A Playful Take on Scandinavian Furniture Design
Copenhagen, DK
Why so serious?
Picture typical Danish Modern furniture — its pristine curves, honest joints, overall simplistic perfection…
Now shatter that image, because Stoodle is the opposite. Inspired by the way that stools can be easily picked up and moved, this dynamic piece combines hard maple wood with soft, upholstery “noodles.” Watch as the noodles move with the stool, telling a constant story about the people who interact with it.
Kids play with Stoodle, altering the placement of its “noodles.”
Product Evolution
-
![]()
01
Gathered precedents that showcase playfulness through dynamic upholstery.
-
![]()
02
Started sketching designs that incorporate soft elements in contrast with hard maple wood.
-
![]()
03
Arrived at a stool design that showcases its movement through upholstered “noodles” that drag across the floor.
-
![]()
04
Prototyping revealed overall form and opportunities for a planned pattern on top.
-
![]()
05
Top pattern was established and construction documents were drawn; stool headed into production.
-
![]()
06 Final
The final product is a flat-packing stool that adds a sense of playfulness to any modern interior.
New way to use Stoodle: as a backpack!
Endless playful possibilities!
Cardboard prototype next to final stool
Construction documents: note flat-packing hardware
Stool after wood production, before the addition of upholstery
