MOGU Stool | MINGDU DESIGN

MOGU Stool
蘑菇凳

This series of furniture resemble pieces of mushrooms, from which the Chinese name (Mogu) derives. This design is inspired by the structure of the mortise and tenon joint. The mortise and tenon joints are applied in every part and on the whole of the furniture. The joint of the furniture in this way is convenient for packing and dissembling.
The figure of the frame resembles the vault of the church, combining straight lines and curves, graceful with strength. And it is built with plywood cut by numerical control milling machines, which meets the requirement of both mass production and accuracy. The traditional structure of mortise and tenon joint is thus remolded with modern molding craft. On the one hand, the use of sponge and cloth adds comfort to the furniture, and on the other hand, the soft material stabilizes the hard frame with its tenacity.

设计灵感源于榫卯中的“一凸一凹”，从每个部件连接到整体结构均使用扎榫的概念，使其相互咬合，可实现平板包装并方便拆装。
框架的造型源于教堂的拱顶，直线与曲线相结合，优美且富有力量感，并使用数控铣床切割实木多层板，精准的同时也可快速量产，用现代成型工艺重塑传统榫卯结构。此外，将海绵与布料运用其中，不仅增加舒适度，而且用其弹性固定住框架，并形成“一软一硬”的对比。