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New Austin Gallery Omet Showcases the Best in Contemporary Mexican Design

What started as a buzzy online platform highlighting collectible treasures has bloomed into a permanent space

By Geoffrey Montes
Modern interior with sculptural chair, round mirror, wooden tables, and a vase with flowers in a contemporary setting.
Lorena Vieyra’s Omet has opened a permanent gallery in Austin, Texas. Photo: omet austin

What started as an online platform showcasing collectible Mexican design has bloomed into a permanent gallery in Austin, Texas. Open by appointment, Omet packs 2,500 square feet with statement-making furnishings and objects. “I think it’s important to have a physical space where people can see, feel, and experience the pieces,” says Lorena Vieyra, the Mexico City–based architect and founder. Vieyra works directly with top artisans, among them furniture designer Simon Hamui and ceramist Lili Cortina, who all share a passion for storytelling through traditional techniques and time-honored materials.

Below, take a look inside the space. 

Modern interior with geometric decor, purple rug, hanging textiles, wooden accents, and plants in vases on a polished concrete floor.
Omet in Austin. Photo: omet austin
Modern black chairs on textured rugs with a geometric wooden partition in a contemporary interior setting
The Greca Chair and Metatl Chair by Pedro Reyes. Photo: omet austin
Hand lighting three black twisted candles on a modern black holder with a blue couch and wooden wall in the background.
Zyana Candlesticks by Lili Cortina. Photo: omet austin
Modern living room with blue couch, glass coffee table, and potted orchids on table. Neutral tones and textured finishes.
This set of six tables from Caterina Moretti. Photo: omet austin

A version of this article first appeared in print in our 2023 Winter Issue under the headline “Latin Flair.” Subscribe to the magazine.