Square Stool
2020The Square Stool is purposefully designed with space efficiency at its core. Its intelligent form distills the stool to its essential seating function while retaining the defining qualities that make it recognizably a stool.
The project focuses on both functionality and construction, addressing the challenge of creating a compact yet sturdy piece that fits within a 40 cm square footprint while remaining fully practical.
Made from carefully engineered aluminum components, including die-cast and extruded parts, the Square Stool embodies durability and precision. Every element is refined to achieve a pure, square geometry that reflects its core values of strength, clarity, and functionality.
Square. Practical. Good.
The stool is as compact as possible and can easily be taken everywhere, thanks to it’s integrated handle. When folded, it is perfectly stackable, creating even more possibilities for use.
The stool is as compact as possible and can easily be taken everywhere, thanks to it’s integrated handle. When folded, it is perfectly stackable, creating even more possibilities for use.
Take a look inside︎
Down to every last detail
Two simple locking mechanisms facilitate the easy setup of the Square Stool.
Beneath the diecast seat, four telescopic legs made of aluminum continuous casting profiles are mounted, which can be expanded using spring buttons. A spring wire clamp securely locks the legs in two positions. This mechanism ensures that the legs remain safely folded within the seat shell and protects them from accidental folding while in the upright position, preventing unwanted bouncing or collapsing.
Two simple locking mechanisms facilitate the easy setup of the Square Stool.
Beneath the diecast seat, four telescopic legs made of aluminum continuous casting profiles are mounted, which can be expanded using spring buttons. A spring wire clamp securely locks the legs in two positions. This mechanism ensures that the legs remain safely folded within the seat shell and protects them from accidental folding while in the upright position, preventing unwanted bouncing or collapsing.
In addition to the Square Stool, there is a matching felt cushion available that provides padding to the seating surface while still allowing the use of the handle through a cutout. It adds a more homely character to the highly functional stool.
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Besides the pure aluminum version, the Square Stool is also available in the three primary colors as well as black and white.
Besides the pure aluminum version, the Square Stool is also available in the three primary colors as well as black and white.
Freshly packed
The packaging design is as functional as the stool itself, with a minimalistic approach focused on the essentials. Due to the compact dimensions of the Square Stool, it can be efficiently and resourcefully packaged and stored. It fits inside a pizza box. A window in the packaging allows for the use of the handle.
The packaging design is as functional as the stool itself, with a minimalistic approach focused on the essentials. Due to the compact dimensions of the Square Stool, it can be efficiently and resourcefully packaged and stored. It fits inside a pizza box. A window in the packaging allows for the use of the handle.
A seat for everyone
The Square Stool is a true space-saver and can fit into any corner when folded. It can be set up and folded back quickly. Multiple stools can be stacked, serving as a table or even replacing other furniture. When your guests come over, everyone will have a seat in no time, even in the smallest of spaces.
The Square Stool is a true space-saver and can fit into any corner when folded. It can be set up and folded back quickly. Multiple stools can be stacked, serving as a table or even replacing other furniture. When your guests come over, everyone will have a seat in no time, even in the smallest of spaces.
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