Obsolete, but not forgotten: Laundry drums become a design statement

Pia Seidel

23/5/2025

Translation: machine translated

Pictures: Pia Seidel

What do old washing machines and furniture have in common? At first glance, perhaps not much - until you see the "Adora" stool. This piece of furniture shows how used materials can be transformed into something completely new with creativity and Swiss precision.

The Swiss company V-Zug usually manufactures high-quality household appliances - from ovens and hobs to dishwashers and washing machines. But recently, V-Zug has also ventured into the world of furniture.

Practical, space-saving and Swiss made

The result? A piece of furniture that conserves resources and strengthens local jobs - and is versatile at the same time. With its compact dimensions of 50 x 49 x 50 centimetres, «Adora» brings storage space into small flats or complements existing furnishings. The former washing machine drum becomes an interior space for blankets, magazines or other small items.

Depending on the lid, «Adora» becomes either a coffee table or a stool. Choose from colours such as cream, grey and black - simple and easy to combine. On a warm wooden floor or a soft carpet, the piece of furniture quickly becomes an eye-catcher.

Limited edition: only as many as scrap metal can provide

While upcycling often remains in the DIY sector, V-Zug's «Adora» stool shows how professionally designed products can be created from recycled materials. Compared to other companies that focus on recycling raw materials such as metal or plastic, V-Zug clearly stands out with a design product like this. The «Adora» stool is an example of how the circular economy can be not only sustainable but also aesthetic.

Pia Seidel

Senior Editor

Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.ch

Like a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.

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