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Caterina Moretti

  • Guadalajara, Mexico

The Bio

Caterina Moretti, the Mexican designer behind Peca Studio in Guadalajara, creates sculptural furniture and objects rooted in craftsmanship, natural materials, and emotional connection. Through collaborations with local artisans, her work explores the dialogue between tradition and contemporary design, between what is made by hand and what is shaped by memory.

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The Products
  • Coa Side Table Coa Side Table
    • Coa Side Table
    • Price on request
    • Peca Studio
  • Coa Coffee Table Coa Coffee Table
    • Coa Coffee Table
    • Price on request
    • Peca Studio
  • Loto Side Table Loto Side Table
    • Loto Side Table
    • 2.010 EUR
    • Caterina Moretti
    • ex. VAT
  • Petra Coffee Table Petra Coffee Table
    • Petra Coffee Table
    • Price on request
    • Peca Studio
  • Petra Dining Table Petra Dining Table
    • Petra Dining Table
    • 30.845 EUR
    • Peca Studio
    • ex. VAT
  • Duna Credenza Duna Credenza
    • Duna Credenza
    • Price on request
    • Peca Studio
  • Duna Armoire Duna Armoire
    • Duna Armoire
    • Price on request
    • Peca Studio
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In the Conversation

You were born in Vienna and built your studio in Guadalajara. How do your European roots and Mexican heritage merge in your design philosophy?

My Peruvian roots and professional work in Mexico have given me a unique perspective. My studio works with deep admiration and respect for tradition, while maintaining a strong sense of curiosity and wonder. We see tradition not as something fixed or static, but as a living, evolving force where heritage and innovation walk hand-in-hand.

Peca Studio works closely with Mexican artisans — what have these collaborations taught you about craftsmanship and cultural continuity?

We approach our collaborations with artisans with deep gratitude and respect. They share a timeless way of understanding design, culture, and life with us. This exchange enriches both our processes and outcomes, in which sometimes unanticipated results emerge. Through these exchanges, we’ve come to see culture, tradition, and heritage as a living dialogue that transcends time.

As a female designer leading an independent studio, how do you balance intuition and structure in your creative practice?

I would return to the analogy of the design process as a meditative state because a spiritual connection is essential to me. A present and aware state of mind allows me to approach creativity and freedom while maintaining structure and discipline. Finding balance is the most valuable aspect — understanding that both sides are vital parts of a whole. Each must be nurtured, and one must remain mindful enough to recognize the importance and interdependence of both.

Your pieces often start with natural materials like stone, wood, and clay. What draws you to these organic elements, and how do they guide your creative process?

Every new piece we create connects to a specific natural material, utilizing the most authentic process or technique to bring it to life. I feel an intuitive bond with organic materials that’s challenging to articulate; I have a sense of connection to certain materials. Many traditional techniques align seamlessly with specific natural materials, and as I work with them, one process or technique often leads to another. This experimental approach, rooted in openness and curiosity, facilitates the emergence of unexpected results.

There’s always a tension in your work between the raw and the refined. How do you decide what remains imperfect — and what becomes polished?

I like to think that this decision isn’t premeditated but rather a spontaneous, intuitive outcome. Our approach to design doesn’t begin with a preconceived idea; instead, we let events and accidents unfold naturally. It’s not an entirely improvised process, but it is rooted in freedom and openness. We try to stay fully present — almost in a meditative state — which sometimes means releasing control and allowing the piece to reveal its own balance between the raw and the refined.

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Work with Caterina Moretti

Through The Orb, you can collaborate directly with Caterina to create a bespoke or custom piece. Each project is developed through close dialogue, material exploration, and craftsmanship—resulting in a work shaped specifically for you.
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