Visu Counter Stool: Oak
Visu Counter Stool: Oak
Visu Counter Stool: Black
Visu Counter Stool: Black
Visu Counter Stool: Grey
Visu Counter Stool: Grey
Visu Counter Stool: Oak + White
Visu Counter Stool: Oak + White
Visu Counter Stool: Stained Dark Brown
Visu Counter Stool: Stained Dark Brown
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Muuto × Mika Tolvanen

Visu Counter Stool - Quick Ship

$685

$685

SKU: MUU-MVISSTCW-OAK-OAK

Average lead time: 2-4 weeks

$685

SKU: MUU-MVISSTCW-OAK-WHIT

Average lead time: 6-8 weeks

$685

SKU: MUU-MVISSTCW-BLCK-BLCK

Average lead time: 2-4 weeks

$685

SKU: MUU-MVISSTCW-GREY-GREY

Average lead time: 2-3 weeks


Description

Mika Tolvanen says his Visu Bar Stool is a natural continuation of the Visu chair collection by Muuto. Comfort was the first order of the day for the noted Finnish designer, so Mika envisioned a correspondingly simple wooden stool supported by a unobtrusive steel footrest. The proportions combine a minimal but elegantly curved seat with longer straight stool legs, in oak with a natural oak veneer or ash with a lacquered veneer. In the end, though, Mika's inspired pragmatism finds its greatest value in daily life. As he puts it: "What really defines objects is how we use them, not what they appear to be".

Specifications

Size

  • 31.1" h x 16.3" w x 15.8" d (79x41.3x40.1cm)
  • Seat height: 25.6" (65cm)

Material

Oak, powder-coated or stainless steel, form-pressed veneer, ash

Details

Made in Latvia

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Brand

Muuto

Muuto made its impact on the design world by living up to its namesake "muttos,” the Finnish word that alludes to looking at things with a new perspective. "We give the designers the freedom to create new designs,” says co-founder Peter Bonnén. By giving free rein to the brightest design talent in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark, there’s the breathing room to conjure a new take on a chair, vase or a lamp. Expanding on that success, Muuto was subsequently acquired by legendary brand Knoll In 2017, though it continues to be run independently from the company's headquarters in Copenhagen.

Peter and co-founder Kristian Byrge, who originally trained in economics and management respectively, might not have seemed destined to helm a new-influencer design firm. But it was a shared passion for all things design and and the distinctive style they dubbed “New Nordic” that rapidly brought worldwide recognition. "It serves as proof that we have something special to offer the design industry," the partners say. "We're proud to be part of the Knoll family and can't wait to unfold Muuto's global potential further in close collaboration with them."

Designer

Mika Tolvanen

”My designs are function-oriented,” says Finnish creative light Mika Tolvanen, "but that does not mean they cannot be beautiful at the same time.” Mika founded his Helsinki studio after graduating from London’s Royal College of Art and is part of a lively network of his country’s young creators called the Rehti Design Group. 

For an impressive list of companies such as Muuto, Zanotta and Offect, he has designed furniture, lamps and household goods. Mika’s priority is always to look for ways that design can serve the needs of everyday life. "What really defines objects is how we use them not what they appear to be," he says. "Design should not be the one that requires attention by being special.”


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