He is one of the pioneers of Barcelona design and also one of those who have had the greatest international impact. Jaume Tresserra (Barcelona, 1943) grew up in a family of actors and fashion designers where he developed a great aesthetic sensibility as well as a genuine passion for cinema. The costumes and sets of classic Hollywood films from the 30s, 40s, and 50s have been his great source of inspiration.
A good part of that gauchediviniana and exquisite Barcelona passed through his house, from Tiffany jewelry designer Elsa Peretti to the always impeccable architect Federico Correa and, of course, the brilliant and incomparable designer Miguel Milá, of whom he considers himself a good friend and fervent admirer. A Barcelona that, from the 80s onwards, began to champion design and interior design and helped boost careers like Tresserra's who, after passing through the Escola Massana, began working in advertising and shortly after in interior design. By the end of the 80s, he had already designed his first exclusive furniture and was beginning to stand out at international fairs.
His taste for noble materials, artisanal processes and impeccable finishes, and an emotional and sophisticated design, have made him a classic. He has always shied away from fashion and the fleeting. His furniture pieces are unique pieces that last a lifetime and pass on to subsequent generations. Some of his works have appeared in films such as Batman (Tim Burton, 1989), A Kiss Before Dying (James Dearden, 1992), Damage (Louis Malle, 1993) or The Skin I Live In (Pedro Almodóvar, 2011). Various celebrities have posed with his furniture and he has a busy client list in Qatar, Japan, and Senegal. In November 2014, he opened a store on the Upper East Side of New York.
From the Carpett secretaire to the Lola armchair, his works, in addition to being present in various decorative arts museums, compose an imaginary that transports you to a cinematic universe of timeless sophistication.