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  • Liso Stool II 


  • Presented at FOG Design+Art Fair San Fransisco



  • The Liso Stool, named after the Lingala word for “eye,” emphasizes observation, reflection, and perspective. Designed to serve as both a side table and seating, its versatile form blends functionality with thoughtful symbolism. A distinctive cutout in the stool mirrors the shape of the stone connecting its legs, creating a harmonious visual connection between its structural elements. The stone visible through the cutout is the same shape as the locking stone enclosing the back of the Banda Chaise, reinforcing the series’ unified design language.

  • Cultural Significance: The stool draws inspiration from traditional seating in DRC cultures, where stools symbolized status, personal identity, and connection to ancestry. The “eye” reference underscores themes of insight and wisdom, central to African storytelling and memory traditions. The recurring shape of the stone within the stool and chaise ties the Liso Stool to the broader themes of grounding and preservation, linking it to the protective symbolism of the Koma Chair and the narrative richness of the Banda Chaise.

  • Design Details: The legs feature subtle, flowing curves reminiscent of Art Nouveau, finished in darker wood tones. The interplay of cutouts and stone adds depth and tactility to the design, celebrating the continuity of form and the cross-cultural dialogue embedded in the series.



  • Details
    Liso Stool II
    2025
    Teak, volcanic stone, banana fiber
    16” x 11” x 17”
    41 x 28 x 43 cm
    Made to order
    Lead time 10 - 12 weeks
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