ABOUT
Caos Motē is a independent design studio by Sam Molloy working with raw materials such as concrete, reclaimed textiles, and foliage to create objects that feel solid, lived-in, and adaptable. Inspired by civic infrastructure and the natural world, our work reimagines everyday materials in new contexts, balancing the industrial with the organic.
MATERIAL + MEMORY
Concrete, metal, and reclaimed fabrics evolve over time. The marks they collect—scratches, wear, patina—aren’t flaws but part of the design. These materials tell a story, shaped by use, weather, and movement. We embrace that process, creating objects that don’t just exist in a space but shift and settle into it.
UBIQUITY
Cinder blocks, screws, and streetlights—objects built for function. We take those forms and give them new meaning, turning the ordinary into something unexpected. By shifting context, we change the way people see familiar materials. A piece of infrastructure becomes furniture, an industrial component turns into jewelry. The line between utility and art is blurred, making space for new perspectives.
SPACE + SELF
The objects we live with shape how we move and feel. A piece of furniture isn’t just a structure—it affects how a space is used, how people interact, how light moves through a room. Our work explores that relationship, considering not just form and function but the experience of living with an object. Whether through the weight of concrete, the softness of worn fabric, or the balance of raw and refined, our designs are about connection—between material, place, and the people who interact with it.
FRAGRANCE
The candle fragrance was made specifically for Caos Motē by the Institute for Art and Olfaction. Made with the idea of concrete and earth in mind.
“A Fragrance of rich, loamy earth, which is rounded by notes of Iranian galbanum, French lavender, and cedar. The result is a simple, earthy smell—a welcoming, deeply familiar aromatic reminiscent of walking in a wet forest, fog rising from the earth.”