The Libera chair is the result of a collaboration between Stua's founder, Jesus Gasca and his son, Jon Gasca. The uniqueness of Libera comes from its wooden frame and legs, which are combined together in a fluid movement. The designers worked with wood with complete freedom, as if it were a liquid material. Using contemporary technologies, surfaces have become both tactile and organic. Libera also offers surprising comfort thanks to the use of new elastic materials. Libera's frame has a classic shape and unique details, created with the latest technology. The result is a chair with a resplendent shape and good ergonomics, a new classic among the Stua collections.
Born in San Sebastián in 1967, Jon Gasca graduated in industrial engineering from the University of Navarre. He then joined Stua, the company founded by his father, Jesus, in 1984. Together, they have maintained an unpretentious and accessible aesthetic, evoking the spirit of classic mid-century modernism. "We try to give people a sense of well-being, not opulence," says Gasca. "We convey freshness and a sense of belonging." Stua, under their guidance, Jon Gasca won numerous awards, including Spain's National Design Prize in 2009. Among Gascas's enduring creations are the Costura sofa collection, Eclipse tables, and the Nube armchair, the latter of which he co-designed with his father. Like all Stua products, these pieces intentionally blur the lines between residential and commercial furniture. "Home and office are two different worlds," Gasca points out, "but we try to take an in-between approach." More simply, when asked whether Stua makes furniture for offices or homes, he responds, "We just make furniture."
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In 1982, Jesus Garcia founded Stua, a Spanish manufacturer of contemporary furniture. Stua offers airy, Mediterranean design; a tradition that is reflected in modern style. The collection is designed to suit both residential and office environments, which can be seen in the Gas office chair. The main feature of each Stua product is its durability, whether chairs, tables, stools (such as the Onda high stool), or storage. Stua favours the simplicity and timelessness of products, while also leaning on its principles concerning quality and attention to the smallest aesthetic detail.