Linda Fredheim, Hobart, Tasmania

Bar Stools
Tasmanian eucalypt, stainless steel tube
355w x 355d x 755h and 355w x 355d x 655h

Concept
I wanted to design a stool that would work both visually and functionally at two different heights, to suit a range of counter and bar heights.
I had previously designed a stool as a student that used stainless steel rod and powdercoated angle iron for the frame, but it was too complex to make easily as a limited production piece. I redesigned the frame using a timber leg, but kept the concept of the durable stainless steel stretchers and contrasting legs with the seat shape I had developed for the original stool.
The sizes for all the components have been chosen to be easily cut from framing grade material, a material that is economical, pre-machined for easy selection of colour and grain, and often very attractive and interesting in terms of grain and figure.

Joinery
Seat biscuited together, frame glued together using through dowels inside the stainless steel tube. The seat is attached to the frame with a stainless steel tab that is routed into and screwed into the frame of the stool.
Glues and finishes
All glued together using Klebit crosslinking PVA.
Finished with Mirotone single pack precatalysed lacquer 3220. Legs stained with a pigment stain. All finishing done before assembly.

Photos: Linda Fredheim