The LOKI Stool by Dutch-based designer Nick Beens derives its simplicity from Dutch Hanseatic traditions, a wealthy community of commerce and tradition that expanded from just a few German cities within the late twelfth century to almost 200 settlements within the thirteenth to fifteenth centuries. We will see these medieval roots clearly inside the development and care taken with these stools, whereas sustaining a stage of modernity that’s cleverly imbued inside the particulars of the piece. The LOKI Stool hides nothing, brazenly displaying joinery and configuration with satisfaction – positive to stay a staple of seating design for a minimum of just a few centuries longer.
Hansa, that means group or tribe in Outdated German, refers back to the sturdy guilds that flourished inside that point, petitioning for seats on councils and different positions in authorities and demanding illustration. That is removed from the primary occasion of guilds setting requirements for high quality craftsmanship, however Hanseatic requirements have been excessive. Robust public assist for guilds helped laborers make a top quality wage, and set working requirements for that point. Retailers, in flip, would prioritize Hanseatic guilds and cities over those who had not pledged to the League, lifting commerce restrictions within the course of.
Completely stackable, the stool clocks in at 15.7 inches (40 cm) excessive. A bit decrease than a standard chair, and a bit greater than a low stool, this piece is very useful – excellent for a fast perch, makeshift desk, or assembly place.
A favourite element, the bar extending via the center of the stool ends in a plus-like form, which is saved simply above flush from the sloping, trapezoidal form of the legs. The LOKI Stool is crafted from stable ash, making it a sturdy companion for any dwelling, workplace, or bed room.
Nick Beens is an Dutch-based product designer, centered on the playful language between materials and use. Specializing in uncooked, minimalist type, he works in a number of mediums to specific his concepts, with a cautious consideration for the environmental influence of those restricted version items.
To be taught extra concerning the LOKI Stool, please go to Nick Beens’ web site at nickbeens.com.
Images by Josha Krijnen- and Simone Smelt.
