Antique Rustic Minimalist Lobi Stool

Description

This 14” stool is an authentic artifact from the Lobi people of Burkina Faso. In Lobi culture, stools are highly personal objects, often considered a physical extension of the owner’s identity. While functional, they also hold a spiritual significance, frequently used in daily household life. The minimalist design is a classic Lobi silhouette, favored for its stability on the uneven earthen floors of traditional family compounds. Carved from a single, dense block of indigenous African hardwood, the stool features a beautifully dished, circular seat supported by three robust, out-swept legs. The rhythmic, vertical carvings on the exterior of the legs provide a sophisticated geometric texture that contrasts with the smooth, concave surface of the seat. The wood has aged to a deep, warm umber patina, showing an authentic “user sheen” on the edges and seat—a testament to decades of handling and use within its original community.

With its compact 14-inch dmthis stool is the quintessential sculptural side table. Its “Modern Primitive” aesthetic makes it a natural fit for a Safari Style interior, where the focus is on raw materials and honest craftsmanship. Use it as a unique plant stand, a textured accent next to a low-slung lounge chair, or even as a soulful sculptural element in a primary bath.

• *Era: Mid 20th Century
• *Size: 13″(L) x 14“(D) x 14.5“(H)
• *Material: Hand-Carved Monoxylous Hardwood
• *Color: Dark Brown
• *Features: Dished circular seat; tripod base with vertical geometric carvings; rich aged patina.
• *Culture:Lobi People
• *Origin: Burkina Faso, West Africa
• *Condition: Excellent antique condition with a historic surface and natural age-related character marks.
• **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.

Specifications

• Material: Hand-Carved Monoxylous Hardwood
• Dimensions: 13″(L) x 14″(D) x 14.5″(H)
• Origin: Sourced by DE-COR; Lobi stool-carving tradition, Burkina Faso, West Africa
• Era: Mid 20th Century
• Style: Tribal Minimalist, Tripod Carved
• Condition: Excellent antique condition with historic surface and natural age-related character marks
• Finish: Aged Umber Patina