Stonehenge stool was inspired by ancient, small stools found across different cultures in multitude of designs. These tactile objects have an intrinsic appeal probably because they provide a gateway to the maker’s hands and soul. The essence of such objects inspired the design of this stool, which brings together sculptural arts and refined craftsmanship in an object that could equally be seen Japanese, African or Western because it speaks directly to our deeply rooted sense of home and belonging.

Manufacturer: Zanat

Our company belongs to the category of European family-owned enterprises that through generations of uncompromising quality and innovation have become symbols of a city and its traditions. But the road to success was not without challenges. World War II and the subsequent advent of socialism in Yugoslavia forced our grandfather and virtually all the woodcarvers in Konjic to close their businesses. And although it was nearly impossible to run a private business during the early years of socialism, Adem’s sons Mukerem and Besim reopened the workshop in 1950s and kept it alive. Then came the end of socialism and instead of greater freedom a horrible war broke out in Bosnia, halting production once more.

Design: Ludovica & Roberto Palomba

Roberto Palomba and Ludovica Palomba Serafini, architects and designers, have been working together since 1994. After graduating in architecture at the University of Rome, they founded the Palomba e Serafini Associated Studio, based in Verona. The Studio deals primarily with architecture, design, art direction, communications and marketing consulting. They collaborate with several international leading  design companies and their projects have been awarded with several international prizes. The architect Roberto Palomba’s been working as professor at the Polythecnic of Milan - Industrial Design Department - since 2003.  They have been working for Zanotta since 2004.