Stool - Wood - Worker's stool - milk stool
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Antique wooden worker’s stool from the Netherlands, dating to 1850–1900, with three legs and a slightly angled, rounded seat.
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Very decorative wooden milk stool – industrial stool. The stool dates from the second half of the 19th century. It is 47 cm high, 39 cm wide, and 37 cm deep. The seat is about 34 cm at the front and 23 cm at the back. It is a typical work stool, once used in a factory by a worker. It has the right height for that (47 cm), and the three legs provide stability. Moreover, the stool has a seat that slopes slightly on two sides, with rounded corners. This was done so that the worker’s legs would not be irritated by sharp edges.
The stool is made of wood. Probably ash, but not certain. It is traditionally made with mortise-and-tenon joints, and in the center a very ingenious half-wood joint where three parts meet (see photos). These wood joints indicate that the maker was a true master craftsman. The fact that the stool still exists is proof of that. It was probably made in the Netherlands.
The stool is no longer sturdy. In almost every joint there is some movement. There are a few later attempts to stabilize the piece of furniture visible. You can still use it as a pedestal, but the stool itself is also an exceptionally decorative object with a story. Although you can still sit on it, this is not advisable. It would quickly become completely unstable as a result.
The stool will be carefully packed and insured for shipping.
Seller's Story
I sell antique and vintage products. The items I sell are very diverse in nature; from lamps to side tables, from phones to wooden sculptures, from vintage kitchen equipment to Art Deco and Art Nouveau coat racks, and everything in between. The things I buy are usually objects that I personally like and that are of high quality. It sometimes takes effort to part with them!
My expertise lies primarily in products from the 20th century.
I ship in used boxes combined with paper filler material. The boxes are sturdy. Usually made of double-wall cardboard. I ship, unless otherwise agreed, always within two days of purchase. I attach great importance to friendly, decent and reliable contact with my buyers.
Translated by Google TranslateVery decorative wooden milk stool – industrial stool. The stool dates from the second half of the 19th century. It is 47 cm high, 39 cm wide, and 37 cm deep. The seat is about 34 cm at the front and 23 cm at the back. It is a typical work stool, once used in a factory by a worker. It has the right height for that (47 cm), and the three legs provide stability. Moreover, the stool has a seat that slopes slightly on two sides, with rounded corners. This was done so that the worker’s legs would not be irritated by sharp edges.
The stool is made of wood. Probably ash, but not certain. It is traditionally made with mortise-and-tenon joints, and in the center a very ingenious half-wood joint where three parts meet (see photos). These wood joints indicate that the maker was a true master craftsman. The fact that the stool still exists is proof of that. It was probably made in the Netherlands.
The stool is no longer sturdy. In almost every joint there is some movement. There are a few later attempts to stabilize the piece of furniture visible. You can still use it as a pedestal, but the stool itself is also an exceptionally decorative object with a story. Although you can still sit on it, this is not advisable. It would quickly become completely unstable as a result.
The stool will be carefully packed and insured for shipping.
Seller's Story
I sell antique and vintage products. The items I sell are very diverse in nature; from lamps to side tables, from phones to wooden sculptures, from vintage kitchen equipment to Art Deco and Art Nouveau coat racks, and everything in between. The things I buy are usually objects that I personally like and that are of high quality. It sometimes takes effort to part with them!
My expertise lies primarily in products from the 20th century.
I ship in used boxes combined with paper filler material. The boxes are sturdy. Usually made of double-wall cardboard. I ship, unless otherwise agreed, always within two days of purchase. I attach great importance to friendly, decent and reliable contact with my buyers.
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Era
1400-1900
Weight
2 kg
Title additional information
Worker's stool - milk stool
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Wood
Style
Antique
Colour
Brown
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
47 cm
Width
39 cm
Depth
37 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Seating height
47 cm
