Chinese Elm Saddle Stool From Shanxi - 19thC Brass Bound Cabinets They are known in Japan

They are known in Japan as toro meaning 'light tower'

Open sides maintain a sense of lightness

The top and front are made from single planks of teak wood with a distinctive grain

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Chinese Elm Saddle Stool From Shanxi - 19thC Brass Bound Cabinets They are known in JapanThis classic rustic elm saddle stool is constructed with a thick piece of solid elm shaped like a saddle and constructed using traditional joinery rather than nails. These sturdy wooden stools are a vital component of any shabby chic interior and originally would have been used by workers or agriculture workers. Versatile, they can be used as a side table, bathroom stool or as an extra stool for guests' dinner table. From China 54 x 32 x 51(wxdxh cms)