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‎What makes wood so appealing, besides its natural beauty, is the ease in which it can be cut and the array of beautiful shapes that can be sculpted from it. This mid-century stool, known as ‘Fjøskrakk (barn stool) Mod. 522’, was created by Krogenæs Møbler in Norway, and exudes pure Scandinavian craftsmanship and refined style.

This model is said to have been designed by Ragnvald Krogenæs (1907-1969). The “Krogenæs stool” is a Norwegian classic, with its tractor-form seat and tripod legs with T-form stretchers. Crafted from solid pine wood, this tripod stool bears the main design hallmarks of mid-century Scandinavian furniture: simplicity and functionality. There are a couple of design elements that set this stool apart, including its ergonomically carved seat, the splayed legs and the arched stretchers, which all add a touch of intrigue to its otherwise minimalist aesthetic. The masterfully crafted mortise and tenon joints further highlight the arches in the front. The subtle curvature and rounded edges that characterise this piece create a gentle and stylish mid-century modern look that is still based on the organic beauty and qualities of the wood itself. In the world of contemporary interior design, sculptural stools like this have surged in popularity, as they can blend seamlessly into modern homes, offering not only practicality but also a sense of nostalgia and authenticity. This stool’s clean lines and cosy wood tones complement various decor styles. Additionally, its enduring appeal lies in its ability to bridge the gap between the past and present, paying homage to mid-century design principles while adapting to the needs of today's interiors. Wooden stools are truly one of the most practical and stylish additions one can make to any room.

Characterised by functionality, simplicity and clean lines, Scandinavian - and as such, Norwegian - mid-century design is all about harmony. Consequently, this stool is more than just a functional furniture piece: it is also a conversation piece, inviting guests to admire the design and appreciate the craftsmanship that went into its creation. 

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The pine wood has some scratches and marks.

Dimensions:

21.25 in W x 14.17 in D x 13.97 in H; Seat height 13.38 in

54 cm W x 36 cm D x 35.5 cm H; Seat height 34 cm

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Throughout the 20th century, Scandinavian designers developed a reputation for their devotion to honest materials, functional forms, and a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship. Norwegian furniture makers in particular often took cues from rural design, interpreting it through a modern lens to create pieces that balanced simplicity and comfort. Krogenæs, a Norwegian workshop, embraced these high-quality, yet utilitarian values in their design language and material choices. This pair of stools reflects this commitment with clarity and character.

These low stools feature sturdy, solid oak bases with gently tapered legs and stretchers that reinforce stability while also adding a subtle rhythm to the silhouette. The wood has been left with a natural finish that highlights its warm tone and visible grain. Resting atop each base is a generously padded seat upholstered in soft off-white sheepskin, giving the pieces an inviting texture and a tactile contrast to the structured frame beneath. The sheepskin not only softens the profile but also offers comfort and warmth, both physically and aesthetically. Stools have long been versatile furnishings, used across cultures and eras in functional and decorative ways. In the Scandinavian context, they often served as multi-purpose pieces: footrests, extra seating, or even small tables. The low height of these stools, paired with their plush tops, makes them ideal as ottomans or casual seating options that add an organic softness to an interior. Their modest scale allows them to be moved easily, fitting neatly into both small and open-plan spaces.

This pair captures the essence of Norwegian design in its purest form: practical, beautifully made, and inherently charming. Whether used on their own or paired with a lounge chair, these stools bring a grounded, natural quality to any space.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The seats have been reupholstered recently in premium sheepskin. Each of our items can be reupholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.

Dimensions:

First Stool:

21.65 in W x 16.14 in D x 15.74 in H; Seat height 15.74 in

55 cm W x 41 cm D x 40 cm H; Seat height 40 cm

Second Stool:

21.25 in W x 16.14 in D x 15.35 in H; Seat height 15.35 in

54 cm W x 41 cm D x 39 cm H; Seat height 39 cm

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Despite being long misattributed to Axel Einar Hjorth, this “Pall” or “Palle” stool was designed and manufactured by K. J. Pettersson & Söner Storvreta in the second half of the 20th century. The stool is a striking example of Scandinavian design of the 1970s. It represents the Swedish brand's commitment to high-quality and sustainable design that would seamlessly blend into both modern and traditional interiors.

The model embodies principles of the mid-century and Scandinavian modern movements, where functionality, simplicity, and the use of natural materials take precedence. Visually, the piece features a bold and almost sculptural form, with clean lines and smooth surfaces that reflect the organic beauty of the wood. Its silhouette is minimalist yet distinctive, with a gently curved seat to provide ergonomic comfort. In the absence of heavy ornamentation, this stool takes pride in its material’s natural qualities. Pine wood became the bamboo of the north in the sense that it lasts for decades. The stool is constructed from several slats of pine wood, with the grain clearly visible, adding texture and warmth. Thanks to the individual blocks, which are visible from the side, the pattern and grain differs throughout, thus increasing the visual appeal. The base of the stool is open on each side, emphasizing its sculptural look and providing a sense of airiness. This thoughtful craftsmanship not only highlights the beauty of the material but also ensures stability and practicality in use. This sort of northern minimalism allows people to invite peace into their home without creating a space that is uninviting or cold. Similarly, this stool is full of vitality without being chaotic or overworked.

The stool is a testament to the timeless quality of Scandinavian design, which continues to resonate in contemporary interiors. Its unadorned elegance make it a perfect piece for modern homes, offering both style and utility. With its durable construction and inviting form, this piece is more than just a stool—it is a work of art that would bring a sense of natural beauty and practicality to any space.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Item has some small chips and marks. The wood has a nice patina.

Dimensions:

23.42 in W x 23.62 in D x 11.15 in H

59.5 cm W x 36 cm D x 36 cm H

About the designer:

The “Pall” or “Palle” tabouret has long been associated with Hjorth, however, many with knowledge in the field suspected it to be a misattribution both in terms of period and designer. Swedish auction house, Uppsala Auktionskammare finally put an end to the mystery surrounding this stool design in early January 2020, when in their Decorative Sale auction catalogue a model of the previously misattributed Pall stool was for the first time attributed to K.J. Pettersson & Söner.

The Swedish town of Storvreta was known for its many furniture manufacturers and the largest among them was Karl Julius Pettersson and Sons (Gösta, Nils, Karl-Erik and Birger respectively) furniture manufactory. Pettersson & Söner started as a small-scale manufacturing business in 1933 in a building at the address Fullerövägen 9. Production grew rapidly, resulting in a larger factory and furniture shop, now under the company’s name, AB K. J. Pettersson & Söner. In 1948 a separate furniture store / exhibition hall was started on the property next to the furniture factory, which a few years later was moved to more suitable premises. In 1953 the expansion continued with another, even larger factory building which still survives.

The furniture company specialised primarily in sofa beds with patented constructions. In low season the company employed around fifty to sixty people, while in high season, the number grew to around a hundred. As Karl-Erik Pettersson reminisced:

“A good thing was that we didn't have to ask any authority for permission to build during the first 10-12 years. It was just putting the shovel in the ground and building as we wished. And we really built. We expanded the factory and we built it privately. But, as the municipal bureaucracy expanded, more and more people wanted to be involved in deciding what we should do and how we would do it. We continued to specialize in sofa beds, corner beds and countertops. And it went well and time and time again we got our sofas jury-selected at the big furniture fairs.” K. J. Pettersson & Söner worked in Storvreta for 48 years until closing down in 1980.

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Franco Albini’s best known designs were made of natural materials, especially rattan and bamboo, numerous of which belong to the permanent collections of museums, such as New York’s MoMA. The Italian architect and designer was awarded three times with the prestigious Italian design award, the Compasso d’Oro.

Stools have been staples in European design history, Italy being no exception. The country developed its own distinctive style, where traditional Italian artisanship was met with a luxurious look and quality. Franco Albini would often combined these with raw, inexpensive materials and with new forms of modern minimalism. This stool represents a keystone of the Italian design culture from the mid-20th century through its creative and rigorous composition that expresses a particularly high degree of aestheticism. The quality handwoven rattan makes this stool an outstanding example of woven furniture. It features a unique shape with rounded edges and an airy feel. The flowing lines of the seat are striking, and executed in the organic material, they stand out even more. The design is a blend of old and new: a charming furniture silhouette paired with an organic material and the highest quality of craftsmanship. The scalloped shapes and curvaceous shape lend to a playful, artful, and frivolous spirit. This soft-to-the-eye style elicits a sense of nostalgia, careful craftsmanship, and a fresh take on traditional design. From the masterful use of natural fibres, to the visible joinery techniques, the expert hand work is apparent.

This stool is a wonderful model that is sure to enrich every ambient with its warm tones. In this model, the maker’s extraordinary architectural ideas emerge in their purity and poetry of form, mixing aesthetics with astounding materials. Furthermore, rattan is one of the most timeless and versatile materials for interior design. Its natural look, texture, and welcoming hues are ideal for creating a relaxed feel.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The wood has some scratches and marks.

Dimensions:

17.71 in W x 17.71 in D x 16.14 in H; Seat height 16.14 in

45 cm W x 45 cm D x 41 cm H; Seat height 41 cm

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This “kubbstol” or “kubbestol” is a traditional Scandinavian chair made from a log. The kubbestol was quite common in some districts of Norway from about 1750 to 1960, where it was usually made from logs with significant girth and three to four feet in length.

The tree trunk was hollowed out so that the base (from the seat down) would be cylindrical while the back of the chair continues upward from the seat in a curved shield that makes the chair both snug and comfortable. Most, but not all, kubbestols were decorated with carving, painting, or some combination of the two. This chair has beautiful folk patterns hand carved into it, with visible, raw craftsmanship. Carved and painted decorations would differ from district to district and styles changed over time. While the log is seemingly roughly shaped, this chair is surprisingly comfortable, as functionality has been historically important for Scandinavian furniture makers. The kubbestol was often placed next to the open-hearth fireplace or next to the bed, and it was reserved for the head of the household. Large, impressive farmhouses might have had several richly carved and painted kubbestols as a display of wealth and status.

These days the log chair has become a symbol of Scandinavian roots for many families with ties to Norway, Sweden, or Denmark. The kubbestol is a reminder of our rural heritage and a time when most things in and around the home were made by hand from materials found in nature. Essentially a chair hewn from a tree trunk, this chair is as closely associated with Norway as Peer Gynt, and may have led just as many lives and have just as many tales to tell.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has cracks and marks and discolouration. The hand carved patterns remain in good condition.

Dimensions:

17.32 in W x 21.06 in D x 25 in H; Seat height 14.17 in

44 cm W x 53.5 cm D x 63.5 cm H; Seat height 36 cm

About the Design:

The earliest records of the kubbestol/kubbstol in Scandinavia are in the form of small silver amulets: one from a burial site on the island of Björkö to the west of Stockholm, which dates to the 9th century, and two found amongst a collection of money and jewellery unearthed at Fölhagen on the Swedish island of Gotland and dated to the 10th century.

The three small silver amulets which bear an uncanny similarity, and alongside several other amulets depict the so-called kubbstolar. They are kept today by the Statens Historiska Museum (The Swedish History Museum) in Stockholm. In addition to silver amulets the Statens Historiska Museum also has two amulets in amber, one each from Björkö and Gotland.

Whereby it is important to remember that a representation of a kubbstol created in 9th and/or 10th century Sweden shouldn’t be confused with the physical existence of the kubbstol in 9th and/or 10th century Sweden. That while it strongly implies, they almost certainly were physically in existence in Sweden; they alone confirm that kubbstolar were known in Sweden, and presumably had an importance and significance. Why else use them as amulets, and as amulets crafted from precious, valuable, materials? In 1916 Bernhard Salin noted that “due to lack of time and space, I have to refrain from considering the interesting question of why the kubbstol during the Viking Age was made in the form of a pendant.”

The kubbstol can also be found on a carving originating from the Sanda churchyard according to Hugo Junger, who argues that the enclosed space in which the three figures in the top part of the carving find themselves, is Valhalla, that famed residence where slain, and favoured, Nordic warriors enjoyed the afterlife. While Odin’s chair is only decipherable with an excellent and biased imagination, Frigg’s chair is very clearly a kubbstol. And if Frigg and Odin furnished Valhalla, or perhaps just their private rooms and/or the public reception rooms, with kubbstolar, then that not only makes the kubbstol one of the original seats of power, but bequeaths the kubbstol an importance and significance that justifies amulets crafted from precious, valuable, materials.

Exactly what that significance is and was, other than, potentially, a simple symbol of the power of Odin and/or Frigg, we know not. As with all items of vernacular furniture the search for origins invariably leads one to supposition and fantasy, rather than your actual facts. However, the kubbstol became a symbol of Scandinavian history and culture, with a unique appearance and craftsmanship that contains history just like a book. ~H.

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Minimalism may be currently in fashion, but there is one iteration of clean design that will never go out of style which is Scandinavian Modernism. It is no small achievement to be able to exercise restraint in décor choices, while still managing to make a space feel cosy.

The Swedish Modern style is so popular because it speaks to both our tidy tendencies and our desire to live in inviting and comfortable settings. Warm wood tones and sepia hues are popular in Scandinavian interior design because they make a room feel sunny and bright without using overwhelmingly bright colours. Pinewood is perhaps the most defining natural material of traditional Swedish cabinetmaking. “Furu” (pine) is a wood that creates healthy and sustainable interiors with modern expressions, which contributes to the wood's strong progress even nowadays. When world-class designers choose to work with pine, it is a sign that it is a type of wood that has an obvious place in modern interiors. This stool has a perfectly understated design that lets the material stand out. While the structure evidently serves functionality at its core, there is a feature that serves a purely aesthetic role. The carved parts connecting the seat and the legs are - in a way - the most Swedish feature of the design, showing that there needs to be balance, not just structural, but also visual.

Pinewood is comfortable and tactile. Wood interiors not only smell good, they also have a calming effect on us humans. That wood contributes to healthier indoor environments is an added bonus. This has been well-known for centuries in Scandinavia, and luckily, the rest of the world has been catching on.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use.

Dimensions:

18.11 in W x 10.23 in D x 17.32 in H

46 cm W x 26 cm D x 44 cm H

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Throughout the 20th century, Scandinavian designers developed a reputation for their devotion to honest materials, functional forms, and a deep respect for traditional craftsmanship. Norwegian furniture makers in particular often took cues from rural design, interpreting it through a modern lens to create pieces that balanced simplicity and comfort. Krogenæs, a Norwegian workshop, embraced these high-quality, yet utilitarian values in their design language and material choices. This low wooden stool reflects this commitment with clarity and character.

This piece features a sturdy, solid oak base with gently tapered legs and stretcher that reinforce its stability while also adding a subtle rhythm to the silhouette. The wood has been left with a natural finish that highlights its warm tone and visible grain. Resting atop the wooden base is a generously padded seat upholstered in soft off-white sheepskin, giving the stool an inviting texture and a tactile contrast to the structured frame beneath. The sheepskin not only softens the profile but also offers comfort and warmth, both physically and aesthetically. Stools have long been versatile furnishings, used across cultures and eras in functional and decorative ways. In the Scandinavian context, they often served as multi-purpose pieces: footrests, extra seating, or even small tables. The low height of this stool, paired with its plush top, make it ideal as an ottoman or casual seating option that adds organic softness to an interior. Its modest scale allows it to be moved easily, fitting neatly into both small and open-plan spaces.

This piece captures the essence of Norwegian design in its purest form: practical, beautifully made, and inherently charming. Whether used on its own or paired with a lounge chair, this stool brings a grounded, natural quality to any space.

Condition:

In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The seat has recently been reupholstered in premium sheepskin. Each of our items can be reupholstered by our in house atelier in a fabric of your choice. Please reach out for more information.

Dimensions:

21.65 in W x 16.14 in D x 15.74 in H; Seat height 15.74 in

55 cm W x 41 cm D x 40 cm H; Seat height 40 cm