Primitive Four Legged Stool | American Antique

Description

A primitive four legged stool, carved by hand from a single solid piece of wood. A remarkable and substantial piece of American folk craft.

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Why it’s here

Everything in the Homestedt Antiques collection was sourced from rural barns, markets, and dealers across the North East of the United States, England, and Sweden, the same regions that have inspired much of what Homestedt does. These are objects that have already lived a life. They were made by hand, used daily, and have arrived here still doing what they were always meant to do. We collect these pieces because they show the kind of character that comes from decades of use, the evidence of the maker’s hand, and a beauty that adds texture, history and warmth to a home.

What you’re seeing in this collection is just a small selection of our antiques. For the full range of our latest pieces, we recommend a visit to our North Branch, NY location where you’ll find an ever changing collection of pieces that have caught our eye.

About this piece

Carving a stool from a single piece of wood is a demanding and skilled undertaking. There are no joints to fail, no separate legs to come loose, no weak points where different pieces meet. What you have instead is an object of complete integrity, shaped entirely by hand from one piece of timber and designed to last indefinitely. This stool has the quiet, assured quality of something made by someone who knew exactly what they were doing. The wear on the seat and legs speaks to a long life of daily use.

Condition

Good antique condition. Shows natural wear consistent with age and heavy use. Structurally sound throughout.

Care & display

Wipe clean with a dry or barely damp cloth. Keep away from prolonged moisture and direct sunlight. Apply a small amount of beeswax or furniture oil occasionally to keep the wood nourished.