Mesa Stool

Inspired by a road trip through New Mexico and the flat top mesas that are native to the region; the Mesa Stool resurrects classic techniques used by master leather-workers — paired with a contemporary form.

Belting leather straps are skived, and invisibly fastened to the sloped backrest, following the angle seamlessly. The piece also features an invisible return swivel mechanism.

Mesa Stool shown in bar and counter height with belting-leather straps and soft-return swivel base.
Mesa Stool in contemporary black finish with belting-leather backrest shown in interior installation.
etail of Mesa Stool showing dark belting-leather straps and powder-coated frame and polished chrome and white leather version with suede seat..
Early gesture sketch for the Mesa Stool showing belting-leather backrest concept.

First gesture sketch.

Mesa Stool in bar-height with swivel base and belting-leather backrest in chrome white finish and black finish.
Technical sketch of Mesa Stool showing belting-leather strap assembly and seat proportions.
Mesa Stool swivel version in white finish showing belting-leather strap pattern from an angled view.

Early concept sketch.

Photography: Margaret Mulligan

Shown In: Steel, Belting leather, and Ultrasuede

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