axel stool by MID visualizes the craft that created it

axel stool by MID visualizes the craft that created it
all images courtesy of MID

lapo germasi and victor pukhov of italian studio MID are driven by the constantly changing relationship between humans and objects. their latest design, the ‘axel stool’, is an exploration in functional and emotional correlation. the stool is reminiscent of the past, and the materials that allow its creation, but with concepts focused on the future of design and interaction. natural ash wood is blended with the unbreakable industrial feeling of metal, held by a single driven wedge. ‘axel’ draws its visual language from traditional working tools–including the one needed to put it together–instilling through its simple gestures, a deeper connection between users and artifact. the stool will be exhibited at ventura lambrate during milan design week 2015. 

assembly of ‘axel’

‘axel stool’ 

tapered legs in solid ash wood 

the strip of color around the disc recalls the working tools’ finishing

perspectives 

wooden wedge

wood splitting is strongly visualized in the design

detail

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