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Caipira stool, Brazil, c. 1900, Unknown artist

$8,680
£6,577.56
€7,666.47
CA$12,407.47
A$12,562.87
CHF 7,146.98
MX$152,678.25
NOK 84,480.87
SEK 84,037.06
DKK 57,308.75

About the Item

The stool holds a significant place in Brazilian design history as the most traditional type of seating furniture. The rural stool, a common fixture in many households, served as both a seat and a support for objects. This 19th-century wooden stool, preserved in its original condition, carries the marks of time, revealing the natural beauty of its material and construction. Made of solid wood, it serves as a stool while also functioning as a surface for books, magazines or throws.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 18.9 in (48.01 cm)Depth: 17.33 in (44.02 cm)Seat Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BO.UNK.0661stDibs: LU3979144195242

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