Hand-Carved Ethiopian Tripod Stool, Africa Mid 20th Century

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Hand-Carved Ethiopian Tripod Stool, Africa Mid 20th Century

About the Item

Ethiopian and other African-influenced furniture had been made from the 1850s, the most famous being Adolf Loos’s “Theban stool” designed around 1903 in the Egyptian revival style. Based on its visual qualities, this Ethiopian stool could have inspired Loos’s design. The body of this tripod stool is carved from a single tree trunk, which was a common technique in Africa during the 19th to mid 20th century. The low seat has a deep concave seating surface and shows each movement the wood carver made with the chisel. This creates a stunning, elemental aesthetic that praises both the material’s natural beauty and the craftsman’s work. Still, the eyes are immediately drawn to the curled legs that support the seat. This shape is traditional for tribal stools from Ethiopia, especially for the ones created by the Jimma and Oromo people in the forest area of Western and Southern Ethiopia respectively. Traditionally, these stools are made of African hardwood and served a mostly functional purpose, such as for the tribe’s elderly who carried them around. This stool has a beautiful folk look to it with visible, raw craftsmanship and history. Using African and Asian tribal stools have become popular accent pieces in contemporary homes. This is because - like this stool - these pieces are all completely unique and carry a charm that is impossible to mass produce. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The stool has some cracks and marks. Dimensions: 17.71 in ø x 14.96 in H 45 cm ø x 38 cm H Shipping: This stool will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to make sure you will receive the items in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

Dimensions:
Height: 14.97 in (38 cm)Width: 17.72 in (45 cm)Depth: 17.72 in (45 cm)
Style:
Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wood
Place of Origin:
Africa
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Mid 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
Seller Location:
Utrecht, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: 202210961stDibs: LU2947328929802