Furniture & Lighting > Bar Stool

Line drawing of four stools, three standing and one upside down, all with round seats and four legs, in red.

GORTHYP

Cornish for "Stool"

A taller companion to the Lounge Stool, this bar stool balances comfort and structure. Its prism steel frame supports a chamfered marquetry top that feels light yet substantial — ideal for kitchen islands or breakfast bars.

Dimensions: 320mm (Top Diameter) x 730mm (Height)

Finish: Hardwax Oil

From £400.00

  • The stool top varies by the chosen marquetry form: 

    Stripe or Hexagon Form: Marquetry sits flush within a contrasting hardwood top, (light, mid, or dark tone).

    • Stripe: Two 40 mm wide staves intersect diagonally across the top.

    • Hexagon: Six hexagons (approx. 80 mm point to point) overlap and cascade outward from one corner.

    Full Overlay Form: The Marquetry pattern overlays a Birch ply substrate, with staves approx. 40 mm wide running over the diameter.

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How To Customise This Piece:

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2. Choose how the modern marquetry is featured
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FAQs

  • Absolutely! Every item is conceived as a blank canvas, awaiting your choice of Modern Marquetry. Select a signature pattern or collaborate with us to create a one‑off pattern. Specify colours, form and finishes to ensure your piece fits perfectly within your home, office or retail space.

  • 100% of the Modern Marquetry in any piece of furniture or project is made from Reclaimed and Recycled materials that we have gathered as part of our Waste Material Rescue Service.

    From material sourcing through to delivery, environmental responsibility drives every decision. We’ll upcycle all our off‑cuts and partner with local waste‑stream businesses, minimise waste by using recyclable packaging, and invest 5% of profits in Cornish tree‑planting initiatives.

  • All our items are made to order and depending on our work load, lead times will vary. Specific lead times will be discussed after your enquiry.

  • Every item is hand-built to last and comes with a Lifetime Guarantee. Caring for your item and it’s Modern Marquetry surface is as simple as any other piece of furniture in your home. To help, product care guidelines are available on our website as well as through a QR code printed on our packaging used for online orders.

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Reach out to our team for bespoke collaborations tailored to your vision.

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