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Hand-carved Ethiopian Tripod Stool, Africa early 20th century

Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
Ethiopian and other African-influenced furniture had been made from the 1850s, the most famous being Adolf Loos’s “Theban stool” designed around 1903 in the Egyptian revival style. Based on its visual qualities, this Ethiopian stool could have inspired Loos’s design.

The body of this tripod stool is carved from a single tree trunk, which was a common technique in Africa during the 19th and early 20th century. The low seat has a deep concave seating surface and shows each movement the wood carver made with the chisel. This creates a stunning, elemental aesthetic that praises both the material’s natural beauty and the craftsman’s work. Still, the eyes are immediately drawn to the curled legs that support the seat. This shape is traditional for tribal stools from Ethiopia, especially for the ones created by the Jimma and Oromo people in the forest area of Western and Southern Ethiopia respectively. Traditionally, these stools are made of African hardwood and served a mostly functional purpose, such as for the tribe’s elderly who carried them around.

This stool has a beautiful folk look to it with visible, raw craftsmanship and history. Using African and Asian tribal stools have become popular accent pieces in contemporary homes. This is because - like this stool - these pieces are all completely unique and carry a charm that is impossible to mass produce.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The stool has some cracks and marks.

Dimensions:
17.71 in ø x 14.96 in H
45 cm ø x 38 cm H

Shipping:
This stool will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to make sure you will receive the items in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Wood
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The stool has some cracks and marks.
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Collectible Design, Mid Century
Dealer Reference #:	20221096
Incollect Reference #:	552729

Dimensions

H.	14.96 in;	Diam.	17.72 in;
H.	38 cm;	Diam.	45 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great

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