mater+shell+bar+stool

mater shell bar stool

The silhuette of the Shell Bar Stool is elegant and features long lines in solid oak wood and a soft leather backrest swivel-seat in rich and genuine tones with clean hand tailored stitches. Together with the most recognized leather supplier in Denmark, Sorensen Leather, Mater has selected the most durable leathers that fit with Mater's values and aesthetic. The Sorensen Ultra leather chosen for the Shell Bar Stool further enhance the 'everyday use' and making it ideal for both commercial and residential use. A layer of foam is making the seat of the chair a more comfortable and soft experience.

Highly skilled artisans operating from workshops and small cooperatives in the Jaipur Province have crafted the stool. the workshop has actively participated in the fair trade program Susbiz India, externally managed and audited by the Danish federation of small and medium-sized enterprises. The wooden frame is crafted from FSC certified wood with a water-based stain and respects the local environment.

Founded in 2006, Mater is a Danish design brand with a strong vision to create timeless and beautiful design based on an ethical business strategy. Mater combines exclusive high end design with working methods that support people, local craft traditions and the environment.

After completing an MFA in sculpture at the University of Chicago, Michael W. Dreeben pursued apprenticeships with master woodworkers and was later awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study traditional craft and woodworking in Rajasthan State in North India. Upon returning from India, he continued to pursue a range of design interests, and co-founded and operated Accuslab, LLC.. His work reflects sculptural sensibility, thoughtful engagement with material, and wide ranging design and production experience.
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