French Low Stool

France, 20th Century

$175

Two board legs, one plank, no nails worth speaking of, and it has been holding people up for a hundred years. Found in Avignon, this stool dates to the 20th century, a single thick plank top on two shaped board legs, the joints pegged through and showing on the surface as small dark squares. The legs are slotted straight through the seat and wedged tight from above, the oldest way there is to build a stool and the reason nothing has worked loose. Sylvie sets it next to her favorite reading chair or in front of the fire, holding a stack of books.

Minor variations from the images may occur unless otherwise noted. All sales are final.

Age:: 20th Century
Country of Origin:: France
Material:: Wood
Dimensions:: 9.5" H x 28.25" W x 11.0" D

Notes from Sylvie:

Dear collector, as with many antiques, this piece may show signs of its age, including subtle repairs, a bit of movement, cracks, scratches, small holes, and surface variation from years of use. The finish is in good condition. One end shows some grain tear-out, as pictured. The piece dose not sit perfectly level but is sturdy overall.

All items are final sale.