Pair of Provincial Courtyard Stools

More portable than chairs, stools were a versatile seating option for Qing-dynasty scholars, nobles, and peasants alike. The balanced proportions of this pair of early 20th century tapered stools from China's Hebei province shows us how masterfully traditional carpenters married form and function. The unfinished surface showcases the light coloring of northern elmwood, which has gained a fantastic patina and softened texture from a century of use.

Additional Dimensions:
Seat: 15.5"W x 8.75"D