These Polli monolithic outdoor furniture pieces were designed by Karim Rashid and Zachary A. Design, a Chicago-based manufacturer of sculptural furniture.
The Polli line appears to be made out of stone, but they're actually a proprietary blend of resin, stone aggregate and fiberglass; company founder Zachary Bitner, a furniture designer and SCAD grad, began experimenting with the mixture in the 2000s. The resultant pieces are all-season weatherproof and, unlike stone or concrete, lightweight enough that the pieces are easy to move.
The apostrophe-shaped backless version weighs 27 pounds, and the backed version isn't much more at 35 pounds.
Each seat is available in both left- and right-oriented versions.
They're made-to-order in Chicago, and available in a variety of colors.
Create a Core77 Account
Already have an account? Sign In
By creating a Core77 account you confirm that you accept the Terms of Use
Please enter your email and we will send an email to reset your password.
Comments
Nice looking but I'd love to know the circularity of the product. Stone and fiberglass bonded together sounds pretty un-recyclable....