Antique Equipale Chair

Material

Leather, Wood

Perfect patina condition for this age of an equipale chair. Many equipale chairs are barrel shaped. This on is unique because it has an arched top with side arms… like the popular peacock chairs. Background: Jalisco is the birthplace of world famous tequila and equipales furniture, among many other cultural treasures. The word “equipal” comes from the Aztec Nahuatl word “ikpalli”, which means chair. In the world of furniture, every few years we see a new trend crop up. This is especially true when it comes to chairs. There was the mid-century modern trend, then about a decade ago, anything lucite was all the rage. That was followed by the rise of the Acapulco chair. And now, this year, something new is on the scene—the Equipale. This chair with roots in Mexico is making appearances everywhere from the rooftop of LA’s popular Ace Hotel to chic dining rooms in homes around the country. Crafted from tanned pigskin and Mexican cedar strips, Equipale furniture is made by hand with all-natural materials. The seating blends rustic details with an organic shape, making it cozy seating for just about any space in the home.