Stooly: Reinventing the French Art of Living and Receiving

How is Stooly revolutionizing our interiors with extendable furniture that transforms the way we entertain?

Introduction

The French art of living has been passed down for generations. In France, the art of hosting is a tradition deeply rooted in our culture. But between cramped Parisian apartments and country houses with versatile rooms, how can we combine conviviality and space saving?

The French brand Stooly found the solution with his furniture Stretchable and extensible , true feats of engineering inspired by origami. At Stooly, we have one conviction: this precious heritage deserves to evolve without being lost. Our extendable furniture, true functional sculptures, become the discreet accomplices of your moments of sharing, preserving the spirit of bourgeois living rooms while meeting the challenges of contemporary interiors.

Discover how these innovative creations redefine the French art of living by allowing you to welcome without counting, while optimizing every square centimeter.

1. The French Art of Receiving: An Evolving Tradition

• A cultural heritage : Dinners with friends, impromptu aperitifs, large family meals...

• The challenge of small spaces : 58% of French people live in urban areas (source INSEE)

• The Modern Paradox : 73% of French people consider their home too small for entertaining (Credoc 2023 study)

  "Hosting means offering a setting for your guests before even offering a drink." - Pierre, cabinetmaker from Lyon

• The Stooly Solution : Furniture that adapts in one move!

2. Stooly Technology: When Extensibility Rhymes with User-friendliness

• Honeycomb structure : Lightness (up to 70% lighter than traditional furniture) and resistance

• Magical Transformations :

  • A compact table that becomes a bench for 12 people

  • A stool that also serves as a bedside table

  • Sofas that expand as needed

• Concrete example : "Our extendable bench allowed a Parisian couple to go from 2 to 8 seats in 10 seconds"

3. Entertaining Without Stress: The Smart Furniture Revolution

• Space saving : Up to 80% space saving when folded

• Adaptability : The same piece of furniture for everyday use and special occasions

• Neat aesthetics : Sleek design that fits into any interior

4. The Ballet of Extendable Furniture

Imagine:

• A origami buffet which unfolds for Sunday brunch

• Of the nesting seats spontaneously organizing around the fireplace

• A coffee table becoming a banquet for 8 guests in less time than it takes to uncork the champagne

At the Durands' in Tours, the Stooly bench can accommodate 12 people for the traditional galette des rois - where 6 already seemed like a feat.

5. Eco-Responsibility at the Heart of Innovation

• Sustainable materials : Certified kraft cardboard, recycled plastics (from 2026/2027)

• Local production : Stooly furniture will soon be made in France with European materials

• Labels : Ecovadis Medal, Ecoimpact certification (A/B score)

6. The Future of a Tradition

In 2024, Stooly launches the Observatory of New Rituals on Instagram :

• 68% of hosts admit to limiting their invitations due to lack of space

• 89% believe that a welcoming interior must be adaptable

• Our response: the Arthur Collection, benches that open up by opening up spaces!

7. Testimonials: How the French Are Reinventing Their Art of Living

• “Our 25m² studio can now comfortably accommodate 6 people” - Julie, Paris

• “No need to choose between decoration and practicality” - Marc, Bordeaux

• “No need to choose between our loved ones and our furniture anymore, the choice is simple: both!” Delphine, Paris.

Conclusion: The Spirit of Continuity

Stooly doesn't just offer furniture, but the essential accessories of French social ceremonies . In a fast-paced world, we preserve what really matters: those suspended moments where, comfortably installed in an interior designed for hospitality, time seems to stand still for the duration of a drink... or an entire evening.

What if your next "are you staying for dinner?" always became "yes, with pleasure"?