Alone in Kyoto is a sculptural three-legged stool in solid Slovenian oak, designed by Matej Štefanac and finished with natural beeswax. Designed, produced and assembled by hand in Slovenia, it works as a seat and as a sculpture for the room.
Folded in wood
Inspired by the Japanese art of origami, the stool translates folded-paper logic into classic woodworking joinery. It begins as eight flat pieces of oak, which are cut and joined with twelve biscuit joints and six dowel joints into one dynamic, three-dimensional form.
A stool with a story
Conceived in 2006, as the world's biggest polluters stayed out of, or backed away from, the Kyoto Protocol, the stool is an exercise in capturing loneliness and a failed struggle toward a common goal.
Details
- Type: designer stool
- Material: 100% Slovenian oak (solid wood)
- Finish: natural beeswax
- Dimensions (L/W/H): 80 / 65 / 55 cm
- Weight: 8 kg
- Maximum static load: 80 kg
- Made in: Slovenia, by hand
As a solid oak piece, every stool is unique. Grain and tone vary, and the color will deepen slightly over time.
Delivery possibly tu EU countries only. For other countries please send an inquiry.
Delivery
I will ship your order within 3 business days. The time it takes to receive your order depends on the shipping method chosen at checkout. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on destination.
Returns
Items may be returned within 14 days of delivery, in original, unused condition and packaging.
- Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer, unless the item arrived damaged or faulty.
- Refunds are processed within 7 business days of receiving the returned item.
- Please email info@matejstefanac.com before returning the product, so I can confirm the return and provide instructions.
Damaged or faulty items
If your piece arrives damaged, contact me within 48 hours with photos of the damage and packaging, and we'll arrange a replacement or refund.
Dust with a soft, dry cloth, avoid moisture and direct sunlight, and reapply beeswax every 6–12 months to keep the wood nourished. Minor color changes and grain variation are natural to solid oak over time.
Product dimensions: 80 / 65 / 55 CM (L/W/H)
Package dimensions: aprox. 110 / 95 / 85 CM (L/W/H)
Product weight: 8kg
Package weight: aprox. 12kg
Warranty
Alone in Kyoto is covered by a 1 year warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship, from the date of delivery.
This warranty does not cover:
- Normal wear and tear, including minor scratches, dents, or changes in the wood's color over time
- Damage caused by misuse, overloading beyond the 80 kg static load capacity, or use outside normal indoor conditions
- Damage from exposure to excessive moisture, direct sunlight, or extreme temperature changes
- Damage caused by improper cleaning products or methods
- Any modification or repair carried out by someone other than matejstefanac.com
As a solid oak piece, Alone in Kyoto may shift subtly with changes in humidity and temperature, and its color may deepen slightly over time with light exposure. These are natural characteristics of solid wood, not defects. Variations in grain and tone are part of each piece's individual character, as every stool is handcrafted.
