He is a leading figure in the New Simplicity, a movement that advocated a modest and serious approach to design. Light and velvety to the touch, Cork stools are made from a solid but lightweight piece of pressed agglomerated cork. The design of this family of stools, which also work perfectly as side tables, are made with unsealed cork so that they develop a beautiful patina over time. Jasper Morrison, 2004. The Cork Family is made up of three different models, they are robust and highly stable. A good part of its advantages come from the natural properties of cork. Material: Turned solid cork, untreated surface.