Pascal Hien, Migo 01

Berlin, Germany

Wood: red oak

‘The pandemic was a time for pause and reflection, when we became more present with ourselves and our surroundings,’ observes Hien. His object, a multifunctional stool, is the result of his reflections during a time of change and uncertainty, as he learned to adapt and tune out of his fast-paced life. The stool represents a period of constant change: ‘You can adapt it in various ways, there is no front or back, no right or wrong.’ It’s a helper around the house or a place to sit. He chose red oak for its strength and worked on a design with a rational construction: each chair is made from a single plank of red oak (so you get consistency of grain), and its parts are held together with dovetails. While living with his family during the pandemic, Hien involved them in the testing of the piece, for the first time making them a part of his design work. @pascal_hien