“Croce” means cross in Italian. This stool features the charms of both horizontal and vertical configurations. Particularly when viewed from behind, the vertical parts connecting the back to the spindle and the horizontal line of the seat overlap in a crisscross pattern, creating a beautiful lattice shape. A counter chair should feel compatible with the counter in front of it, so we tried to create a design that blends in with the space, is not overly assertive, and yet has a dignified appearance.