ZARATE MANILA

CONSCIOUSLY CRAFTED OBJECTS.

ZARATE MANILA exemplifies bold, progressive ideals with a textural aesthetic. Seeking inspiration through the art of crafting unforeseen notions, the studio searches for a balance between minimalism and traditional crafting. From subtle detail to bold signature elements, the brand is infused with seamless design discipline in each handcrafted piece. These factors are expressed in a range of furniture, lighting, and home accessories that are used in everyday living.

Founded in 2015 by Jim Zarate-Torres, the main focus of his designs is to disrupt the limitation of simplicity –to redefine and push the boundaries of perception and composition. With his passion for furniture design, art and objects, his approach is either graphic, structured or architectural. Most of his concepts are defined by a reference to something —infused with design codes that are translated differently – elevated, reworked and reconstructed.

“As a designer, I always seek to improve and refine–to transform the typical into something thrilling and playful. With innovation and artistry being considered, the goal is to constantly strive for new ideas and interesting manipulations” –Jim