Nik Bentel's Latest Work of Utilitarian Art Is a Mountable, DIY 'Emergency Stool'

Product designer and multi-disciplinary artist Nik Bentel has never failed to surprise and impress with his inventive creations, from the Barilla-themed Pasta Bag to the amorphous Drip Bag.Shoulder and handbags have long been Bentel's bread and butter, even if he's launched other products over the years. That makes it all the more exciting to see the artist experiment with new mediums. This time around, he's created a stool that he described as a "functional art object."Inspired by the form of f...