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Ribbon Stool
Nendo's 2007 stool of laser-cut metal ribbons, folded from a single sheet, in high and low versions.
2007
Italy
Official product information
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Overview
Nendo, the design team headed by architect Oki Sato, designed the Ribbon stool for Cappellini in 2007. Continuously flowing ribbons of laser-cut metal form the stool, which comes in high and low versions.
Construction
The stool is sheet metal derived from a single sheet, folded to give the impression of twisting and folding. The finish is matt in 4 colours. An optional magnetic cushion is padded with polyurethane foam and is covered in fabric or leather that is fixed in place; the feet and footrest are transparent plastic.
Specifications
- Versions: high and low stool
- Made in: Italy
- Optional seat: magnetic cushion in fabric or leather
Story
Ribbons from one sheet
Ribbon is the stool by Nendo in which laser-cut metal ribbons flow continuously. The sheet metal is derived from a single sheet and folded to give the impression that it is twisting and folding at the ideal height to ensure maximum stability.
Awards
The stool has received the Red Dot Award, the iF Products Design Award and the Furniture Design Award.
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