KON / Stool
design : Mikiya Kobayashi
This stool is named “KON/根” (literally “root”) as it gives the image of sitting on a stump, with its legs going out toward the bottom end for stability.
KON is a small stool ideal for entrances, but it is also suitable for a variety of both private and public spaces. It features a clean and sophisticated form with the legs made of stainless steel and the seat made of high-quality materials such as natural wood, leather, and textiles. In addition to the simple basic type, a version with a leather basket under the seat can hold slippers, shoehorns, and other small items.
It blends in with its surroundings, making it an ideal piece of furniture for everyday use. Its compact size makes it easy to move.
iF DESIGN AWARD 2024（Germany）
IK22Q-02 NT
natural
IK22Q-01
- Size
- w290 × d290 × h438mm（seat: φ280）
- Weight
- 3.6kg
- Material
- ・leg: Stainless steel(Mirror finish) ・seat: Oak
Photo by Yosuke Owashi / Styling Masato Kawai
【About Oak Wood】
Oak has long been used for high-end furniture due to its high durability and water resistance. Craftsmen rigorously sort each piece of material to select the most suitable one for the seat. The surface of the wood sometimes has a tiger stripe pattern. It appears on the nourished parts of the wood and is a sign that the material is of high quality.
【About the stainless steel legs】
The stainless steel legs have a mirror finish and are carefully polished one by one, even on the back part, which is usually invisible. Advanced technology is used to carefully weld the four legs to achieve a simple form by minimizing the number of components while maintaining high strength as a stool. The legs are welded to the bottom of the seat to hide the weld marks.
Mikiya Kobayashi
Born in 1981 in Tokyo, he founded his own studio in Tokyo and Valencia after an experience in an interior design company.
He is working in many design fields such as furniture, daily products, electronics, mobility as well as space design. Deeply rooted in a lifestyle that is considered jointly with clients, his design is also able to merge into its surrounding space. He recieved many awards such as iF Gold Award and Red Dot Design Award in Germany. In 2018, he starts his own original lifestyle brand IMPLEMENTS.
https://www.mikiyakobayashi.com/
