75 % Control Rectangular Stool by Dafi Reis Doron

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About This Piece

Contemporary Design

Splitting her time between London and Tel Aviv, rising star designer Dafi Reis Doron innovates new forms and techniques aimed at manipulating technology to create one-of-a-kind designs.

With her 75% Control project, Doron developed a new technology for furniture “upholstery.” Her Rectangular Stool from this series is made by casting polyurethane foam in an open mold with a wooden structure inside. As a result of a chemical reaction, the foam expands towards the structure and creates a surprising shape that is both amorphous—from the free rise of the foam—and accurate—from the precise location of the structure.

The process was developed with a material engineer to find the best foam with a super strong skin to prevent the need for extra layers—remaining flexible for comfort—and, with a quick reaction time of just three minutes, enabling fast production. The use of classic legs with a thin, inner curve together with the experimental beauty of the colored foam creates a unique aesthetic: a fusion of personality and functionality with the quality of a hand-made object.

Photos © Guy Hecht

Designer	Dafi Reis Doron
Maker	Dafi Reis Doron Studio
Design Period	From 2000
Country of Manufacture	Israel
Attribution Marks	Signed & Numbered on the Bottom
Style	Contemporary, Hand-Crafted
Detailed Condition	New — This is a new (unused) item of contemporary design.
Edition Number	Open Edition
Product Code	P16173
Additional Information	Made to Order
Materials	Wood
Width	40 cm 40 cm
Depth	54 cm 54 cm
Height	42 cm 42 cm
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Manufacturing Time	We will contact you in regards to lead time when the order is placed.
Shipping Method	Ground - 1 to 2 weeks
Ships from	Israel
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.

About the Designer

Dafi Reis Doron

Born in Tel Aviv, Israel in 1981, Dafi Reis Doron studied industrial design at the Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem, graduating with a bachelor’s degree (and honors) in 2006. In 2005, while still at Bezalel, she studied as an exchange student at the Polytechnic University of Milan; during that time, she worked at Patricia Urquiola’s studio, an experience that inspired her “to always seek perfect proportion, colors, and materials.” In 2006, after graduating, Doron interned in the prestigious D-vision program of Keter Ltd, an Israeli plastics company; she went on to work as a development manager in Keter’s home department, designing a variety of products that can still be found in retailers such as Argos, B&Q, and Walmart. In 2009, Doron attended classes in art history and philosophy at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. She went on to study design products at the Royal College of Art in London, earning her master’s degree in 2012. Doron established her design studio later that same year in London. In 2014, she opened a second location in her hometown of Tel Aviv; she divides her time between the two cities.

Using her extensive industrial design expertise, Doron’s work challenges existing production processes as well as the dichotomy between one-off designs and industrial production. As the designer notes, “I am always looking to create objects that have never been seen before, either in terms of their process of production, the materials used, or shape.” Notable projects to date include a 2011 collaboration with Fendi, timed in coordination with the opening of its London Sloane Street boutique. While working with the brand’s leather, Doron realized an innovative material combining veneer and leather that she used in CAD weaving to construct stools and jar tops. Her work has been exhibited broadly, including, as of this writing, shows at: Mint Gallery (2012) during London Design Festival; IMM Cologne (2013), as part of the BEDG group supported by UK Trade and Investment; and Ventura Lambrate at Salone del Mobile in Milan (2013).