Design Story: Pluma Stool

Designer Steven Bukowski describes how he created his award-winning Pluma Stool.

The Pluma Stool was inspired not only by traditional milking stools, but by a lamp I had previously designed, the Pluma Lamp. Its simple, yet bubbly and playful appearance, was adapted to the milking stool form to serve as an extra seat, small side table, or plant stand.

 

A sketch of several different stool designs sitting on a wood tabletop. A yellow pencil sits to the right of the drawings.

Working closely with the Areaware design team, we defined the core aspects of the design. Not only was versatility a key component of the products, but we wanted to make sure it could flat pack for more efficient shipping and be easy to assemble.

 


After many dozens of sketches we narrowed it down to the final design. We had a short deadline to get this project going, so I opted to prototype the first few stools myself in my studio, instead of waiting several weeks for the factory to complete it. This allowed us to quickly make changes and gauge the results immediately.




Working with the Areaware team is always a blast, and I couldn’t be happier with the finished design.

– Steven Bukowski

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Steven Bukowski

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The Pluma Stool is a fresh take on the classic milking stool, updated with a curvy and modern shape. It comes flat-packed, and the hardware is built-in, so assembly is a breeze. Use it as an extra place to sit, a side table, or a plant stand. True to Steven Bukowski's traditional design practice and playful approach, it's a sturdy and cute place to seat your seat.

Winner of the Domino Good Design Award 2023 for Furniture, Most Versatile.
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