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Apollo Tripod | Stool in Chairs by Connor Holland | Connor Holland in Icklesham
Apollo Tripod | Stool in Chairs by Connor Holland | Connor Holland in Icklesham
Apollo Tripod | Stool in Chairs by Connor Holland | Connor Holland in Icklesham
Apollo Tripod | Stool in Chairs by Connor Holland | Connor Holland in Icklesham
Apollo Tripod | Stool in Chairs by Connor Holland | Connor Holland in Icklesham

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Apollo Tripod - Chairs

Featured In Connor Holland, Icklesham, United Kingdom

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The Apollo Tripod is a futuristic stool design inspired by Ancient Greek culture and the Moon landing missions.

In Ancient Greece, tripods were prized possessions used for a wide range of domestic and spiritual functions. The most famous example residing in the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi, where the High Priestess sat upon a golden tripod to deliver the oracles of Apollo. The design of these ancient tripods featured a bowl-shaped top, which is referenced by the use of hemispheres in the new design.

Inspired by the Apollo Lunar Module's wide landing pads, the hemispherical feet of the Apollo Tripod provide stability on soft or uneven surfaces. The golden colour is also a reference to the Lunar Module, which was clad in thermal insulation blankets. This is achieved with an advanced spray metallised finish consisting of multiple layers, including pure silver and aerospace grade lacquer to protect it from damage.

Item Apollo Tripod
Created by Connor Holland
Connor Holland
Meet the Creator
Wescover creator since 2019
Connor Holland is an independent designer maker who creates unique products and furniture in his contemporary studio workshop. His futuristic style takes inspiration from the optimistic, space age vision of the 21st century as seen in retro science fiction, combined with an ambitious creativity and desire to challenge convention.

Since graduating from Kingston University’s Product Design course, he has continued to follow the ethos of ‘Thinking through Making’. As a result, the sculptural forms of his designs evolve through constant experimentation with materials, and by pushing the boundaries of manufacturing techniques. He is best known for his work with inflated sheet metal, and the ongoing refinement of the Hydroforming and Aeroforming processes, sharing his results with millions of viewers online.

Connor’s positive view of the future results in an increased awareness of ecological impact. With sustainability in mind, every design is hand made and built to last with a keen attention to detail. His designs utilise the strength, durability and versatility of metal, ensuring that each piece can be refurbished in the decades to come, and finally recycled at the end of their usable life.