What began as a personal search for the true meaning of luxury developed into MERCANTIL, a firm in which exclusivity is defined by the history and origin of each piece. Through her curatorial focus, Hillary Kent has made craftsmanship the centerpiece of her approach, offering furniture and objects that honor the past while projecting a sophisticated vision of the future of design.
Founded by renowned interior designer Hillary Kent, MERCANTIL specializes in the creation of furniture, lighting, and accessories designed in line with strict curatorial guidelines. From the outset, Kent conceived the firm as a bridge between global design and ancestral techniques, establishing direct connections with carpenters, blacksmiths, leather workers, basket makers, and potters in Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean. This relationship with more than 500 master artisans guarantees the quality and exclusivity of each piece, while contributing to the preservation and evolution of traditional arts and crafts, ensuring that the artisanal legacy is kept alive and in constant transformation.