The Dong Stool abides by the industrial design ethos of "being more with less." The versatile stool is collapsible and foldable, making it a convenient piece of furniture with a pleasingly simple design that can fit in any household.
The stool is built with three steel legs of equal size and a single piece of circular solid ash. The legs have a powdered finish, allowing them to easily be painted in virtually any color. Further, the legs' equal sizing means that dozens of stools can be stacked on top of each other.
Designed by Manchen Hui, the Dong Stool has received critical acclaim. Inspired by the stools that populate Tai Pai Dong, or open-air markets, in Hong Kong, the stool has been accepted as a permanent piece in the Hong Kong Heritage Museum collection. Further, the stool won the HKDA Global Design Awards 2016.
Collapsible Stackable Stools
The 'Dong Stool' is Designed to Be Stored Easily
Trend Themes
1. Collapsible Furniture - Design and produce collapsible furniture that can be easily stored to save space in small households or apartments.
2. Powdered Finish Products - Create products that have a powdered finish that can be painted in any color customers desire.
3. Stackable Furniture - Develop stackable furniture products with simple yet pleasing designs.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture - Innovate in the furniture industry by creating collapsible, stackable, and easily stored furniture products that can fit in any household, especially those with limited space.
2. Industrial Design - Incorporate a simple and pleasing design in powdered finish products that can be customized by customers based on their preferences.
3. Museum Exhibits - Utilize collapsible and easily portable furniture products in museum exhibits to create unique and innovative displays that can be reconfigured quickly and easily.