This Stool Shaped Like Corn-on-the-Cob Is Taking the Internet by Storm | Eater
"An Australian home-goods studio led by founder and creative director Abi Crompton, responsible for the now‑iconic corn-on-the-cob stool: a yellow, nub-shaped seat (16" x 11.8") with a bitten-off section of kernels that functions as a stool, side table, or nightstand. Priced around $210–$250 and frequently waitlisted, the piece—designed about ten years ago—saw a surge in U.S. popularity over the past year thanks to Instagram and being carried by trendy retailers. The studio explicitly references Pop Art precedents (notably mid‑1960s supermarket-themed exhibitions and Claes Oldenburg’s oversized food sculptures) as inspiration, and its output includes other art-referenced homewares such as Marilyn Minter placements and coasters featuring Judy Chicago’s The Dinner Party." - Emma Orlow
