March 18, 2008
Sway Stool by Daniel Michalik @ Branch Daniel Michalik’s Sway Stool would be the perfect companion for his Cortiça Chaise Lounge. As with the chaise, the Sway Stool is made from recycled cork, which is 100% waterproof and impervious to rot and mold growth, making both pieces perfectly suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Apparently, the stool is quite comfortable and has the flexibility to sway on account of its clever construction: “The central column of the stool, located directly under the spine of the user, is solid cork, while the rest is perforated.” This results in a seat that “flexes and pivots under the weight of the user, responding to the slightest body movement.” The advantage being that the user’s muscles remain slightly engaged in order to maintain balance, which in turn improves overall posture and circulation and allows one to rock back and forth while sitting for long periods of time at a desk or computer. Personally, I would still need the lumbar support of a proper office chair for extended desk use, but I could definitely see myself using the Sway Stool in a variety of other settings. Naturally, I also love its modern aesthetic and the overall feel of cork, so I’m quite curious to try it out.:intro post:

Sway Stool by Daniel Michalik @ Branch

Daniel Michalik’s Sway Stool would be the perfect companion for his Cortiça Chaise Lounge. As with the chaise, the Sway Stool is made from recycled cork, which is 100% waterproof and impervious to rot and mold growth, making both pieces perfectly suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Apparently, the stool is quite comfortable and has the flexibility to sway on account of its clever construction: “The central column of the stool, located directly under the spine of the user, is solid cork, while the rest is perforated.” This results in a seat that “flexes and pivots under the weight of the user, responding to the slightest body movement.” The advantage being that the user’s muscles remain slightly engaged in order to maintain balance, which in turn improves overall posture and circulation and allows one to rock back and forth while sitting for long periods of time at a desk or computer.

Personally, I would still need the lumbar support of a proper office chair for extended desk use, but I could definitely see myself using the Sway Stool in a variety of other settings. Naturally, I also love its modern aesthetic and the overall feel of cork, so I’m quite curious to try it out.

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