Inspired by the nature, the Centopéia Bench/Table ( Centipede in english) was designed to imitate the real life with the idea of a moving insect. We found inspiration in an animal typical from our Brazilian tropical forest. The Centipede, as such an exotic animal, was perfect for what we were looking for, creating a funny object.
Mula Preta Design Studio was created in 2012 by designer Andre Gurgel and architect Felipe Bezerra and designer Andre Gurgel , both from Natal-Brazil, when they decided to be partners as they had a lot in common regarding creative ideas. The name was inspired in a song of one of the icons of Northeast Brazil, Luiz Gonzaga, since the main concept is to represent that region. With that in mind, they putted this culture in evidence internationally, participating in exhibitions in Paris and Milan, where they rewarded several awards.