This small furniture piece can both be used as a stool and as a side table. The small collar profile gives a direction on the round form. As a tabletop, it holds items towards the sofa or bedside. As a seat, the collar indicates where to sit, a reminiscence of an tractor seat or a milking stool. This disc shaped form (table/seat) has been crafted by using a CNC milling machine. CNC made wood enables you to make a 3D form with a tight precision of contour and lines.

One of the first images that came to my mind, after the realisation of the first prototype, is the leaf of a water lily. My late father used to swim in lakes and picking water lily flowers. They are very beautiful and have very long stems that reach down to the lake bottom. My association however is not the flower, but the round, flat leaves which also has a small collar. Just as the water lily is the star of the lake and its leaves are living more in retirement, so they do have an important function, and I want to see my furniture the same way.

- Jonas Lyndby Jensen

During the development of a lounge series 8 years ago, which consisted of some very wavy shapes, I got the idea for this flat surface with a subtle collar for a side table. The shell should be made of fiberglass, but the manufacturer did not go ahead with the idea. Last summer I took the idea up again with the desire for a more noble material. And added the multi functional feature that it can be used both as a side table or as a stool. The small collar profile gives a direction on the round form - as a seat the collar indicates where to sit, a reminiscence of an tractor seat or milking stool. As a tabletop it holds items towards the sofa or bedside.

- Jonas Lyndby Jensen

The original idea for the lounge chairs came from the impression you make when you're sitting in a sand dune. Much of my inspiration is found in nature where I grew up (North Jutland). Like most of my design processes I think a lot at first. I toss and turn the form and details without drawing anything. When I get a clear picture of the idea in the mind, I start by sketching and finally drawing in 3D. Once I get this picture in my head, it is difficult to change or accept input from others. I am very stubborn about my original idea - it's more interesting to see the original idea because the commercialized result often have no sting or beauty.

- Jonas Lyndby Jensen

The primary tool for this project is a CNC milling machine. This form can not be made in a wood turner, and would be extremely demanding to make by hand. CNC made wood enables you to make a 3D shape with a tight precision of contour and lines. If treated properly afterwards the product does not seem machine made. Like other good cabinetmakers furniture it is a must to make products with a hardware precision, though still remaining true to a craftsman expert skills and touch.

- Jonas Lyndby Jensen

My biggest challenge with this project was to learn the CNC machine to know. It was also an exercise in using this. But I think I made the challenge and is as satisfied with the result as a perfectionist can be. I've only made one take (the shape of the disc is the same on all the prototypes). The advantage of a 3D drawing is that you can get very close to the result you want, without spending a lot of material and milling time. It is possible that the design need to be developed a little, but I will do this in cooperation with the future producer.

- Jonas Lyndby Jensen

About Jonas Lyndby Jensen

Copenhagen based Jonas Lyndby Jensen is originally educated as a cabinetmaker. Subsequently he studied at The Danish Design School, specializing in furniture design in 2009. Since then, he has worked as an independent furniture designer in collaboration with Scandinavian companies and exhibited several times at international fairs and other curated furniture exhibitions. Jonas has always had a great interest in and passion for the Nordic crafted furniture traditions and he often finds his inspiration close to home: in the Scandinavian nature. Rooted in Nordic furniture tradition and well-known Nordic furniture icons, Jonas aims to design furniture with an added contemporary twist. You can find more of his works on his Behance profile.