Celeste House, a Tearoom, Concept Store and Living Cabinet of Curiosities in Mexico City
Conceived in 2010 by Celeste magazine editor Vanesa Fernández and her husband, artist Aldo Chaparro, Celeste House unfolds like a beautifully choreographed sequence of discoveries. Set within a refined 1940s house in Mexico City’s Anzures neighbourhood, the space was sensitively restored by Productora Architects, who struck a confident balance between restraint and personality. The result is quietly striking, from the intelligent placement of cement tiles to the unexpected elegance of a modernist, Vienna-inspired café interior.
Anzures itself adds to the appeal. It is a residential enclave where each street is named after a literary figure, giving the walk there a subtle sense of narrative even before you step inside.
Celeste House unfolds in three distinct yet fluid chapters. You enter through the concept store and gallery, a thoughtfully curated world of objects that rewards lingering. Paintings sit alongside functional and sculptural pieces, rare fossils, collectable fashion, jewellery, and design objects sourced globally. Some pieces are created by Aldo and Vanesa themselves, while others are by leading Mexican designers. Together, they reflect the breadth and confidence of Mexico City’s contemporary design scene — eclectic without feeling cluttered, worldly without losing a sense of place.
Moving deeper into the house, you encounter a homoeopathic apothecary specialising in phytotherapy. Here, personalised remedies are prepared with an unmistakably old-world sensibility. Bottles, drawers and handwritten notes evoke a Victorian dispensary; the experience is intimate and deliberate.
And then comes the heart of Celeste House, the champagne tearoom. Designed with Viennese references but devoted to the rituals of English tea, tiered plates arrive bearing pastries, scones, and delicate sandwiches. It is elegant without stiffness and gently playful. The tea selection is extensive and serious, and the champagne list is just as impressive. To add to the experience, Cantonese-style dim sum is available in the evenings, seamlessly integrated into the menu.
As the day progresses into the evening, the atmosphere subtly shifts. Candles flicker lower, glasses clink more, and Celeste House transforms into a place that feels equally suited for a leisurely afternoon or a stylish late-night gathering.
Celeste House
Unfortunately, Celeste is now permanently closed. However, for those who were fortunate enough to experience it, the memory continues to shine.
+55 5 531 8309
Descartes 73 Anzures, Miguel Hidalgo (corner of Darwin and Kepler), Ciudad de México, CDMX, 11590, México
