The Plane Tree Stool is part of a limited series of ten unique stools that boldly embrace the visible use of fibreboards. Fibreboards are already well established materials in the furniture industry and are also widely used in interior design. However, they often go unnoticed as they are traditionally hidden behind carefully bonded wood veneers.
In light of climate change and increasing resource scarcity, tensions in the timber market are rising. To protect our forests while maintaining production capability, we need to make greater use of fibreboards and rethink their aesthetic potential. With modern technologies, this is already achievable. This project utilizes a CNC milling machine and a laser cutter, ensuring high precision and consistent repeatability in the manufacturing process.
The graphic elements enhancing the surfaces are inspired by the bark of the plane tree, which peels off the trunk in fascinating shapes.
The stool’s design draws from the minimalist aesthetics of Japanese joinery, providing the perfect backdrop for opulent decoration. The contrast between the stool's clear geometry and the organic graphic forms creates an elegant tension, bringing a touch of nature into the interior space. Light plays a key role here, as its reflection on the varied surface depths dynamically and vividly transforms the perception of the patterns.
Using fibreboards opens up new design possibilities and demonstrates that industrial materials can be aesthetically appealing and sustainably applied. However, in the long term, research into natural binders is crucial to eliminate harmful substances from the products we use in our daily lives. This vision is also at the heart of my project „euca wood“.
For every stool we sell we will plant a tree with the project wald.de in Germany.
The Plane Tree Stool has been showcased at Milan Design Week 2025.
Measurements: Length: 44 cm, Height: 44 cm, Width: 27 cm
Material: HDF, oiled.
Technique: CNC Milling, laser cutter, handmade.
Price: 580 €