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Irene Stool

by Fernando Mendes, 2015

The ‘Irene’ stool in natural or stained freijó wood is designed for low counters, though suitable for various spaces. The edges of the stool are molded with a downward curvature in a mushroom•like shape, so users can comfortably rest their feet on the ground and avoid pressure on the legs. The piece is an homage to a great friend of the designer, Irene Seigle, a Mauritânia•born Franco•African who lived in over 40 cities throughout the world, as the perfect kitchen stool for conversations where she shared her incredible stories and recipes.

• Base structure available in natural or stained freijó wood
• Made to order

Reference: #00002652
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Wood

Wood (Natural Freijo)
Wood (Stained Freijo 1)
Wood (Stained Freijo 2)
Wood (Stained Freijo Ebonized)

Colors shown are only indicative and may not be an accurate representation of the finishing due to variations in system/s used and/or display settings.


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About Fernando Mendes

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In an atelier in the traditional São Cristóvão neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Mendes’ practice flourishes as his supreme craftsmanship and love of wood are utilized not only to produce his comfortable high-end pieces, but also as sources of inspiration for the concept of his designs.

With degrees in Industrial Design and Architecture, Mendes worked closely with master Sergio Rodrigues (also his cousin) for 7 years, where together they developed new systems of woodwork, projected new furniture designs and re-edited some of Rodrigues’ classic pieces from the past.

Since 2002, Mendes dedicates his practice to the design of an exclusive line of furniture, pristine in their fabrication and materials, that equalizes his artisanal craft to his vast intellectual background. The result is a sophisticated collection that seeks comfort, beauty and joy and is evident of the legacy and lineage of Brazilian woodwork, materials and design, while truly contemporary in Mendes’s approach and singular sensibility.