Vacavaliente uses recycled leather to craft beautiful, functional and timeless products in Spain. In giving new life to materials that would have otherwise been cast aside as waste, this global brand has brought a creative, innovative spirit to their eco-conscious values. At the same time, Vacavaliente’s home and office accessories have earned international recognition for their artistic significance at institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Design Museum in London.
A Fresh Approach to Leather Goods
Since Vacavaliente was founded in 2006 in Argentina, it has zeroed in on one idea: transforming recycled leather into meaningful, everyday objects.
The first step in the production process is recovering unused scraps from the leather industry. Rather than treating these offcuts as waste, Vacavaliente sees their potential to become something new. The scraps of leather are thoroughly cleaned before being compacted and bonded with natural latex and organic pigments.
This transformation turns simple offcuts into a new recycled leather material. This environmentally friendly option features the same durability as conventional leather while also being luxuriously smooth, soft and pliable.
Sustainably Crafted
With their focus on recycled leather, it’s clear that sustainability is a priority at Vacavaliente. In addition to reducing waste in the leather industry, the brand has committed to making socially and environmentally conscious business decisions that benefit not only shareholders but also the planet, their employees and their community.
As a certified B Corporation, Vacavaliente has met or exceeded rigorous standards for performance, accountability and transparency to benefit social and environmental causes. The brand’s efficient, sustainable practices have helped to reduce landfill waste and decrease the demand for new, raw materials. Their high-quality recycled leather products are carefully crafted in Spain and feature timeless, durable designs intended to last for generations.
Home Goods and Office Accessories
According to Vacavaliente, “Every piece we create is an invitation to slow down, to choose consciously and to surround yourself with objects that matter.” At Unison, we’re proud to offer a curated selection of home and office accessories from this brand, especially since their values align so closely with our own.
Vacavaliente offers a number of versatile and sophisticated solutions for home and office organization. Use the durable leather handles of their Twist Floor Baskets to easily tote shoes, toys, towels or magazines from one room to the next, or collect treasured photos in a Leather Storage Box with matching lid. The exposed contrast stitching adds a distinctive accent to these useful organizers.
At mealtimes, Vacavaliente pieces bring luxurious leather accents to the table. Their Dot Round Placemats and Dot Round Coasters come in a range of vibrant hues, from traditional leather tones like Black, Cognac and Pecan to distinctive options like Deep Pine and Deep Teal. Leather Napkin Holders include a metal button-post closure to enhance any table setting with thoughtfully presented linens.
The brand also creates polished accessories for the office, including their reversible Leather Desk Pads with an easy-to-clean surface and plenty of space for a laptop, keyboard and mouse. Coordinating Leather Pencil Holders feature eye-catching twist seams highlighted by bold white stitching. The Horizontal, Vertical and Envelope Cases are ideal for storing important documents or travel necessities, with an elastic band and leather button ensuring a secure closure.
