The Floe Stool By William Emmerson

The Floe Stool by William EmmersonLimited Edition Of 2 Pieces.Dimensions: D 16.75 x W 20 x H 29.25 cm.Materials: Naxos marble. A shape. A floating mass of white marble turned into a piece of functional sculpture representing the beauty behind detachment, the singularity of brutalism, right there in front of the eye, raw. Crafted in a unique geometry, mimicking the intricate shapes of an iceberg, of nature afloat.We selected Naxos marble for the Marble Berg collection due to its unrivaled natural imperfections and luminosity, evoking an ethereal radiance inspired by the captivating beauty of glaciers. Naxos marble beautifully captures the mottled appearance of shadowed snow and theintricate architecture of icebergs in nature, transforming each piece into a masterpiece of nature's grandeur. This exceptional marble's workability enables us to sculpt our vision with exacting precision, while its rich historical significance adds a heritage dimension to our contemporary creations. With Naxos marble, the Marble Berg collection seamlessly unites the timeless appeal of natural stone with the craftsmanship of human hands.The Floe is an enchanting addition to the Berg collection, skillfully merging functionality with the spirit of an art piece. Hand-carved from a marble block, it takes inspiration from the captivating geometric patterns seen in icebergs. Each Floe stool is a manifestation of the artisan's creativity and their ability to harmonize human ingenuity with natural materials. This stool, aside from its aesthetic charm, serves as a practical seating solution.William Emmerson, founder and principal of William Emmerson Inc. is a world-renowned British designer, sculptor, an innovator. He attributes the birth of this multidisciplinary company, known for its unique juxtaposition of the modern and vintage worlds, to his early childhood in London where he grew up watching his father carve and create wooden sculptures.A versatile early career in Los Angeles, weaving eight years of art direction for film and videos and four years of working with master craftsmen to build furniture, cabinetry, has characterized his exclusive and unique compositions.