‎‎Wabi-sabi is an ancient Japanese philosophy that can be applied within interior design, and to anyone’s lifestyle as a whole. It is the practice of appreciating and accepting the beauty in simplicity, imperfections, and age. The expression defines the core principles behind this stool’s aesthetic: simplicity, humbleness, and being in tune with nature, whilst appreciating the beauty of age and wear.

In the aesthetic of this tripod stool this translates to raw surfaces, no overworked elements and organic materials. In short, the beauty is in the natural imperfections. Wabi is about recognizing beauty in humble simplicity, while Sabi is concerned with the passage of time, the way all things grow, age, and how it manifests itself beautifully in objects. It then comes naturally, that most furniture pieces carrying this style - like this stool - are made of wood. Here, the solid wood is evidently in the focus with all its natural qualities that only got enhanced with time. The seat has a rectangular shape to accommodate the sitter, which is supported by the three heavily splayed legs. The construction utilizes wedged mortise and tenon joinery. This stool entirely focuses on its solid wood material and well-crafted, but simple lines. The natural cracks and imperfections on both the legs and the seat only enhance the aesthetic quality in a true wabi-sabi manner.

There’s a plethora of wisdom embedded within the very fabric of this age-old philosophy that takes form in this stool. In contemporary spaces, the stool is the perfect furniture type to introduce organicity to an interior. Despite its humble size, this stool is sure to stand out for all the right reasons.

SOLD

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Marks and cracks on the wood.

Dimensions:

15.74 in W x 10.03 in D x 13.38 in H

40 cm W x 25.5 cm D x 34 cm H