New Works - Atlas stool natural oak

New Works Atlas stool.

The Atlas stool from New Works takes both its name and design from ancient Greece. The stool, designed by John Astbury, is inspired by Greek architecture, and the name comes from the titan called Atlas.

And indeed, if you look closely at the construction, it seems that the legs of the stool are held up, just like the shoulders of the Titan.

The sturdy legs and thin top together provide a striking contrast that will certainly charm in your living room.

The Atlas stool is made of solid oak, with a natural wood grain that creates a charming lively pattern on the top, giving each stool a unique look.

Colour: Natural oak
Dimensions: Length 32 cm Width 32 cm Height 44 cm
Material: Oiled solid oak
Weight: 6.8 kg

About the designer:

John Astbury is an English-born, now Swedish-based designer with a versatile background as an anthropologist, boat builder and musician. Astbury graduated in industrial design from Konstfack University College of Arts, Crafts and Design in 2011 and founded his own studio in Stockholm in 2014.

He finds inspiration in archetypes and origins and describes his work as a "process of uncovering stories and symbols within the object and making them visible". Astbury has collaborated with design companies such as Skagerak, Muuto and &Tradition.