Stools handcrafted from scrap wood or existing objects. Stools can easily be found in traditional shops in Hong Kong, especially in shops where they sell industrial related products or materials such as metals, wood and tools. In the 50s, stools were often placed around a magazine stall for kids who would sit on them and read children comic books. The stools were no more than 20cm in height at that time.
These pictures were taken around Mongkok and Yau Ma Tei, which is a hub of industrial materials. I go there quite often to buy materials for work, or for self interest, when I feel like building something, or just get some copper parts and turn them into jewelry. It is always a source of inspiration, as well as new knowledge. I would talk to at least one shop keeper whenever I visit the area, they will always surprise you with new things that only from their experiences would they be able to tell you what can be done and what cannot. That is why I always think knowing more languages is an advantage in life!
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| The stool was made from scrap wood pieces, the maker taped layers of old magazine papers on top to create a soft surface for sitting, and it works, I tried! |
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| The heavy clamp was nailed onto the small stool for cutting jobs. |
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| Little bended bamboo stool that requires skills and knowledge to assemble, the joints were interlocked. |
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| Stools that can be used in two ways. depends on your preference. |
Somehow I cannot take my eyes off these weathered beauties...oh well..
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