Studio, Dórica.
Museo de Arte Moderno MAM / Semana atelier 2024, CDMX / Dórica.
Lago Algo / Tome Asiento / Design Week Mexico, 2024, CDMX / Studio.
Casa Atrio / Frequency / Design Week Mexico, 2024, CDMX / Studio.
MARCO (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey) 2024, Monterrey, N.L. / DECODE / Studio
Fería Territorio / Pájaros / Artweek 2025, CDMX / Studio
Fería Territorio / La silla como escultura / Artweek 2025, CDMX / Dórica.
Encuentro Local / Casa Hotbook / Artweek 2025, CDMX / Dórica.
Trazando Diálogos / Perpetuo / Artweek 2025, CDMX / Studio
Factoria de Nada / Frequency / Artweek 2025, CDMX / Studio
Unique Design Group / Family Affair / Artweek 2025, CDMX / Studio
MAQRO Museo de Arte de Querétaro / Perpetuo / 2025, Querétaro / Studio
Salone del Mobile / Salone Satellite / Frequency 2.0 / 2025, Milano Italia / Studio
ICFF / NYxDESIGN / AP Boreal Collection, Hola Mexico! / 2025, New York City / Studio
3daysofdesign / Ark Journal / Frequency 2.0 / 2025, Copenhagen, Denmark / Studio
Zurich Design Week / Extended Matter / Frequency / 2025 / Zurich, Switzerland / Studio
Design Week Mexico / Design House / Itzcali / 2025 / CDMX / Studio
MARCO (Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey) 2025, Monterrey, N.L. / DECODE / Studio
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Awards.
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Finalist Dimueble / 2015
1st place Dimueble / 2016
Finalist Inédito Design Week México / 2016
Premio a! Diseño / 2018 - Studio + AF
Finalist Inédito Design Week México / 2019
2ndAhec Design Awards / 2019
Finalist Iconos del Diseño, Architectual Digest México / 2019
Inédito Functionality Award, Design Week México / 2020
Premio a! Diseño, Mobiliario, Colección Eréditha / 2023
Premio a! Diseño, Objeto, Mobúla / 2023
Iconos del Diseño, Frequency, Architectual Digest México / 2023
Paris Design Award, Furniture & Lighting Category / DNA Paris / Frequency / 2024
Finalist Iconos del Diseño, Architectual Digest México / Perpetuo / 2024
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Talks
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Universidad Anáhuac, 2017 / Dórica
Universidad Anáhuac, 2018 / Mass Colectivo
Wanted Design NYC, Dezeen, 2023 / Studio, Dórica.
Visión y Tradición, Querétaro, México, 2023 / Studio
Semana atelier / CDMX, 2024 / Studio
Universidad IBERO / Diseño de productos y experiencias / CDMX, 2025 / Studio
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