ulmer stool bill – gugelot – design max bill und hans gugelot

three surfaces and a broomstick make this cult object a multifunctional piece of furniture: the 'ulm stool' is useful as a seat, side table, tray, storage element or transport container. it was designed in 1954 by max bill and hans gugelot for the students of the hfg ulm. if you believe what you are told, the students transported their books with the right-angled rack. the boards made of untreated spruce wood are connected to each other with a solid finger galvanizing. the round bar to stabilize the right angle and the two support brackets are made of beech wood.