POOL is a duo composed of Léa Padovani (1981) french of Iranian-Italian heritage and Sébastien Kieffer (1982), French, based in Paris. In 2010, POOL create a collective concept, whose goal is to explore associations between objects, architecture and images. Beyond the obvious presence of an object, its beauty and function, the designers search for a multiplicity of meanings and highlight the emotions and reference points. In 2012 they were nominated «Talents à la carte» during Maison&Objet, «Young New Talent» for the price AD and received the «LABEL VIA» for the W&W lighting ceiling system manufactured by ALTER. They have since been edited by La Chance, Habitat and have created numerous scenographies and projects for Cassina, Café Craft, Biennale de Kortrijk... Nowadays, POOL works on a self-edited furnitures collection coming from craftsmanship, and keep going on their collaborations with Bensimon, Petite Friture and other editors. 2015 will be the year of new interior design projects and of artistic direction about art craft.
"The effect of the object, whether that be in the form or the function takes great importance in our work. In order to develop this we like to tap into the immediate environment of the story in which we want to become part of, without hierarchy, nor references, rare materials or popular reference as this reference serves for the understanding of the object. Through recognisable typologies and references we like to construct strong identities around our objects. Simple without being simplified."
Pool
wood, fabrics, leathers
clear lacquered walnut
clear lacquered oak
mustard
coral
beige
grey
light aqua green
leather for the neck cushion / armrest
pepper
brick
royal blue
dark blue
black
leather for the round cushion
100% Trevira CS – 24 available colours – 100.000 Martindale (durability)
90% new wool, 10% nylon – 18 available colours – 100.000 Martindale (durability)
100% cotton velvet – 30 available colours – 100.000 Martindale (durability)
90% wool / 10% nylon – 28 available colours – 100.000 Martindale (durability)
100% wool – 56 available colours – 45.000 Martindale (durability)
90% wool / 10% nylon – 50 available colours – 100.000 Martindale (durability)
70% wool / 30% viscose – 58 available colours – 100.000 Martindale (durability)
coffee table & ottoman
fixing sets
The Grid coffee table and the Grid ottoman complete the Grid modular furniture system, with its armchairs, sofas and daybeds. As with the rest of the Grid range, the thin, black tubular legs are topped with an oak or walnut structure, giving it an elegant and refined look. The cushion of the Ottoman is removable.
"GRID is a piece for everyday life with a modular seat that can be composed differently to ensure comfort and that can be adapt to small or vast rooms." POOL
Materials black powder coated base, oak or walnut frame, polyester foam cushions (removable covers), fabric or leather upholstery
ottoman
coffee table
