The Petit Rond stool combines refined design with functional simplicity. Designed from an architectural perspective, this sleek, light stool has been given a surprising amount of attention to comfort, durability and character. The name says it all: "Petit Rond" means 'small circle' in French - a nod to the simple, rounded shapes that characterize the design.
This versatile stool is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, lightweight and stackable - ideal for flexible spaces, terraces or modern interiors. The soft curves of the seat and backrest offer subtle flexibility and provide unexpected comfort, especially considering the use of metal materials.
History:
The series’ spatial and human considerations come from the architect and designer Troels Grum-Schwensen—a commitment to finding points of balance between character and function, rather than making compromises for one or the other. At its origin, the first iteration of the chair was designed by Troels to be used in a café and gallery space in an old sugar factory in Stege, on the island of Møn in south-eastern Denmark, where a clear contrast between the raw, worn walls and the bright, slim all-steel-chair was an essential intention. The process with FRAMA began following a visit to Grumdesign-studio—the chair’s character and practicality an immediate commonality between the FRAMA design philosophy and Grum-Schwensen’s approach.
In Your Space:
Given its uncommonly slim profile and circular seat, Petit Rond Chairs and Stools are well suited to be placed in cafés, restaurants, workplaces, homes, and settings where flexibility is essential—in any square footage. Easy to handle and made of stainless steel, the chair is happy to be used outdoors as well as in, for the spring and summer seasons. Along with its metal fabrication, its stackable nature means that very little storage space is necessary for added seasonal seating. In settings where casual dining is a priority, Petit Rond Chairs and Stools offer the ability to adjust seating supply with ease. In office settings, this same ability can be an asset: its functional design with clean, minimal lines and small form create a respectable aesthetic with a lightweight touch.