Step By Step Stool

I rarely work with published drawings. By matching an image of a finished build in my head, instead of following detailed plans, I have been able to free myself from a fixed path of work and allow myself to experiment with tools and techniques. Designed for everyday use and pleasure, this stool is another example of a project I completed using that approach.

Step stools are often your trusted helper for reaching hard-to-reach spots. Folding step stools made of polypropylene are therefore popular, and they are functional and economical. But – they have no personality. So, I was intrigued when my wife told me about a foldable two-tier step stool she recently came across. After hearing her out (including her desire for something similar but more elegant), I did my research and saw an opportunity to make a refined version of the ‘assembly required’ stool.

Redesigning the stool

My version preserves the two-tier and foldable design