Vintage 1940s English Carved Oak Rectangular Stool Lucia tongue-numbing sansho peppers

tongue-numbing sansho peppers

An addictive

this is the finest two-wheeled trolley in the world

Artisanally made by Carola van Dyke

and the beauty and triumph of seeking or enjoying the good life

Vintage 1940s English Carved Oak Rectangular Stool Lucia tongue-numbing sansho peppersHand carved during World War II, this oak stool is a modest yet enduring example of domestic craftsmanship. A single flower is etched into the center of the seat, its design softened by time and use. The stool stands on intricately turned legs connected by a sturdy stretcher, giving it balance and structure. The oak has aged beautifully, with a mellow tone and a gently worn surface that is functional and decorative as a fireside seat, a low side