Stools always seem to be ready, stable, waiting. But what if stability cannot be taken for granted? The stool demands the attention of its user—it appears fragile, almost as if it could tip over at any moment. Only when someone sits down it does become stable.
The weight lowers the seat, while at the same time the red connecting wooden element pulls the rope up tight and itself into the designated slots. What previously appeared loose is now locked in place. What previously seemed unstable is now stable. The act of sitting down transforms the object from potential chaos into a functioning system.
“Tension Stool” challenges our idea of passive objects. The stool does not exist without its user. It demands their presence, it demands weight, it demands trust. Only the interplay of material, gravity, and interaction results in a functioning piece of furniture.
When standing up, you release the tension, decouple the system again, and prepare it for transport or a new beginning. The color red of the stabilizing element emphasizes its importance. In combination with the rope they symbolize the key to stability – visible, inviting, honest.
The weight lowers the seat, while at the same time the red connecting wooden element pulls the rope up tight and itself into the designated slots. What previously appeared loose is now locked in place. What previously seemed unstable is now stable. The act of sitting down transforms the object from potential chaos into a functioning system.
“Tension Stool” challenges our idea of passive objects. The stool does not exist without its user. It demands their presence, it demands weight, it demands trust. Only the interplay of material, gravity, and interaction results in a functioning piece of furniture.
When standing up, you release the tension, decouple the system again, and prepare it for transport or a new beginning. The color red of the stabilizing element emphasizes its importance. In combination with the rope they symbolize the key to stability – visible, inviting, honest.
The "Tension Stop 01" is on display at the "Japanisches Palais" in Dresden until December 21, 2025, as part of the exhibition "Mythos Handwerk. Zwischen Ideal und Alltag".
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