Stacklab Lookbook - Unlimited

STACKLAB was founded by designer
Jeffrey Forrest in 2013. The Torontobased
art and design studio pursues
conceptual projects spanning a range
of scales and disciplines by working in
close collaboration with experts in craft
and science. The team is dedicated
to design thinking and provoking
meaningful discourse about our built
environment and the objects within
it. There are two divisions: OBJECT,
their collection UNLIMITED
of furniture and art
objects; and PROJECT, their design
practice focused on architecture,
interior design and installations.
STACKLAB was founded by designer
Jeffrey Forrest in 2013. The Torontobased
art and design studio pursues
conceptual projects spanning a
range of scales and disciplines
by working in close collaboration
with experts in craft and science.
The STACKLAB team is dedicated
to design thinking and provoking
meaningful discourse about the built
environment and the objects within
it. There are two divisions: OBJECT,
their collection of furniture and art
objects; and PROJECT, their design
practice focused on architecture,
interior design and installations.

Through experimentation, research and theoretical insight, the
STACKLAB collection explores digital and physical processes to
create contemporary narrative works.
Borrowing from the technology sector, our process adheres to
the concept of ‘stack’-based design - that is, applied critical
thinking that leverages existing technologies, infrastructures, and
the people behind them to innovate.
Our ‘stack’ does not favour a particular discipline or method,
and as a result, our work does not have a unifying aesthetic
fingerprint. Instead, our collections are defined by our approach.
Our primary focus is creating art and design that challenges and
provokes our fellow citizens and patrons. We strive to incite awe
and wonder, stimulate critical cultural discourse and ultimately
provide enjoyment using a variety of materials and methods.
Jeffrey Forrest
Founder

Jupiter | Low Table
The Jupiter low table pairs STACKLAB’s signature solid-bronze
Jupiter leg castings with an acrylic table top.
The Jupiter leg is a study in creating a completely asymmetrical,
yet aesthetically cohesive, geometry. The shape, derived digitally,
is readily castable, yet differs in every elevation, section and plan
view. Honouring central-eastern Canada’s manufacturing heritage,
the Jupiter legs are cast in sand- the same process used
to produce machine parts for heavy industry. The sand-casting
process produces faintly perceptible irregularities that enhance
the leg’s tactile appeal.
The planetary name pays homage to the subtitle of Mozart’s last
symphony, a favorite of the client who commissioned the first
Jupiter table.
Oval Jupiter
Residence, Jeff Forrest | © Patrick Biller

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Rectangle Jupiter
Up to 48” W x 48” D x 16” H
Acrylic and Cast Solid Bronze
Oval Jupiter
Up to 48” W x 48” D x 16” H
Acrylic and Cast Solid Bronze

Felt Collection
The Felt Collection, available as a bench or stool / side table,
features a plush seating surface made of layers of premium
natural merino wool felt. The stack is held together by
STACKLAB’s signature plated-steel clamping hardware.
The felt stack mixes colored and grey layers. An interstitial bronze
brace (or two, depending on the height of the stack) identical in
thickness to a felt layer, stiffens the stack to prevent racking.
The felt stack is available in quarter-height (18 layers), half-height
(48 layers) and full-height (80 layers) versions. The amount of
leg exposed varies in inverse proportion to the height of the felt
stack.
Each Felt stool and side table is supplied with an ergonomic
driver that aids in tightening or releasing the felt clamping
hardware. The driver’s tip fits into the slot atop the clamping
fastener, making it easy to reorder or tighten the felt layers.
To minimize cutting waste, felt layers are sourced from an online
database of available offcuts and end-of-bolt material.
Half-Height Stool
17 1/2” x 17 1/2” x 18”
Private Residence | © Patrick Biller

Quarter-Height Bench
Natural Wool Felt
Bronze Plated Steel with Walnut

Felt Series
Full-Height Stool
Bronze Plate

Wishbone | Dining
Wishbone Series dining is available as a dining table or desk.
STACKLAB’s signature cast-metal Wishbone leg represents the
firm’s first foray into iterative, digital prototyping, a technique
that surpasses physical testing in its ability to optimize form and
significantly reduce waste.
The leg was originally created in aluminum to work with a 16’ long
x 48” wide x 3” thick hardwood tabletop. The form was optimized
for several structural stresses, such as deflection and frequency.
Since then, the materials palette has been expanded to include
bronze and iron, which perform similarly.
The tabletop is available in joined solid domestic hardwood
boards with reinforcing stitch joints in the same metal as the legs,
and Engineered Cementitious Composite (ECC).
In the joined-hardwood top, the slightly different appearance
of each board—so unlike the unnatural perfection of veneered
furniture—generates unusual variety. STACKLAB welcomes the
small variances found in natural materials whose inconsistencies
disqualify their use in typical furniture applications. The Wishbone
series honours central-eastern Canada’s manufacturing heritage,
The Wishbone is cast in sand- the same process used to produce
machine parts for heavy industry.
ECC resembles, but is more elastic and less brittle than, concrete,
and better suited for the building of furniture. It uses
recycled glass as an aggregate and recycled fiber as a reinforcing
agent.
Black Walnut and Cast Iron with Nordy Bronze Plate | © HSH Interiors | Bev Terr

ECC and Cast Bronze with Mirror Polished © Jean de Merry | Dallas
ECC Natural Shade and Cast Iron with Nordy Bronze Plate

Wishbone | Single Casting
A single cast-metal Wishbone leg is paired with a demilune or
rectangular tabletop of solid metal or domestic hardwood. The
sand-casting process produces faintly perceptible irregularities
that enhance the leg’s tactile appeal. The wood top has STACK-
LAB’s signature reinforcing stitch joints in the same metal as the
legs.
The leg represents STACKLAB’s first foray into iterative, digital
prototyping, a technique that surpasses physical testing in its
ability to optimize form and significantly reduce waste.
Honouring central-eastern Canada’s manufacturing heritage, the
Wishbone is cast in sand- the same process used to produce
machine parts for heavy industry. The sand-casting process
produces faintly perceptible irregularities that enhance the
Wishbone’s tactile appeal.
Milled and Cast Aluminum

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FIRST ITERATION
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Black Walnut, Mirror Polished Bronze
Black Walnut, Mirror Polished Bronze

1.5 | Chair and Bench
This dining, occasional chair and bench is notable for its nuanced
simplicity of form, carefully detailed classic wood joinery and
precision steel fabrication.
As the name implies, the 1.5 is the fifth and final iteration of a
case study on modular repetition. There are two repetitions of
two module types, each 1-11/16” thick. Ten modules add up to
an overall width of 17” as a standard width, however, additional
modules can be added to create wider seats on a custom basis.
Constructing the 1.5 from multiple modules in this way is an
efficient fabrication technique that produces a dimensionally
stable, finished piece from solid hardwood.
The angle of recline and the height of the seat back, along with
the radiused edge where the seat joins the front legs, ensure
comfort throughout the duration of a long-term sit.
The slightly different appearance of each board—so unlike the
unnatural perfection of veneered furniture—generates unusual
variety and gives the 1.5 a striking vibrancy. STACKLAB
welcomes the small variances found in natural materials whose
inconsistencies disqualify their use in typical furniture applications.
The 1.5 exemplifies STACKLAB’s belief that all materials are
inherently beautiful.

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1.5 JOINERY 1.5 MATERIAL 1.5 BACK A
PLATED STEEL
17” W x 24” D x 36” H
Solid Black Walnut
Bronze-Plated Steel
SOLID DOMESTIC HARDWOOD

1.6 | Stool
The 1.6 counter and bar-height stool is a backless variant of the
1.5. Many of the 1.5’s attributes apply: The stool is notable for its
nuanced simplicity of form, carefully detailed classic wood joinery
and precision steel fabrication.
Counter-Height Stool
14” W x 16” D x 26” H
Solid Black Walnut
Bronze-Plated Steel
Bar-Height Stool
14” W x 16” D x 32” H
Solid Black Walnut
Nickel-Plated Steel

1.6 JOINERY 1.6 MATERIAL
14” W x 16” D x 26” H
Solid Black Walnut
Bronze-Plated Steel
PLATED STEEL
SOLID DOMESTIC HARDWOOD

65 x 65 | Low Table
The 65 x 65 low table pairs a lacquer-sealed, solid
oxidized domestic hardwood tabletop and a trapezoidal
plated-steel leg. Metal stitch joints reinforce the
hardwood.
STACKLAB’s controlled oxidation process naturally
modifies the wood’s colour, revealing qualities that
would otherwise remain hidden. The oak tabletop goes
a warm grey-black; the maple version goes grey-green
taupe.
The top is made of joined solid boards. The slightly
different appearance of each board—so unlike the
unnatural perfection of veneered furniture—generates
unusual variety. Each board reacts individually to the
oxidation process to further emphasizes the top’s
subtle variations in nuance within the same tonal range.
STACKLAB welcomes the small variances found in
natural materials whose inconsistencies disqualify their
use in typical furniture applications. The 65 x 65 low
table exemplifies STACKLAB’s belief that all materials
are inherently beautiful.
Solid Oxidized Domestic Maple and Bronze-Plated Steel | Los Gatos Residence | © Lizette Marie interiors

65” W x 65” D x 16” H
Solid Oxidized Domestic Maple
and Bronze-Plated Steel

Awards, Fairs & Exhibitions
Awards, Fairs & Exhibitions
RECENT AWARDS
OBJECT
Best of Canada Award - Winner: Project of the Year.
The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art,
-Canadian Interiors, November, 2017, Toronto, Canada
Chicago, USA, September 13-17, 2017
Ash A356.0
Design by Nature Sustainable Design Award -
Winner: Ash A356.0 Series
-Design by Nature, October, 2014, Toronto, ON
FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS
OBJECT
-Via Maison Gerard
Felt Collection
Isola Design District “Digital Platform”
Milan, Italy, June 16-21, 2020
PROJECT
Bezier Concertina
Paris Fashion Week, Paris, France, February 2-31, 2017
-Presented by Hotel Amastan, Paris
Cube Series
Design by Nature Sustainable Design Award -
Winner: The Cube Series.
-Design by Nature, October, 2013, Toronto, ON
Brain 5.3
The Brain Project, 1st Canadian Place Gallery, Toronto, Canada,
2016
Cube Series
Garrison 52-102
The Collective Design Fair,
New York, USA, May 5-8, 2016
-Via Maison Gerard
Happiness by Design,
New Era, Toronto, Canada, 2017
-Presented by Vice Canada and Motherboard
Razzle Dazzle
Felt Series
Best of Year Award – Honoree: The Felt Series.
-Interior Design Magazine, November 30, 2018,
New York, NY
Isola Design District “Digital Platform”, 24-Karat
Milan, Italy, June 16-21, 2020
The Salon Art + Design, New York, USA,
November 10-14, 2016
-Via Maison Gerard
The European Fine Art Foundation TEFAF,
New York, USA, May 4-8, 2018
-Via Maison Gerard
The International Exposition of Contemporary &
Modern Art, Chicago, USA, September 13-17, 2017
MOVE, Ontario Association of Architects
(OAA), Toronto, Canada, September 15-16, 2017
Sand + Draft
Interior Design Show, Toronto, Canada, 2018
Garrison 1-102
Best of Canada Award - Winner: Product Category.
-Canadian Interiors, November, 2016, Toronto, Canada
Design Innovation Award - Winner: The Garrison
-ASID American Society of Interior Designers,
April, 2016, Minneapolis, MN USA
Restaurant & Bar Product Design Award - Winner:
Stools and Benches, The Garrison
-Restaurant & Bar Product Design Awards, June,
2016, London, UK
Kips Bay Show House, New York, USA,
May 2 - June 1, 2017
-Via Dineen Architecture
The European Fine Art Foundation TEFAF, New York, USA
May 4-8, 2018
-Via Maison Gerard
The Holiday House New York City, New York, USA
October 23 - December 2, 2018
-Via Robin Kramer Garden Design
Garrison 1-51
-Via Maison Gerard
Garrison 103-133
The European Fine Art Foundation TEFAF,
New York, USA May 4-8, 2018
-Via Maison Gerard
Mura Low Table
Salon Art & Design, New York, USA,
November 8-12, 2018
-Via Maison Gerard
-Via AZURE
Isola Design District “Digital Platform”
Milan, Italy, June 16-21, 2020
#Solo
Une Exposition de Photographies, avec Elie
Kimbembe, Toronto, Canada, March 23, 2019
STACKT
Isola Design District “Digital Platform
Milan, Italy, June 16-21, 2020
PROJECT
The Collective Design Fair, New York, USA,
May 5-8, 2016
Wishbone Series
Wild Abode
Bezier Concertina
Best of Canada Award - Winner: Project Category.
-Canadian Interiors, November, 2017, Toronto, Canada
-Via Maison Gerard
The European Fine Art Foundation TEFAF, New York, USA
May 4-8, 2018
-Via Maison Gerard
Toronto Offsite Design Festival, Toronto, Canada,
January, 2014
- Via Digital Promises
Expo for Design, Innovation and Technology
(EDIT),Toronto, Canada, September 28- October 8, 2017
-Presented by Great Gulf

Permanent Collections, Publications,
Press & Lectures
PERMANANT COLLECTIONS
Garrison 52-102
Cube Series
Interior Design - “Milan’s Isola Design District Goes Completely
IRL Installation for Instagram-Famous Photographer,
City of Toronto Permanent Fine Art Collection,
Architectural Digest - “Brad Ford Outfits New York’s
Virtual with Interactive Online Neighborhood”, June 2020
Elie,” 2019
Toronto, Canada, 2015
Largest Living Room”, 2018
Unit 100/102
Interior Design Magazine Spring Market Tabloid -
PROJECT
Wild Abode
“Smoking hot! Spring Market Tabloid”, 2017
Canadian Interiors - “STACKLAB installation a finalist
Permanent Collection of the Embassy of Canada to
Interior Design Magazine Spring Market Tabloid - “Market Live
Bezier Concertina
for SBID International Design Excellence Award,”
Iceland in Reykjavik, 2016
2018 Product Highlights,” May 2018
AMC archi.com - ““Aménagment de papier pour popup store
September 2018
Units 63/102 and 68/102
parisien,” December 2017
Canadian Interiors - “Caught our eye”, 2017
Cut Burl Series
Azure - “This Paris Pop-Up Clothing Store is Built
Insight: Art of Living - “Bruce Mau’s Larger Than Life
PUBLICATIONS
Elle Decor - “House Tour: A New York
Entirely of Paper”, 2017
Design Career,” 2018
Apartment with Dramatic Flair”, September 2015
Canadian Interiors - “Best of Canada”, 2017
Interior Design - “Shedding Light-Centerfold”, 2018
PROJECT
Detail - “Self Supporting Folding Wall with Presentation Dis-
Interior Design - “Community Agency and Stacklab
Garrison 1-102
plays”, 2017
Think Green for Toronto’s Design Exchange Museum”, 2018
Bezier Concertina
Azure - “Natural Perch”, 2016
Premier Construction - “Wild Abode, a pioneering
PUBLIKATION NEW MOVE feat. Bezier Concertina
Canadian Interiors - “Reclaimed Steel From Demolished Bridge
Forme Pavilion
project,” October 2018
Institute for Building Design and Technology,
Cast Into Limited-Edition Design Object”, 2016
Canadian Interiors - “Cross Pollination: Embracing inspiration
Leibniz University Hanover School of Architecture
Canadian Interiors - “Best of Canada,” September 2016
from alternative disciplines”, February 2020
LECTURES
Prof. Michael Schumacher, Birkhäuser Publishers, 2018
Interior Design Magazine - “Objets d’art”, 2016
Build-ing - “Site Visit - New life at stackt market in Toronto, a
Interior Design Magazine - “Nine sculptural seats that
critical design team transforms ubiquitous materials into unique
Interdisciplinary Cross Pollination -
Detail Inside - “Selbsttragende Faltwand mit
double as art,” Jan. 2017
new design,” February / March 2020
Stack Based Design and Panel, 2019
Präsentationsflächen (Self-supporting folding wall with
National Post - “Salvaged Bridge Rebar from Toronto’s
DesignBoom - “Stacklab sites community-focused, culture and
Toronto Metro Convention Centre
presentation displays)” 2017
Historic Fort York Upcycled into Furniture Piece”, 2016
retail hub at the heart of Toronto,” February 2020
The Globe and Mail - “Dual Stool-Table Built With Salvaged
The Globe and Mail - “Old shipping containers carry a new
Using Urban Wood ForumUrban Material Reclamation, 2017
SELECT PRESS
Materials From Historic Toronto Bridge”, 2016
retail vision,” August 13, 2019
Toronto City Hall, Canada Green Building Council
The Toronto Star - “Own a Piece of The 6”, 2016
OBJECT
Sand+Draft
10x20x20-The Garrison, 2016
Felt Collection
Interior Design Magazine - “Eleven products that
Winnipeg Art Gallery
Ash A356.0
Designlines - ““How Stacklab’s Felt Series Disrupts the Design
wowed at IDS [Interior Design Show],” 2018
CraftED, Manitoba Crafts Council
Azure - “Seven Great Furnishings Made With Recycled Wood”,
process”, March 2020
Nov. 2014
Design Milk - “Discover Milan’s Isola district Virtually with Isola
#Solo
Canadian Interiors - “How it’s made,” Jan. 2015
Goes Digital”, June 2020
Canadian Interiors - “Solo - Stacklab designs environment for
Globe Life & Arts - “Coveted: STACKLAB’s A356.0”, 2014
Elle Decor Netherlands- “No Salon del Mobile this Year, so You
Canadian photographer’s first gallery exhibit,” 2019
Will Not Miss Anything of the Latest Design”, June 2020
Interior Design - “Stacklab Creates an Experiential

STACKLAB’s work has been
exhibited at fairs such as The Salon
Art + Design Fair (NY), The European
Fine Art Foundation, TEFAF (NY),
The International Exposition of
Contemporary & Modern Art (Chicago)
and Paris Fashion Week. Works
have also been acquired by the City
of Toronto’s Fine Art Collection,
and the permanent Collection of the
Embassy of Canada to Iceland in
Reykjavik. STACKLAB has received
multiple awards, such as The 2016
American Society of Interior Design’s
Design Innovation Award, the 2016
and 2017 Best of Canada Awards in
the product and project categories.
www.stacklab.ca