vintage French wooden stool

Mid-20th Century French Rustic Wooden Stool with Sculpted Screw-In Legs
13.5” high, 9.5” diameter

This vintage French three-legged stool is made of solid wood with a thick circular seat and three distinctive sculpted legs that screw into place. The legs are shaped in an elongated, almost paddle-like profile, with hand-tooled detailing and traces of use that highlight its rustic charm. Designed for portability and practicality, the legs detach easily for storage or travel, a clever adaptation that distinguishes it from earlier fixed-leg versions and turns a humble household tool into something quietly sculptural.

Although three-legged stools have been staples of French country households for centuries, this compact example reflects mid-20th century ingenuity, balancing traditional rural form with more modern construction. This stool is versatile in a modern setting: it can serve as a rustic plant stand, a side table beside a chair, or a small sculptural accent layered into a vignette. Its portability and unique form make it a charming, functional piece of French rustic design.