Antique Milking Stool

Petite Milking Stool

• Vintage. 
• Found in a flea market in Haute Loire. 
• Made of wood. 
• Stained and sealed finish. 
• 16.25″w x 5.5″-8.25″d x 12.5″h

Editor’s notes

A beautifully worn 19th-century French milking stool with a distinctive asymmetrical saddle-shaped seat, designed for comfort and stability during long hours of rural work. Crafted from solid hardwood and raised on curved, splayed legs with undulating stretchers, the stool shows honest signs of age and use, including rich patina, softened edges, and historic repairs that speak to its utilitarian past. Originally used in dairy work, this vernacular piece now stands as a sculptural example of traditional craftsmanship, equally at home as a functional seat or a characterful accent in a modern interior.