Schwarzald Stool
US$ 2,500
Overview
Material: Metal
Dimensions: 43cm (H) x 31cm (W) x 31cm (D) / 16.9" (H) x 12.2" (W) x 12.2" (D)
Production Lead Time: 15-17 weeks
Note: Actual colours may vary due to photography & computer settings
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Artist statement
Rusted Steel stool
Edition of 12
The Schwarzwald Stool was rendered the way it is by exposing it to levels of acidity found in acid rain. The stool is named after the Schwarzwald region in Germany where, in the 1960s, highly concentrated acid rain wiped out roughly 60% of the forests. Instead of falling to the ground, the trees gradually lost leaves and died a slow death. The stool itself is fully functional as it has a sealant that prevents further rusting and protects your clothes from rust stains.
Artist profile
Satoshi Itasaka (h220430)
Hometown: Japan
Based in: Japan
Satoshi Itasaka is a product and furniture designer. Along with his partner Takuto Usami, Itasaka operates under the studio name H220430, which stands for Heisei 22 (2010) April, 30, the official start date of his new venture. He got his humble beginnings in the more formal field of architecture working …
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