Knoll Maya Lin - Stones Seat
Maya Lin: "Before I began designing a single piece of this line, I did a significant amount of research and realized that the furniture with which we are familiar is derived primarily from a Western European tradition. My husband collects pre-Columbian art, and has several stone metate, ancient thrones which have slightly concave tops; he also has some porcelain pillows from China. These non-Western objects struck me as profoundly beautiful, and they became the inspiration for my designs.
"At the heart of this furniture collection for Knoll is my love for the land, which can be traced back to my childhood in the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio. It goes back to a childhood fascination we all have—that moment when you discover that the earth is round…and you walk around trying to see that curve.
"In the Knoll furniture, as in everything else I create, I am trying to engage the viewer, to get their attention. It is my way of gently encouraging people to see the world in a different light… It is very important for me, as both a sculptor and designer, that the collection walks a line between art and design, that it plays the middle ground. This way of working follows the legacy of Knoll and its roots in the Bauhaus — which really did combine and cross borders."
Maya Lin’s collection of Stones, introduced in 1998 in celebration of Knoll’s 60th anniversary, reflects the famed architect’s signature subtlety. Used as either stools or side tables, the stones are a colorful addition to the playroom or patio.
MEASUREMENTS:
- Width: Adult - 68.6 cm / 27 inch, Child's - 40.6 cm / 16 inch
- Depth: Adult - 48.2 cm / 19 inch, Child's - 30.4 cm / 12 inch
- Height: Adult - 38.1 cm / 15 inch, Child's - 25.4 cm / 10 inch
MATERIALS:
- Molded 100% recycled polyethylene stones with integral color, a light texture and a low gloss finish
- Seat cushions are 2.25 inch thick, solid foam piece with tapered edge and fabric or leather zip-lock cover.
- Seat cushions are fully upholstered on top and bottom and are not attached to Stone.
- The white option is more of an off-white.
HELPFUL NOTES:
- Seat pads are not suitable for outdoor use
- Polyethylene Stones can be used outdoors. Remove water in the concave seats to avoid permanent stains. White patina may appear on surface. During cool or inclement weather, it is recommended to bring Stones inside.
- Stones can be specified with weight for added stability. There is no option for a sand kit if the Stones are ordered without weight
- Due to recycled content, black specs can be seen on the surface of the stone
- Greenguard Indoor Air Quality Certified®
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Maya Lin
US, 1959
Maya Lin received her Master of Architecture from Yale University in 1986, and has maintained a professional studio in New York City since then. Maya Lin has maintained a careful balance between art and architecture throughout her career, creating a remarkable body of work that includes large-scale site-specific installations, intimate studio artworks, architectural works and memorials.
Landscape is the context and the source of inspiration for Ms. Lin's art. She peers curiously at the landscape through a twenty-first century lens, merging rational and technological order with notions of beauty and the transcendental. Utilizing technological methods to study and visualize the natural world, Ms. Lin takes micro and macro views of the earth, sonar resonance scans, aerial and satellite mapping devices and translates that information into sculptures, drawings and environmental installations. Her works address how we relate and respond to the environment, and presents new ways of looking at the world around us.
Boasting an extensive portfolio of products ranging from office work systems and residential mid-century modern classics, to textiles and accessories, Knoll is a leader of modern and sustainable design. Iconic designs from classic designers such as Harry Bertoia, Eero Saarinen, Warren Platner, Isamu Noguchi and Florence Knoll herself make up a large component of Knoll's collection, along with innovative contemporary pieces. Knoll's products can be found in private residences and major art museums alike, including 40 products in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
Founded in 1938, Knoll's reputation for design integrity has a long and decorated history under the guiding principle: "good design is good business." Knoll invests in extensive research, field studies, customer collaborations, and partners with experts from the fields of architecture, organizational behavior, technology and business management to ensure that its products adapt and respond to the evolving needs of their customers. Environmental needs and requirements are not overlooked by the design house either. In fact, Knoll is also considered a leader in production practices that reduce waste, conserve natural resources and protect the biosphere.
Knoll has a strong international presence in the design world - headquartered in Pennsylvania, USA with showrooms across North America, Europe and represented by dealers throughout Latin America and Asia.
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