#2 Monkeys (Nicoletta Mantoan and Alejandro Dumon)
Who is / What is
Design and manufacturing studio founded in 2010 by Nicoletta Mantoan and Alejandro Dumon (architecture, sculpture and art). Workshop in Sencelles (Camí de sa Bassa de sa Llentia). The entire process at home, very short series; They work metal, textiles and wood. They define themselves as "contemporary artisans for a slow revolution."
Featured work
- Baus (2018, lacquered and perforated metal); Rotlo collection (2019) for Les Marees (Barcelona).
- Shibui/Shibuia chairs and stools, Gavina, Medusa, Formentera Lady lamps.
- Interior design: Ca Na Toneta (Caimari, 2017), Draps Store, Tous, Cala Santanyí.
- 2monos × dHUB (Barcelona), exhibition in its “Crafts” section (Feb. 2026; to be verified).
Relationship with the office
- Trades: iron forging · Majorcan fusteria . Direct relationship with a specific Mallorcan trade: to be verified (the landscape and heritage are its declared inspiration).
- Collective: Made in Mallorca (London Design Fair 2019).
History
- 2010: foundation.
- 2017: Ca Na Toneta (Caimari).
- 2018-2019: Baus and Rotlo.
- 2019: Made in Mallorca in London.
- 2026: 2monos × dHUB.
Why is indigenous design
Complete design and manufacturing in a town in Pla, for clients on the island and abroad. Its link with the traditional craft is more of place than technique: an intermediate case.
For the project
- Metal workshop in Sencelles for prototypes of the platform.
- Ask them about the expo at the dHUB and why artisans collaborate.
Photos
 — Baus Series. © Jose Taltavull / 2 Monkeys
Frequently asked questions
What is 2 Micos (Nicoletta Mantoan and Alejandro Dumon)?
Design and manufacturing studio founded in 2010 by Nicoletta Mantoan and Alejandro Dumon (architecture, sculpture and art). Workshop in Sencelles (Camí de sa…
Sources
- 2monos.com/
- 2monos.com/about/
- viewmallorca.com/article-single-long/handcrafted-furniture-and-lighting-design-i
- mallorcamagazin.com/nachrichten/kultur/2019/09/18/73495/mallorca-design-auf-mess
Working text from the Disseny Indígena knowledge base, machine-translated from Spanish.
