‘the toul stool’ – moulded jute fiber furnitureimages © marie flores and samuel lehuede

 

 

the first ‘valorization of innovation in furnishing’ collaboration between joran briand, corentin de chatelperron and frédéric morand introduces an eco-friendly stool as an alternative to both timber and fiberglass. using jute fiber mats instead, the trio utilizes its excellent mechanical qualities to replace the un-sustainable material in many applications. as the production process uses very little energy and supports local agriculture, bangladesh was chosen to support manufacturing – where jute is found in abundance.

 

compact and yet streamlined, the furniture piece refers to the bollards to be seen in every port. fabrication is simple: jute mat is cut to size and laid in a mold, which is then filled with polyester resin. after hardening and trimming, the result is a stack-able stool that weighs just four kilos (40% fibre, 60% resin) with excellent resistance to flexion tests.

 

 

toul stool video

 

 

the toul stool moulded jute fiber furniturethe ‘toul stool’

 

 

the toul stool moulded jute fiber furniturejute fibre detail

 

 

the toul stool moulded jute fiber furniturejute pattern for stool

 

 

the toul stool moulded jute fiber furniture

 

 

the toul stool moulded jute fiber furniturebangladesh manufacturing

 

 

the toul stool moulded jute fiber furniturebangladesh manufacturing

 

project information:

partner : gold of bengaltype : partnership project VIA 2013label: saintlucstatus : work in progresslocation : bangladeshdate : 2012 size: 45 x 42 x 50 cmmaterial: jute fiber and resin

 

 

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