Antique rustic burr elm stool
Close-up of a rustic wooden stool with a white background
Antique rustic burr elm stool with visible grain
Vintage wooden stool on a white background
Close-up of a rustic wooden stool with a white background
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Farmers Milking Stool From Shanxi Province - Ca 1900

SKU C2434V2 · 19th Century, from Shanxi, China
Dimensions W43 × D43 × H54 cm
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This three-legged farmer's milking stool from Shanxi province dates to around 1900. Handcrafted in elm, it has a thick, round seat supported by tapered legs joined with simple stretchers for stability. The seat's surface shows the distinctive wear and markings of long-term use, while the wood retains a darkened patina from decades of handling.

Originally made for use in dairy and mercantile work in rural areas. Stools of this type were valued for their durability and ease of movement. Today, it serves equally well as a small side table, plant stand, or rustic seating accent.

A practical rural stool with a simple, functional form that reflects its working origins.

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We favour conservation over restoration and use traditional techniques and materials, sensitively preserving the original character and patina that give each antique its individuality.

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