In its blue-grey hue, this vintage 1960s stool brings a touch of country style, with a discreet presence and a material suited for everyday use. Its secondhand round seat, set upon a simple base, fits just as well in a living room as at the foot of a bed, where it invites a moment of pause without weighing down the space. Its height makes it a welcome occasional seat, ideal as an end table or bedside table, while maintaining a look that is easy to pair with antique linens or patinaed furniture. Topped with a book and a small lamp, it creates a precise reading corner. As a secondhand piece, it bears the marks of time: a slight deformation on the seat.
Height: 49 cm
Diameter: 35 cm
A brief history of the stool
The oldest type of seat in history, the stool is the direct ancestor of the chair, from which it is distinguished by the absence of a backrest and armrests. In the Middle Ages, it was the universal seat for commoners, while among the nobility, the "right to a stool" became a highly codified court privilege, allowing ladies to sit in the presence of the king. Its structure, resting on three or four legs, is a feat of stability and lightness, designed to be tucked under a table or moved with ease. Whether crafted from raw wood for a farmhouse aesthetic or in an industrial style, it now embodies the quintessential space-saving furniture, offering an extra seat that never clutters the view.
