Manolito Stool by Marc Morro for HAY
In his second design for HAY, Spanish designer Marc Morro has created the Manolito stool, a functional, contemporary design that serves as a stool, side table, or step. Crafted from solid FSC-certified (C148805) pine with an oil wax finish using just a few carefully joined wooden components, the Manolito reflects Morro’s longstanding interest in small, improvised stools.
‘I often came across them among construction workers, who made them from leftover wood to have something to sit on during lunch breaks. All of them had a structure very similar to the Manolito - the most logical, efficient, and simple construction I can imagine,’ says the Barcelona-based designer.
Morro’s work is characterised by a pared-down, direct approach that results in logical objects with minimalist, clear constructions. ‘Stools, especially of this size, have always caught my attention because of their simplicity and versatility,’ says Morro. The Manolito is characterised by a lower cross brace that reinforces the structure and creates a solid joint between the legs and the seat.
A useful home accessory, the Manolito can be moved around the house for different purposes, whether it’s as a footrest in the living room, a bedside table in the bedroom, a stool in the bathroom, or a step in the kitchen to reach higher shelves. ‘It’s a good basic piece to have, from a young age, and one that stays with you,’ says Morro. ‘It’s a perfect first seat for children - and even for adults who enjoy sitting close to the ground.’
Over the years, the piece has been tried and tested by Morro’s inner circle. ‘I think almost all of my friends and relatives have a Manolito or two at home. My mother probably has around 10,’ he says. ‘For it now to become part of HAY’s collection is a great honour, and truly the best place I could have imagined for it.’
About Marc morro
Designer Marc Morro was born in Majorca in 1984, leaving the island at the age of 18 to study industrial design at Elisava School in the city of Barcelona, where he is still based today. Marc strives for honesty and radical austerity in his designs, using his direct approach creating logical objects with minimalistic, clear constructions. He offers creative and development services for commissioned projects for a variety of individuals and companies. For HAY, Marc has designed the Taburete 8 Bar Stool and the Manolito Stool.
