An Unusual Rolling Stool for the Chinese Market
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
14/25
Freshness
8/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
10/15
Depth
6/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
Chinese and Western aesthetic tastes diverge wildly, with stuff for sale over there that would never fly over here. Still, it's interesting to peek over the fence and see what they're doing. This odd-to-us piece of furniture is called a "turtle stool." It's essentially a molded seat attached to a low crate made of aluminum extrusions, which holds two storage bins; according to the designer, who go