Axis

Axis

A stool where structural geometry and material precision define form.

A stool where structural geometry and material precision define form.

Year:

2024

Location:

N/A

Category:

Furniture | Stool

Overview

Design Intent

AXIS is an occasional seat designed to merge sculptural presence with functional simplicity. The project explores how folded sheet metal can create both structure and elegance—where a single material, shaped through precision fabrication, becomes self-supporting furniture. The circular brushed steel top contrasts with the angular triangular base, creating visual tension between geometry and craft. Dimensions: Ø420mm × H450mm

How to design a stool that is structurally stable without added bracing or complex joinery?

Traditional metal seating relies on welded frames, multiple components, or heavy bases for stability. The challenge was creating a lightweight, monolithic structure using only folded stainless steel—where material thickness, fold angles, and geometry alone provide structural integrity. The design needed to support human weight through passive compliance while maintaining visual lightness and geometric clarity.

Solution

The design employs laser-cut sheet metal folded into a continuous base, forming a load path that channels weight downward without buckling. The profile creates inherent rigidity through geometry, eliminating need for internal bracing. A circular brushed stainless steel seat sits atop the base, its radial grain pattern contrasting with the angular structure below. The folded edges are softened through controlled bending and finishing, preventing sharp transitions while maintaining clean lines. Uniform brushed finish unifies all surfaces, emphasizing material honesty. The result is a stool functioning as sculptural object—where industrial fabrication processes and geometric precision create furniture that is both minimal and structurally resolved.

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