Middle East - Stools

Composed of a series of fat, broken lines, the Stopstool gains structure as molten plastic ribbons overlap in 3 key points. Stopstool sage is a canvas for soft, earthy tonal gradation. Broad strokes of printed material lend themselves to rich pigmentation, taking full advantage of the painterly joys of this dough-like material. Stop stool sage is entirely one-off, as texture and color expression according to the past life of the recycled plastic. The Stopstool is extruded from recycled fridge interiors and is not intended for extended outdoor use. UV exposure may yellow the white plastic and dull brighter colors over time. About the designer. Core tenets of longevity, functionality, and joy guide the Kooij collection. Of every object, they ask: is this a permanent, worthy application of the resources used? In 2009, Dirk van der Kooij founded this studio in the basement of the Design Academy, Eindhoven. His guiding question was seemingly simple: could plastic be an honest, durable material? Six pizza ovens welded together proved that yes, it could. The resulting Elephant Skin series saw recycled plastic wrinkle and contract as it cooled outside of a mold, conjuring a rich, living tactility. The ultimate imitator had finally found an identity of its own. A romance with unconventional materials necessitates that form follow process. Our family of house-developed presses, robots, and extruders have directly shaped the identity of the collection. The limitations of these imperfect machines have gifted a visual language which envelops the function, tactility, and beloved oddness of the Kooij collection. A decade since this adventure began, Kooij produces a tightly curated range of forever furniture in their Amsterdam-based factory. Select pieces have joined the permanent collections of the Stedelijk museum, MoMA New York, MoMA San Francisco, Vitra Design Museum, Design Museum London, and the National Museum in Oslo. Haute Living...

The luscious, soft look and feel of the iota pouf stool conceals a soft cushion and placed on matte black metal legs. The textile cover of the pouf stool is composed of dozens of cre...

The luscious, soft look and feel of the iota pouf stool conceals a soft cushion and placed on matte black metal legs. The textile cover of the pouf stool is composed of dozens of cre...

The iota rug stool is a matte black iron stool covered by a multicolored tailored rug for comfortable sitting. The rug can be imaginatively arranged in different shapes which create ...

The luscious, soft look and feel of the iota Pouf stool conceals a soft cushion and placed on matte black metal legs. The textile cover of the pouf stool is composed of dozens of cre...