Thonet S 220 Stool

Sam Hecht and Kim Colin (Industrial Facility) have translated the iconic design language of bentwood chairs 214 and 209 into a material-saving and stackable chair and stool made of bent laminated wood with an ergonomic seat shell on a lightweight tubular steel frame. The seating is versatile in use for both residential and contract interiors, available in various wood types and color schemes. As with all Thonet innovations, this design pushes the boundaries of the technical possibilities of the material – in this case bent laminated wood. The Thonet S 220 H stool is characterized by an understated organic form and clean lines, while the bent laminated wood seat shell offers comfort and support. The elegant hourglass shape of the stool allows the seat shell to move comfortably with the sitter. The harmonious interplay of material quality, aesthetics and functionality is perfectly expressed in the smoothly rounded front of the S 220 H. This “waterfall edge”, as the designers call it, prevents the formation of pressure points, improves seating comfort and matches the dimensions of the tubular steel frame.