Carol Catalano Capelli Stool
The Capelli stool is a lyrical, imaginative place to sit that resembles
a Japanese puzzle box. The "fingers" of the stool's two identical
halves interlock without fasteners to form a comfortable, stable,
cantilevered structure. Simple Beauty Thin, curved form. The two halves
are undulating molded plywood. Striking finish. Composed of 11
alternating dark- and light-stained hardwood inner plies and light ash
veneer.
Ingenious Design Strong structure. As the surfaces between the
fingers meet, they become stops that hold each half of the stool firmly
in place. Easy shipping and storage. The stool unfolds, and the two
halves can be stacked together. Design Story The inspiration for Carol
Catalano's innovative design came from a very down-to-earth source.
"Most of my work is fairly technical in nature, so I thought it would
be fun to take on a project just for fun." Catalano says. "In pondering
how to improve on the simple function of a stool I found myself
observing the simple act of intertwining the fingers of my hands."
From
there, Catalano developed several ideas for the stool by studying the
ergonomics of comfortable sitting. Using cardboard and foam models, she
and her staff at Catalano Design took the Capelli stool from concept to
museum-quality prototype in less than two months. "From the beginning,"
Catalano says, "the form of the stool was a simple curve that we kept
refining until it was comfortable and beautiful."
Design:
Carol Catalano
Manufacturer:
Herman Miller Ltd
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