French Tripod Stool

France, 20th Century

$225

Antique One-Of-A-Kind Exactly As Pictured Sylvie Favorite

Down at the hearth or out in the milking shed, a stool like this was always within reach, low to the ground and light enough to move with a foot. Found in Normandy and made in the 20th century, it has a round seat rimmed with a turned edge, set on three legs turned in stacked beads and splayed for balance. Three legs were the country woodworker's trick for a floor that was never flat, sitting steady where a fourth would only rock, and the bead-turned legs are the one bit of decoration the maker allowed himself. Sylvie sets it by the fireplace with a cup of coffee cooling on the seat, close enough to reach from the armchair through a long winter afternoon.

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

Age:: 20th Century
Country of Origin:: France
Material:: Wood
Dimensions:: 12.5" H x 12.0" W x 11.5" 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 surface has water spots, scratches, and variation in the finish. The piece has a slight wobble.

All items are final sale.