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Introducing Fehlō, Winner of the Dwell on Design 2015 Best in Show Award

Last month at Dwell on Design, maker of handcrafted home goods and first-time exhibitor Fehlō nabbed the jury award for Best in Show. Founder and designer Zac Lopez-Ibanez muses on his fledgling studio's rise, the value of craftsmanship, and why the world can never have too many chairs.

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The Gunsmoke tumbler, conceived as a smoky vessel for smokier drinks, represents Fehlō's first forray into glassware.
The Gunsmoke tumbler, conceived as a smoky vessel for smokier drinks, represents Fehlō's first forray into glassware.
Like many upstart brands, Fehlō is skeptical of received wisdom. "I’ve got to laugh at the plea to stop making chairs," says Lopez-Ibanez. "It’s one of the best problems to solve!" Available in maple and two types of walnut, the low back Albers chair is defined by the warm interplay of wood and fabric.
Like many upstart brands, Fehlō is skeptical of received wisdom. "I’ve got to laugh at the plea to stop making chairs," says Lopez-Ibanez. "It’s one of the best problems to solve!" Available in maple and two types of walnut, the low back Albers chair is defined by the warm interplay of wood and fabric.
The porcelain Baseline pendant is the studio's clearest nod to Scandinavian minimalism yet.
The porcelain Baseline pendant is the studio's clearest nod to Scandinavian minimalism yet.
Emblazoned with the company logo, a man in a bowler hat, the maple pizza peel is one of Fehlō's signature products.
Emblazoned with the company logo, a man in a bowler hat, the maple pizza peel is one of Fehlō's signature products.
The angular yet smooth Offset bowl is Fehlō's premier centerpiece.
The angular yet smooth Offset bowl is Fehlō's premier centerpiece.
Lopez-Ibanez, seen here at Dwell on Design, credits his firm's collaborative spirit for helping it stand out in a competitive marketplace. "I’ve found working with others, whether makers, designers, or mentors, allows you to operate lean and make the most out of your own capabilities."
Lopez-Ibanez, seen here at Dwell on Design, credits his firm's collaborative spirit for helping it stand out in a competitive marketplace. "I’ve found working with others, whether makers, designers, or mentors, allows you to operate lean and make the most out of your own capabilities."