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Twisty Stool

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Do the twist. We've been noticing this "Twist stool" in several shelter mags lately. They all seem to be made of Monkeypod wood, which is a sustainable material that has a warm honey brown to rich reddish brown color, and is kiln dried. The version above is from Viva Terra, where it goes for $195- $349. We love how it's carved from a single piece, and the instant character it adds. There's another version from Garnet Hill, which goes for $224. Z Gallerie also has a version made of Acacia wood, which goes for $119.95. What do you guys think of the "Twisty" stool. Would you have one in your home?

 
 

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What a great comparison, proportion is everything! I love the Viva Terra version, and would have it in my home, but the other two seem clunky. Thanks for posting this.

posted by Rucy on April 26th 2007 at 7:42am
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Nice! Bookmarked it for a possible purchase. I like the Viva Terra version. Reminds me of stuff my parents had around the house in the 70's. This is a good piece for making up tall tales...like you found it at some hidden thrift store or it's a piece you got from a crazy uncle...wait that's what I am!

posted by meltendo on April 26th 2007 at 8:03am
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I've had the Viva Terra one boookmarked for a few days - I love it. Clean, interesting, organic design, and quality material.

posted by irsk on April 26th 2007 at 9:36am
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Oh, I fell in love with the one from Viva Terra a wee bit ago (not JUST because we share the same name... teehee), it's a beautiful, functional, timeless design.

posted by 2009sunshine on April 26th 2007 at 10:38am
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i like it. i think the viva terra has the best flow, the other two dont look as finished as this one does.

posted by christie on April 26th 2007 at 11:41am
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I have the Garnet Hill version and I love it - it's a lighter wood than others I have seen. Just know that you need to use wood oil on it and that cracks will appear. I actually originally ordered two of these and the second one was very cracked.

I love the way it looks so different on either side - the thicker twist on two sides and a thinner wood with more peek-a-boo room on the opposite two sides. I also like the proportion of the thickness of the top portion in the Garnet Hill version.

Becky

posted by becky on April 26th 2007 at 12:52pm
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It's also in the latest Skymall catalog (as scary as that sounds).

posted by Enrique on April 26th 2007 at 2:21pm
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Hey, don't dis the skymall. it has entertained me during many boring flights. you know you are REALLY bored, completely out of soduku puzzles, and delta TV is replaying some classic golf tournament from 30 years ago when you pick up skymall! ;)

posted by becky on April 27th 2007 at 7:18am
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these stools would be great as a coffee table base, with a piece of glass on top

posted by Kristjana on April 28th 2007 at 8:29am
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Oh, thanks so much! I had seen this in an issue of Domino mag some time ago, meant to order one, and didn't. Then I just assumed that it would be no longer available--but utrns out there's actually 3 places to get one! whoo-hoo! I'm all over the Z Gallerie one, as soon as it's back in stock...

posted by LeahS on May 1st 2007 at 8:53am
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has anyone bought anything from viva terra? they have very cool looking coffee table made out of reclaimed railroad ties. sounds great, but the images on the site are not very helpful.
http://www.vivaterra.com/pls/enetrixp/!stmenu_template.main?complex_id_in=482007.484184.1062178.2006280.page

posted by jens on May 1st 2007 at 9:25am
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I'm pretty sure there's a store on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn that sells this stool... somewhere on the stretch between Hoyt and Nevins.

posted by ijrobertson on May 1st 2007 at 11:23am
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I just got the Z-Gallerie version at Homegoods/TJ Maxx and it looks much nicer than the photo! I think Viva Terra has a good art director!

posted by jennywren03 on April 1st 2008 at 11:18am
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