This laboratory stool from the 1970s presents a design that blends space age, modernist, and minimalist influences with a distinctly industrial accent. The round seat, rendered in a warm off-white matte finish, is set atop a chrome-plated metal column with height adjustment via a black plastic lever. The minimalist backrest, a gently curved tube painted to match the seat, forms a partial loop behind it. The base features five metal legs radiating outward, each ending in a black plastic caster, with visible scratches, paint loss, patina, and signs of wear—especially at the legs and base. Screws and welded joints remain visible, emphasizing the utilitarian, industrial character of the piece. All components are preserved in original, unrestored condition, and the casters remain functional. Condition: Good – the stool displays typical signs of use for its era and function, including surface rust, grime, and chipped paint.The form of this stool echoes the voice of 1970s functionality—a period when laboratory and medical design embodied a belief in practicality and formal clarity. Its minimalist silhouette, matte off-white coloring, and raw finishes evoke a world where simplicity equaled modernity and every detail served a clear purpose. Patina and wear tell the story of countless hours in motion, of laboratories and clinics where precision and reliability mattered more than ornament.This stool would work well in interiors inspired by industrial, modernist, or space age aesthetics. It could be paired with a minimalist desk, metal shelving, or raw concrete surfaces. Suitable as a practical accent in a home office or as a mobile seat in an artist's studio, it could be complemented with other period pieces—such as a geometric lamp or steel pipe shelving—to emphasize its authentic, utilitarian character.
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Height50 cm
Width48 cm
Length48 cm
Dimension details
Length48 cm
Height50 cm
Width48 cm
Weight10 kg
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