A Mid-Century Scandinavian Milking Stool, Norway c. 1960s

Introducing a beautifully crafted three-legged pine stool, model no. 522 by Krogenæs Møbler. This stunning piece of furniture was designed in Norway i...

Small woven stool in Japandi style. Unknown designer, Scandinavia, c. 1960s. Wear consistent with age and use.

A unique midcentury stool from c, 1950s, newly reupholstered in premium sheepskin.

Introducing a beautifully pair of crafted three-legged pine stool, model no. 522 by Krogenæs Møbler. This stunning piece of furniture was designed in Norway in 1964 by none other than the factory owner himself, Rangvald Krogenæs. The stool, known as "Fjøskrakk," or "Milking Stool," draws inspiration from the functional milking stools of the past. Provenance: This particular pair was originally owned by a worker at the Krogenæs factory and originally painted by him. In times gone by, milking cows was a physically demanding task that required long hours of labor in the fields. Milking stools were essential tools that helped milkmaids get down to the level of a cow's udders for easier milking. The three-legged design ensured stability on uneven ground, making it easier to extract the milk. The milk was then carried in buckets suspended from the shoulders by a yoke. The Krogenæs stool...

A pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Seat height 16”

Functional design is the evident guiding principle of many Scandinavian pieces from the early mid-century, and there is hardly a better example than this milking stool. In earlier da...

A solid pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, 1960s.

A small pine stool designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1960s. Seat height: 10.25”