Mara Ellis lives in Wellington and designs tables, stools, and domestic rituals.

Mara Ellis lives in Wellington and designs tables, stools, and domestic rituals.

Mara Ellis lives in Wellington and designs tables, stools, and domestic rituals.

Mara’s work begins with the ordinary gestures around objects: setting down a cup, moving a chair, opening a window. The pieces are quiet, but never anonymous.

Mara’s work begins with the ordinary gestures around objects: setting down a cup, moving a chair, opening a window. The pieces are quiet, but never anonymous.

Mara’s work begins with the ordinary gestures around objects: setting down a cup, moving a chair, opening a window. The pieces are quiet, but never anonymous.

FEATURED WORK 01

A table series shaped around morning light, low seating, and the small choreography of shared rooms.

Mara’s work begins with the ordinary gestures around objects: setting down a cup, moving a chair, opening a window. The pieces are quiet, but never anonymous.

A portable object for hallways, bedrooms, and in-between spaces where furniture needs to work without demanding attention.

Mara’s work begins with the ordinary gestures around objects: setting down a cup, moving a chair, opening a window. The pieces are quiet, but never anonymous.

FEATURED WORK 02

FEATURED WORK 03

A study in softened junctions, restrained planes, and furniture that feels settled as soon as it enters the room.

Mara’s work begins with the ordinary gestures around objects: setting down a cup, moving a chair, opening a window. The pieces are quiet, but never anonymous.