Brindis: Echoes of the past for seating that inhabits contemporary spaces

Design, warmth and functionality come together in a collection designed to accompany new ways of meeting, working and hosting.

esPattio presents Brindis, a new seating collection designed by Alejandro Valdés that reinterprets the language of retro design from a contemporary, approachable and versatile perspective. Conceived to integrate naturally into contract, hospitality and collaborative environments, the collection combines the warmth of wood with the visual lightness of a metal structure defined by curved, fluid lines. The result is a family of pieces designed to support human interaction, bringing comfort, identity and visual balance without overwhelming the space.

The series is developed through different typologies and configurations that expand its range of uses: standard chair, high-back versions, four-legged structures, sled bases or swivel bases, as well as different upholstery options and finishes. This versatility allows Brindis to engage with highly diverse contexts, from restaurants, cafés and hotels to coworking areas, multipurpose rooms or training spaces, while consistently maintaining a calm and timeless aesthetic coherence.

Beyond its functionality, Brindis is conceived with the intention of building a collection with a distinct character, where every detail reinforces the connection between memory, materiality and contemporaneity. The option to customize the structure across esPattio’s full chromatic range, together with the warm presence of oak and a design approach focused on durability, make the series a proposal capable of inhabiting spaces with natural ease, closeness and a strong architectural sensibility.

Design and memory in a language of curves, metal and wood

The Brindis collection is built upon a contemporary reinterpretation of retro imagery, not as a literal reference to the past, but as a refined reading of its most essential codes. Geometry, proportion and visual lightness evoke a familiar aesthetic, yet one that has been softened and adapted to the demands of today’s contract design. This dialogue between memory and present does not seek nostalgia, but continuity: recovering what once made everyday objects feel close and translating it into a contemporary language that is calmer and more adaptable to ever-changing spaces.

Within this formal balance, the metal structure plays a leading role. Its curved, continuous and restrained lines construct a light silhouette that brings visual clarity without losing presence. The metal acts as the expressive skeleton of the piece, defining its character and reinforcing its spatial versatility. The sensation it conveys is not one of rigidity, but of controlled fluidity, as if the form had been drawn in a single gesture designed to accompany the natural movement of collective spaces.

In contrast to this structural precision, oak wood introduces a warmer and more sensorial material reading. Its texture, colour and visual behaviour bring a human dimension that softens the geometry of the whole and brings it closer to the user. This combination of metal and wood does not operate as a contrast, but as a balance: a harmonised tension between the technical and the organic that defines Brindis’ identity and reinforces its ability to generate welcoming atmospheres without sacrificing formal clarity.

What types of projects is Brindis suitable for?

Brindis integrates naturally into contract projects where flexibility, aesthetic coherence and resistance to intensive use are key factors. Its calm, balanced design allows it to work both as a standout piece in carefully designed spaces and in environments where seating must accompany rather than compete with other architectural or decorative elements. This adaptability makes it a particularly suitable solution for projects with high usage demands and a well-defined spatial identity.

Within the hospitality sector, Brindis finds a particularly fitting context in restaurants, cafés, hotels and bars, where the user experience is shaped through comfort, closeness and atmosphere. Its warm language and formal versatility allow it to adapt to a wide range of proposals, from more restrained and neutral spaces to interiors with greater material or chromatic expressiveness. In all cases, the collection provides visual continuity and a gentle sense of order that encourages both lingering and interaction.

It also fits naturally into coworking projects, educational spaces, multipurpose rooms and collaborative work environments, where spatial configurations must respond to changing dynamics. The possibility of combining different heights, bases and finishes facilitates its integration into hybrid scenarios, where a single piece must address diverse needs without losing coherence. In these types of projects, Brindis acts as a structuring element within the space, capable of generating identity without imposing rigidity, and of accompanying daily activity with discretion and consistency.

The creativity behind Brindis

The Brindis collection is the result of the design work of Alejandro Valdés, whose approach focuses on finding a balance between form, function and emotion. His starting point is not only the creation of an object, but the development of a piece that engages in dialogue with the space and the people who inhabit it. In this sense, Brindis reflects a clear intention to give seating a recognizable identity, while preserving its ability to adapt to a wide range of contexts.

Throughout his design process, Valdés places particular emphasis on constructive coherence and material honesty, understanding that every formal decision must respond to both aesthetic and functional criteria. The metal structure, the transitions between elements and the integration of wood are not isolated decisions, but part of a system designed to ensure visual continuity, durability and comfort. This approach reinforces the timeless character of the piece and its ability to remain relevant over time.

The collaboration with esPattio also enables the development of a collection with a high degree of technical versatility, without compromising its clear formal identity. Brindis is conceived as an open family, capable of evolving through different configurations, finishes and uses, while always maintaining the same design logic. Within this tension between control and flexibility lies the value of the series, which does not seek to impose itself, but rather to offer a precise tool for inhabiting space with natural ease.

Discover more about Brindis

Brindis is a versatile solution for projects that require flexibility without losing identity. Its multiple configurations, heights and finishes allow it to adapt to hospitality, office or collaborative spaces, always maintaining visual coherence and comfort. It is a solution that balances design, warmth and functionality in high-traffic environments.

Discover how Brindis can transform your space: contact the esPattio team to explore configurations, upholstery options and bespoke solutions within the collection.