Checkmate!

Ionna Vautrin was inspired by a chess set when

designing these colourful stools and tables.

The Pion is a complete set of pieces. The queens and

kings are represented by the dining and conference

tables. Flexible enough to be used in a range of situa-

tions, from a meeting room to a restaurant or living

room, they command attention wherever they are

placed. Rooks, bishops and knights can all find their

analogies within a legion of occasional tables. And

yet, the humble pawn, the stool, should not be over-

looked. Small and robust, its leather seat has been

carefully tanned to match the colour of the lacquered

base. Used in concert, or as separate pieces, the Pion

adds a touch of brilliance to any scenario