The Barnacle Stool by Robert Brou
Katherinev123 — December 8, 2009 — Art & Design
References: naturalismfurniture & contemporist
The Barnacle Stool by American designer Robert Brou brings to life what most of us probably don’t think about on a day-to-day basis (or even a year-to-year basis): barnacles. The designer’s parasite-influenced Barnacle Stool was actually created spontaneously, although the designer has much earth-influenced creations under his belt including an oyster chair and a porcupine coffee table.
Brou constructed the Barnacle Stool’s body out of maple lumber, using sanders and grinders to give it a smooth and curving shape which he finished with laminate. The Barnacle stool has eleven dyed-purple Ash legs that are set into slight angles so as to give the impression of movement.
Brou constructed the Barnacle Stool’s body out of maple lumber, using sanders and grinders to give it a smooth and curving shape which he finished with laminate. The Barnacle stool has eleven dyed-purple Ash legs that are set into slight angles so as to give the impression of movement.
Trend Themes
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1. Furniture Design - Innovating in the field of furniture design by incorporating unconventional inspirations from nature and embracing spontaneous creative processes.
2. Interior Design - Exploring new possibilities in interior design by introducing furniture pieces that feature unique and nature-inspired designs.
3. Home Decor - Disrupting the home decor industry with furniture pieces that bring an organic and natural aesthetic into living spaces.
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