A low, oval seat of dark carved wood carries a field of incised triangles and crossed lines across its top, resting on thick, tapered legs cut from the same block. This vintage Nupe carved wood stool from Nigeria shows the faceted tool marks of hand carving and a warm, rubbed patina on the legs. Nupe stools, carved from a single piece of wood, are a long-standing tradition in Nigeria, made as seats and low tables for the home.

At 14 inches wide, 12 inches deep and 9.5 inches tall, it sits comfortably beside a sofa as a side table, at the foot of a bed or by a fireplace as a low seat. The patterned top also makes it a good stand for a plant, a lamp or a favorite object.

• Era: Vintage
• Origin: Nigeria
• Material: Wood
• Size: 14"(W) x 12"(D) x 9.5"(H)
• Color: Dark brown with reddish tones
• Condition: Wear consistent with age and use, part of its character and historical value. Tool marks, surface wear and old woodworm holes.

This vintage Nupe carved wood stool from Nigeria measures 14 inches wide, 12 inches deep and 9.5 inches tall. It is carved from a single piece of wood with an oval top of incised geometric patterns and thick tapered legs. It works as a low stool, a side table or a plant stand.

Q: What is a Nupe stool?
A: A Nupe stool is a low, hand-carved wooden stool from the Nupe people of Nigeria, usually cut from a single piece of wood with a flat or slightly hollowed top and short, thick legs. It served as a seat and a small table in the home.

Q: How do you use a Nupe stool as a side table?
A: Place it beside a sofa or armchair and top it with a lamp, a plant or a drink. Its low height also works at the end of a bed or beside a fireplace as extra seating.

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