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Antique African Wabi Sabi Stool / Chair, Decorative Object, Early 20th Century

$820
£622.81
€719.55
CA$1,149.26
A$1,286.24
CHF 671.32
MX$15,685.47
NOK 8,591.95
SEK 8,133.38
DKK 5,369.92
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About the Item

Such a charming decorative stool / chair for the modern interior. This is a multi functional item that can be used as a stool, pedestal or table. Hand crafted in Africa in the early 1900s. A unique design making it a one-of-a-kind piece for your home. This wabi sabi object has a fine patina and will fit in many types of home decors as a sculptural object. A modern, Scandinavian or an Art Deco interior style. "Wabi-sabi is the view or thought of finding beauty in every aspect of imperfection in nature. It is about the aesthetic of things in existence, that are “imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete”.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 20.08 in (51 cm)Depth: 11.42 in (29 cm)Seat Height: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Organic Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Odense, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5686235937942

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