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Designed for everyday interiors, the NANO Stool can work as a compact seat, side table, or occasional piece. The project grew from childhood memories and an interest in combining materials that are rarely seen together.
A Different Kind of Stool
The project is rooted in childhood memories of my grandparents’ modernist house by Lake Balaton and a traditional three-legged milking stool from their Hungarian folk art collection. Inspired by the striking contrast between vernacular craft and modernist architecture, I developed my own contemporary interpretation of the three-legged stool.
From the first prototype emerged a second version: a more solid, heavier four legged stool that can also function as a side table. The thickened legs give the piece a sense of stability and stillness, while its proportions evoke the presence of a brutalist sculpture.
My stool is an object of today. It is made entirely from recycled and recyclable materials. The seat is crafted from wood, whose lathed form allows for a perfectly curved, comfortable surface. The legs are made of Karlite: a waterproof and colourful, unexpected material choice that gives the piece its distinctive character.
Both the hardwoods used - oak and walnut - and Karlite are long-lasting, sturdy, and solid materials. Responding to user needs, the stools are designed in two different sizes, ensuring comfortable use across all ages.
About Studio Sarolta Huttl
The NANO Stool, my first furniture collection, features two prototypes highlighting contrasting materials: seats in oiled oak and walnut paired with legs made from Karlite in different colours.
