Actor and comedian Julio Torres has made his design debut with Sabai through a new collection that blends whimsy, personal narrative, and urban inspiration. Dubbed All Other Passports, the line of furniture and accessories began as a conversation between Julio and Sabai co-founder Phantila Phataraprasit.

Viewed through the lens of New York apartment living, the art-forward pieces draw clever connections to the city in nearly every detail. A daybed with subtle arches offers a visual nod to the bridges that lead into Manhattan, while a screen takes inspiration from Harry Roseman’s Curtain Wall, located in JFK’s international arrivals terminal. A small stool references a familiar catch-all surface in Julio’s own home, capturing the everyday artifacts of city life. Coins, receipts, and transit cards are woven into the design, transforming ordinary objects into a playful motif.

As the collection took shape, Julio and Phantila—both immigrants—bonded over their experiences with the U.S. immigration system and the complexities of building a life in New York, themes that frequently surface in Julio’s comedic work. The result is a deeply personal yet delightfully surreal collection that reflects the objects, emotions, and liminal states that shape how people navigate a city and create a sense of home within it.

Explore the full collection at Sabai.