Joseph Dirand Bar Stools, Cognac Leather, 2010, Set of 2
Description
Joseph Dirand bar stools, cognac leather and wood, France, 2010, set of two
Designed in 2010 as a bespoke piece for a private commission, this bar stool belongs to the working method that defined Dirand's practice before the launch of his first public furniture collection in 2015. Trained as an architect at the École de Paris-Belleville, Dirand built his reputation through an exacting approach to interior design: strong lines, precise proportions, and a rigorous economy of material. The stool is entirely consistent with that language. The frame is constructed in dark-stained solid wood with a squared section, connected by flush cross-stretchers that form a clean, load-bearing grid. The low backrest — a single flat panel with gently arched upper corners — sits proud of the seat, held by two vertical posts that taper slightly toward the top. The cognac leather seat pad rests within the frame without fixing, its rounded edges pressing softly against the wood. Every joint is resolved with the same precision Dirand applies to architecture: no exposed hardware, no decorative detail, nothing beyond what the structure requires.
Dimensions
Height: 34.65 in (88 cm)
Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)
Depth: 16.54 in (42 cm)
Seat Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)
Design
2010
Manufacture
2010-2019
Material
Leather
Location
Lonigo, IT
Condition
Our atelier carefully restored and reupholstered the item, with attention to structural integrity, materials, and finish. The process was guided by deep respect for its authenticity, balancing technical intervention and historical sensitivity.