Stool 60
Alvar Aalto, 1933 · this piece made c. 1967One record for this piece, not for the model. It travels with the stool from owner to owner.
Four owners, two repairs. Tap a year to open it.
Distances as the crow flies. The three recorded moves add up to 2,095 km.
Everyday
Wipe with a soft, damp cloth and dry it straight away. Keep it out of standing water.
The paint
The wear is part of its record. Don’t sand or repaint before asking the workshop.
If a leg loosens
Tighten the screws under the seat by hand. Don’t glue the joint.
In the live service this would open the workshop calendar. Here it’s a concept.
Hand the passport over
The history travels with the stool. Your name, address and photos of your home stay with you.
Confirm the transfer
Passport sent
The new owner gets the record when they confirm. Owner 5 starts the next chapter.
Concept demo · nothing was sent