Vaarnii - 002 Ast Stool pine

Vaarnii 002 Ast Stool.

The Ast stool from Vaarnii, a design by Dimitri Bähler, is characterized by an unpretentious design that combines the rustic with the modern.

The seemingly simple but robust stool consists of thick, sturdy pieces of pine wood, with the only decoration being the softly rounded edges and the knots and lively grains that are typical of pine. The name of the stool, Ast, is German and means 'branch', referring to the knots that underline the strong, but often overlooked material. In addition to an extra seat, you can use the Ast as a bedside table or side table.

Colour: Oil-waxed pine. Finish: Matte wood oil (Osmo Color hardwax-oil 3062 matt).
Dimensions: Width 51 cm Depth 26 cm Height 45 cm
Material: FSC-certified pine
Maximum loading capacity: 300 kg
Weight: 7.5 kg

Note:
Pine is a soft wood and will eventually come to life through the resulting dents and scratches, which should be embraced and enjoyed as characteristic signs of aging. Pine wood will naturally change color as it ages (patination), with your pale furniture piece gradually maturing to a beautiful warm honey color over a number of years.

About the designer:

Dimitri Bähler (born 1988) is a Swiss designer whose style is defined by strong but poetic forms. His approach to design is mainly intuitive, but it is always based on careful research, whether it is an industrially produced object or an art installation.

Bähler, who studied at ECAL Lausanne and the Design Academy Eindhoven, has run his own design office since 2014. He has collaborated with brands such as Muuto, HAY and Vaarnii, among others.