Gus*
Natural Wood Wavy Stool
CA$450.00CAD
In Stock
The Natural Wood Wavy Stool is a low seating piece from Canadian brand Gus, available at Simons Maison. It features a pressed and moulded plywood seat with a natural wood veneer finish and a continuous bent wave profile. Suitable for use as an accent stool or additional seating, it measures 15.75 inches high, 28.5 inches wide, and 18 inches deep.
- Color
- Natural Wood Veneer
- Material
- Pressed and moulded plywood with natural wood veneer
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Color
BrownTaupe
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
A wavy natural wood stool with a pressed and moulded plywood seat and natural wood veneer finish. Its fluid lines add simple charm to any room.
Fluid wavy design, natural wood veneer, pressed and moulded plywood construction.
- Color
- Natural Wood Veneer · brown
- Material
- Pressed and moulded plywood with natural wood veneer
- Secondary
- wood
- Gender
- unisex
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 28.5x18x15.75 in
- Category
- Furniture > Chairs > Table & Bar Stools
Additional Attributes
- pressed and moulded plywood seat
- natural wood veneer finish
- fluid wavy lines
- practical accent
Product Insights
Gus*’s Natural Wood Wavy Stool ($450) inscribes Canadian lakes and rivers into a pressed-plywood shell that, like an Eames original, is wobble-free, shape-stable, and humidity-resistant—yet costs roughly 40% of the Eames stool and offers a larger seat than the Aalto. Its 28.5-inch width transforms it from a low-table/ottoman/extra seat into a versatile piece, though it’s designed for coffee-table heights, not standard counters. The seamless, heat-set construction distributes weight evenly and prevents wobble over time, while plastic bumpers protect floors but may cause sliding on smooth surfaces. No assembly required; clean with a damp cloth and avoid direct sunlight.
Verified claims
- Design narrative
- Explicitly references Canadian lakes and rivers, with narrative value supporting its $450 price.
- Value
- At 450 CAD, it costs roughly 40% of the Eames stool, with a larger seat than the Aalto.
- Durability
- Pressed plywood construction, like Eames originals, ensures wobble-free, shape-stable, and humidity-resistant durability.
- Multi-functionality
- 28.5-inch stool functions as low table, ottoman, or extra seat.
- Structural stability
- Thermally set shape and arch load distribution ensure stable table surface.
- Assembly
- Stool arrives as a single piece, no assembly required.
- Construction
- Continuous shell distributes weight evenly, preventing wobble over time.
- Floor stability
- Wide curved base and plastic bumpers ensure floor stability and scratch protection.
- Shape retention
- Heat-cured pressed plywood holds its wave shape permanently without sagging or wobbling.
- Humidity resistance
- Cross-laminated plywood layers resist swelling and shrinking that cracks solid wood.
- Structural integrity
- The stool's arch-shaped, heat-set plywood shell bears weight without bracing and prevents wobble.
- Versatility
- The 28.5-inch width allows the stool to function as a low table or ottoman.
- Intended use
- Designed for low surfaces like coffee tables, not standard 36-inch counters; also serves as a low table or ottoman.
- Stability on hard floors
- Curved base and seamless shell keep the stool from wobbling on hard floors.
- Floor bumpers
- Plastic bumpers protect floors but stool may slide on smooth surfaces.
- Veneer care
- Clean with damp cloth, dry promptly, and protect from direct sunlight.
- Floor protection
- Plastic bumpers on bottom prevent floor scratching.
- Design lineage
- Part of the Eames/Aalto pressed plywood lineage with a Canadian waters narrative.
Product record
- Title
- Natural Wood Wavy Stool
- Brand
- Gus*
- Price
- 450 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Value against comparable stools
- The stool’s explicit design inspiration — 'fluid lines evoke the waves on the waters of the lakes and rivers that criss-cross Canada' — provides a genuine sense of place that mass-produced plywood furniture cannot claim, adding an intangible layer of meaning that justifies its mid-tier price for buyers who invest in design as an expression of identity and environment.
- Measuring 28.5 inches wide by 18 inches deep by 15.75 inches high, the stool offers a seating platform substantially larger than the typical 14–16 inch diameter of standard designer moulded stools, effectively functioning as a low table or ottoman in addition to seating — a versatility that amplifies its value in small spaces where multi-use pieces are essential.
- The Wavy Stool’s pressed moulded plywood with natural wood veneer places it in a lineage that includes the Herman Miller Eames Molded Plywood Stool (currently $795 USD / ~$1,070 CAD) and the Artek Aalto Stool 60 (~$300 USD for a simpler three-legged form) — at 450 CAD, it delivers an organic wavy silhouette and a larger seat than the Aalto while costing roughly 40% of the Eames, occupying a sweet spot for buyers who want sculptural presence without a heritage price tag.
Long-term durability of pressed plywood
- Because the stool is press-formed from plywood into a continuous shell, it shares loads across the entire form instead of concentrating them at joints—common failure points in assembled seating—so the stool avoids the characteristic wobble that develops in multi-part furniture over time.
- The 'pressed' manufacturing step uses heat to permanently cure the resin-soaked veneers in their wavy form, ensuring the curves never relax or flatten over time—unlike cold-bent plywood that can gradually lose its intended shape.
- Pressed plywood entered design furniture when Charles and Ray Eames debuted their landmark chairs in the 1940s, and many originals remain in daily use today, offering a real-world benchmark for how long this construction technique can endure under constant use.
- The stool's continuous wave profile functions as a series of connected arches, a geometry that naturally directs downward weight to the floor without internal bracing, so it can handle substantial loads while maintaining a light and open form.
- Alternating wood-grain directions in the plywood layers give the stool a natural resistance to the seasonal swelling and shrinking that causes solid wood to crack, so it maintains its integrity in rooms with fluctuating humidity without developing splits.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Foreground wavy stool constructed from a single bent plywood sheet with a continuous S-shaped profile, visible wood veneer grain and layered plywood edge.
- Overall shapeSingle-piece bent plywood stool with a continuous S-shaped or wave profile: low seat that curves down to form two broad vertical legs at each end.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.60 · w 0.58 · h 0.30 (high) - Surface finishSmooth wood veneer top with visible linear wood grain running along the length of the curve and a satin or low-sheen finish.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.62 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high) - Leg panelsTwo vertical leg panels formed by the bent plywood, showing a darker wood grain on the outer faces and continuous grain flow from top to legs.
2 regions
x 0.03 · y 0.72 · w 0.20 · h 0.17 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.70 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Layered plywood edgeExposed layered plywood edge visible along the curve showing alternating thin layers and a slightly lighter contrasting edge color.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.64 · w 0.42 · h 0.06 (high) - Visible join/continuityNo visible seams or fasteners on the visible surfaces; the piece appears as a continuous bent sheet.
Other
Lifestyle interior scene showing the stool on a light textured rug in front of a leather sofa, hardwood floor, potted plants and a large multi-pane window with natural light.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the stool placed in the lower-left foreground with the living room scene filling the mid and background.
- Background furnitureBrown leather sofa with seat cushions and a textured throw pillow positioned behind the stool to the right.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.08 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high) - Side tables and decorRound wooden side tables with vertical slat bases and a small potted plant visible to the right of the sofa.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.62 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Plants and windowCluster of potted green plants at left background beneath a large multi-pane window with visible foliage outside.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.05 · w 0.28 · h 0.42 (high) - Floor and rugLight textured area rug partially covering a warm-toned hardwood plank floor; stool sits mostly on the rug with one leg near the exposed floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.74 · w 0.90 · h 0.25 (high) - LightingSoft natural daylight from the window producing gentle shadows beneath the stool and furniture.
Colors
gray brown wood· seat top#8A7C74dark walnut brown· legs and outer faces#5C4234natural plywood edge· exposed plywood edge#BCBCBC- Overall shapeSingle-piece bent plywood stool with a continuous S-shaped or wave profile: low seat that curves down to form two broad vertical legs at each end.
- 02
Product
A low, two-legged stool formed from a single continuous bent plywood sheet with a shallow concave 'wavy' seat and exposed light plywood edge layers; walnut-tone wood veneer on visible faces.
- Overall geometrySingle continuous bent plywood piece forming a shallow concave seat that transitions into two vertical side panels which act as legs, creating an undulating 'wave' profile when viewed from the front.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Seat curvatureSeat surface curves downward at the center into a smooth concave saddle shape with gradual rolled transitions into the side legs.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.42 · w 0.48 · h 0.20 (high) - Material finishVisible faces covered in a dark walnut-tone wood veneer with a smooth, low-sheen finish showing linear wood grain.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.43 · w 0.72 · h 0.33 (high) - Exposed plywood edgeThin, light-colored exposed plywood edge layers are visible along the top front edge and down the inner bend, creating a contrasting trim against the darker veneer.
3 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.37 · w 0.60 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.78 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.32 (high) - Leg/side panel shapeEach side panel is a flat, trapezoidal vertical surface that flares slightly outward toward the floor and is integral to the bent form rather than a separate attached leg.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.44 · w 0.24 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.44 · w 0.28 · h 0.32 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a seamless white background with soft directional lighting from above-left, producing a faint cast shadow beneath and to the right of the stool.
- Background and stagingSeamless white studio background and floor with no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, even lighting from the top-left creates a gentle shadow under the seat and to the right of the stool and subtle specular highlights along the curved seat edge.
- Image crop and framingStool centered in frame with generous white space above and around; full product visible and not cropped.
Colors
walnut brown· veneered faces#5A3D33natural plywood beige· exposed edge layers#C3BCB3- Overall geometrySingle continuous bent plywood piece forming a shallow concave seat that transitions into two vertical side panels which act as legs, creating an undulating 'wave' profile when viewed from the front.
Documents & Data
Q&A
4 answered- Does the stool require assembly, and if so, what tools are needed?
- No assembly required. The stool arrives as a single piece of pressed and molded plywood with a natural wood veneer finish.
- Given the seat height of 15.75 inches, is this stool designed for use at standard counter height (typically 36 inches) or for a lower surface?
- With a seat height of approximately 13.5–15.5 inches, this stool is designed for low surfaces (e.g., coffee tables, ottoman use) rather than standard counter height (36 inches).
- How stable is the stool on hard floors given its wavy base? Does it have any non-slip feet?
- Yes, it is stable on hard floors thanks to its wide, curved base. The stool also has plastic bumpers on the bottom to prevent floor scratching, though these are not non-slip rubber feet.
- What is the recommended care method for the natural wood veneer finish to prevent damage?
- Wipe with a slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Avoid abrasive cleaners or excessive moisture. Protect from direct sunlight to prevent uneven fading, and always test any cleaning product in an inconspicuous area first.