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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Rootwood Stools

$5,200per set
£3,978.97per set
€4,553.97per set
CA$7,343.77per set
A$7,981.42per set
CHF 4,277.31per set
MX$96,908.58per set
NOK 53,699.03per set
SEK 49,797.69per set
DKK 34,012.56per set

About the Item

This pair of 19th-century Chinese rootwood stools embodies the quiet elegance and philosophical depth of the literati scholar tradition. Each stool is a harmonious marriage of natural form and refined craftsmanship: the legs are fashioned from naturally contorted rootwood, their organic twists and knots left intact, while the seats are gently curved panels of richly burled wood, each with live edges that honor the irregularity of the tree from which they came. Every angle reveals the hand of nature more than the hand of man—an aesthetic aligned not only with Daoist reverence for the natural world but also with the Japanese Wabi-Sabi philosophy, which finds beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and the patina of time. These stools are not merely functional objects; they are contemplative sculptures, perfectly at home in a scholar’s studio, a serene corner of a modern interior, or among contemporary art. They offer a place to sit—and to pause.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 13 in (33.02 cm)Seat Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Primitive (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Burl
  • Place of Origin:
    China
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER34481stDibs: LU3738344907192

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