Pira Stool is a seating unit created by
Colombian-based industrial designer Danilo Calvache. Bared down to esentials, this design conveys
the concept of minimalism, but simplicity
is not it’s only aesthetic value. A shift in perception reveals a design that
calls for action and engagement. The unit consists of only two
components: a frame and a seat. Their geometry and particular way these elements
are organized form an object that resembles a didactic toy. Metal frame forms a stable base for
supporting the bulky wooden seat. The depth of the seat has been deliberately
exaggerated and shaped to gradually narrow from top to bottom so it allows the
piece to fit into the frame. Depending how you look at it, these two
elements can form a stool or may become a didactic apparatus. This design shows
how to get more with less.
