Mililab's Ishi Stool: Japanese Architecture Studio Creates Versatile Furniture from American Oak
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Summary
Japanese architecture studio Mililab has created the Ishi stool, a versatile furniture piece made from solid American oak with a charcoal stain. The design originated from the development of the Maru dining table, where the founders' attention was drawn to the table legs, inspiring the stool's monolithic yet soft form. The stool represents a fusion of architectural principles and furniture design, showcasing Japanese craftsmanship and attention to detail.
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· 4 pulledJapanese architecture studio and furniture maker Mililab has given both versatility and presence to its Ishi stool, informed by a previous design for table legs.
Made of solid American oak wood finished in a charcoal stain, the Ishi stool sprung from the development of the Maru dining table.
The Ishi stool has a monolithic yet soft form
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