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"I fully recognize myself in the
sophisticated essentiality of Zilio A&C,
and the high-quality craftsmanship of the
company, which manages to scrutinise
every small detail through ingenious
and accurate workmanship, has been a
great stimulus for me," says Alessandro
Stabile. "For AX, I worked on a strong
design concept, deliberately avoiding
nuances of meaning so that it would
be immediately understandable to the
end user. A stackable stool that, with its
almost graphic purity, transcends time
and paradoxically lends itself to many
different impromptu situations, from
domestic spaces to contract settings."
The split that characterises AX suggests
its grip for moving and stacking. It is an
ideal complement as an informal seat
in restaurants and bars or exhibition
spaces, and in contexts such as libraries
and bookstores, to quickly set up a talk
area, or even to be freely positioned in
home interiors. Made of ash plywood,
it is available in five customisable tones:
alongside natural and black, blue, green,
and red are primary and saturated
colours that add a pop touch. Meticulous
details embellish the stool and increase
its functionality, such as the split that
continues into the seat and is perceived in
the slight inclination of the wood, creating
a refined chiaroscuro movement. There
is also an internal construction system
which, when stacking the stool, prevents
it from sliding down, thus protecting the
AX stools provide an informal seating solution for any space wood from excessive rubbing and wear to
Photo credit: Courtesy Zilio A&C ensure its durability over time.
The split design of the AX stool provides The Mule bench is a noble object in Mule benches combine archetypal
the perfect grip for easy stacking sculptural wood designs and Zen vibes
Photo credit: Matteo Lavazza Photo credit: Matteo Lavazza Photo credit: Matteo Lavazza
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