Miura Bar Stool

Konstantin GrcicWW-2005-139915

2005·Reinforced polypropylene·31.6 × 45.7 × 78.7 cm (12 1/2 × 18 × 31 in.)

<p>The Miura Barstool is a departure from existing styles, which swivel and are height adjustable. Grcic set out to generate a design that was more simply engineered and therefore more affordable. Made entirely from injection-molded plastic, this single-height stool is distinguished by the unusual arrangement of its four legs, which make it stackable. The visual language of the design was motivated by the streamlined form of the Miura Lamborghini, an Italian sports car manufactured between 1966 and 1972, whose name refers to a breed of Spanish fighting bulls (Lamborghini’s mascot). The seat of the Miura Barstool has gently sloping sides, and a scored crossbar connected to the two front legs acts as a footrest. Just like the performance-driven design of a Lamborghini, the dynamic form of this stool results from functional imperatives that differentiate it from more predictable alternatives.</p>

Catalogue

Year: 2005
Medium: Reinforced polypropylene
Dimensions: 31.6 × 45.7 × 78.7 cm (12 1/2 × 18 × 31 in.)
Collection: Art Institute of Chicago
Artist: Konstantin Grcic

Artist

Konstantin Grcic

Konstantin Grcic is a German industrial designer working primarily in furniture, lighting, and tableware since the 1990s. His practice is characterized by a rigorous exploration of form and material constraint, where minimal aesthetic intervention meets functional precision. His work has been produced by leading manufacturers including Flos, Magis, and Kartell, and is held in the permanent collections of major design museums including MoMA and the Vitra Design Museum. Grcic's approach treats industrial production not as a limitation but as a fundamental generator of form.

Munich, Germany

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