Sustainable product series: Low Stools
Return to JournalAt Dodds and Shute, we care deeply about understanding our supply chain – how furniture products are made, where, out of what materials and by whom. In 2018, we launched our supplier sustainability audit. We have now gathered data on over 225 FF&E manufacturers’ practices. Suppliers who score above 70% are considered on our sustainability ranking list.
Here are some of the low stools from our sustainable suppliers that we’ve been using on our projects lately.
Bob Stool, by Modus
As a certified B Corp, Modus manufacture in Somerset using 100% renewable energy and a local supply chain to minimise environmental impact. They achieved carbon-neutral-plus status in 2019 by protecting forests in the Amazon and planting trees in UK schools. Over 90% of their collection is FSC-certified, and all in-house joinery uses low-VOC, water-based lacquers. Their products are designed for disassembly with sustainably sourced materials, including fully traceable hides, feathers, and 100% recycled FSC-certified cork.
Bob Stool, made from recycled cork sourced from wine bottle production waste, blends character, sustainability, and a charitable mission.
- 100% recycled cork, a total of 95% recycled materials overall.
- Advantage Gold certified.
- 100% recyclable components.
- Each sale contributes 5% to Movement On The Ground, a charity supporting refugees displaced by war, poverty and climate change.
- Take-back and rework programme.
We recently used the Bob Stool at the new Virgin head office, Whitfield Studio. See more from this project here.
Dot Stool, by Fritz Hansen
Fritz Hansen, a cabinet maker from Nakskov, began his journey in 1872 with a trade license in Copenhagen and founded his namesake furniture company in 1885. Today, the company emphasises sustainability by ensuring transparency through carbon footprint reporting and digital product passports, while designing for circularity with PVC-free plastics, recyclable metals, and chipboard containing up to 70% recycled wood. Their use of innovative materials, including household plastic waste, inspired the N02™ Recycle chair. Additionally, their circular ReNEW programme focuses on refurbishing, upcycling, and repairing furniture to extend product life.
The Dot Stool is a sleek, modern seat for home or office use — minimalist yet refined, designed to complement any space.
We recently used the Dot Stool at the British Land Norton Folgate project. See more from this project here.
MC5 Solo Low Stool, by Mattiazzi
For 40 years, Mattiazzi has embraced sustainability with responsible material sourcing, energy-efficient production, and a commitment to environmental stewardship. Since March 2011, Mattiazzi has produced over 4 million kWh of energy through rooftop solar panels, avoiding approximately 2 million kilograms of CO₂ emissions and saving around 5,700 liters of oil. Their sustainability initiatives also include utilising waste shavings to heat their factory and implementing carbon-capture filtration systems to ensure that air re-entering the atmosphere is clean.
The MC5 Solo Low Stool blends a bold, minimalist design with Mattiazzi's precision woodworking and cost-efficient production, maintaining both character and affordability.
- FSC certified ash or oak.
- Powder coated metal footrest, for low VOC.
- Natural wax finish option.
- Made using renewable energy.
We recently used the MC5 Solo Low Stool at the British Land Norton Folgate project. See more from this project here.
Stool 60, by Artek
Founded in Helsinki in 1935, Artek has spent over 80 years crafting durable, timeless furniture from natural, renewable materials like Finnish birch, blending modern techniques with skilled craftsmanship. Their designs emphasise longevity, with customisable, maintainable, and repairable components that develop unique patinas. In 2006, Artek gave new life to used Aalto chairs and stools by collecting them from various sources and offering them for resale.
Since 1933, Stool 60 has been known for its simple, modernist design, serving as seating, a table, or storage.
We recently used the Stool 60 at the new Virgin head office, Whitfield Studio. See more from this project here.
Photography copyright: Amy Heycock
Sustainable product series: Low Stools
At Dodds and Shute, we care deeply about understanding our supply chain – how furniture products are made, where, out of what materials and by whom. In 2018, we launched our supplier sustainability audit. We have now gathered data on over 225 FF&E manufacturers’ practices. Suppliers who score above 70% are considered on our sustainability ranking list.
Here are some of the low stools from our sustainable suppliers that we’ve been using on our projects lately.
Bob Stool, by Modus
As a certified B Corp, Modus manufacture in Somerset using 100% renewable energy and a local supply chain to minimise environmental impact. They achieved carbon-neutral-plus status in 2019 by protecting forests in the Amazon and planting trees in UK schools. Over 90% of their collection is FSC-certified, and all in-house joinery uses low-VOC, water-based lacquers. Their products are designed for disassembly with sustainably sourced materials, including fully traceable hides, feathers, and 100% recycled FSC-certified cork.
Bob Stool, made from recycled cork sourced from wine bottle production waste, blends character, sustainability, and a charitable mission.
- 100% recycled cork, a total of 95% recycled materials overall.
- Advantage Gold certified.
- 100% recyclable components.
- Each sale contributes 5% to Movement On The Ground, a charity supporting refugees displaced by war, poverty and climate change.
- Take-back and rework programme.
We recently used the Bob Stool at the new Virgin head office, Whitfield Studio. See more from this project here.
Dot Stool, by Fritz Hansen
Fritz Hansen, a cabinet maker from Nakskov, began his journey in 1872 with a trade license in Copenhagen and founded his namesake furniture company in 1885. Today, the company emphasises sustainability by ensuring transparency through carbon footprint reporting and digital product passports, while designing for circularity with PVC-free plastics, recyclable metals, and chipboard containing up to 70% recycled wood. Their use of innovative materials, including household plastic waste, inspired the N02™ Recycle chair. Additionally, their circular ReNEW programme focuses on refurbishing, upcycling, and repairing furniture to extend product life.
The Dot Stool is a sleek, modern seat for home or office use — minimalist yet refined, designed to complement any space.
We recently used the Dot Stool at the British Land Norton Folgate project. See more from this project here.
MC5 Solo Low Stool, by Mattiazzi
For 40 years, Mattiazzi has embraced sustainability with responsible material sourcing, energy-efficient production, and a commitment to environmental stewardship. Since March 2011, Mattiazzi has produced over 4 million kWh of energy through rooftop solar panels, avoiding approximately 2 million kilograms of CO₂ emissions and saving around 5,700 liters of oil. Their sustainability initiatives also include utilising waste shavings to heat their factory and implementing carbon-capture filtration systems to ensure that air re-entering the atmosphere is clean.
The MC5 Solo Low Stool blends a bold, minimalist design with Mattiazzi's precision woodworking and cost-efficient production, maintaining both character and affordability.
- FSC certified ash or oak.
- Powder coated metal footrest, for low VOC.
- Natural wax finish option.
- Made using renewable energy.
We recently used the MC5 Solo Low Stool at the British Land Norton Folgate project. See more from this project here.
Stool 60, by Artek
Founded in Helsinki in 1935, Artek has spent over 80 years crafting durable, timeless furniture from natural, renewable materials like Finnish birch, blending modern techniques with skilled craftsmanship. Their designs emphasise longevity, with customisable, maintainable, and repairable components that develop unique patinas. In 2006, Artek gave new life to used Aalto chairs and stools by collecting them from various sources and offering them for resale.
Since 1933, Stool 60 has been known for its simple, modernist design, serving as seating, a table, or storage.
We recently used the Stool 60 at the new Virgin head office, Whitfield Studio. See more from this project here.
Photography copyright: Amy Heycock