Graphical and minimalist, this light wood stool, designed as a footrest, leans on its round feet to create a very readable brutalist look. Its low height makes it an ideal support at the foot of an armchair, to extend a reading break in the living room or simply to rest the legs. The warm, patinated material dialogues with a wool rug, a black metal side table, or a raw fabric sofa. Second-hand, it adds a unique country touch without weighing down the space. Placed in front of a bench near a window, it holds a folded blanket and a stack of magazines. Length: 30 cm Width: 14 cm Height: 20 cm A brief history of the stool As the oldest seating in history, the stool is the direct ancestor of the chair, distinguished by the absence of a backrest and armrests. In the Middle Ages, it was the universal seat of the people, while among the nobility, the "right to the stool" became a highly codified court privilege, allowing ladies to sit in the presence of the king. Its structure, resting on three or four legs, is a feat of stability and lightness, designed to be slid under a table or moved with a gesture. Whether made of raw wood from a farm or in an industrial style, it embodies the ultimate space-saving furniture today, providing extra seating that never clutters the view.