The Tempo Stool

Designed by Bill Parry, the Tempo Stool is a study in restraint. An hourglass form, hand-woven in natural rattan, that holds its shape with quiet authority. It works as a stool, a side table, a plinth — whatever the room requires.

Why You'll Love It

• Sculptural hourglass silhouette in hand-woven natural rattan
• Multi-functional: stool, side table, or plant stand
• Lightweight yet structurally sound
• Warm natural tones that pair with teak, walnut, and linen
• Subtle variation in weave and tone — each piece is its own

Perfect For

Beside a lounge chair. At the foot of a bed. In a reading corner that needs one considered object.

Specifications

• Height: 45 cm / 17.7 in
• Diameter (top): 30 cm / 11.8 in
• Diameter (middle): 22 cm / 8.7 in
• Diameter (base): 30 cm / 11.8 in
• Weight: 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs
• Material: Natural rattan
• Country of Origin: Philippines

The Making

The Tempo Stool is handcrafted by master weavers in the Philippines, where rattan craft has been refined across generations. Each piece is woven by hand — no two are identical.

Rattanology is a UK design studio based in Oxford, partnering with master craftspeople around the world to create premium rattan lighting and furniture with intention and integrity.