jiyoun kim studio debuts 'scooped' collection of monolithic stools + benches

jiyoun kim studio has debuted the scoop collection in collaboration with south korean furniture company UND, showcasing new stools and benches that literally manifest the form of scoop at their top part. the collection comes to fill the void between a stool and a sofa by providing an easy sit on posture without an overdone backrest. delicately finished in high quality natural leather, the simple pieces of furniture reveal their presence as versatile objects that can fit in any space.

for the scoop collection, jiyoun kim studio has collaborated with korean furniture company UND, a subsidiary of downing company, which has a long heritage in sofa manufacturing. despite being a newly launched brand, targeting young and sensible consumers, UND inherits various experiences and know-how in sofa manufacturing and distribution, and especially in handling natural leathers. the stools and benches in the scoop collection are designed to reflect UND’s strengths.

the pieces in the collection comprise forms that literally manifest the form of scoop at their sitting part. their simple, monolithic appearance and their delicately finished high quality natural leather, which comes in a variety of hues, allow them to fit into any kind of space.the scooped collection will be sold by UND and exhibited at DDP seoul in the winter of 2019.

designer jiyoun kim with scooped collection

scooped bench and scooped stool

designer hannah lee with prototypes

concept drawing by jiyoun kim

project info:

name: scooped collection (scooped stool, scooped bench)

designer: jiyoun kim studio

team: jiyoun kim, hannah lee

client: UND furniture

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edited by: sofia lekka angelopoulou | designboom