Koppie reinterprets African vernacular through contemporary design.
Rather than replicating the traditional three-legged stool, its form is distilled to structural essence-three points of contact and a single continuous curve.
Grounded yet refined, ancient in posture and contemporary in expression, Koppie exists as a quiet synthesis of tradition, structure, and modern design.
Analog Heat
The traditional — an ancient process of heat and moisture to explore the timber’s natural limits.
Digital Code
The digital - geometric precision, while hand finishing softens the machine’s edge and restores a human presence.
Our design philosophy is rooted in honesty and legibility of construction. This approach is expressed in the Duck Joint, where joinery is revealed rather than concealed. The joint introduces a moment of controlled play—a precise engineering solution that reads as deceptively simple.