H&dM Objects | Hong Kong Stool Ash Lacquered

The Hong Kong Stool resulted from the design process for the benches of Herzog & de Meuron’s M+ museum project in Hong Kong. Influenced by the archetype of traditional Asian wooden gates, the stool is a subtle nod to their characteristic form while alluding to the ancient Asian tradition of woodworking.

It is a logic puzzle that you can build and re-build, the result a robust solid object. The whole construction is fastened by just one simple wooden spike that connects all separate components in a single move, like a Chinese wooden puzzle. Dry jointing gives it a naturally wobbly character.

 The stool is also a contemporary design; one that explores the threshold between analogue and digital. Originally built out of steamed bamboo, a local wood in China, its milled and rippled surfaces evoke the texture and character of bamboo sticks. This collection continues to use local wood, such as ash, in keeping with a sustainable approach.

Available in Walnut Lacquered and Ash Matte Lacquered
37 x 39 x h 37 cm

About H&dM Objects:
Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron conceive buildings as coherent wholes, from the load-bearing Herzog & de Meuron have designed over 600 Objects: pieces of furniture, light fixtures, textiles, and architectural details, such as coat hooks or door handles. These Objects are tailor-made for specific buildings, places and the people that use them. H&dM Objects manages the pool of existing Objects and creates new ones led by their atelier in Basel, Switzerland and in collaboration with manufacturers, factories, and skilled craftspeople.