Stool
Unknown Artist
possibly 19th or first half 20th century
Medium
Oak, turned.
Dimensions
H. 62 cm, W. 37 cm, D. 37 cm
Classification
Woodwork-Furniture
Culture
Northern European
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.2074
Art Historical Context
This turned oak stool, created by an unknown Northern European artisan, likely dates to the 19th or early 20th century. Standing 62 centimeters high with a compact 37-by-37-centimeter seat, the piece reflects the practical yet refined furniture traditions of the region. Oak, valued for its durability and fine grain, was a favored material for everyday household items, while the turning technique—shaping wood on a lathe—allowed craftsmen to produce smooth, symmetrical legs and structural elements with precision and efficiency. Now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Robert Lehman Collecti...