Chinese Stools - Made in China, Copied by the Dutch, Red Pouff by Wieki Somers
The Exceptional

About This Piece

Exceptional Contemporary Design

As a response to the extremely fast growing metropolis Beijing, in which temporality and obsolescence seem to menace each and every object, Wieki Somers focused on the small things of daily street life. She observed that in the most varied parts of the capital customized seats were used by people such as security guards, street vendors or rickshaw drivers. She found herself fascinated by the many charming details of these basic chairs – the way the various materials and parts were connected and by the relationship to their respective makers. The stools, probably cherished for a lifetime, testify to a long history in which both the maker and the user leave their traces.

Studio Wieki Somers purchased some of these stools and cast them in aluminium. A way of paying homage, and an answer to China’s famous culture of copying.

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Designer	Wieki Somers
Manufacturer	Studio Wieki Somers
Country of Manufacture	Netherlands
Style	Contemporary
Edition Number	12
Product Code	CWS-82325
Limited Edition	Yes
Additional Information	Made to Order Made by Hand
Materials	Aluminum
Color	Red
Depth	31 cm 31 cm
Height	22 cm 22 cm
Diameter	35 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg

Shipping & Delivery

Dealer	Studio Wieki Somers
Manufacturing Time	8 weeks or longer
Ships from	Netherlands
Returns	Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Delivery Options

Front Door Delivery: (Included in Every Order)	A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below). The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. 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.
In-Home Delivery: (For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)	A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers. The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time. 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.

Front Door Delivery:
(Included in Every Order)

A skilled driver will unload the item(s) from the delivery truck and bring it to your building’s doorstep. You will be responsible for further transport beyond that point. We recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand; alternatively, you may upgrade to In-Home Delivery (see below).
The delivery partner will email and/or call you at least one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
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.

In-Home Delivery:
(For in-home delivery service, additional fees apply. Please get in touch)

A skilled driver or a team of two will bring your item(s) inside your home and place it in the immediate entryway. For unusually large or heavy items, we recommend asking a family member or friend for an extra hand, as we cannot send more than 2 drivers.
The delivery partner will email and/or call you one day in advance to arrange a delivery time.
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 every order upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damage or missing or incorrect pieces, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations of missing, damaged, or incorrect item(s) represents your acceptance of the complete order in perfect condition.