Stool - Wood

Bent Plywood Stool with Integrated Handholds, Europe, Late 20th Century

This compact stool is formed from a single sheet of bent plywood, shaped into a continuous inverted U-profile. Elongated oval cut-outs on both side panels function as handholds and visual apertures, reducing weight while maintaining structural rigidity. The design focuses on material efficiency, clarity of construction, and practical use, consistent with late 20th-century European functional furniture.

Year of manufacture
Late 20th century.

Style or use
Functional modern furniture.
Designed as a stool or low auxiliary seat for domestic interiors.

Current condition
Structurally stable.
Plywood retains its original curvature with no warping.
Surface shows light scratches, minor marks, and edge wear consistent with normal use.
No cracks, splits, or repairs observed.

Value justification
The stool demonstrates classic bent plywood engineering using a single continuous form, a construction approach valued for both durability and material economy. The integrated handhold cut-outs are not decorative but functional, reinforcing its utilitarian design logic. Such unbranded yet well-executed bent plywood furniture from the late 20th century is increasingly collected for its honesty of construction and compatibility with contemporary interiors.






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