Sten Studio
Design studio
Mexico City, Mexico
Sten Studio is a Mexico City design studio founded and led by José Schnaider. Its team collaborates with artisan workshops to make collectible furniture, lighting, sculptural objects and wall installations from stone and crystals. Collections including Cosmic Relics, Cosmic Traces and Lithic Bloom explore mineral contrasts and forms drawn from nature, while bespoke collaborations extend the work into interiors and installations.
- Location
- Mexico
- Discipline
- Furniture | Sculpture
- Material
- Calcite | Onyx | Travertine | Marble | Natural stone | Lava stone | Quartz
- Services
- Sculptural objects | Stone furniture | Stone lighting | Stone homeware | Stone vessels
- Website
- stenstudio.com | Instagram
Members
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Vireon
A lamp from The Wedding combines marble, onyx and lava stone in a tall stack of angular forms, with a glowing section between its dark upper and lower elements. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
210 H × 45 W × 45 D cm.
Lucerna
A floor candleholder from The Wedding combines travertine, onyx and calcite in branching angular forms, with petal-shaped candle cups and a broad flared foot. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
112 H × 37 W × 37 D cm.
Nectarum
An onyx and travertine lamp from Lithic Bloom branches into three pale rounded lights above stacked, carved botanical forms and a veined rounded base. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
125 H × 40 W × 40 D cm.
Fragment of a Whisper IV
A scent diffuser from Whispers of Halfeti balances a bowl and polished sphere above a broad disc, narrow stem and porous base in lava stone, marble, onyx and travertine. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
35 H × 13 W × 13 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Cactona
A lamp from Lithic Bloom combines quartz, onyx, travertine, marble and calcite in a tall botanical stack, with small rounded projections and a glowing bud-shaped top. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
200 H × 40 W × 40 D cm.
Whispers of Halfeti III
A sculpture from Whispers of Halfeti balances an elongated pointed crown above ribbed, faceted and rounded elements in travertine, onyx, lava stone and marble. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
200 H × 35 W × 45 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Milpiah
A botanical sculpture from Lithic Bloom combines onyx, travertine, lava stone, calcite and marble in rounded, ribbed and notched elements beneath a bud-shaped crown. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
200 H × 40 W × 40 D cm.
Orvian 1.1
A stool from The Wedding, made with marble and onyx, has a dark round seat and tapered body with a triangular cutaway exposing pale banded stone. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
42 H × 42 W × 42 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Orvian 1.1 — product specifications
Sprawling Galaxies — circular composition
Twenty-five polished natural-stone spheres form an open circle in Sprawling Galaxies, with varied colours, veins and mottled patterns across the separate balls. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Photo: Gerardo Landa Rojano. Copyright: GLR Estudio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Fragment of a Whisper III
A scent diffuser from Whispers of Halfeti stacks a sphere, open ring, bowl and faceted forms above a rounded foot, combining onyx, lava stone and marble. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
36.5 H × 13 W × 13 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Cosmic Traces VII — detail
This side-table detail shows the pale green circular top above an amber-coloured stem carved with repeated rings, contrasting smooth veining with a ribbed profile. Its materials include Calcite, Onyx, and Travertine. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by José Schnaider. Studio: Sten Studio. Crafted by Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, Victor Garcia.
2025
Source & credits
Design: José Schnaider / Sten Studio. Craft: Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, and Victor Garcia. Photo: Teresa Castillo. | Used with permission | Source | Homo Faber — design and craft credits
Halfeti Galaxy
A wall installation from Whispers of Halfeti arranges 33 polished semiprecious stone spheres on metal holders in loose curves, showing varied colours, veining and patterns. Its materials include Natural stone. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
187.2 D × 10.9 W × 100 H cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Tulipa
A flower-like sculpture from Lithic Bloom stacks a bud-shaped crown, rounded elements and a diagonally fluted base, combining onyx, calcite, travertine, lava stone and marble. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
200 H × 37 W × 37 D cm.
Whispers of Halfeti I
A sculpture from Whispers of Halfeti stacks fluted, rounded and faceted forms beneath a dark pointed crown, combining marble, onyx, travertine and lava stone. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
220 H × 35 W × 35 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Craspilia
A lamp from Lithic Bloom stacks rounded textured forms above a deeply fluted foot, ending in an open flower-like crown in onyx, marble and travertine. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
160 H × 45 W × 45 D cm.
Liora 1.1
A stool from The Wedding combines marble and onyx in a pleated bowl-shaped seat, pink rounded collar and angular tapered base. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
41 H × 33 W × 33 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Liora 1.1 — product specifications
Virel 1.1
A high table from The Wedding supports a round veined top on a narrow column and layered curved foot, combining onyx, calcite and travertine. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
90 H × 30 W × 55 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Virel 1.1 — product specifications
Cosmic Relics IV
A vertical sculpture of calcite, onyx and travertine stacks grey geometric forms above a ribbed pale section and rough pink stone, contrasting polished and porous surfaces. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by José Schnaider. Studio: Sten Studio. Crafted by Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, Victor Garcia.
2025
Source & credits
Design: José Schnaider / Sten Studio. Craft: Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, and Victor Garcia. Photo: Teresa Castillo. | Used with permission | Source | Homo Faber — design and craft credits
Carnivora — detail
This detail of Carnivora from Lithic Bloom shows a ribbed green-and-cream fan-shaped crown topped with five polished red-gold spheres above a pale rounded support. Its materials include Onyx, Travertine, and Marble. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
Complete sculpture: 125 H × 40 W × 40 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Photo: Izack Morales. Copyright: IZACK MORALES. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Unara 1.1
A bench from The Wedding has a long rounded seat on two different supports, pairing stacked stone collars with overlapping tapered forms in travertine, calcite, marble and onyx. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
45 H × 40 W × 120 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Unara 1.1 — product specifications
Sacra
A console from The Wedding supports a long stone slab on two contrasting legs of fluted cones and faceted blocks, combining onyx, marble and calcite. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture. Related services include Stone furniture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
90 H × 35 W × 160 D cm.
Fragment of a Whisper II
A scent diffuser from Whispers of Halfeti combines marble, calcite, onyx, lava stone and travertine in a fluted base, broad circular dish and tapering stack. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
40 H × 16 W × 20.5 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Aurella
A lamp from The Wedding stacks folded, pleated and tapering stone forms beneath a glowing crown, combining onyx, calcite, marble and travertine. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
190 H × 50 W × 50 D cm.
Lithic Bloom — collection view
Lithic Bloom brings a blue calcite chair, flower-shaped table and tall botanical sculptures together, using varied natural stones in polished curves, fluted stems and carved crowns. Its materials include Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Lava stone, and Quartz. Its disciplines include Furniture. Related services include Stone lighting and Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
Hydrea | Florea | Tulipa | Milpiah | Craspilia | Cactona | Helicor | Nectarum | Carnivora
Folia
An onyx side table from Lithic Bloom has a pale, leaf-shaped top on a slender cylindrical stem and round foot, with warm veins running through the stone. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
Two documented sizes: 1: 45.5 H × 41.5 W × 26 D cm; 2: 45.5 H × 44 W × 26 D cm.
Whispers of Halfeti — collection view
Whispers of Halfeti pairs three tall stone totems with four smaller scent diffusers in a collaboration with Penhaligon’s, repeating rounded, fluted and faceted forms at different scales. Its materials include Marble, Onyx, Travertine, Lava stone, and Calcite. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects and Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
Whispers of Halfeti I | Whispers of Halfeti II | Whispers of Halfeti III | Fragment of a Whisper I | Fragment of a Whisper II | Fragment of a Whisper III | Fragment of a Whisper IV
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio, in collaboration with Penhaligon’s. Photo: Ximena Morfín. Images courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Cosmic Relics IX
A totem of calcite, onyx and travertine stacks carved curves, a green bowl, an orange block and textured layers above a pale pink slab and dark rounded foot. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by José Schnaider. Studio: Sten Studio. Crafted by Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, Victor Garcia.
2025
Source & credits
Design: José Schnaider / Sten Studio. Craft: Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, and Victor Garcia. Photo: Teresa Castillo. | Used with permission | Source | Homo Faber — design and craft credits
Sprawling Galaxies — vertical composition
Polished natural-stone spheres form a vertical Sprawling Galaxies composition inside a wall recess, with warm light casting long shadows beside the separate coloured balls. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Photo: Gerardo Landa Rojano. Copyright: GLR Estudio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
The Wedding — installation
The Wedding combines stone benches, stools, monumental lamps and candleholders in a chapel installation, contrasting angular and pleated forms with rounded supports and glowing stone. Its materials include Onyx, Calcite, Marble, Travertine, and Lava stone. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware and Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026 | Alcova, Milan
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Floral interventions: Hamish Powell. Woven metal carpet: Verdi. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Helicor
A botanical sculpture from Lithic Bloom combines onyx, marble, lava stone, calcite and travertine in a fluted base, ribbed stem and pointed, opening crown. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
160 H × 35 W × 35 D cm.
Cosmic Traces VII
A side table of calcite, onyx and travertine balances a pale green circular top on a ribbed amber-coloured stem, rounded forms and a broad patterned base. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by José Schnaider. Studio: Sten Studio. Crafted by Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, Victor Garcia.
2025
Source & credits
Design: José Schnaider / Sten Studio. Craft: Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, and Victor Garcia. Photo: Teresa Castillo. | Used with permission | Source | Homo Faber — design and craft credits
Whispers of Halfeti II
A sculpture from Whispers of Halfeti stacks bowls, a diamond-like form and rounded elements above a fluted foot, combining onyx, travertine, marble and lava stone. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
170 H × 33 W × 35 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Peonara
An onyx stool from Lithic Bloom has a compact rounded body and gently flattened seat, with pale pink and reddish veining continuing across its sides. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
40 H × 40 ⌀ cm.
Carnivora
A botanical sculpture from Lithic Bloom combines onyx, travertine and marble in a ribbed base, rounded stem and fan-shaped crown topped with small stone spheres. Related services include Sculptural objects.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
125 H × 40 W × 40 D cm.
Lucelle 1.1
A table candleholder from The Wedding pairs angular marble, onyx and travertine forms with four petal-shaped cups, contrasting veined surfaces and sharply cut profiles. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
34 H × 32 W × 32 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Lucelle 1.1 — product specifications
Fragment of a Whisper I
A scent diffuser from Whispers of Halfeti stacks bowls and faceted forms above a porous lobed foot, combining onyx, marble, lava stone and travertine. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
40 H × 17.5 W × 17.5 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Lithara
A scent diffuser from Lithic Bloom rises from a scalloped dish through a dark textured form and pale green stem to a yellow bud, combining onyx, marble and lava stone. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
35.5 H × 20 W × 20 D cm.
Source & credits
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Lithara — product specifications
Orlena
A table from The Wedding has a broad circular top supported by contrasting rounded stone collars and a pleated foot in travertine, calcite, marble and onyx. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
75 H × 80 W × 80 D cm.
Virena
A vase from The Wedding has a broad fluted bowl above four rounded stone collars, combining onyx, travertine and marble in contrasting colours and veining. Its disciplines include Sculpture. Related services include Stone homeware.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2026
35 H × 28 W × 28 D cm.
Hydrea
A blue calcite chair from Lithic Bloom has a rounded body and a tall, pointed back, with mottled stone patterns continuing across its smooth surface. Its disciplines include Furniture and Sculpture.
Designed by Sten Studio.
2025
86 H × 70 W × 70 D cm.
Source & credits
Studio biography | Studio collections | Bespoke work | Studio and creative director | Marble furniture
Photographs supplied by the practitioner. Directory information
Hydrea
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Aurella
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Halfeti Galaxy
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Florea
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Vireon
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Whispers of Halfeti I
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Peonara
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Sacra
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Whispers of Halfeti II
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Folia
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Liora 1.1
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Liora 1.1 — product specifications
Whispers of Halfeti III
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Tulipa
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Orvian 1.1
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Orvian 1.1 — product specifications
Fragment of a Whisper I
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Cactona
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Virel 1.1
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Virel 1.1 — product specifications
Fragment of a Whisper II
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Craspilia
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Orlena
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Fragment of a Whisper III
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Milpiah
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Virena
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Fragment of a Whisper IV
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Nectarum
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Lucerna
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Carnivora
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Lucelle 1.1
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Lucelle 1.1 — product specifications
Helicor
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Unara 1.1
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Unara 1.1 — product specifications
Lithara
Design: Sten Studio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source | Lithara — product specifications
Lithic Bloom — collection view
Design: Sten Studio. Photo: Ximena Morfín. Images courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Cosmic Relics IV
Design: José Schnaider / Sten Studio. Craft: Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, and Victor Garcia. Photo: Teresa Castillo. | Used with permission | Source | Homo Faber — design and craft credits
The Wedding — installation
Design: Sten Studio. Floral interventions: Hamish Powell. Woven metal carpet: Verdi. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Sprawling Galaxies — circular composition
Design: Sten Studio. Photo: Gerardo Landa Rojano. Copyright: GLR Estudio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Cosmic Traces VII
Design: José Schnaider / Sten Studio. Craft: Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, and Victor Garcia. Photo: Teresa Castillo. | Used with permission | Source | Homo Faber — design and craft credits
Whispers of Halfeti — collection view
Design: Sten Studio, in collaboration with Penhaligon’s. Photo: Ximena Morfín. Images courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Carnivora — detail
Design: Sten Studio. Photo: Izack Morales. Copyright: IZACK MORALES. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Cosmic Relics IX
Design: José Schnaider / Sten Studio. Craft: Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, and Victor Garcia. Photo: Teresa Castillo. | Used with permission | Source | Homo Faber — design and craft credits
Sprawling Galaxies — vertical composition
Design: Sten Studio. Photo: Gerardo Landa Rojano. Copyright: GLR Estudio. Image courtesy of Sten Studio. | Used with permission | Source
Cosmic Traces VII — detail
Design: José Schnaider / Sten Studio. Craft: Omar Cruz, Gustavo Gonzalez, Martin Fuentes, and Victor Garcia. Photo: Teresa Castillo. | Used with permission | Source | Homo Faber — design and craft credits
Logo: Sten Studio logo, from the studio’s official website. Used with studio permission. | Used with permission | Source