That Stool is a DIY flatpack seat. Developed by Alondra Elizalde, the stool boasts an easy assembly to allow users to transport the seat from one location to another easily. The small stool includes minimal parts, making the DIY assembly less daunting.
That Stool is comprised of a seat rest, five legs, two star-shaped spindles, and a few connecting nuts and bolts. Moreover, the stool arrives in a flatpack corrugated cardboard box. The assembly does not require any additional hardware. The corrugated cardboard box boasts imprinted instructions on the underside of That Stool's top cover to provide simple and clear assembly directions with only four steps to follow. That Stool is made from light-colored wood, ideal for casual settings.
DIY Flatpack Stools
That Stool by Alondra Elizalde is an Easy-to-Assemble Flatpack DIY Small Stool
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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