aa stool & AA HIGH STOOL
Designer: TORAFU ARCHITECts
The AA STOOL is a flexible and space-conscious seating solution designed for adaptability in modern living. Named after its side-profile shape—resembling the letter “A”—this stool works just as well individually as it does in groups, transforming seamlessly into a bench when stacked side by side.
The AA HIGH STOOL is a taller version of the AA STOOL, featuring the same clean, modular design in a taller height perfect for kitchen counters, high tables, and bar seating. It maintains the signature “A”-shaped silhouette and versatile functionality characteristic of the AA collection. This stool can be used as one tall piece or split into two separate stools, making it great for small areas or adaptable, spontaneous seating arrangements.
Specification
AA Stool
Materials: Reclaimed teakwood with natural aged surfaces
Dimensions: 320 (W) x 330 (D) x 560 (H) mm
Weight: 4.2 kg
AA High Stool
Materials: Reclaimed teakwood with natural aged surfaces
Dimensions: 480 (W) x 400 (D) x 720 (H) mm
Weight: 5.4 kg
ISHINOMAKI LABORATORY X CUSHCUSH
Back in 2011, Ishinomaki Laboratory started as a small community workshop in Japan — a way to help people rebuild after the Great East Japan Earthquake. They started by holding DIY workshops for local residents and helping restore— rebuilding not just structures, but hope and a sense of community. From the beginning, Ishinomaki Laboratory believed that “doing it yourself” doesn’t mean doing it alone. Making a community strong is just as vital as making strong furniture. Made in Local initiative began with a simple idea — to bring Ishinomaki Laboratory’s designs and philosophy into new contexts through collaboration with local makers, materials, and markets. One of the selected partner is CushCush in Bali Indonesia. Staying true to the concept of ‘Made in Local’, the Ishinomaki Laboratory furniture is crafted by CushCush, using locally sourced reclaimed Teakwood from old Javanese ‘Joglo’ and other wooden houses.
About the Designer
Torafu Architects
Founded in 2004 by Koichi Suzuno and Shinya Kamuro, TORAFU ARCHITECTS employs a working approach based on architectural thinking. Works by the duo include a diverse range of products, from architectural design to interior design, exhibition space design, product design, spatial installations and film making. Amongst some of their mains works are ‘TEMPLATE IN CLASKA’, ‘NIKE 1LOVE’, ‘HOUSE IN KOHOKU’, ‘airvase’ , ‘Gulliver Table’ and ‘BigT’. ‘Light Loom (Canon Milano Salone 2011)’ was awarded the Grand Prize of the Elita Design Award. In 2015, airvase is selected for permanent collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Published in 2011 were the ‘airvase book’ and ‘TORAFU ARCHITECTS 2004-2011 Idea + Process’ (by BIJUTSU SHUPPAN-SHA CO., LTD.) , in 2012, a picture book titled ‘TORAFU’s Small City Planning’ (by Heibonsha Limited) and in 2016, ‘TORAFU ARCHITECTS Inside Out’ (by TOTO Publishing).