strangely appealing: hercules stool
I don’t have too many details on this startling seating, but the moment I saw it I was intrigued by the design. London-based design firm FAT (Fashion Architecture Taste) cast the bust of Hercules out of foam rubber and added 3 legs to form a stool. The stool was created as part of an exhibition of plastic objects titled “From now to Eternity.” You can read about the exhibit and see other artists’ designs over on this deZeen (design magazine) post. I think it would add a bit of humor into a room. What do you think? –Erica P.
October 27th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
Much as I love Classical sculpture, I find that very un-appealing. I don’t want to sit on Hercules’ face! Imagine if that were a woman in the photo.
October 28th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Right?!
October 28th, 2008 at 8:23 am
Yes, it does bring to mind a certain Python song…
October 28th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Oh my gosh, poor Hercules! This is HILAROIUS!
January 6th, 2009 at 6:59 am
[...] And we are the first to admit that design has gotten a little, dare we say frivolous lately (like a Hercules stool, for example) but sometimes a little whimsy is a welcome thing. We hope it doesn’t disappear [...]
January 6th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
alas, this stool didn’t appear in my stocking. i guess there is always next year!