shitake stool

Shitake is a mushroom which grows on tree trunks and in Dutch its name means "a bench for elves". Marcel Wanders has experimented with the potential offered by rotational molding to design a stool with an irregular, ironic shape which is reminiscent of a mushroom. The result is fun, irreverent yet enriched by the careful working of its surface which has been decorated to give the impression that it is covered in raised embroidery. The stools are hollow and can be filled with sand for additional stability for outdoor use.

Marcel Wanders grew up in Boxtel, the Netherlands and graduated cum laude from the School of the Arts Arnhem in 1988. His fame started with the iconic Knotted Chair in 1996. He is now designing for the biggest European contemporary design manufacturers including Moooi of which he is also art director and co-owner. He works on architectural, interior design and consumer home appliances. His designs have been selected for the most important design collections and exhibitions around the world.

Shitake features rotationally molded, recyclable polyethylene. It is fade-resistant and waterproof.