Junho Kang Has Created the Cling Stool with Stainless Steel
Amy Duong — March 12, 2025 — Art & Design
References: dezeen
South Korean designer Junho Kang has created the Cling stool, which is a sleek, stainless steel piece of furniture made to reflect the climber's grip. It is made as a nod to the various aspects of climbing, with the seat inspired by the shape of a rock. The pincer-shaped legs is made to imitate the shape of hands which grip between the crevices of a rock.
Kang created the Cling stool by unifying his interests in both climbing and design, he shares "It's a reflection of my personal journey and interests coming together. Since I started sport climbing, it's become a vital part of my life. Last year, I dove into art furniture design and decided to blend my passion for climbing with furniture creation."
Image Credit: Junho Kang
Kang created the Cling stool by unifying his interests in both climbing and design, he shares "It's a reflection of my personal journey and interests coming together. Since I started sport climbing, it's become a vital part of my life. Last year, I dove into art furniture design and decided to blend my passion for climbing with furniture creation."
Image Credit: Junho Kang
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