Rustic Swedish Oak Stool

Rustic Swedish Oak Stool

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Sweden
19th century
Oak, iron
12″ wide x 11″ deep x 22 3/4″ high

A rustic and minimalist example of Swedish folk furniture which can serve as a stool or end table, or as a vessel for walking sticks and umbrellas. The wood is rough-hewn, and joined with wooden pegs and hand-forged iron nails. A signature and the year 1886 are boldly carved on one side.