Simplicity and sustainability are the mark of the Melk-i ergonomic stool, modelled on a traditional object of daily use, the milking stool. By sitting on Melk-i, the spinal column is therapeutically relaxed and the muscles in the back, stomach and legs are strengthened. In addition, the resins and essential oils contained in the wood used, the Swiss pine (Pinus cembra), have a calming effect on the cardiovascular system and contribute to a general sense of well-being. The Swiss pine is the typical wood of the alpine region, from where the milking stool originates.