Studio LoopLoop has introduced the Alice Stool as part of its "Alice Atomicus" presentation during Alcova at Milan Design Week. Founded by Odin Visser and Charles Gateau, the Dutch studio developed the stool through in-house material processes centered on circular production and alternative finishing techniques. The base is constructed from 100% recycled aluminum using Hydro 100R extrusions, while the rounded cylindrical forms create a clustered silhouette that resembles stacked pom-poms. Soft color transitions extend across the aluminum structure through a plant-based anodizing process developed by the studio.
The seat is upholstered with Savian, a plant-based faux fur material developed by Bio-Fluff and hand-dyed using NIG natural pigments. Studio LoopLoop combines soft sage, plum, and yellow tones across the aluminum components, creating gradual color variation without conventional petrochemical-heavy dyeing methods. The Alice Stool was presented during Alcova as part of the studio’s ongoing exploration of recycled materials, experimental finishes, and closed-loop manufacturing processes.
Pom Pom Aluminum Stools
Alice Stool by Studio Looploop Has Recycled Aluminum and Faux Fur
Trend Themes
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Circular Material Design — A shift toward products engineered from fully recycled feedstocks and in-house reclamation processes enables material lifecycles to be tracked and reincorporated without reliance on virgin inputs.
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Bio-based Surface Finishes — Plant-derived anodizing and natural pigment dyeing techniques create durable, low-toxicity color and finish options that reduce petrochemical dependencies in decorative applications.
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Alternative Textile Fibers — Innovations in plant-based faux fur and hand-dyed natural-pigment upholstery offer softer, biodegradable substitutes for traditional synthetic textiles used in seating and soft furnishings.
Industry Implications
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Furniture Manufacturing — Integration of recycled-metal extrusion and novel finishing workflows presents opportunities for makers to deliver premium-looking pieces with verified circular credentials.
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Advanced Materials — Companies developing bio-based polymers, plant-derived pigments, and low-energy anodizing processes stand to redefine supply chains for decorative and structural components.
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Hospitality and Contract Interiors — Specification trends favoring sustainable, tactile seating and color-rich finishes could reshape procurement toward vendors providing closed-loop sourcing and demonstrable material provenance.