This stool transforms discarded walnut offcuts into a refined, sustainable design. Sourced from a furniture company’s excess materials, it embraces the challenge of conditioning irregular surfaces and seamlessly joining them through precise miter cuts - creating the illusion of a singular, unified form. This stool highlights the beauty of reuse while ensuring no material goes to waste.
The rich walnut tones deepen its connection to the earth, grounding the user in material and meaning. Inspired by my Indian heritage and childhood memories of eating on the floor and using chowkis, the low-sitting form invites comfort and familiarity. Its symmetrical design subtly curves inward, embracing the user, while the low red feet symbolize prosperity, tradition, and the cultural significance of red in Indian weddings and values.
This stool is more than a seat - it’s a statement on resourcefulness, balance, and the power of reimagining waste into something meaningful.
