NEW YORK
Saintleo is a New York–based product and design studio with a multidisciplinary approach.
Founded by Creative Director Leon McKay, the idea began after his studies in engineering in Melbourne, Australia, and took shape as a metal workshop in Auckland, New Zealand. Guided by Leon’s interests in music, art, architecture, and contemporary culture, Saintleo has since evolved into a platform for special projects and limited-edition pieces, now based and operating from a studio in Brooklyn, New York.
Each project reflects Leon’s signature balance of design, detail, and craftsmanship—combining an eclectic use of raw materials such as stainless steel and aluminum with a refined, contemporary sensibility.
This 50kg bench seat, made entirely from aluminum was created for the Paererewa 1000 project as a first iteration. Its surface features a unique ombré finish - sandblasted at the top and gradually transitioning into a mirror-polished base. The design draws inspiration from the natural wear of outdoor furniture in harsh environments, in this case exposed to sand and wind. The reflective base is intended to visually dissolve into its environment, mirroring its surroundings rather than competing with them.