Plastic stools have become a commonplace item to find in the home but aren't exactly eco-friendly given their composition, so the 'Plastic Translation Stool' is intended to offer an alternative.
Designed by Antoine Laboria, the stool has a carved construction that is inspired by conventional plastic alternatives that are achieved using thermoforming. The stool has a series of soft lines and honed edges to give it a softer appearance in comparison to plastic models, but with a form that could be recycled or repurposed after use.
The 'Plastic Translation Stool' is constructed using birch plywood buttresses to distribute the weight evenly between the four beechwood legs. Wooden joinery is used to give the stool a unified appearance.
Plastic-Inspired Wooden Stools
The 'Plastic Translation Stool' by Antoine Laboria is Sturdy
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Furniture - Opportunities for companies to create eco-friendly furniture alternatives using sustainable materials like birch plywood and beechwood.
2. Circular Design - Designing products like wooden stools for recycling and repurposing after use, leading to a more circular economy.
3. Alternative Thermoforming Methods - Developing new ways to achieve the look and feel of conventional plastic items without relying on traditional thermoforming techniques.
Industry Implications
1. Furniture Manufacturing - Companies that specialize in furniture manufacturing can take advantage of designing and creating eco-friendly alternatives to popular plastic items.
2. Sustainable Materials - Manufacturers of sustainable materials like birch plywood and beechwood can benefit from the increasing demand for eco-friendly home furnishings.
3. Plastics Manufacturing - Plastics manufacturers can benefit from researching and developing alternative methods to traditional thermoforming, potentially leading to more eco-friendly products.