Wim den Boon Beech and Rush Low Stool, The Netherlands 1950s

From Charlotte Perriand to Axel Einar Hjorth, stools have been staples in European design history. Modernist stools, like this organic model, stem from one of the earliest forms of s...

Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1955, the “J27” stool remains a solid and practical piece. With a multitude of purposes, form and function remain at the forefront of this design. Almos...

Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1955, the “J27” stool remains a solid and practical piece. With a multitude of purposes, form and function remain at the forefront of this design. Almos...

In the dimly lit corners of mid 20th century, Belgian craftsmanship emerged the brutalist movement. This solid oak wood stool, crafted during the 1950s, stands as a tangible embodime...

Sauna stools have been in use for centuries, predominantly in Japan and in Finland. While this form of furniture is mostly a utilitarian object, vintage sauna stools - like this set of four - from these countries are artisanal, beautiful pieces. From Antti Nurmesniemi’s sauna stool (which is part of the MoMA’s collection) to the Japanese Hinoki stools, these vintage wooden pieces are perhaps even more treasured today than in the 50s. Sauna stools are traditionally used as a perch while washing up in the bathhouse before entering the soaking tub. They also make good shower stools or bath-side caddies also because the woods used - pine in this case - are naturally bacteria- and mildew-resistant and withstand humidity well. Stools traditionally have a simple, functional construction, however, these Finnish stools have elaborately carved tops that move beyond the strictly functional role. The tops are composed of four interconnecting parts in a shape that resembles a Celtic knot. These individual parts are connected by two dowel pins to each other leaving the design airy and functional as water has an easy way to flow through. The legs are in a simple, slightly tapered form to support the sitter with similar dowel pins connecting them to the seats. These mid-century sauna stools were made for Finnsauna Lagerholm...

Stools have been steadily increasing in popularity thanks to a number of reasons, the most obvious being their space-saving functionality. Stools can be used in any space to provide an easily moved alternative to more cumbersome furniture. However, thanks to their versatility, they can provide a lot of visual interest. European mid-century design is generally characterized by a minimal, clean approach that seeks to combine functionality with beauty. With its focus is on simple lines and light spaces, this stool is devoid of clutter. Standing on four straight legs, the sole decorative element is the split seat...

Nice low rush stool by Wim den Boon, designed and manufactured in the Netherlands during the 1950s. This piece is made out off a solid beech wood base and rush seat. The stool is in ...

Wim Den Boon; Dutch Modernism; Dining chairs; Side chairs; Dutch design; Wim Den Boon was a Dutch designer, interior designer and architect. Boon w...

Black executive chair, Wim Den Boon, the Netherlands, the 1950s. Wim Den Boon formed 'Groep &' just after the liberation of The Netherlands in 1...

Wim Den Boon, office chair black faux leather, metal, The Netherlands, 1960 This unique office chair is designed by Wim Den Boon for private Dutch...

Set of four exquisite Dutch design white wooden stools with woven rush seating, artfully crafted in the style inspired by W. Kuyper. These stools present a captivating contrast, wher...

Abstract designed Dutch modernist lounge chair by Wim den Boon Netherlands. This specific model, defined by the technical drawings as model M2-44 C.D (below on the drawings), is a ra...