A wonderfully characterful antique elm milking stool, attributed to Eastern Europe and believed to date to the 19th century.
 
Made from solid elm, this rustic piece has the honest, utilitarian construction and timeworn character that make primitive vernacular furniture so appealing.
 
The natural grain of the timber, simple form and signs of age give it a wonderfully organic quality, celebrating the beauty of everyday objects made for practical use.
 
The stool has a sculptural simplicity that works beautifully in an eclectic, rustic or collected interior. It could be displayed as a decorative accent, used as a small side table or plant stand, or incorporated into a collection of antique folk-art furniture.
 
Its aged timber and understated form make it a piece that feels entirely at home alongside natural materials, vintage ceramics and other characterful objects.
 
Sourced in England