Elm Farmers Milking Stool From Shanxi - 19th Century

Crafted with quiet simplicity and enduring strength, this rustic milking stool from Shanxi province dates to the 19th century. It features a thick, solid elm seat with a beautifully aged surface, rich in grain and full of time-softened marks from decades of use.

The stools angled legs and stretcher bars are assembled using traditional Chinese joinery ”entirely free of nails or screws”ensuring lasting structural integrity. Originally used by farm workers during daily milking tasks, it now serves as a tactile and characterful accent in modern interiors.

Whether used as a low side table, plant stand, or occasional seat, its modest form brings warmth and authenticity to country-style, wabi-sabi, or minimalist settings.

• Origin: Shanxi, China
• Date: 19th century
• Materials: Solid bleached northern elm wood (yumu 榆木 )
• Features: Thick seat, angled legs, traditional Chinese joinery
• Condition: Naturally weathered with surface wear consistent with age and use
• Dimensions: Width 51 x Depth 38 x Height 49 cm

A quietly functional antique€”imbued with rustic charm and the spirit of everyday rural life.