{"title":"Yann Gandon \u0026 Maxime Sauce","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnot Stool \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Yann Gandon \u0026amp; Maxime Sauce\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eYann Gandon and Maxime Sauce are Copenhagen-based designers whose work explores alternative construction methods and the poetic potential of materials. Their practice is rooted in a shared curiosity for how objects are built, used, and experienced — resulting in designs that feel both rigorous and playful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/4023\/7833\/files\/RUIMTE_x_StudioYannGandon_Maxime-Sauce-photo.jpg?v=1759925371\" alt=\"Portrait of Yann Gandon and Maxime Sauce designer of The Knot stool\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTheir collaboration combines engineering precision with a tactile, human approach to making, turning technical principles into expressive, contemporary design objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Knot Stool: Design Through Construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnot Stool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is the designers’ most recognisable piece — a sculptural seating object that rethinks how furniture is assembled. Instead of using glue, screws, or bolts, the stool is held together entirely through ropes and knots. What is usually hidden inside furniture becomes its defining visual and structural feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eBy pairing this knotting technique with aluminium, a durable and lightweight material, Gandon and Sauce shift attention to the relationship between tension, balance, and form. The rope is not decorative — it is the core of the design, giving the stool both stability and character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eBespoke Functional Art\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eAt RUIMTE, the Knot Stool is presented not only as a functional seat but as a piece of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efunctional art\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Thanks to the modular nature of the design, Yann Gandon and Maxime Sauce offer bespoke formats, rope colours, and variations, allowing each piece to respond to different interiors and spatial contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis adaptability makes every Knot Stool unique — a customisable object that balances engineering with craftsmanship and tactile experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eContemporary Design Between Utility and Sculpture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe work of Yann Gandon \u0026amp; Maxime Sauce blurs the boundary between furniture and sculpture. The clarity of their forms, combined with the visible construction method, creates objects that feel architectural yet intimate. The Knot Stool becomes both a usable piece of furniture and a visual statement within a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eTheir practice reflects RUIMTE’s philosophy of design that is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003euncommon, considered, and resonant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — objects that invite both use and contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eYann Gandon \u0026amp; Maxime Sauce at RUIMTE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eRUIMTE curates a selection of the Knot Stool and related works by Yann Gandon \u0026amp; Maxime Sauce as part of its commitment to showcasing contemporary designers who push the boundaries of functional design. Their work embodies the dialogue between innovation, materiality, and poetic construction that lies at the heart of RUIMTE’s curatorial vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Yann Gandon and Maxime Sauce Knot stool at Ruimte\" href=\"https:\/\/ruimteconcept.com\/blogs\/nieuws\/yann-gandon-maxime-sauce-the-knot-stool\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRead more about Yann \u0026amp; Maxime on our blog.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stool-knot","title":"Stool KNOT","description":"\u003cdiv data-testid=\"richTextElement\" class=\"Z_l5lU ku3DBC zQ9jDz qvSjx3 Vq6kJx comp-mewxsjar8 wixui-rich-text\" id=\"comp-mewxsjar8\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-testid=\"richTextElement\" class=\"Z_l5lU ku3DBC zQ9jDz qvSjx3 Vq6kJx comp-mewxsjas6 wixui-rich-text\" id=\"comp-mewxsjas6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Knot Stool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a contemporary \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ealuminium design stool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e that challenges traditional furniture construction. Instead of relying on glue, screws, or bolts, its structure is held together entirely by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eropes and knots\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, creating both visual tension and architectural balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach piece is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehand-assembled in aluminium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, an enduring and versatile material chosen to highlight the innovative assembly technique. The strong contrast between the rigid metal and the flexible rope draws attention to the rope’s \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estructural and aesthetic role\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, making it the defining element of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA project by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYann Gandon \u0026amp; Maxime Sauce\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, two \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCopenhagen-based design studios\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e known for pushing the boundaries of contemporary craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCUSTOM OPTIONS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Interested in a \u003cstrong\u003ecustom size\u003c\/strong\u003e or rope color? Reach out at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@ruimteconcept.com\"\u003einfo@ruimteconcept.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eORDER: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEach piece is made to order and shipped directly to you. Please note that made-to-order items are non-returnable. Estimated delivery time 10-12 weeks. \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003elease indicate your preferred rope color in the notes at checkout:\u003c\/b\u003e yellow | grey | black | purple | burgundy | dark green | orange\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YANN GANDON \u0026 MAXIME SAUCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56271675097353,"sku":null,"price":840.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/4023\/7833\/files\/RUIMTExKnot-Stool_Studio-Yann-Gandon_yellow-01.jpg?v=1759924771"}],"url":"https:\/\/ruimteconcept.com\/collections\/yann-gandon-maxime-sauce.oembed","provider":"RUIMTE Concept","version":"1.0","type":"link"}