Vitra Cork Stool Model A

Model A is one of the three siblings in Jasper Morrisons family of stools that are distinct individuals, but share some design DNA through their playful personalities and warmly organic materials. Inspired by the forms of wine corks and spools, they make themselves at home as small side tables or low stools. The appealing properties of solid, turned cork come through in each one: durability, lightweight construction, and a surface thats soft to the touch. The three designs are sold separately. Made in Germany by Vitra, a manufacturer of iconic modern furnishings thats widely represented in MoMAs collection.

London-born Jasper Morrison is a designer with international credentials. He studied at Kingston Polytechnic, Londons Royal College of Art, and HDK in Berlin and has design offices in both London and Paris. In 1995, his firm landed the design contract for the new Hannover Tram, a massive light rail project. Their work on the Tram earned an IF Transportation Design Prize and the Ecology award. Morrison also garnered the distinction of Royal Designer for Industry and has worked with a wide range of clients including FLOS, Vitra, and Muji. Morrisons work is included in MoMAs collection and in three of the Museums exhibitions, including Mutant Materials in Contemporary Design (1995).