Why we love it: These stool are like little button mushrooms, with so much character they feel alive. Much love for their stumpy little legs and fat seats.

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Studio juju

Why we love it: We’re not sure if it’s the name, but there’s something quite whimsical about this design. It’s as though it’s sprouting from the earth at the bottom of the garden.

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Corporate Culture

Why we love it: Like giant chess pieces, these stools are made from solid walnut and would be as much at home in the living room as in a child’s playroom.

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Living Edge

Why we love it: The flying-saucer-like cushioned seat of this stool defies gravity upon the 3 slender legs. Comes in a range of colours.

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Space Furniture

Why we love it: We love the space-like nature of this stool by Hong Kong-based designer, Ben McCarthy. He describes it as being like an animal getting ready to pounce or a ‘space module ready to launch’.

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Workshopped

Why we love it: Aside from Trent Jansen being one of our favourite young designers, this stool is a heap of fun, and sustainable to boot! Made from recycled road signs each one is unique.

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Trent Jansen

Why we love it: This stool uses the a simple form of a cut round of timber as it’s mould, bringing light weight and versatility to an organic form. Colourful and fun.

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Darcy Clarke

Why we love it: This stool by Thai Designer Anon Pairot was inspired by natural rock formations, but in timber, with a glossy finish it is anything but cold. We love its simplicity and refined form.

Where you can get it:

Zenith Interiors