A wonderfully unusual antique wooden folk-art piece, attributed to Eastern Europe and dating to the 19th century.
 
With its simple, utilitarian construction and distinctive slotted form, this characterful object sits somewhere between a traditional bootjack and a small primitive bench or stand. Its stripped-back design and timeworn wooden surface give it a wonderfully honest, vernacular quality, with all the charm of an object made for practical everyday use rather than decoration.
 
The simple construction, aged timber and visible signs of use lend it a sculptural presence that would work beautifully in an eclectic, rustic or collected interior. Whether displayed as an intriguing piece of folk art, used as a decorative stand or added to a collection of antique vernacular objects, it has plenty of individual character.
 
Sourced in England