With its slightly uneven slatted motif, Aligned makes for an outdoor stool that’s as engaging as it is useful. From the whimsical hand of Belgian designer Marten Baas, the durable piece can be used as an extra seat or a convenient side table — both indoors and out. Baas’ charmingly irregular original pencil sketch is faithfully reproduced by Valerie Objects in heat-lacquered aluminum with a choice of off-white, black or signal yellow.