1940's French Oak Stool Reupholstered in Emerald Green

Some pieces just have legs worth talking about. This French oak stool from the 1940s stands on four sweeping sabre legs that curl over the seat frame at the corners, giving it a confident, almost playful stance. The scalloped apron adds just enough curve to keep things elegant.

Made in the postwar Reconstruction style, it follows the soft lines of Louis XV but trades the ornament for honest, solid oak. Simple, sturdy, and full of character.

Insitu Atelier piece: we reupholstered the seat ourselves in-house in a rich emerald green chenille that feels as good as it looks. Against the warm, aged oak, it’s a combination that works in almost any room.

Use it at a dressing table, slide it under a console, pull it up as an extra seat when friends drop by, or just let it stand on its own as a sculptural accent. It earns its place either way.

Details

• Period: France, circa 1940s
• Material: solid oak
• Seat: newly reupholstered by us in emerald green chenille
• Dimensions: H 45 cm × W 73 cm × D 27 cm
• Condition: structurally sound and sturdy. The frame shows a lovely aged patina with light scratches and small marks from decades of use, which only add to its charm.