
Za Stool
Naoto Fukasawa's Emeco Za Stool brings a round, backless seat to counter and bar settings.
Handcrafted in Hanover, Pennsylvania, from 80% recycled aluminum, it comes in 25-inch counter and 30-inch bar seat heights. Hand-brushed and colored powder-coated versions suit indoor and outdoor use; the hand-polished finish offers an indoor alternative within the same simple stool design.
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- Brand
- Emeco
- Collection
- Za
- Designer
- Naoto Fukasawa
- Design year
- 2021
- Descriptor
- Round aluminum stool with footrest
- Country
- United States
- Seat height
- Counter height: 25″Bar height: 30″
- Dimensions
- 19.5″ W × 19.5″ D × 25″ H (counter height)Click here to open the spec sheet
- Materials
- 0180% recycled aluminum
Hand forming and welding build the circular seat and supporting frame.
- 02Counter and bar heights
Seats at 25 or 30 inches provide two elevated seating options with foot support.
The Za Stool by Emeco is a backless round stool handmade from 80% recycled aluminum.
Naoto Fukasawa shaped a circular seat above four splayed legs. Counter and bar versions have 25-inch and 30-inch seat heights, with a circular footrest. Brushed and powder-coated versions are approved for outdoor use; the polished finish is intended for interiors. Separate felt or leather seat pads can be added.
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American seating rooted in the aluminum Navy chair, with enduring forms and thoughtful use of recycled materials.
Naoto Fukasawa
Naoto Fukasawa designed the Za stool for Emeco, introduced in 2021. He conceived its round seat as a companion to the manufacturer's Navy chair family; its name refers to a place to sit in Japanese.
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Before you commit to the Za Stool, our studio checks it against your space and walks you through every finish it comes in.
- Footprint checked against your floor planPlus doorways, stairs and clearances
- Leather, fabric and colour chosen with youand more, in the showroom
- We manage the order for youFrom the factory to your door
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