Black Itooraba Stool by Sizar Alexis

A furniture series that embraces geometrical shapes. Inspired by the passion for Brutalism, by letting the technical and functional details stand in the center of the design. A minimalist sculpture in Swedish burned pine that challenges its surroundings with every edge, angle and line in its quest for geometric precision and subtle emotions with natural good.

Itooraba comes from ”itota rabtha” which means large seatings in Chaldean. The term is used at the larger invitation to welcome and show guests appreciation.

Made in pine, cut in sections, and then plunged together. They are painted by hand to get a matte imperfect surface that gives a sense of harmony and a fulfilled feeling of serenity.

Sizar Alexis is a Swedish-Iraqi designer that experiments with objects that display a sense of stillness and serenity with the strong character through geometrical shapes, this feeling is accomplished through the use of raw and inherent beauty of natural materials. Alongside his material-driven approach, Sizar brings personal and cultural narratives into his work. In combination with a deep interest in Brutalist esthetics and contextual inspiration from the rich cultural and architectural heritage of ancient Mesopotamia. He aims to explore his own identity and position within the Chaldean diaspora and in the design industry.