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Antonio Stool

by Fernando Mendes, 2009

Small, light, and full of charm. This is the Antonio stool, a versatile piece that can be used as a footrest, for decoration, or to rest a book next to a cozy armchair.

Made of freijó wood, it stands at 43 cm in height and is entirely made of freehand turned pieces: the seat, the three legs, and the two crosspieces. The hole in the center of the seat was designed to be used as a handle, making it easier to transport while adding personality to the stool’s aesthetics.

Its name was chosen as a tribute to the skilled Portuguese turner, Antônio Fernandes da Rocha, who for over fifteen years handled all the turning work for Fernando's projects.

• Made to Order

Reference: #00000982
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Wood

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

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.