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What is a mushroom stool?

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What is a mushroom stool?
A mushroom stool is a low seat with a tapered shape reminiscent of a mushroom. The Finnish interior designer Eero Aarnio created a famous example in 1961. He called his stool “Juttujakkara,” which means "story stool." Find a collection of mushroom stools on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Concrete Mushroom Stools, 1950s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning French concrete mushroom stools from the 1950s. All hand made and hand painted featuring small decorative mushrooms along the base.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Modern Stools

Materials

Concrete

Eero Aarnio mushroom stool in rattan for asko circa 1960
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Famous Mushroom stool designed by Eero Aarnio for asko in the 60's a true iconic finnish design piece in rattan, the stool is in perfect orginal condition !
Category

Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Rattan

Mushroom Stool in Redwood by ORCA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rendered in pure, minimalist form softened by rounded contours, each Mushroom Stool is unique to the tree and the hands from which it came.
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Mushroom Stool made in Ebonized Redwood by ORCA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rendered in pure, minimalist form softened by rounded contours, each Mushroom Stool is unique to the tree and the hands from which it came.
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Cork Mushroom Stool by ORCA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rendered in minimalist form and softened by rounded contours, the Mushroom Stool in Cork is made from cork, a lightweight and water-resistant material known for its durability.
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cork

Set of 4 Concrete Mushroom Stools, 1970s, France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing set of four French concrete mushroom stools, circa 1970s. Fun and unique design with a concrete base resembling a mushroom stem and a concrete seat which resembles a mushroom...
Category

Vintage 1970s French Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Concrete

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