Simple Beauty Thin, curved form. The two halves are undulating molded plywood.
Design Story Strong structure. As the surfaces between the fingers meet, they become stops that hold each half of the stool firmly in place. Easy shipping and storage. The stool unfolds, and the two halves can be stacked together.
Carol Catalano is known for innovations in high-end audio speakers, consumer electronics, seating, and cutlery. "Most of my work is fairly technical in nature," she says, "so I thought it would be fun to take on a project just for fun." Catalano's "fun" became the Capelli stool. Once she had found her inspiration in her own hands, she developed several ideas for the stool by studying the ergonomics of comfortable sitting. Using cardboard and foam models, she and her staff at Catalano Design took the Capelli stool from concept to museum-quality prototype in less than two months.