Tripod stool in solid wood, Alpine craftsmanship, 1950s.

A tripod stool made of solid wood from the French Alps around the 1950s. Its thick circular seat rests on three cylindrical legs directly assembled into the mass, following a vernacular construction of great simplicity. The irregularities of the wood, the patina of use, and the marks of time give it a sculptural presence that evokes the wabi-sabi aesthetic, celebrating material, imperfection, and authenticity. Both a supplementary seat and a decorative object, this stool is a testament to the artisanal know-how of mountainous regions where functionality and economy of means give rise to timeless forms.