The work of BassamFellows introduces elegance and charm into just about any space. The celebrated design firm’s minimalist stools, armchairs and other seating pieces — typically made of oak, walnut or ash — are defined by the clean lines and alluring organic forms associated with the best of mid-century modernism.
Bassam Fellows, which is focused on furniture and product design, architectural projects and branding, is the result of a collaboration between Australian architect Craig Bassam and American entrepreneur Scott Fellows. Fellows, whose career included partnerships with the likes of Ferragamo and Corning Housewares, began to work with Bassam when it became clear that the pair shared similar creative visions as to the look, feel and quality of furniture and interior design. (The duo owns a Philip Johnson-designed home not far from the Glass House, a modernist marvel designed by Johnson in Connecticut.)
BassamFellows became an immediate hit among designers and decorators at the 2003 Salone del Mobile in Milan with the debut of their quintessential Tractor stool, a sculptural stool designed by Craig that draws on Swiss metal tractor seats and is made from locally harvested solid wood.
Bassam serves as the company's chief designer, while Fellows operates as the company's creative director, bringing expertise in commerce and brand strategy to the table. Together, the team has created furniture in their “Craftsman Modern” style for clients such as Geiger and Herman Miller, and has developed working relationships with leading architects, branding professionals, artisans and designers all over the world.
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Tractor Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since debuting at the Milan furniture fair in 2003, the BassamFellows Tractor Stool has become a bona fide modern icon. From the outset, it has proven to be a piece of infinite varie...
Wood
Tractor Counter Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since debuting at the Milan furniture fair in 2003, the BassamFellows Tractor stool has become a bona fide modern icon. From the outset, it has proven to be a piece of infinite varie...
Wood
Tractor Bar Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since debuting at the Milan furniture fair in 2003, the BassamFellows Tractor stool has become a bona fide modern icon. From the outset, it has proven to be a piece of infinite varie...
Wood
Cluster Stool in Carved, Solid Wood by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Some of the most innovative, powerful design takes its strength from its sculptural elements. In certain cases, it is a sense of fragility that offers impact. At other times it is the imposing, muscular heft of the object that strikes a chord, a strong sense of presence. There have been many influential pieces of design from the last 100 years that have come from a utilitarian place. The Bassam Fellows...
Wood
Spindle Counter Stool in Solid Walnut and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since its release, the Spindle Chair’s distinctive silhouette has appeared in a vast array of celebrated commercial and residential interiors. The phenomenally successful piece was inspired by a visit to Louis Kahn’s Exeter Library. Designer Craig Bassam’s imagination was ignited when he noticed the traditional utilitarian chair juxtaposed against the powerful geometry of Kahn’s building. Seduced by its elemental simplicity, Bassam realized an updated spindle back chair would fit perfectly within the BassamFellows ‘Craftsman Modern’ aesthetic. The BassamFellows Spindle Chair offers a new take on the classic piece, a descendent of the classic English Windsor Chair. One first notices its weightless quality, which Bassam achieved by using metal for the chair’s legs and spindles, giving the illusion of two floating surfaces. This contemporary reboot makes the spindles less prominent, evoking a less rustic, 21st century setting for the chair. A counterpoint to the metal spindles is the chair’s timber elements, including an ultra-comfortable ergonomic seat carved from solid wood. Given its updated minimal silhouette, ultra-light materiality and concern for comfort, it’s the kind of chair you can envision in many contexts. The Spindle Collection includes counter and barstool...
Steel
Brutus Armless Chair in Solid Wood with Cane Seat Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
The BassamFellows Brutus chair has its roots in the powerful Modernist vernacular of Perriand and Jeanneret, but is softer and visually lighter. It emphas...
Cane, Wood
Artist’s Stool in Hand Carved Walnut
By Andrew Brant Studios
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Designed & made of the finest craft by Andrew Brant of Santa Fe, New Mexico, this three legged stool is hand carved to be organic, warm, and inviting in t...
Walnut
Walnut Stool / Side Table by Chris Miano hand turned tapered legs
By Chris Miano
Located in Edgewater, NJ
Constructed from solid walnut, this hand-turned three-legged stool is built to last. All pieces are made to order and no two are alike.
Walnut
Richard Watson Fawn Stool Walnut, Table Height
By Richard Watson
Located in Brookline, MA
The Richard Watson Fawn stools are inspired by the form of an antique milk stool. The stools come in 4 sizes - step, table, counter, and bar....
Wood
Solid Teak Wood Stool with Sculptural Grain Top and Hand-Shaped Legs
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This sculptural solid teak wood stool is a striking expression of natural material and refined craftsmanship. Carved from a single block of teak, the seat reveals a captivating grain...
Teak
Boot Stool – Modern Handcrafted Sculptural Solid Wood Stool
By Marmar Studio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The Boot Stool makes furniture a friend. Inspired by toys and figurines, this stool or low table is the happy companion to a space. Marmar Studio is a furniture and object design p...
Hardwood
Alma Bar Stool, Solid Ash Wood, Mid-Century Modern, Carved, Moldova
Located in Naperville, IL
The Alma Bar Stool is perfect for any bar or leisure area of your mom. This modern stained bar stool will help to entertain guests while adding a style functionality that you can’t m...
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