Vaarnii’s Ast stool, designed by Dimitri Bähler, is characterized by an unpretentious design that combines the rustic with the modern. The simple and robust stool consists of thick, sturdy pieces of pinewood, its only decorations being the gently rounded edges and the knots and lively grain typical of pine. The name of the stool, Ast, is German and means “branch”, alluding to the knots that underline the strong yet often overlooked material. In addition to an extra seat, Ast can be used as a nightstand or side table.
002 Ast Stool
Pine gets better with age. The colours mature to a deeper palette. The heartwood and sapwood age at different speeds and bring out the natural patterns of the grains. After a few years, pine will settle into a rich and complex honey tone Pine is a soft wood and will get dents and bruises over the years. But don’t think of them as blemishes or flaws. Embrace them. They’re evidence of life lived and furniture loved. Pine isn’t life-proof. It’s proof of life. All our products are locally made by select Finnish makers and specialists. Every pine tree is harvested from sustainably managed Finnish forests. The wood is hand-selected of the highest quality and each piece has its own unique colours and grain patterns.
Dimitri Bähler
Scots Pine
Delivery to door. Delivery does not include carrying items into your home or disposing of packaging or pallets.
Characteristics
The Product
Weight 7.5 kg
Finish Matte wood oil (Osmo Color hardwax-oil 3062 matt)
Material
Origin on Pine Finland
Manufacturer Senkki – Jurva, Finland
The Designer
Dimitri Bähler