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Nook Stool by VIAL

I just heard about the newly-founded German design studio VIAL namely because of NOOK, their new stool made from a single piece of an innovative material called VarioLine. This material is an extremely sturdy and weatherproof plastic designed by Patrick Frey of Patrick Frey Industrial Design.

NOOK by VIAL

Winner of the iF product design award 2010 just a few weeks ago, it is an attractive piece indoors or outside in the garden, perfect for all seasons. I’m counting eight colors on their website, though there could be more. I’m a big fan of the white, beige and gray stools and can see them fitting in perfectly in a living or dining room area, but also in a child’s room or on the patio.

NOOK by VIAL

About VIAL, “VIAL is a family-run company headquartered in Aachen, Germany. Its founders, Wolf, Julia and Bernd Hoesch-Vial, were inspired by the idea of designing beautiful products by harnessing the technological benefits of innovative materials and the novel creative opportunities they present.”

What do YOU think of the Nook stool?

(images: VIAL)


21 Responses to “Nook Stool by VIAL”

  1. 1 Paulette commented:


    This is lovely. It reminds me of Moorish architecture as well as turbines. Since it feels equal parts contemporary and traditional to me, I think it would be a great fit for a number of styles.

  2. 2 nichole commented:


    Oh, those are cool! I have stools because of the boys, and it’s hard to find stylish ones.
    .-= nichole´s last blog ..Marie Claire Maison =-.

  3. 3 SamiaK commented:


    I love the stool! What a great pop of color, and it seems very practical. Not only does it look good, it’s weatherproof too! Awesome.
    .-= SamiaK´s last blog ..My Little Valentine =-.

  4. 4 laura trevey commented:


    these are so unique!!
    I wonder if they will sell them in the US?
    .-= laura trevey´s last blog ..Bold Vision : Rachel Follett =-.

  5. 5 char commented:


    I like it…in the black especially…I’m a touchy feely kind of person and would have to see how it feels before purchasing…I wonder if any stores in Toronto carry it yet.
    Char
    .-= char´s last blog ..do YOU remember ? =-.

  6. 6 nina commented:


    it looks like paper! awesome!

  7. 7 Anna commented:


    In truth, I can’t decide. I like the concept, am just not certain about the material. I think i’d need to see one in the flesh to make my mind up.
    .-= Anna´s last blog ..Sprigs, hats and kitten paws =-.

  8. 8 Stacey commented:


    Awesome! What an interesting shape.
    .-= Stacey´s last blog ..A view of the sky =-.

  9. 9 Suzy8track commented:


    Wow…love the look of these!
    .-= Suzy8track´s last blog ..Design Inspiration: A Clockwork Orange =-.

  10. 10 alejandra commented:


    so pretty! they kind of look like flowers

  11. 11 Eliza commented:


    nina, I was just thinking that too! It does look like paper…like I would be afraid to stand on it without going up to it and checking it out first! I like that about it though….makes you do a double-take!
    .-= Eliza´s last blog ..Art Therapy Studio Class Reflection: Part One =-.

  12. 12 Winter commented:


    Love the shape- great take on the ceramic garden stool- how about in those colors but leather, with individual “studding” (I can’t think of the word right now!) along the shape…Really you can stand on them?

  13. 13 staciela commented:


    they remind me of those little plastic puzzle spheres… i can’t think of a better way to describe them. but it had about 8 pieces that were peanut shaped and you had to fit them together again to form a sphere. the shape of them (individually) reminds me a lot of Nook stool. it’s super cute though :)

  14. 14 Melissa de la Fuente commented:


    I love it! What a great design, I love the moroccanish theme going on and the colors are gorgeous!
    xo
    Melis
    .-= Melissa de la Fuente´s last blog ..Melissa loves: Alberto Cerriteno =-.

  15. 15 Sierra commented:


    Love the bench!

  16. 16 peggy commented:


    I love it! Also love the coffee table. I think it would work in my home. Love the ethnic look of the shape, and love the modern materials! I want one. Wonder if they ship to the U.S. Going to find out.
    .-= peggy´s last blog ..Some favorite rooms =-.

  17. 17 Viv commented:


    I can see a group of these in different colours placed outdoors. At a coffee shop maybe or my backyard. They look great. The white is my favourite too.
    .-= Viv´s last blog ..Thank you Little Sooti! =-.

  18. 18 Little Jessy commented:


    Is that room is still under decoration or its final i don’t know but it looks good and unique.

  19. 19 Dianne K. Nelson commented:


    LOVE IT! Is there a place to purchase it in the U.S.?
    .-= Dianne K. Nelson´s last blog ..I don’t know why this choked me up a bit, but it did =-.

  20. 20 Mathias commented:


    Our kids love the nook, too. It’s a perfect drum from their point of view…

  21. 21 Jason Boatman commented:


    I just got mine today (in red) and I love it. It is very heavy and solid. I’m well impressed.

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