Stool

This stool, produced in Sweden during the 1950s, is constructed in solid pine with an upholstered seat covered in linen fabric. The design combines a rounded seat with a cross-shaped wooden base formed from four curved vertical elements. The base has a sculptural quality, with visible grain patterns and knots typical of pine, adding warmth and a tactile character to the piece. The upholstery is kept simple and neutral, allowing the materiality of the wood to remain visually dominant.

The stool reflects the Scandinavian mid-century interest in honest materials and functional forms. Pine furniture from this period often embraced a natural and unpolished expression, drawing on vernacular traditions and rural craft while aligning with modernist ideals of simplicity. Although the designer is unknown, the stool fits within a broader lineage of Swedish domestic furniture from the postwar decades in which small-scale objects were designed for flexible use in the home.

The piece is in good vintage condition with small signs of use consistent with age. The patina of the pine contributes to its warm tonality and highlights the gentle wear typical for utilitarian seating from this era.

Dimensions are Ø 35 × H 45 cm (13.8 × 17.7 inches)