The Plac

This piece exists as a fully realized design and functional object. While the Plac^2 stool has been developed and physically created, it has not yet entered serial production. The project represents an exploration of adaptable living and thoughtful construction, with the potential for future production.
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The Plac is a handcrafted oak stool that blends organic inspiration with sculptural simplicity. With its guitar pick–shaped seat and fin-inspired legs, it feels both functional and artful, while the natural oil finish highlights the warmth of the wood.
Luca Ruffinengo

Description

The Plac is a meticulously handcrafted stool made from solid oak, designed to bring both character and functionality to any space. Its unique seat shape is directly inspired by the organic, familiar geometry of a guitar pick, offering a comfortable and distinct seating experience. This form is perfectly complemented by the three legs, which take their sculptural profile from the hydrodynamic shape of a surfboard fin, providing both stability and a sense of directional movement.

To further refine the silhouette, the edges of the seat have been carefully chamfered at a 45° angle. This subtle detail grants the stool a lighter, more dynamic aesthetic without compromising its structural integrity. Standing at a height of 42 cm, each piece is finished with natural wood oil, a treatment chosen to protect the oak while celebrating its innate warmth and vibrant grain. The result is a robust, timeless object that bridges the gap between functional furniture and art.

About

Luca

Artistic Approach
My work explores the space between control and intuition. I’m drawn to contrasts - structure and chaos, clarity and abstraction - and I use them to create pieces that invite interpretation rather than dictate it. Color plays a central role in my practice, often used boldly and in layered compositions to evoke emotion and depth. Each work is less about a fixed message and more about opening a dialogue between the viewer and the image.
Background & Perspective
I move fluidly between art and design, which strongly shapes how I think and create. While my artistic work is driven by expression and emotion, my background in design sharpens my sense for composition, balance, and intention. This dual perspective allows me to approach each piece with both freedom and precision.
Original Works & Prints
All artworks originate from my own practice and are carefully translated into high-quality prints to make them accessible beyond the original piece. Whether original or print, each work is created with the same attention to detail and respect for material, aiming to bring a distinct atmosphere into the spaces they inhabit.

About

Luca

Design Philosophy
My approach to design is rooted in clarity, intention, and purpose. I see design as a way of transforming ideas into tangible solutions - where form, function, and meaning are carefully aligned. Each object is shaped not only by aesthetics, but by how it is experienced and used.
Process & Perspective
Coming from an artistic background, I bring an intuitive and exploratory mindset into my design process. I often begin with open-ended experimentation, then refine ideas through structure and precision. This balance allows me to create designs that feel both thoughtful and distinctive.
Objects & Experience
I create objects that aim to integrate naturally into their environment while still carrying a subtle, defining presence. Materials, proportions, and details are considered carefully to achieve a sense of coherence and longevity - designs that are not only functional, but quietly expressive.

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