A hefty slab of 100% parota wood with gently sloping sides makes it perfect for holding a bounty of fruit, for an abundant salad or for catching keys and mail in the foyer. Use it for dining or anywhere a touch of the organic makes sense. 

Siblings Maria and Santiago named Chechen Wood Design after the Chechén tree, which lives to more than 100 years old. Their strategy for the brand is just as lasting—breathing new life into wood offcuts from a furniture workshop, which are too small for furniture, but just the right size for handmade dishes and accessories. Master carpenters in Guadalajara now combine Mexican artisanal techniques with nine different kinds of wood to create beautiful, sustainable pieces for the table.