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The Arc Stool Is An Excellent Example of Functionality Meets Elegance & Simplicity In A Furniture Design

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I’m at a point in my life where I’m team stools over chairs, and I truly believe stools deserve to be given way more credit than they get. Stools are often overlooked, maybe because they occupy minimum space, and aren’t really overbearing. But these traits are what make stools so great in my opinion! I mean, they’re compact, and a great space-saving furniture option for our modern homes. They are also super portable. And an excellent stool design that would be a wonderful addition to your living space is the Arc stool by Juntos.

Designer: Juntos

The Arc Stool is a simple but wonderfully and thoughtfully designed stool that can add manifolds of elegance and personality to your living space. The stool is a typically humble item, however, the Arc Stool attempts to elevate and upgrade this rather mundane furniture piece. It is a signature piece of the inaugural collection by the US studio Juntos.

The minimalist and elegant stool has a sculptural appearance that is accentuated by its gently curved seat, and angled legs, which perfectly merge together to create a sophisticated furniture piece in a unique mottled color, that Juntos describes as having a rather “sensual approach”.  The stool has angled legs, that offer a ridge for the hand under the seat, making the stool extremely easy to pick up and move. On the other hand, the dipped surface adds comfort for the sitter.

The beautiful stool is available in three different colors – the dark blue Tide, deep purple Tinto, and greenish color named Lichen that has an interesting hazy wash of color. The Arc Stool was launched at this year’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) at New York Design Week. This first collection by Juntos is made to order, or produced in small quantities by skilled craftsmen in Maine. It’s a beautifully crafted piece that is a suitable pick for those who love small compact furniture designs that occupy minimum space while exuding maximum personality and charisma. You can pair it up with other stunning furniture pieces, and it would harmoniously merge with them, creating a coherent and finely done living space.

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This Coffee Table + Stool Set Are As Light & Weightless As They Are Resistant & Strong

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One of the most important elements of a home will always be the furniture that’s placed in it. The furniture in a home can either make or break it! The right kind of furniture design can create the essence and soul of a home. And I do feel it’s essential that the soul of our home is a reflection of our own soul. Hence picking furniture pieces that bring out the best in our homes, while authentically representing our personality is a must. You need to pick designs that are fun, sophisticated, and functional. They add an extra spark to your home, without compromising on utility in the least. And the R24 Coffee Table and Stool are a unique furniture duo that would be an excellent addition to your modern home.

Designer: Paula Valentini

Argentinian architect Paula Valentini merged her training and experiences in art and urban planning to design the R24 Coffee Table and Stool. Created for GANDIABLASCO, the two-piece set has a sculptural and almost artistic appeal to it. The architect attempted to explore textile architecture on a smaller scale through the coffee table and stool. “The image of the weightlessness of bodies held in space and the intention to explore structural fabrics became the guiding light of the project. Through R24 I evoke sensations and images like the evanescence of a bailiff’s wing. It is a useful object and it is also a work in space,” said Valentini.

The R24 Coffee Table and Stool are now a part of GANDIABLASCO’s outdoor furniture catalog, although they were initially designed in exchange with the Museum of Contemporary Art of Buenos Aires and its collection of abstraccíon geométrica. The goal was to create lightweight furniture pieces that are also extremely resistant and durable. To achieve this goal, Valentini dematerialized the edges and substructures and avoided brace rings. She provided the furniture designs with ethereal support and imparted them with an appearance of continuity. This, in turn, produced degrees of opacity and creates the image of a kaleidoscopic structure when the stools are stacked upon one another. “The pieces of the R24 series stand out for their open and slender weave and are surprising for their ability to support a weight close to one hundred times their own,” concluded Valentini.

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A Spinning top inspired this stool, helping this vernacular furniture reach Global heights

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Design, like art, possesses the unique power to express ideas and evoke emotions that transcend cultural boundaries, enriching our lives in profound ways. it’s also about sharing culture and knowledge in a way that’s visually captivating.
One such concept is the El Nahla Stool, it is a remarkable furniture piece that draws inspiration from the popular spinning top game, which is believed to be one of the oldest toys in history. With a design rooted in ancient origins and infused with contemporary craftsmanship, this unique stool pays homage to cultural heritage while embracing global appeal. Created as part of CLUSTER’s (Cairo Lab for Urban Studies, Training, and Environmental Research) project in Cairo, Egypt, El Nahla Stool aims to bridge the gap between formal and informal economies by integrating designers, manufacturers, artisans, and craftspeople. Let’s delve into the fascinating features and significance of this extraordinary creation.

Designer: Mohamed El-Haddad

The spinning top is a timeless toy cherished by people worldwide and holds a special place in our collective memories. Crafted from wood with a squat body and a sharp point at its base, this ingenious creation defies gravity as it spins on its vertical axis, mesmerizing us with its gyroscopic effect. The spinning top shows us how design and culture can come together. It brings people from different backgrounds closer through the fun of playing with it. It has been enjoyed by people for a long time, from ancient times to today, bringing happiness, imagination, and a sense of togetherness. It’s a toy that makes us feel nostalgic and reminds us of good times. Its enduring appeal lies not only in its elegant form but also in its ability to evoke nostalgia and familiarity, transcending time itself.

The visionary behind El Nahla Stool sought to create a design that represented the essence of Cairo’s “Ard El Lewa” area while transcending geographical boundaries. By tapping into the ubiquity of spinning tops across various localities, the stool’s designer recognized the universal appeal of this beloved toy. The unique shape of the spinning top seamlessly integrates with the stool’s structure, transforming it into a functional and aesthetically pleasing piece of furniture.

The stool serves as a versatile seating option, with its height-adjustable feature. Designed as a raised seat supported by three legs, this stool allows users to customize its height for optimal comfort. Whether it’s for a home, restaurant, or café setting, El Nahla Stool blends functionality and style, making it suitable for a variety of interior spaces.

The strength of El Nahla Stool lies in its distinctive design and global recognition. This stool has immense market potential worldwide. Its functional spinning mechanism not only adds an element of interaction but also allows for easy adjustment of the stool’s height. Interior designers, both locally and internationally, will find this unique stool a valuable addition to their projects. Moreover, its versatility ensures that end-users can enjoy its charm in diverse settings.

The market for unique, locally-inspired stools is relatively limited, making El Nahla Stool a highly sought-after product. Interior designers are constantly seeking distinctive pieces that can elevate their projects, and this stool fills that gap perfectly. Furthermore, as El Nahla Stool transcends cultural boundaries and resonates with a global audience, its appeal extends beyond the local market, attracting international buyers and end-users alike.

El Nahla Stool stands as a testament to the power of combining ancient inspiration with contemporary design. With its roots in the historical significance of the spinning top and its functional adaptability, this stool seamlessly blends cultural heritage with modern aesthetics. As an interior designer’s dream and a standout addition to any space, El Nahla Stool is set to make waves in both the local and international markets. Experience the charm and functionality of this globally inspired furniture piece that captures the essence of local areas worldwide.

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Minimal wooden stool is inspired by chess pieces

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I’m at a point in my life where I’m team stools over chairs, and I truly believe stools deserve to be given way more credit than they get. Stools are often overlooked, maybe because they occupy minimum space, and aren’t really overbearing. But these traits are what make stools so great in my opinion! I mean, they’re compact, and a great space-saving furniture option for our modern homes. They are also super portable. And, we’ve put together a collection of stool designs that not only provide a healthy seating experience while promoting a good and stable posture but most of them are created from sustainable materials as well. And, the Rook Stool by Ross Gardam is an excellent stool to add to your living space!

Designer: Ross Gardam

Designed by Australian designer Ross Gardam, the Rook Stool draws inspiration from chess pieces! Available in three types of solid wood, if you look closely at the stool, you’ll find deft and interesting similarities to the pieces you find on a chess board. The designer drew references from the shapes of decorative wooden chess pieces for the Rook Stool. The stool utilizes simple elements that have been placed at unusual but intriguing angles and intersections to create a sculptural appeal.

The stool consists of two planks of wood that have been placed together to form the central post. The post nearly touches one side and diverges on the other. A tubular black metal footrest is wedged between the two planks, resulting in an interesting interplay of forms. The Rook stool is available in options of solid walnut, white oak, or blackened oak, with the metal footrest and base plate powder coated in a textured black.

The stool is also available in a choice of three different heights which caters to the needs of different users, so you can pick the stool that perfectly matches your height! The seat also comes along with optional upholstery. The stool is produced by Gardam’s own studio, and it is built and assembled in Australia. The unique stool would be a wonderful addition to the homes of chess lovers!

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This colorful stumpy stool with wheels is perfect for indoors and outdoors

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I’m at a point in my life where I’m team stools over chairs, and I truly believe stools deserve to be given way more credit than they get. Stools are often overlooked, maybe because they occupy minimum space, and aren’t really overbearing. But these traits are what make stools so great in my opinion! I mean, they’re compact, and a great space-saving furniture option for our modern homes. They are also super portable. And, we’ve put together a collection of stool designs that not only provide a healthy seating experience while promoting a good and stable posture but most of them are created from sustainable materials as well. And a great stool design I recently set my eyes on is the Stump Stool!

Designer: Alexander Lotersztain for Derlot

Australian designer Alexander Lotersztain designed the Stump stool for the furniture brand Derlot. The circular stool is an adorable stump-looking stool that can be customized with wheels or integrated lights. “Bold, minimalist, and uncomplicated, Stump gives an appreciative nod to one of the earliest forms of seating. Ideal for moments of impromptu conversation or much-needed repose, Stump satisfies any social or seating arrangement,” said Derlot. And it’s true, the Stump stool is a simple minimal-looking stool, with no unnecessary tussles or frills, it does its job and it does it well.

The stool is available in three heights and a variety of fun and bright colors. It was designed to offer adaptable seating for spontaneous interactions. The stool is crafted from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic which makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. So, it would make an excellent addition to not only your backyard but also your living room. You can take your pick, and place it wherever you like. Users can even add wheels to the bottom, making the stool portable and easy to move around from one location to another.

The stool can be upholstered in fabric or leather options. You can make a selection on the basis of your home interiors. Stump can also be equipped with integrated battery-powered LEDs that light up the stool from within.

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This stool and side table set can be interlocked together like a pair of LEGO blocks

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There’s just something about a smartly designed piece of furniture, that can meet a number of needs, that ticks all the checkboxes of me. And if they also manage to be space-saving, and somewhat transformative, that’s some additional brownie points for them. Since space constraint is a legitimate real-time issue in most modern apartments today, it’s become almost imperative to search and seek out functional, ergonomic, and compact furniture designs for our homes. And a furniture design that I recently came across, that would be an excellent addition to your contemporary homes is ‘The Cube’.

Designer: Mirlay Özlem ER

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Designed by Mirlay Özlem ER, the Cube or the Cube Hobby Space is an ingenious design that comprises of a stool and side table, that have been craftily interlocked together, and can be separated to use individually. The design basically consists of two furniture pieces – a stool, and a side table. The two pieces have been configured together to function as small and cozy nooks for users to engage in their hobbies, or even get some work done. Both the pieces can be nested together, or placed on top of each other like LEGO blocks – making it super easy to store them away, assemble and disassemble them.

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The stool is rather small and compact but seems comfortable enough. Besides functioning as a seating space, it has been integrated with a storage section below and on the left-hand side as well, these can be used to store magazines, books, stationery, and any other equipment you may require for work, or carrying out your hobbies. The side table or small desk on the other features a simple tabletop that seems suitable for a couple of hours of work. When you’re in the mood to work or engage in some arts and crafts, you can simply remove the Cube from storage and set it up. Once you’re done using it, you can glide the table on top of the stool, fitting them together, and keeping them away as a single piece of furniture.

Mirlay recommends using the Cube to conduct your hobbies, however as mentioned, it can be used to work, but I don’t think it would be suitable for long durations. It seems okay to use if you have to finish up a small task that doesn’t require much time, or else it could become uncomfortable to sit on the Cube for longer.

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Minimalist stool combines wood and webbing to create a fresh and fun look

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We probably don’t always think about how chairs and stools look as long as they’re comfortable. After all, you don’t exactly see their visual design when you’re already sitting on them. You won’t always be sitting on a particular chair all of the time, however, and those moments when these pieces of furniture are empty can have an impact on your space’s overall ambiance. They can make or break the particular theme you’re going for or enhance the atmosphere inside a room. They can even be conversation starters, depending on how distinctive it looks. This stool, for example, might not look like the most comfortable or stable thing to sit on, but it’s hard to deny how it injects a bit of character into an area with its color combinations and raw vibe.

Designer: found/Founded

Compared to chairs, stools don’t seem to be inherently designed for long periods of use. They don’t have backrests or arms to make you feel comfortable, but they do make up for it by making it easy to sit down on one and then get up again quickly. It’s as if this kind of seat was made for more transient and very temporary situations where you just need a few minutes to rest or chat but never to lounge or work.

The KNOT Stool seems to take that image to the extreme. It is flat all around with nary a curved surface or corner that would have made it look more inviting. You can even directly see the layers of wood that make up its parts, giving it an almost brutalist aesthetic if not for the painted surfaces. Two slanted legs make up the entire support, but their thin profiles don’t really inspire much confidence.

It’s probably still a usable stool, but it seems to be designed more for viewing rather than sitting. The three wooden pieces can be painted in the same or different colors, for example. The decorative webbing strap that wraps around the top of the stool’s legs can also come in complementing or contrasting colors, not to mention being made of different materials.

The result is a stool that looks more fun than ergonomic and more decorative than utilitarian. Of course, it might still be possible to sit on it for a bit, or it can be used to hold other objects if you’re not that confident about its stability. Regardless of the purpose it will ultimately serve, the KNOT Stool is clearly not a typical stool, especially in the way it adds a bit of whimsical fun to your interior.

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Top 10 minimal furniture designs to add a bit of peace and calm to your home

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A beautiful piece of furniture can complete a room. It can be the final piece that makes a space come full circle, building a comfortable and cohesive haven, rather than a random area. Furniture pieces make or break a home, they add on to the essence or soul of a home, hence one needs to be extremely picky while choosing a furniture design. The design should be a reflection of you, and what you want your home to be. When you place a piece of furniture in a room, it should instantly integrate with the space, creating a wholesome and organic environment. We’ve curated a collection of minimal furniture designs that we believe will do this! Each of these pieces is unique, well-crafted, and made with a whole lot of love, and the love really shines through in the fine detailing and workmanship. We hope you feel the love too!

1. The Drum Stool

The Drum stool is minimal, elegant, stackable, and not to mention sustainable! At first glance, the Drum stool looks like a cute little wine cork to me. But when you dig deeper, you realize it has much more to offer than its adorable good looks.

Why is it noteworthy?

Teixeira picked materials such as cork and wood to build the stool, instantly rating it high on sustainability. Cork was used to create the seat, while wood was the material of choice for the legs.

What we like

The cork seat is comfortable and inviting and provides a grip while handling, so the stool is quite easy to move around and place in different positions

What we dislike

The wave pattern of the trimmed cork seat seems uncomfortable to sit on for long durations

2. Wormhole Coffee Table

Wormholes can hypothetically connect two disparate points in spacetime via a tunnel. And they’re quite commonly found in science fiction! And this mind-blowing coffee table by Olivier Gomis attempts to convert the hypothetical wormhole into a physical manifestation.

Why is it noteworthy?

The shape of a table is already quite eye-catching on its own. It’s almost like a wooden plank that has been bent so that the two ends are on top of each other and then joined together by a double cone. These are then glued together with sheets of maple veneer in between, which give the appearance of those faint light lines that form the grid.

What we like

  • A lamp was installed in the center of the hole, giving the table an eerie appearance in the dark

What we dislike

  • The inward curving section provides a risk for products that could roll inside and get stuck like a marble or a coin

3. The Alada Desk

Designed by Daniel Garcia Sanchez for Woodendot, the Alada folding desk is a nifty space-saving desk that doubles up as a super cute decorative shelf. Within seconds you can transform the Alada desk into a display shelf that can hold your favorite souvenirs from picture frames to even potted little plants.

Why is it noteworthy?

Sanchez designed the Alada desk, as he witnessed an ever-growing need for smart and flexible desk designs for working at home. Since work from home is a pretty common norm nowadays, it’s important to have a transformative and space-saving workspace at home – one that can be neatly tucked away when your workday ends!

What we like

  • The multifunctional desk has also been equipped with hidden storage spaces when it is folded up, to provide neat hiding spots for your laptop and notebooks

What we dislike

  • Not suitable for people who need a larger and more elaborate working space

4. Kabinett

Conceptualized by Stockholm-based designer Alexander Lervik and manufactured by Finnish furniture manufacturer Adea, the Kabinett is a minimal and sturdy cabinet designed for modern home offices…that also doubles up as a work desk!

Why is it noteworthy?

Kabinett is a part of Adea’s Smartwork range, and it aims to function as an ergonomic set-up for home offices. While functioning as an efficient work table, Kabinett also serves as a rather stylish and elegant dresser.

What we like

  • Multifunctional + ergonomic design
  • Its minimal aesthetics are a plus point since this allows the furniture to seamlessly merge with all kinds of home offices

What we dislike

  • Bulky + space-consuming design, not ideal for small homes

5. The Fortune Chair

Designed by Hyeyoung Han and Hanyoung Lee, the Fortune Chair is really a mix between a bean bag, chair, and a pod, and it also happens to look like a fortune cookie.

Why is it noteworthy?

The chair includes a fortune cookie-inspired wooden outer wall, which functions as a covering frame that surrounds the user. This outer wall creates a cozy, comfortable, and private space for the user to sit in.

What we like

  • Irrespective if you’re working in a corporate office or at home, the Fortune Chair functions as a little oasis for you to work in peace, much like the office pods we find today in commercial offices

What we dislike

  • Given the inwards curving design, the chair may become uncomfortable as the user cannot change their position frequently

6. The Bündner Side Table

Designed by the Portuguese architecture and design studio Joana Vilaça Studio, the Bündner Side table is a solid wood table that is artfully inspired by the Swiss Alps lifestyle. It’s a rather interesting muse for a meager table, and not a very common one either.

Why is it noteworthy?

Joana drew inspiration from her own experience of living in Switzerland, where her studio is located. “Having lived for five years in the beautiful Graubünden canton of Switzerland, the collection is inspired by the art of living in the Swiss Alps,” she said.

What we like

  • The self-assembly design is ideal for residential or public interiors, where it can be utilized as a bedside, coffee, or side table

What we dislike

  • Would be great if there was a folding/space-saving version of it as well

7. Allieva

There’s always been a need for compact and functional workstations. But this necessity is further compounded by the growing trend of distance learning and working from home, especially after the pandemic. To address this problem, Whynot Design has introduced a unique and innovative solution called the Allieva. This foldable wooden workstation is designed for Foppapedretti, one of the most well-known Italian brands for baby products and wooden furniture since 1945.

Why is it noteworthy?

This sleek, foldable work desk is meant to fit in any space, making it perfect for small houses and dorm rooms. Despite compromising on size, Allieva is aesthetically pleasing. It takes up as little space as possible and measures only 7 inches deep when folded.

What we like

  • The workstation can be set up easily with a simple gesture
  • Comes with a large compartment at the base of the table that allows you to keep everything

What we dislike

  • The folding and unfolding mechanism could be considered tedious by users

8. The Spectrum Workstation Round ST160

Studio Geckeler Michels designed the Spectrum Workstation Round ST160 for Karimoku New Standard. Karimoku New Standard is an offshoot of Karimoku. It was founded to easily combine the brand’s craftsmanship with design studios around the world. The studio designed the minimal workstation to bring a semblance of calm and tranquility to our hectic workspaces.

Why is it noteworthy?

The station perfectly embodies Japanese craftsmanship and German design, in an attempt to merge stunning aesthetics with efficiency and functionality. It has been crafted from solid Japanese oak wood and is designed to support a flexible and dynamic style of working.

What we like

  • Works well for both home and corporate offices
  • The workstation can seat up to six people quite comfortably, so it’s also great to sit together and interact and collaborate

What we dislike

  • The circular shape brings a conference room table for collaborative work but takes away the privacy of a personal cabin

9. The Outside In

This multifunctional shape-shifting table is called the Outside In, and it integrates beautiful hand-carved grooves into its timber frames, which resemble the raked ruts of Japanese zen gardens.

Why is it noteworthy?

Japanese zen gardens have supplied ceaseless inspiration for designers. While the sheer meditative quality of zen gardens is enough to insight into some new ideas, the artful design of zen gardens rakes its own creative vision for designers. Melbourne-based furniture, lighting, and object design company Sabu Studio found its own creative vision by way of Japanese zen gardens when designing the minimalist Outside In table.

What we like

  • Features a sinuous timber surface that resembles the hand-raked grooves of a zen garden
  • Outside In is a crafty piece of furniture that would look right at home in hospitality common spaces or even event halls

What we dislike

  • Space-consuming & bulky design

10. Solar

MyZoo, a cat goods company, designs modern cat furniture that caters to your cat’s every need, while not disrupting your interior design. Solar, one of their more recent designs, is a wall-mountable floating cat bed that mounts onto any vertical surface so cats rest midair in their own designated space.

Why is it noteworthy?

Shaped like the sun, Solar is a small, but sturdy floating cat bed that’s built from pinewood. In a similar fashion to their other pieces of cat furniture, MyZoo lined Solar with a slotted resting platform for safe jumping. Ideal for small spaces, Solar provides a resting spot and jumping platform for your cat and saves space in the meantime.

What we like

  • Solar doesn’t take up any ground space and easily mounts to any wall where there’s room
  • Easy to assemble

What we dislike

  • There’s no cushioning on the bed which would make it easier for the cat to lounge on

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Minimal stackable stool features slim wooden legs that fit perfectly into grooves of the cork seat

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I’m at a point in my life where I’m team stools over chairs, and I truly believe stools deserve to be given way more credit than they get. Stools are often overlooked, maybe because they occupy minimum space, and aren’t really overbearing. But these traits are what make stools so great in my opinion! I mean, they’re compact, and a great space-saving furniture option for our modern homes. They are also super portable. And, a stool design I recently came across, and would love to get my hands on is the Drum stool by Teixeira Design Studio.

Designer: Teixeira Design Studio

I’ve seen a lot of stool designs, and let’s be honest some of them do tend to get predictable. But the Drum stool is anything but predictable. The Drum stool is minimal, elegant, stackable, and not to mention sustainable! At first glance, the Drum stool looks like a cute little wine cork to me. But when you dig deeper, you realize it has much more to offer than its adorable good looks. Teixeira picked materials such as cork and wood to build the stool, instantly rating it high on sustainability. Cork was used to create the seat, while wood was the material of choice for the legs.

The cork seat features round trimmed surfaces, giving it a rather fun and playful shape. The trimmed seat is further supported by slim wooden legs that effortlessly blend with the seat, creating a furniture piece with a cohesive and harmonious personality. I love how the sleek legs deftly slide into the grooves on the cork seat! The cork seat is comfortable and inviting and provides a grip while handling, so the stool is quite easy to move around and place in different positions. As mentioned earlier, the Drum stool is stackable, which means you can stack up multiple drum stools one on top of the other, making them super easy to store away when not in use.

The Drum stool’s aesthetics are quite warm and minimal, allowing it to perfectly merge with the interiors of different living spaces. It’s the kind of versatile furniture piece that you can slyly slide into your living room, bedroom, or even your home office – it just fits right everywhere!

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This rustic + flexible stool is made using the leftover grain from beer

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I’m at a point in my life where I’m team stools over chairs, and I truly believe stools deserve to be given way more credit than they get. Stools are often overlooked, maybe because they occupy minimum space, and aren’t really overbearing. But these traits are what make stools so great in my opinion! I mean, they’re compact, and a great space-saving furniture option for our modern homes. They are also super portable. And one such innovative stool design I recently came across is the Mask Stool by Mater.

Designer: Mater

Design brand Mater designed the ‘Mask Stool’. Now, what makes the Mask stool so unique or special? It’s the fact, that it has been built using the spent grain from brewery Carlsberg’s beer production, at the Danish film festival 3 Days of Design. The stool was displayed as a part of the brand’s Circular Design Exhibition at the hotel Villa Copenhagen in Copenhagen. It was designed by Danish architect Eva Harlou.

The Mask Stool is built using a sustainable design technology that was developed by Mater. Mater developed this technology alongside the Danish Technological Institute and the University of Copenhagen. The technology merges and mixes fiber-based materials with plastic waste. The spent grain leftover from Carlsberg’s beer production process is called ‘mask’ in Danish. This leftover material was used to create the stool. The wet fiber-based material left behind from the production process is dried up and then merged with a granulate of plastic waste, to produce a mixture that can be molded and transformed into furniture.

“It’s not only challenging, but it’s also very interesting because now we know how to do this. Now we can use not only the spent grain but also coffee beans and wood chips. This production method is unlimited. We can scale it up and do collaborations with all kinds of different industries to take their waste and turn it into great design,” said Eva Harlou. Discovering and developing this material took a lot of trial and error, and time on the part of the designers. Once they achieved this new material and got it right, it opened up the portal to discover a whole bunch of new materials.

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