Babar Free Standing Stool, 2008

Babar free standing stool by Simon Pengelly for Arper.

A simple, almost intuitive form. Babar exudes a playful, sophisticated air that belies its technical complexity and functional breadth.

Specializing in furniture and product design, Pengelly Design was founded in London by Simon Pengelly in 1993. His studio demonstrates a pragmatic approach and an affinity for design solutions that consider function, appropriate material and production processes. Their products are distinctive in their fusion of lightness, understated elegance and timeless appeal with modular rigour.