“I wanted to create a sculptural object that extracts and experiments with two archaic forms from architectural history. Scaling these down to more approachable proportions allows us to experience their corporeal qualities up close in an uninhibited way,” says architect Danielle Siggerud.
Originally made from a solid block of stone, the Drop Stool showcased in Ark Kollekt 01 is made in Scandinavian pine by cabinetmaker Kristian Frandsen. The 32 in pieces carefully selected pieces from the same tree are joined into a single shape and the surface is polished with resin-filled shavings. The material is much more than a tone, growth rings are matched meticulously, so the lines of the wood intertwines. In time the colour of the wood will naturally darken into a warmer, deeper tone.
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