The CATRET Stool reinterprets a forgotten vernacular object deeply rooted in Spanish tradition. Historically carried by hunters into the countryside or used by women attending church ceremonies, the original catret was conceived as a lightweight folding seat — practical, portable, and modest in its construction. This contemporary interpretation seeks to recover that cultural memory through a sculptural and carefully crafted object that bridges utility, craftsmanship, and heritage.
Crafted in solid walnut or oak and combined with natural leather, the stool preserves the essential folding structure of the traditional catret while refining its proportions and material presence. The intersecting wooden frames create a rhythmic X-shaped geometry that feels both architectural and lightweight, allowing the object to remain visually open despite its structural solidity.
The suspended leather seat introduces softness and flexibility against the precision of the wooden frame. Tensioned between the upper rails, the leather gradually adapts to the body while emphasizing the handcrafted character of the piece. Over time, both the leather and wood develop a natural patina, reinforcing the stool’s intimate relationship with use and aging.
Its folding mechanism remains central to the identity of the object. More than a functional solution, the ability to collapse and store the stool speaks of movement, temporality, and nomadic living traditions. When folded or left resting within a space, the CATRET maintains a strong sculptural presence, almost resembling a compact architectural artifact rather than a conventional stool.
The contrast between the warmth of the leather, the visible grain of the wood, and the elegant simplicity of the structure gives the piece a quiet timelessness. Primitive yet refined, practical yet deeply atmospheric, the CATRET Stool transforms an almost disappeared everyday object into a contemporary collectible rooted in memory and material honesty.
Available in custom finishes.
