Etched Design, Inc. is owned and operated by its founder, Monica L. Alcota and supporting artisans. Since the company’s inception in 2004, Ms. Alcota has worked with the most acclaimed interior design firms in New York and around the US, and has gained a reputation for excellence in craftsmanship, among the most elite. Ms. Alcota is one of the best kept secrets behind the scenes in interior design field, and her pieces garnish some of the most exquisite homes in the US. Few artisans exist in the US who have the skill or the experience that Etched Design offers. Argentinian- born, Ms. Alcota is humble and prolific, as demonstrated by the breadth of materials with which she works. An entrepreneur from young, Ms. Alcota opened her first custom framing and glass design studio in 1998, in Argentina. Each piece that is produced by Etched Design has the mark of custom design that will not be found in common locations. Each piece completed is touched by Ms. Alcota’s hand-made finishes, with the quality and attention to detail that make her products consistent and superior, that reassure both client and designer that no two pieces are the same, and what they possess in their home is indeed a work of art.