The Gyre stool is an experiment using 16 guage sheet steel to make a collapsable stool that can be stored out of the way until it is needed. I was curious about using curves as a means for structural support and visual elegance. Initially, I had a lot of ornate ideas in mind using complicated filigree type patterns, but decided on a simpler shape since I was also learning how to TIG weld at the same time.
Any early experiment with more complex curvatures for an non-collapsible form (you know... just in case I changed my mind).
Each piece only used three welds - one in the center to connect the right and left sides, and one to zip up each foot.
The flexibility of the steel allows the forms to nest while also ensuring that all feet will touch the ground once weight is applied. I actually managed to test this up to 250 lbs!
